George A. Buchanan

1842 – 1864

George A. Buchanan served the U.S. Army. George was 22 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

29 September 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company G, 148th New York Infantry.

Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.

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Medal of Honor - Army posthumous September 29, 1864 · At Chapins Farm, Va. · Private, Company G, 148th New York Infantry.

Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.

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