John E. Buffington

1839 – 1915

John E. Buffington. John was 75 years old.

Service Record

Medal of Honor

2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Sergeant, Company C, 6th Maryland Infantry.

Was the first enlisted man of the 3d Division to mount the parapet of the enemy's line.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 2, 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Sergeant, Company C, 6th Maryland Infantry.

Was the first enlisted man of the 3d Division to mount the parapet of the enemy's line.

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