Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George A Buchanan
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
148th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chapin's Farm, Virginia, USA
Citation
Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Canaoaigua, Ontario County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: Yes
- Presentation Date & Details: April 6, 1865
- Born: 1842, Victor, Ontario County, NY, United States
- Died: October 2, 1864, Chapin's Farm, VA, United States
- Buried: Fort Harrison National Cemetery (MH) (A-224), Richmond, VA, United States