Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John E. Buffington
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
6th Maryland Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Was the first enlisted man of the 3d Division to mount the parapet of the enemy's line.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 6, 1908
- Born: July 3, 1841, Carroll County, MD, United States
- Died: November 22, 1924, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery (PM), Taneytown, MD, United States
- Location of Medal: Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Petersburg, VA