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John E. Buffington

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John E. Buffington

Birth
Carroll County, Maryland, USA
Death
22 Nov 1924 (aged 83)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, USA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a 1st Lieutenant in Company C, 6th Maryland Volunteer Infantry. He attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He was awarded the CMOH while a Sergeant for his bravery at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads "Was the first enlisted man of the 3rd Division to mount the parapet of the enemy's line."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a 1st Lieutenant in Company C, 6th Maryland Volunteer Infantry. He attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He was awarded the CMOH while a Sergeant for his bravery at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads "Was the first enlisted man of the 3rd Division to mount the parapet of the enemy's line."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7104495/john_e-buffington: accessed ), memorial page for John E. Buffington (3 Jul 1841–22 Nov 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7104495, citing Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.