George A. Buchanan

George A. Buchanan
Born1842
Victor, New York
DiedOctober 2, 1864
Virginia
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862 - 1864
RankPrivate
UnitNew York (state) 148th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles / warsBattle of Chaffin's Farm
Awards Medal of Honor

George A. Buchanan (1842 – October 2, 1864) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Buchanan enlisted in the Army from Canandaigua, New York in September 1862. He served with the 148th New York Infantry, and was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor. He was killed in action on October 2, 1864. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1865, for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Regimental roster
  2. ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society