George A. Buchanan Explained

George A. Buchanan
Birth Date:1842
Death Date:October 2, 1864
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Birth Place:Victor, New York
Death Place:Virginia
Allegiance: United States of America
Branch: United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Private
Serviceyears:1862 - 1864
Unit: 148th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles:Battle 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/rosters/Infantry/148th_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf Regimental roster
  2. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/181/buchanan-george-a.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society