John P. McVean - - Buffalo, NY
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Second Lieutenant John P. McVean is one of several men buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo who has earned the Congressional Medal of Honor. He served in the 49th New York Infantry during the US Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM2EV0
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2007
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John P. McVean, sometimes spelled McVeane, was from Toronto, Canada and joined the 49th New York Infantry at Buffalo August 21, 1861 at the age of 18. He served as Sargeant twice, Corporal, and then was promoted to Second Lieutenant October 16, 1863. McVean earned his Medal of Honor at Fredericksburg, VA at the Second Battle of Fredericksburg on May 4 1863. His citation reads: "Shot a Confederate color bearer and seized the flag; also approached, alone, a barn between the lines and demanded and received the surrender of a number of the enemy therein." He was killed in action May 10, 1864 at The Wilderness, and his body was never recovered. A burial took place in the McVean family plot in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Armed Service: Army
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