George A. Buchanan-Richmond, VA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chapins Farm, VA on September 29, 1864. He was killed in action. He is buried in Fort Harrison National Cemetery, Richmond, VA in Section A, Site 224.
Waymark Code: WMYR6E
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2018
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He was born in 1842 in Victor, NY and died on October 2, 1864. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *BUCHANAN, GEORGE A.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 148th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Chapins Farm, Va., 29 September 1864
• Entered service at: Ontario County, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 6 April 1865
Citation: Took position in advance of the skirmish line and drove the enemy's cannoneers from their guns; was mortally wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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