U.S. Army
Buffington, John C.ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany C, 6th Maryland Infantry
HometownMaryland
Citation
Was the first enlisted man of the 3d Division to mount the parapet of the enemy’s line.
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