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Buffington, John C.

U.S. Army

Buffington, John C.

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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