McVeane, John P. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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McVeane, John P.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany D, 49th New York Infantry

Citation

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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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