About John P. McVeane
Lived 1842 – 1864 (aged 21–22). John P. McVeane was a military personnel.
John P. McVeane (1842 – May 10, 1864) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. McVeane received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. McVeane's medal was won for capturing the flag from a Confederate Color bearer at Fredericksburg Heights.
McVeane was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He joined the 49th New York Volunteer Infantry from Buffalo, New York in August 1861. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in October 1863, and was mortally wounded during the Battle of the Wilderness. McVeane was one of 30 Canadians to win the Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was John P. McVeane?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was John P. McVeane born?
John P. McVeane was born in 1842 in Toronto.
When did John P. McVeane die?
John P. McVeane died on 10 May 1864 in Virginia.
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John P. McVeane was a military personnel.
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