John Barclay Fassett

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John Barclay Fassett
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Medal of Honor winner John Barclay Fassett c1864
Bornc. 1843
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 18, 1905
The Bronx, New York
Buried
Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Rank Union army cpt rank insignia.jpg Captain
Unit Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company F, 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Gettysburg
Awards Medal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Captain John Barclay Fassett (c. 1843 to January 18, 1905) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fassett received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 2 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 29 December 1894. [1] [2]

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Biography

Fassett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in about 1843. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 18 January 1905 and his remains are interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York City.

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain John Barclay Fassett, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with Company F, 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. While acting as an aide, Captain Fassett voluntarily led a regiment to the relief of a battery and recaptured its guns from the enemy. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "John Barclay Fassett". Archived from the original on 21 November 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.