Robert Buffum
Robert Buffum | |
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| Born | July 7, 1828 Salem, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 20, 1871 (aged 43) Auburn, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company H |
| Battles / wars | Great Locomotive Chase |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Robert Buffum (July 7, 1828 to July 20, 1871) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Buffum was the third person to receive the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Great Locomotive Chase in Georgia (U.S. state) in April 1862. He was honored with the award on 25 March 1863.