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John Barclay Fassett
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Medal of Honor winner John Barclay Fassett c1864
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| Born | 1843 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 18, 1905 The Bronx, New York |
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Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  Company F, 23rd Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Captain John Barclay Fassett (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.
Biography
Fassett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 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.
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