McVeane received his country 's highest award for bravery during combat , the Medal of Honor .
John P. McVeane ( 1842 -- May 10 , 1864 ) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War .
soldier received John P. McVeane 's country 's highest award for bravery during combat , the Medal of Honor .
John P. McVeane ( 1842 -- May 10 , 1864 ) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War .