Howard Major Buckley
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| Howard Major Buckley | |
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| January 23, 1863 – July 2, 1941 (aged 78) | |
 Howard Major Buckley, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Croton Falls, New York |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 8th U.S. Army (temporary attachment) |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Howard Major Buckley (23 January 1863–2 July 1941), was a United States Marine private awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine Insurrection. He was one of three Marines attached to the 8th U.S. Army for the Insurrection. Buckley was awarded the medal for actions on March 25, 27, and 29 and April 4, 1899.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 23 January 1868, Croton Falls, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
- For distinguished conduct in the presence of the Enemy in battle while with the Eighth Army Corps on 25, 27, 29 March, and 4 April 1899.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Howard Major Buckley at Find A Grave
- ^ Medal of Honor — Howard Major Buckley (Medal of Honor citation). Marines Awarded the Medal of Honor. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2007-01-02.
- This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.
