U.S. Army
Buck, Frederick ClarenceConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 21st Connecticut Infantry
BirthplaceHartford, Connecticut
Citation
Although wounded, refused to leave the field until the fight closed.
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