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U.S. Marine Corps
Buckley, Howard Major
Buckley, Howard Major
ConflictPhilippine War
RankGunnery Sergeant
Year of Action1899
Unit/Command8th Army Corps
HometownCroton Falls, New York
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.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

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