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Buckley, Howard Major

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 Corps Conflict: Philippine War Year of Action: 1899

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