
U.S. Army
Bucklyn, John Knight
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Captain
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandBattery E, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery
HometownFoster Creek, Rhode Island
Citation
Though himself wounded, gallantly fought his section of the battery under a fierce fire from the enemy until his ammunition was all expended, many of the cannoneers and most of the horses killed or wounded, and the enemy within 25 yards of the guns, when, disabling one piece, he brought off the other in safety.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as John Knight BucklynU.S. Army
Civil War
Label

Bondsteel, James LeroyU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War

Porter, Donn F.U.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War

Foley, John H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

Woodfill, SamuelU.S. ArmyConflict: World War I

Minue, NicholasU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II

Caruana, Orlando EmanuelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Kelley, Leverett MansfieldU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Welsh, EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Carson, Anthony J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War

Hack, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Stevens, HazardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Greaves, ClintonU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

Colwell, OliverU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Sullivan, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War

Finkenbiner, Henry S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Mundell, Walter L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Reed, Charles WellingtonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Hill, EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Ward, Nelson W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Taylor, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Shivers, JohnU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Civil War

Graul, William L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Miller, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War

Coughlin, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL

Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
