Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Marine Corps
Howard Major Buckley
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Gunnery Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 4, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Philippine Islands
Citation
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle, while with the 8th Army Corps on 25, 27, 29 March, and 4 April 1899.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: January 23, 1862, Croton Falls, Westchester County, NY, United States
- Died: July 2, 1941, Bath, NY, United States
- Buried: Wheeler Cemetery (MH), Wheeler, NY, United States