Ulysses G. Buzzard
Encyclopedia
Ulysses G. Buzzard was an American
soldier
serving in the United States Army
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
He died at age 74 and was buried at San Nicolas Cemetery in Cebu City
, the Philippines
.
Citation:
United States
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Soldier
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serving in the United States Army
United States Army
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during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Buzzard was born January 31, 1865 in Armstrong, Pennsylvania and after entering the army he was sent to fight with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry in the Spanish–American War.He died at age 74 and was buried at San Nicolas Cemetery in Cebu City
Cebu City
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, the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: ______. Birth: Armstrong, Pa. Date of issue: 24 June 1899.Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War