Name Ulysses Buzzard | Died August 2, 1939 | |
Born January 31, 1865Armstrong County, Pennsylvania ( 1865-01-31 ) Allegiance | ||
Ulysses G. Buzzard (January 31, 1865 – August 2, 1939) was an American soldier that served in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War and whose actions during that conflict led to him receiving the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Ulysses Grant Buzzard was born January 31, 1865 in Armstrong County, 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, the Philippines.
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.