Ulysses G. Buzzard

Ulysses G. Buzzard (January 31, 1865 – August 2, 1939) was an American soldier who 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.

Ulysses G. Buzzard
Born(1865-01-31)January 31, 1865
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, US
DiedAugust 2, 1939(1939-08-02) (aged 74)
Place of burial
Veterans Cemetery community of Labangon, Cebu City, Philippines
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1888 - 1911
RankSergeant
Unit17th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Ulysses Grant Buzzard was born January 31, 1865, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. He joined the army from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May 1888, and served with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry in the Spanish–American War.[1] He later served in the Philippines, and retired there in December 1911.[2]

Buzzard died at age 74 and was buried at San Nicolas Cemetery in Cebu City, the Philippines.[3]

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.[1]

See also

References
  1. "BUZZARD, ULYSSES G." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
  2. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  3. Sterner, C. Douglas. "Photo of Grave site of MOH Recipient Ulysses G. Buzzard". HomeOfHeroes.com. Retrieved June 13, 2010.
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