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Private · U.S. Army

Ulysses G. Buzzard

Private Ulysses G. Buzzard, Army, received the Medal of Honor for actions on July 1, 1898 in El Caney, Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

Spanish-American War July 1, 1898

Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, Private Ulysses G. Buzzard received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 1, 1898 in El Caney, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. At the time he was serving with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry. Buzzard was 33 years old.

23 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on June 24, 1899. He later rose to the rank of Sergeant.

Buzzard was born on January 31, 1865 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Buzzard died on August 2, 1939 in Philippine Islands, at the age of 74. He is buried at San Nicolas Cemetery in Cebu City, Philippines.

Buzzard is one of 110 Medal of Honor recipients from the Spanish-American War and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.

★ Rescue & Lifesaving

Official Medal of Honor citation

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.

Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.

Battles and campaigns

Also served in: Spanish–American War.

Places

  • Born: Armstrong County — map

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Timeline

  1. January 31, 1865
    Born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
  2. July 1, 1898
    Act of valor — El Caney, Cuba
    Age 33. Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry
  3. June 24, 1899
    Medal of Honor presented
  4. August 2, 1939
    Died in Philippine Islands
    Age 74.
  5. Resting place
    San Nicolas Cemetery
    Cebu City

Biography

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.

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Also honored for actions on July 1, 1898

EB Edward Lee Baker Jr. Sergeant Major · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 GB George Francis Berg Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 OB Oscar Brookin Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 Charles P. Cantrell Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 AC Andrew Johnson Cummins Sergeant · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 JD John Francis Deswan Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 TD Thomas M. Doherty Corporal · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 FF Frank Ottis Fournia Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 TG Thomas J. Graves Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 BH Benjamin Franklin Hardaway First Lieutenant · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 WK William G. Keller Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 TK Thomas Kelly Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898

See all 24 recipients for July 1, 1898 →

More Spanish-American War recipients from Pennsylvania

HJ Hans Johnsen Chief Machinist · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 PJ Peter Johnson Fireman First Class · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 WC William Adolphus Crouse Watertender · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 GM George Mahoney Fireman First Class · Navy Spanish-American War · 1898 Fitz Lee Private · Army Spanish-American War · 1898 Philip Gaughan Sergeant · Marine Corps Spanish-American War · 1898
Sources. Service and award details compiled from the recipient record of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Wikidata and Wikipedia. The narrative summary is generated from these records. Spotted an error? Send a correction.