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.

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 The 17th Infantry Regiment is a United States Army infantry regiment. An earlier regiment designated the 17th Infantry Regiment was organized on 11 January 1812, but it was consolidated with four other regiments as the 3rd Infantry in the post ...

in the Spanish–American War. He later served in the Philippines, and retired there in December 1911.Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914 Buzzard 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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Buzzard, Ulysses G. 1865 births 1939 deaths United States Army Medal of Honor recipients United States Army soldiers People from Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Military personnel from Pennsylvania Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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