David E. Buckingham

1840 – 1915

David E. Buckingham served the U.S. Army. David was the parent of two children. David was 75 years old.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

5 February 1865 · At Rowanty Creek, Va. · First Lieutenant, Company E, 4th Delaware Infantry.

Swam the partly frozen creek, under fire, in the attempt to capture a crossing.

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Medal of Honor - Army February 5, 1865 · At Rowanty Creek, Va. · First Lieutenant, Company E, 4th Delaware Infantry.

Swam the partly frozen creek, under fire, in the attempt to capture a crossing.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 2

Grave 3677

Also Interred

Mignonette Buckingham

Beloved Daughter Section 2 · Grave 3677 1867 – 1962

Florence Buckingham

Beloved Daughter Section 2 · Grave 3677 1887 – 1984

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