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U.S. Army · United States 
John K. Bucklyn
1834 – 1906
John K. Bucklyn served the U.S. Army. John was 72 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
3 May 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · First Lieutenant, Battery E, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
Though himself wounded, gallantly fought his section of the battery under a fierce fire from the enemy until his ammunition was all expended, many of the cannoneers and most of the horses killed or wounded, and the enemy within 25 yards of the guns, when, disabling one piece, he brought off the other in safety.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Though himself wounded, gallantly fought his section of the battery under a fierce fire from the enemy until his ammunition was all expended, many of the cannoneers and most of the horses killed or wounded, and the enemy within 25 yards of the guns, when, disabling one piece, he brought off the other in safety.
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