James Buck-Baltimore, MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 18.558 W 076° 36.372
18S E 361520 N 4352330
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Brooklyn in the attack of Forts Jackson and St. Philip on April 24-25, 1862. He is buried in Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore MD in Section Q, Lot 24.
Waymark Code: WMYR6Y
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2018
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He was born in 1908 in Baltimore, MD and died on November 1, 1865 in Baltimore, MD. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BUCK, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy
• G.O. No.: 11, 3 April 1863
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn in the attack upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip and at the taking of New Orleans, 24 and 25 April 1862. Although severely wounded by a heavy splinter, Buck continued to perform his duty until positively ordered below. Later stealing back to his post, he steered the ship for 8 hours despite his critical condition. His bravery was typical of the type which resulted in the taking of the Forts Jackson and St. Philip and in the capture of New Orleans.
A U.S. Naval ship was named after him, the BUCK DD-420. It was launched on May 22, 1939. The ship supported the invasion and occupation of Italy. On October 9, 1943 while on patrol off Salerno, Italy, it was hit by torpedoes and sunk immediately.
Armed Service: Navy
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