John Duncan Bulkeley - Arlington, VA - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com

John Duncan Bulkeley was born in New York City on August 19, 1911 and grew up in Hackettstown, New Jersey. He was appointed to the U. S. Naval Academy from and graduated in 1933. At the dawn of World War II, Bulkeley was a lieutenant in command of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three, a Philippine-based detachment of six motor torpedo boats. He picked up General Douglas MacArthur, his family, and his immediate staff, who had been ordered to flee the Philippines, and took them aboard PT 41 and other 77-foot motor torpedo boats through over 600- miles of open ocean. On arriving at Mindanao, MacArthur said, "You have taken me out of the jaws of death. I shall never forget it." During his time in the Pacific Theatre Admiral Bulkeley received an array of decorations including the Medal of Honor. Admiral Bulkeley retired from active duty in 1967 but was recall to serve as the commander of the Navy’s Board of Inspections and Survey. Finally, after 55-years of service Admiral Bulkeley retired to his hime in Silver Springs, Maryland where he died on April 6, 1996 at the age of 84. Admiral John Bulkeley is resting in Section 5 – Lot 129 at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Admiral Bulkeley's Medal of Honor Citation read:

For extraordinary heroism, distinguished service, and conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty as commander of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3, in Philippine waters during the period 7 December 1941 to 10 April 1942. The remarkable achievement of Lt. Comdr. Bulkeley's command in damaging or destroying a notable number of Japanese enemy planes, surface combatant and merchant ships, and in dispersing landing parties and land-based enemy forces during the 4 months and 8 days of operation without benefit of repairs, overhaul, or maintenance facilities for his squadron, is believed to be without precedent in this type of warfare. His dynamic forcefulness and daring in offensive action, his brilliantly planned and skillfully executed attacks, supplemented by a unique resourcefulness and ingenuity, characterize him as an outstanding leader of men and a gallant and intrepid seaman. These qualities coupled with a complete disregard for his own personal safety reflect great credit upon him and the Naval Service.

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Armed Service: Navy

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