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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    339th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    85th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 11, 1944

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 159 (October 16, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank E. Buckley (ASN: 0-1321607), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 339th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Tremensuoli, Italy, on 11 May 1944. Second Lieutenant Buckley’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.