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Simon B Buckner

World War II

United States of America

Timeline

Birth- Jul 18, 1886
Munfordville, Kentucky

1939 - 1945World War II

Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army, Army Air Forces
Conflict Period
World War II
Rank
LT G
Service Number
O-002370

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Gold Star

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Casualty

Type
KIA

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Death- Jun 18, 1945-Age: 59 years
He was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinawa by enemy artillery fire, making him the highest-ranking U.S. military officer to have been lost to enemy fire during World War II
Okinawa, Empire of Japan

Burial

Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Other Facts

Residence: Place
Kentucky

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Gender
Male

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Full Name
Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr

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Full Name
Simon B Buckner

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