Anthony Eugene Buckner
Private First Class, U.S. Army

Anthony Eugene Buckner was born on 7 December 1947.

On 9 November 1967, Private First Class Anthony Eugene Buckner was serving with C Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in Kontum Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Buckner was killed in action due to wounds sustained from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Anthony E Buckner is located on Panel 29E Line 056 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Private First Class Buckner is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, MO.

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