Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Commanding General, Alaska Defense Command (ADC), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1943

Lieutenant General Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr. (ASN: 0-2370), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Alaskan Forces, during World War II.

War Department, General Orders No. 63

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, Tenth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

July 6th, 1945

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. As Commanding General of the TENTH Army during the successful conquest of Okinawa from the latter part of March to June 1945, he displayed exceptional ability in planning for the campaign and supervised the equipping of troops and their rigid training in preparation there for. He quickly established his lines of power of all units of all branches of the armed services under his command. His well-planned maneuver and masterful handling of troops were an inspiration to our fighting forces, who not only carried on against a most determined and well-fortified foe, but also contended with extremely adverse weather, when rain and mud made it most difficult to move troops and equipment. In addition to his many tactical problems, he governed and cared for thousands of the island's civilians. His mature judgment and professional excellence were directly responsible for our successful conquest of this important strategic base, from which operations can be readily conducted against the heart of the Japanese empire. His inspiring conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Military Service.

Commander in Chief: Serial 5497

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, Tenth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General of the TENTH Army, in action against enemy forces on 18 June 1945. Lieutenant General Buckner's intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With 2 bronze stars and gold palm

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Posthumously awarded