Korean War
| Service # | 051091 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | May 29 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Second Lieutenant Buchmann was awarded the Silver Star with Gold Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Second Lieutenant Buchmann was a platoon leader in Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was leading his platoon in an assault on an enemy position in South Korea when he was killed by enemy fire.