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John D. Bulkeley

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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1911-1996)

United StatesLived 1911 to 1996 · aged 84
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John Duncan Bulkeley was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and was one of its most decorated officers. Bulkeley received the Medal of Honor for actions in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

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Bulkeley as a lieutenant in the NavyBulkeley as a lieutenant in the NavyWWII poster with quote from John D. BulkeleyWWII poster with quote from John D. BulkeleyLieutenant Commander Bulkeley being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Franklin D. RooseveltLieutenant Commander Bulkeley being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Awards 5

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Navy Cross

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About this person

John Duncan Bulkeley was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and was one of its most decorated officers. Bulkeley received the Medal of Honor for actions in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was also the PT boat skipper who evacuated General Douglas MacArthur from Corregidor in the Philippines and commanded at the Battle of La Ciotat.

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United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1996 · aged 84
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