David E. Buckingham
Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 75 years 293 days (909 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
First Lieutenant David Eastburn Buckingham (February 3, 1840 to November 23, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.Buckingham received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Rowanty Creek in Virginia on 5 February 1865.
He was honored with the award on 13 February 1895.
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