Name: Harold Robert Buckley Country: United States Rank: Captain Service: United States Air Service Squadrons: 95th Aero Victories: 5 Born: 4 April 1896 Place of Birth: Westfield, Massachusetts Died: 13 June 1958 Place of Death: Rigby, Idaho Notes A SPAD S.XIII pilot, Buckley attended the prestigious Phillips Andover Academy before joining the American Ambulance Service in March 1917. That summer, while serving in France, he enlisted in the United States Air Service. In March 1918, he was assigned to the 95th Pursuit Squadron at Toul. Published in 1933, Buckley's book, entitled "Squadron 95," was illustrated by another American ace, Lansing Holden. Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) "For extraordinary heroism in action near Perles, France, 10 August 1918. Lt. Buckley was on a patrol protecting a French biplane observation machine when they were suddenly set upon by six enemy planes. Lt. Buckley attacked and destroyed the nearest and the remainder fled into their own territory. He then carried on with his mission until he had escorted the Allied plane safely to its own aerodrome." DSC citation Oak Leaf Cluster "For extraordinary heroism in action near Reville, France, 26-27 September 1918. Lt. Buckley dived through a violent and heavy anti-aircraft fire and set on fire an enemy balloon that was being lowered into its nest. The next day while leading a patrol, he met and sent down in flames an enemy plane while it was engaged in reglage work." Oak Leaf Cluster citation Aces ╖ Aircraft ╖ Books ╖ Chat ╖ Forum ╖ Guests ╖ Links ╖ Medals ╖ News ╖ Search ╖ Vote Copyright ⌐ 1997,1998 The Aerodrome Page revised on 18 Nov 1997