CAPT R. B. Buchanan, USMC, was commanding officer of the Marine Detactment, USS ARKANSAS (BB-33). Killed in action at La Paz Centro as commanding officer of the Marine Detactment.
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The Morning Avalanche
Lubbock, Texas
5/17/1927
U.S. Marine Corps Unit: U.S.S. Arkansas
American marines In Nicaragua ave suffered their first serious casualty, since they were dispatched to that war torn country last January for the announced purpose of protecting American lives and property.
Captain Richard R. Buchanan, of this city, and Private Marvin A. Jackson, of Chicago, were killed, and two other marines wounded, the navy was advised officially late today, when a "Guorrila band" of Nicaraguans attacked an American detachment at 2 a.m. today, at Las Centro, near Leon.
Corporal Anthony J. Bausch of Philadelphia, and Private William K. Simon, whose address wan not given. were wounded.
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Navy Cross Citation"
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Richard B. Buchanan, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in battle when on the occasion of the engagement at Iz-Paz Centre, Nicaragua, 16 May 1927, during an insurrection in that country, he led his platoon into the city in the face of unequal and unfavorable conditions, and taking station at the head of the leading patrol, heedless of personal danger, directed the operations in a cool and effective manner until he received wounds which resulted in his death.
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The Morning Avalanche
Lubbock, Texas
5/17/1927
U.S. Marine Corps Unit: U.S.S. Arkansas
American marines In Nicaragua ave suffered their first serious casualty, since they were dispatched to that war torn country last January for the announced purpose of protecting American lives and property.
Captain Richard R. Buchanan, of this city, and Private Marvin A. Jackson, of Chicago, were killed, and two other marines wounded, the navy was advised officially late today, when a "Guorrila band" of Nicaraguans attacked an American detachment at 2 a.m. today, at Las Centro, near Leon.
Corporal Anthony J. Bausch of Philadelphia, and Private William K. Simon, whose address wan not given. were wounded.
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Thanks to contributer Pam (#39530540) for providing this news clipping transcrpt.
Navy Cross Citation"
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Richard B. Buchanan, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in battle when on the occasion of the engagement at Iz-Paz Centre, Nicaragua, 16 May 1927, during an insurrection in that country, he led his platoon into the city in the face of unequal and unfavorable conditions, and taking station at the head of the leading patrol, heedless of personal danger, directed the operations in a cool and effective manner until he received wounds which resulted in his death.
CAPT R. B. Buchanan, USMC, was commanding officer of the Marine Detactment, USS ARKANSAS (BB-33). Killed in action at La Paz Centro as commanding officer of the Marine Detactment.
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The Morning Avalanche
Lubbock, Texas
5/17/1927
U.S. Marine Corps Unit: U.S.S. Arkansas
American marines In Nicaragua ave suffered their first serious casualty, since they were dispatched to that war torn country last January for the announced purpose of protecting American lives and property.
Captain Richard R. Buchanan, of this city, and Private Marvin A. Jackson, of Chicago, were killed, and two other marines wounded, the navy was advised officially late today, when a "Guorrila band" of Nicaraguans attacked an American detachment at 2 a.m. today, at Las Centro, near Leon.
Corporal Anthony J. Bausch of Philadelphia, and Private William K. Simon, whose address wan not given. were wounded.
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Thanks to contributer Pam (#39530540) for providing this news clipping transcrpt.
Navy Cross Citation"
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Richard B. Buchanan, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in battle when on the occasion of the engagement at Iz-Paz Centre, Nicaragua, 16 May 1927, during an insurrection in that country, he led his platoon into the city in the face of unequal and unfavorable conditions, and taking station at the head of the leading patrol, heedless of personal danger, directed the operations in a cool and effective manner until he received wounds which resulted in his death.
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The Morning Avalanche
Lubbock, Texas
5/17/1927
U.S. Marine Corps Unit: U.S.S. Arkansas
American marines In Nicaragua ave suffered their first serious casualty, since they were dispatched to that war torn country last January for the announced purpose of protecting American lives and property.
Captain Richard R. Buchanan, of this city, and Private Marvin A. Jackson, of Chicago, were killed, and two other marines wounded, the navy was advised officially late today, when a "Guorrila band" of Nicaraguans attacked an American detachment at 2 a.m. today, at Las Centro, near Leon.
Corporal Anthony J. Bausch of Philadelphia, and Private William K. Simon, whose address wan not given. were wounded.
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Thanks to contributer Pam (#39530540) for providing this news clipping transcrpt.
Navy Cross Citation"
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Richard B. Buchanan, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in battle when on the occasion of the engagement at Iz-Paz Centre, Nicaragua, 16 May 1927, during an insurrection in that country, he led his platoon into the city in the face of unequal and unfavorable conditions, and taking station at the head of the leading patrol, heedless of personal danger, directed the operations in a cool and effective manner until he received wounds which resulted in his death.
Inscription
Captain U.S. Marine Corps
Killed In Action In Nicaragua
Gravesite Details
Interment on 10 June 1927.
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