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Michael F. Buckley Collection (3617) Finding Aid

Collection Item Number: 36170000000
Title
Michael F. Buckley Collection (3617) Finding Aid
Finding Aid Date
2026-02-03
Linear Feet
0.5
Language(s)
English
Dates
Creation: 1964 - 1967
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of approximately half of a linear foot of materials documenting Corporal Michael F. Buckley's USMC service in Vietnam. Corporal Buckley was KIA in 1967. The materials include correspondence, photographs, and medals. The materials are dated 1964-1967.
3
Photographs
3 photographs - Corporal Michael Buckley; USMC platoon graduation photo: Platoon 303, 3rd Recruit Battalion; b&w, color; 2.5 x 3.5 inches, 3.5 x 4.25 inches, 8 x 10 inches
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Museum Objects
3617museum7876 - Rifle Sharpshooter badge

3617museum7877 - Pistol Expert badge

3617museum7878 - National Defense Service Medal

3617museum7879 - Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star

3617museum7880 - Vietnam Service Medal ribbon bar

3617museum7881 - Purple Heart

3617museum7882 - Purple Heart ribbon bar

3617museum7883 - USMC Good Conduct Medal

3617museum7884 - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

3617museum7885 - Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960- Device

3617museum7886 - Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm

3617museum7887 - Military Merit Medal

3617museum7888 - New York Conspicuous Service Medal

3617museum7889 - New York Conspicuous Service Medal ribbon bar

3617museum7890 - USMC insignia

3617museum7891 - USMC insignia

3617museum7892 - USMC insignia
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Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=36170000000

Citation
Michael F. Buckley Collection (3617) Finding Aid, Michael F. Buckley Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=36170000000, Accessed 08 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line
36170000000, Michael F. Buckley Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 03 Feb 2026 [Updated: 03 Feb 2026]