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WALTER H BUCKA JR

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POSTED ON 11.12.2023

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

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SSgt Walter Bucka, Jr. is buried at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Ambridge Heights, Pennsylvania.

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POSTED ON 10.1.2021

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from those who knew you are touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

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POSTED ON 2.6.2021

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Bronze Star Medal Award for Valor

Staff Sergeant Walter Herbert Bucka was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as a Medical NCO (Combat Medic) Instructor and was assigned to ADV TEAM 19, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV.
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POSTED ON 6.15.2019

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Staff Sergeant Walter Herbert Bucka Jr., Served with Advisory Team 19, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV), United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 8.6.2017

POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik

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Dear Ssgt Walter Bucka,
Thank you for your service as a Medical NCO (Instructor.) Thank you for the lives you saved. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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