Beaumont B. Buck
Major General Beaumont Bonaparte Buck (January 16, 1860 – February 10, 1950) was a United States Army officer who served in the Spanish–American War, the Philippine–American War, and World War I. He is best known for his service with the 1st Division during World War I, where he commanded a regiment, brigade and division.
Major General Beaumont Bonaparte Buck | |
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Beaumont B. Buck, pictured here sometime in 1918 during World War I as a major general. | |
| Born | January 16, 1860 Mayhew, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | February 10, 1950 (aged 90) San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Buried | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1885–1924 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-151 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 28th Regiment 2nd Brigade 3rd Division 34th Division Camp MacArthur Camp Meade |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
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