John Duncan Bulkeley (19 August 1911 – 6 April 1996) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and was one of its most decorated naval officers. Bulkeley received the Medal of Honor …

When Japan began the Pacific War in December 1941, Lieutenant Bulkeley skillfully led his PT boats in Philippine area combat operations, damaging or destroying numerous enemy planes …

John D. Bulkeley was a Vice Admiral in the United States Navy and one of its most decorated naval officers. Bulkeley received the Medal of Honor for actions in the Pacific Theater during …

For some, the heroic moment that earns them the Medal of Honor serves as the defining moment of their lives. But for others, such as John Bulkeley, it is only a singular moment in a lifetime of …

U.S. Navy Lieutenant John Duncan Bulkeley was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.

John Bulkeley, noted early-on for his intense interest in engineering, joined the Army Air Corps. Like the flying machines of the day, he landed hard more than once.