Davidson County TN Archives News.....Nashville's Greatest War Hero  March 17, 1919
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Terry Baker bake740@bellsouth.net March 4, 2006, 9:56 pm

The Banner March 17, 1919
" Capt Buford is officially credited with downing three Hun planes but really

has to his credit eight, five of them unofficially recognized...The distinguished 

service cross was awarded him last May when he routed five planes single-handed at

the Toul sector.  The croix de guerre he won for shooting down two Hun planes in

flames at Marne-Aisne...The legion of honor, the highest decoration bestowed by 

the French government was awarded Capt Buford for general work around Chateau

Thierry."

 



Additional Comments:
Capt Ed Buford Jr. was the son of Ed Buford, a Confederate POW of the 3rd Tenn

Inf and Lizinka Elliston Buford. His parents are buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery

in Nashville. Seeking any info on Capt Buford's marriage and burial.

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