Lloyd M. Bucher
Lloyd M. Bucher | |
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Bucher receiving the Purple Heart | |
| Nickname | "Pete" |
| Born | September 1, 1927 |
| Died | January 28, 2004 (aged 76) |
| Place of burial | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | USS Pueblo (AGER-2) |
| Conflicts | World War II Cold War Korean DMZ Conflict Vietnam War |
| Awards | Purple Heart Prisoner of War Medal |
| Alma mater | B.S., University of Nebraska |
Lloyd Mark "Pete" Bucher (/ˈbuːkər/ BOO-kər; 1 September 1927 – 28 January 2004) was a United States Navy officer best known as the captain of USS Pueblo, which was seized by North Korea on January 23, 1968.