Please click here to view a student eulogy for Buchanan at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in 2025: https://youtu.be/o4JJsY3teY0. 

Robert Buchanan in his Navy uniform. Courtesy of Ada Lyles.

USS LST-1068 (re-christened the USS Orange County) landed troops and supplies and also moved wounded soldiers and Prisoners of War in and out of Korea. The USS Orange County earned four battle stars for its Korean War service. NavSource.

Robert Buchanan and Tamara Sue Ward’s marriage certificate, May 4, 1956. State of North Carolina.

Marriage license for Robert Buchanan and Tamara Sue Ward.

Robert Buchanan went into business with his father, Clarence. Courtesy of Anita Lyda.

A flyer for Log Cabin Antiques, a business run by Robert Buchanan and his father, Clarence.

Robert Buchanan’s service record show his assignments in San Diego and aboard LST-827 and LST-1068. Portions have been redacted for privacy reasons. Official Military Personnel File.

Robert Buchanan's service record, showing the dates and locations where he completed his service.

Robert Buchanan’s DD-214 show his military service. Portions have been redacted for privacy reasons. Official Military Personnel File.

Robert Buchanan's DD-214, describing his military service.

Robert Buchanan rests at Western Carolina State Veteran Cemetery in Black Mountain, North Carolina, March 20, 2025.


Robert Buchanan's niche. The inscription reads, "forever in our hearts."

Robert Buchanan as a Veteran. Citizen-Times, March 21, 2024.

Robert Buchanan as a Veteran, wearing a three-piece suit and tie.

ROBERT ELDEN BUCHANAN

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