with Burgoyne, Robarts and Cooper. Later career In February 1856, in acknowledgement of his services, Buckley was promoted to Commander. After serving on the Cape station, he was promoted to Captain in April 1862. From 1868 to 1870 he commanded the , a wooden screw corvette, on the Pacific station and from December 1871 the , a guard ship in the Shannon Estuary. Buckley retired from the Navy in October 1872 due to poor health. He died on the island of Madeira, Portugal on 7 December 1872, and was buried in the British Cemetery of Funchal. He had married Catharine Senhouse, by whom he had son and a daughter. References External links Service history Crimean War recipients of the Victoria Cross Royal Navy recipients of the Victoria Cross Royal Navy personnel of the Crimean War Royal Navy officers 1828 births 1872 deaths British recipients of the Victoria Cross People from Eccles, Greater Manchester Recipients of the Legion of Honour