CPL Milton T. Bullis

1931 - 2016

CPL Milton T. Bullis obituary, 1931-2016, Grand Blanc, MI

BORN

1931

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hill Funeral Home

11723 South Saginaw Street

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Milton Bullis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 5, 2016.

Private First Class Milton T. "Punky" Bullis was born on February 8, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Edward and Edna Bullis, the youngest of eight children. Shortly after becoming of age, Milton enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed overseas. In late November of 1950, PFC Bullis was a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, fighting units of the Chinese People's Volunteer Forces (CPVF) in North Korea, in a delaying action south to Kunu-ri. Within days, the regiment had lost half of its assigned men against attack from the CPVF. The unit was ordered to withdraw, and when PFC Bullis could not be accounted for, he was declared missing in action on December 1, 1950, at just 20 years old. Several prisoners of war had returned home but PFC Bullis had not. On March 31, 1951, the U.S. Army declared PFC Bullis as deceased and posthumously promoted him to Corporal. In April and May of 2005, a Joint Recovery Team conducted the 37th Joint Field Activity in Unsan County, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. In a successful effort from this search, CPL Bullis had been found. CPL Bullis is welcomed home by his only surviving brother, Donald L. Bullis, Sr., and several nieces and nephews. Loved ones that have passed without knowing of CPL Bullis' return include both of his parents, Edward and Edna Bullis; siblings: Robert, Edward, Judson, Evabell, Bernice, and Viola. CPL Bullis will be honored with a Purple Heart, POW Medal, and several other medals for his courage, strength, and the ultimate sacrifice that he gave to serve our country. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at 10:30am on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd., Holly, Michigan). In lieu of flowers, those considering may make donations to Disabled American Veterans or American Legion in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Welcome home and rest in peace, CPL Bullis. Arrangements under the direction of Hill Funeral Home in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

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November 11, 2016

Jani Kehoe

Your 1st Veteran's Day - at home where you belong. Thank you CPL Bullis.

October 22, 2016

walter kamunski

Milton, may God bring peace to the remaining members of your family.......a veteran of wwII

October 21, 2016

Robin Bullis

Generations have kept your memory alive, those that knew you and many still who never had the chance to know you. We all mourn the lost promise of your life and future. You are our hero and a hero to a nation who will forever be greatful for your sacrafice. I pray you are biw resting in peace in the arms of your family.

Posted by Robin Bullis

October 19, 2016

Donna Timm

Uncle Milton,
Although I never met you, Your memories were never lost throughout our Family.
Welcome Home and Rest in Peace with God.

October 18, 2016

Ed/Joan Le Tourneau family

Our love and prayers go out to all this hero's family.May God hold him gently in the palm of His hand.

October 18, 2016

ed le tourneau

Dear Uncle Punky,
I miss never having known you.Especially since you were always so highly regarded in our household.

They do not make the words that adequately express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to you and your dear,dear parents Edna and Edward and for the great sacrifices you each have made for our Country.Because of people like you,Americans have learned how to reach for the stars,to dream,and to become what they wanted to be.

I feel blessed,honored and so very lucky to be a part of your family.

May Our Lord provide you His Eternal Peace,Comfort and Joy in Heaven.

You are my hero.

I will always pray for your family's comfort and emotional healing.

Each time I hear our National Anthem,I am reminded of you and your gift to us.

Your spirit will remain with us always.

October 17, 2016

L A

RIP, Cpl. Bullis, & welcome home, hero. Thanks for your service & sacrifice to & for our country.

October 16, 2016

Welcome home, CPL Bullis. I too wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart! May you rest in peace.

October 15, 2016

Jani (Wright) Kehoe

Welcome home soldier. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

October 14, 2016

C. Ursery

I salute you Cpl Bullis for your service and sacrifice.

October 12, 2016

D Harris

Welcome home, soldier. Good to have you back. Regards to Punky's brother.

October 12, 2016

There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone who was loved by so many. May you and your family find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on are so precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5 You have my deepest condolences.

October 11, 2016

Rest in Peace, from our forgotten war. J.Barron

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Oct

21

Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

Great Lakes National Cemetery

4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI

Funeral services provided by:

Hill Funeral Home

11723 South Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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