Catherwood, John H. b. August 7, 1888 d. November 18, 1930 Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Seaman with the U.S. Navy and was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Basilan, Philippine Islands on September 24, 1911. His citation reads "While attached to the U.S.S. Pampang, Catherwood was one of a shore party moving in to capture Mundang, on the island of Basilan, Philippine Islands, on the morning of 24 September 1911. Advancing with the scout party to reconnoiter a group of nipa huts close to the trail...[Read More] Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Plot: F, 1
Dickson, Frank Stoddard b. October 6, 1876 d. February 24, 1953 US Congressman. Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, Dickson started out as a schoolteacher in Ramsey, Fayette County. He enlisted in the army in April 1898 and served during the Spanish-American War; following his discharge from service in May 1899 he returned to Ramsey. Dickson was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-ninth Congress, and served from 1905 to 1907. He was unsuccessful in his attempt for reelection. Subsequently he served as the adjutant general of Illinois from 1910 to 1922 and was...[Read More] (Bio by: EddieM) Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Plot: Section 1, Grave 117
Duncan, Otis Beverly b. November 18, 1873 d. May 17, 1937 United States Army Officer. He was the highest-ranking African-American officer in the United States Army at the end of World War I, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. As a Major in the 8th Illinois Infantry, he had seen service in 1916 along the Mexican border. After his regiment was mustered into federal service in August of 1917, as the 370th Regiment of United States Infantry, he accompanied it to France. Two other colonels, one black and the other white, preceded him in...[Read More] (Bio by: Albert Ledoux) Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Plot: Section 3, Grave 835
Ramsey, Ray b. July 18, 1921 d. August 25, 2009 Professional Football Player. His career encompassed three different professional football leagues. For ten seasons (1947 to 1956), he played at the defensive back, offensive end, wing back and halfback positions in the All-America Football Conference, National and Canadian Football Leagues with the Chicago Rockets/Hornets, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cardinals and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He attended Lanphier High School and was a three sports athlete during his collegiate years at Bradley...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
b. August 7, 1888 d. November 18, 1930
b. October 6, 1876 d. February 24, 1953