Bigelow, Elmer Charles b. July 12, 1920 d. February 15, 1945 World War II Navy Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during World War II on board the USS Fletcher as Water Tender 2nd Class. On February 14, 1945, the USS Fletcher was hit by an enemy shell and was set afire while minesweeping operations for landings on Manila Bay's Corregidor Island. He fought the blaze and tried to save the ship but was badly wounded and died the next day. He was then awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism. (Bio by: Gregory Speciale) Linn-Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, McHenry County, Illinois, USA
b. July 12, 1920 d. February 15, 1945