Find A Grave - Dayton National Cemetery

Clark, Thomas Scott b. August 27, 1827 d. January 23, 1907
Civil War Union Army Officer. He served as Colonel and commander of the 6th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, being promoted to that rank on June 21, 1862. After serving briefly twice as commander of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, XIX Army Corps, Army of the Gulf, he was transferred as Colonel and commander of the 1st Michigan Volunteer Heavy Artillery on July 28, 1863. He served in that duty until he resigned on January 29, 1864.
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section P, Row 20, Grave 32
Dayton Veterans Soldiers Monument b. 1877
Dayton Veterans Soldiers Monument. This monument is located atop the central mound at the Dayton National Cemetery on the grounds of the former National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Central Branch. Originally called the Dayton Asylum, the home was situated on a large complex for Civil War veterans. Construction of the monument began in 1873 and is comprised of a marble column mounted on a granite base and crowned with an ornamental cap. Four statues of soldiers are placed on the base...[Read More] (Bio by: Kevin Guy)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Downs, Henry W. b. August 29, 1844 d. July 2, 1911
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company I, 8th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864. His citation reads "With one comrade, voluntarily crossed an open field, exposed to a raking fire, and returned with a supply of ammunition, successfully repeating the attempt a short time thereafter". He ended the war with a commission of Lieutenant...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section Q, Row 7, Grave 24
Duskin, Joseph 'Big Joe' b. February 10, 1921 d. May 6, 2007
Musician. He was known as a blues and boogie pianist pioneer, who created the musical path for every blues and blues-rock musician to follow. In the 1940s, his big voice on blues boogie compositions and pop songs were standards on such tunes as "Well, Well Baby" and "I Met a Girl Named Martha." For years, he performed at clubs nationally as well as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and clubs in London, Berlin and Paris. He also was featured in a British documentary, "The History of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 38, Site 256
Field, Oscar Wadsworth b. October 6, 1873 d. January 5, 1912
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Field set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section Q, Row A, Grave 9
Geiger, George d. January 23, 1904
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Sergeant in Company H, 7th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Little Big Horn River, Montana on June 25, 1876. His citation reads "With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command". His Medal was awarded to him on October 5, 1878 (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section N, Row 20, Grave 47
Henderson, Joe b. April 24, 1937 d. June 30, 2001
Jazz Musician. He was a four-time Grammy winning tenor saxophonist that was long one of jazz insiders' best kept secrets. His lyrical style brought him critical acclaim. He played steadily throughout his career, recording albums and performing jazz concerts or low-key jams with other jazz elite. (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Cause of death: Emphysema
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 29, Site 446
Henrich, Tommy 'Old Reliable' b. February 20, 1913 d. December 1, 2009
Major League Baseball Player, Coach. For eleven seasons (1937 to 1942, 1946 to 1950), he played in the outfield and at the first base positions with the New York Yankees. He made his big league debut on May 11, 1937 and batted .320 in 67 games during that season. Henrich was part of a formidable lineup which included Hall of Fame legends Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Bill Dickey. He was a member of six World Champion teams (1937 to 1939, 1941, 1947 and 1949 Yankees), appearing in 21 World Series...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 19-B, Site 765
Hutchins, Rue Pugh b. May 8, 1834 d. February 15, 1920
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. At the start of the Civil War, he was a prominent businessman and member of the Ohio Militia. In August, 1862, he joined the Union Army and was commissioned Captain of Company D, of the 94th Ohio Infantry. He saw action at Perryville, Kentucky, Murfreesboro, Tennessee and was promoted Major in September, 1863. In 1864, he was promoted Lieutenant Colonel of the 94th Ohio Infantry and engaged at Missionary Ridge, Kennesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 2, Row 15, Grave 5
James, John H. b. 1835 d. August 3, 1914
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "As captain of a gun on board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, James fought his gun with skill and courage throughout the furious two-hour battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 1, Row 19, Grave 58
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph b. March 11, 1811 d. July 27, 1888
Civil War Union Provost Marshal, Brevet Major General. Appointed to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, he graduated in 1835, 48th in his class, the same class as George Meade. He became a Brevet 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Infantry in 1835 and a 1st Lieutenant in 1839 while serving in the Seminole Wars in Florida. He was promoted to Captain while serving in the Mexican American War in 1847 and was brevetted to Major in 1849 for meritorious service. In 1850, he then resigned...[Read More] (Bio by: Kevin Guy)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: CIV, 2, 1
Taggart, Charles A. b. January 17, 1843 d. April 10, 1938
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 37th Massachusetts Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on April 6, 1865 at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section R, Row 9, Grave 14
Wilder Jr., Johnnie b. July 3, 1949 d. May 13, 2006
Musician. Along with his brother Keith Wilder, they formed the group 'Heatwave' in 1975, while serving in the military in Germany. The group later included other members, Ernest Berger, Derek Bramble, Roy Carter, Calvin Duke, Keith Harrison, Eric Johns, Mario Mantese, Rod Temperton, J.D. Nicholas, Jesse Whitten, and William Jones. The group who were together for 9 years, disbanded in 1984, but had several hits including, 'Always And Forver,' and 'Boogie Nights.' The song, 'Boogie Nights,' was...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 21, Site 103-i

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