Find A Grave - Hampton National Cemetery

Cassidy, Michael b. 1837 d. March 18, 1908
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Landsman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Lackawanna during the successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Displaying great coolness and exemplary behavior as first sponger of a gun, Cassidy, by his coolness under fire, throughout the action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in the destruction of batteries at...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Phoebus Section B-9503
Crabbe, William (Henry Clark Ward) H. b. June 24, 1827 d. September 2, 1903
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A native of Hartford, Connecticut, he enlisted on September 2, 1862 and was subsequently mustered into Company A of the 25th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry as 1st Sergeant when the newly formed 9-month regiment entered United States service on November 11, 1862. From January 29, 1863, he, now at the rank of Lieutenant, was charged with the responsibilities of Adjutant of the 25th Connecticut and would remain in this staff position until his and the...[Read More] (Bio by: Stonewall)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Phoebus Addition, Section C, Grave 8540
Davis, John b. 1854 d. August 19, 1903
US Navy Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he served as a Ordinary Seaman in the United States Navy on board the "USS Trenton", 3,900 ton steam frigate. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Toulon, France in February 1881. His citation reads simply "Jumping overboard, Davis rescued Augustus Ohlensen, coxswain, from drowning." His Medal was awarded to him on October 18, 1884. (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Phoebus Section, C-8534
Garrison, James R, b. June 22, 1838 d. April 19, 1908
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Coal Heaver in the Union Navy. His citation reads "On board the flagship, USS Hartford, during successful engagements against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats, and the ram Tennesee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When a shell struck his foot and severed one of his toes, Garrison remained at his station at the shell whip and, after crudely bandaging the wound, continued to perform his duties until severely wounded by another shell burst." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Phoebus Section B-9523
Hilton, Alfred B. b. 1842 d. October 21, 1864
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was killed in action. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company H, 4th US Colored Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 29, 1864 at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. His citation reads "When the regimental color bearer fell, this soldier seized the colors and carried it forward, together with the national standard, until disabled at the enemy's inner line." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Section E-1231
Maddin, Edward b. May 15, 1852 d. August 15, 1925
Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Edward Madden. He entered the US Navy at Massachusetts and served as a Ordinary Seaman. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Displaying gallant conduct, Maddin jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning". (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Section E, Site 1014A
Mandy, Harry J. b. June 2, 1840 d. August 14, 1904
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in Company B. 4th New York Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in action while a First Sergeant on August 15, 1864 at Front Royal, Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.)." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Pheobus Section B-8709
Sargent, Ruppert Leon b. January 6, 1938 d. March 15, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Sargent served as a First Lieutenant, United States Army, Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, on March 15, 1967. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a platoon of Company B, 1st Lt. Sargent was investigating a reported...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Veale, Charles b. 1838 d. July 27, 1872
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Charles Veale. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company D, 4th US Colored Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 29, 1864 at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. His citation reads "Seized the national colors, after two color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Section F-5097
Warren, David b. 1836 d. August 2, 1900
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as a coxswain on board the USS Monticello during the reconnaissance of the harbor and water defenses of Wilmington, NC, 23 to 25 June 1864. Taking part in a reconnaissance of the enemy defenses which lasted two days and nights, Warren courageously carried out his duties during this action which resulted in the capture of a mail carrier and mail, the cutting of the telegraph wire, and the...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA
Plot: Phoebus Section C-7972
Weckbecker, Peter b. August 30, 1864 d. May 16, 1935
Major League Baseball Player. He was a catcher for two seasons beginning in 1889 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers where he played in one game late that season. The following season, he was a member of the American Association pennant winning Louisville Colonels. (Bio by: Robert)
Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, USA

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