Carey, Alvin P. b. August 16, 1916 d. August 23, 1944 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the 38th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery for action on August 23, 1944 near Plougastel, Brittany, France. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, on 23 August 1944. S/Sgt. Carey, leader of a machinegun section, was advancing with his company in...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Section K, Lot 24
Ewing, John C. b. March 4, 1843 d. May 23, 1918 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He joined the Union Army when he was mustered in as a Private in Company E, 211st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on September 12, 1864. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action on April 2, 1865 during the final Union assaults on Confederate positions at Petersburg, Virginia, with his citation reading simply "Capture of flag." During the action his regiment lost a total of 135 officers and men killed, wounded or missing. He was awarded...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Section F
b. August 16, 1916 d. August 23, 1944