Fowler, Thomas Weldon b. October 31, 1921 d. June 3, 1944 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army during World War II as a Second Lieutenant in the 1st Armored Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Carano, Italy, on May 23, 1944. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. In the midst of a full-scale armored-infantry attack, 2d Lt. Fowler, while on foot, came upon 2 completely disorganized infantry platoons held up in...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA
Neal, William Henry Edward 'Big Ed' b. December 31, 1918 d. December 27, 1984 Professional Football Player. Drafted as a defensive tackle, he played six seasons with the Green Bay Packers, from 1945 to 1951. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, he began his college career at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, later transferring to LSU and finished his college career at Tulane in New Orleans. Ed was a large man, 6-4, 285-300 pounds, which is common today, but back in his era his size was an intimidating sight to the opposite team. He was cut from the...[Read More] (Bio by: EFulmer) Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA Plot: Court of Flowers
b. October 31, 1921 d. June 3, 1944