Allworth, Edward b. July 6, 1895 d. June 24, 1966 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War I in the United States Army as a Captain in the 60th Infantry, 5th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Clery-le-Petit, France, on November 5, 1918. His citation reads “While his company was crossing the Meuse River and canal at a bridgehead opposite Clery-le-Petit, the bridge over the canal was destroyed by shell fire and Capt.Allworth's command became separated, part of it being on the east bank of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Crystal Lake Cemetery, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA
Thayer, Andrew Jackson b. November 27, 1818 d. April 28, 1873 Civil War US Congressman. Elected to represent Oregon as an At-Large Delegate in the United States House of Representative, serving from March to July, 1861. His election to the seat was successfully contested by his opponent, George K. Shiel, who ousted Thayer and assumed the office. (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Crystal Lake Cemetery, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA