Anderson, Richard Beatty b. June 26, 1921 d. February 1, 1944 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during World War II as a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, in the Marshall Islands on February 1, 1944. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 4th Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces. Entering a shell crater...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, Pierce County, Washington, USA Plot: Section 1, Block C, Lot 5
Peterson, Mark b. April 19, 1960 d. July 7, 2011 Professional Soccer Player. He was a star forward and striker for the original Seattle Sounders franchise of the North American Soccer League (NASL). He played for the Sounders from 1980 to 1983, appearing in 99 games and scoring 48 goals. In 1980 he finished second in league balloting for NASL Rookie of the Year honors, and two years later he was named as the NASL's Player of the Year. During the 1982 season he led the Seattle Sounders in scoring and a trip to the NASL championship game (...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.) New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, Pierce County, Washington, USA
b. June 26, 1921 d. February 1, 1944