Find A Grave - Golden Gate National Cemetery

Bennett, Edward Andrew b. February 11, 1920 d. May 2, 1983
Medal of Honor recipient. His citation reads: He was advancing with Company B across open ground to assault Heckhuscheid, Germany, just after dark when vicious enemy machinegun fire from a house on the outskirts of the town pinned down the group and caused several casualties. He began crawling to the edge of the field in an effort to flank the house, persisting in this maneuver even when the hostile machine gunners located him by the light of burning buildings and attempted to cut him down as...[Read More]
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section 2-B Grave 10714
Bertoldo, Vito R. b. December 1, 1916 d. July 23, 1966
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War II in the United States Army as a Master Sergeant in Company A, 242nd Infantry, 42nd Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Hatten, France, on January 9 and 10, 1945. His citation reads "He fought with extreme gallantry while guarding 2 command posts against the assault of powerful infantry and armored forces which had overrun the battalion's main line of resistance. On the close approach of...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section C, Grave 52-A
Boyle, Kay b. February 19, 1902 d. December 27, 1992
Award-winning writer, educator, and political activist. She was born in St. Paul (Minnesota) and died in Mill Valley (California). She studied architecture at the Ohio Mechanics Institute in Cincinnati. In 1929 the Crosbys' Black Sun Press published Boyle's first book of fiction titled Short Stories. Kay Boyle's short stories won two O. Henry Awards (for The White Horses of Vienna and Defeat). In 1936 she wrote a novel titled Death of a Man that was an attack on the growing threat of Nazism. In...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Brown, Edward William b. July 7, 1891 d. September 10, 1956
Major League Baseball Player. Nicked name "Glass Arm Eddie", he was an outfielder for the New York Giants 1920 to 1921, Brooklyn Dodgers 1924 to 1925 and Boston Braves 1926 to 1928. He ended his seven seasons career with 878 hits, 16 homeruns, 407 runs batted in and a .303 batting average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section V, Site 4309
Clausey, John Joseph b. May 16, 1875 d. September 9, 1951
Medal of Honor Recipient. A native of San Francisco, California, Clausey served as a Chief Gunner's Mate, in the United States Navy. His citation reads: On board the U.S.S. Bennington for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section C, Grave 121-B
Dahlgren, John Olof b. September 14, 1872 d. February 11, 1963
Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Kahliwar, Sweden, he served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. During the Battle of Peking, China, June 20, to July 16, 1900, Corporal Dahlgren with others was dispatched as a guard and helped in erecting barricades to protect the city while fighting the invading rebel Boxers. For gallantry in the face of thenemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 19, 1901. He died at the age of 90 in San Bruno, California. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section Z Grave 1950
Dake ., . Guy E ' ' b. November 17, 1893 d. March 11, 1961

Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: X, 3358
DeSwan, John Francis b. January 13, 1876 d. December 1, 1956
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the war with Spain as a Private in Company H, 21st United States Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898. His citation reads "Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy". His Medal was awarded to him on June 22, 1899.
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section R, Grave 195-A
Feaster, Mosheim b. May 27, 1867 d. March 18, 1950
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Indian Wars in the American West as a Private in Company E, 7th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota on December 29, 1890. His citation simply states “Extraordinary gallantry”. His Medal was issued on June 23, 1891. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section O, Grave 319
Foster, Paul Hellstrom b. April 17, 1939 d. October 14, 1967
Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. A native of San Mateo, California, Foster served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division. He was awarded his MOH for action Near Con Thien, Republic of Vietnam, on October 14, 1967, during the Vietnam War. The action caused Sergeant Foster his life. His citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving...[Read More]
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section V, Grave 4764
Gibson, Edward Herrick b. July 4, 1872 d. April 25, 1942
Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he served as a Sergeant in Company M, 27th Infantry, US Army Volunteers. On December 19, 1899, at San Mateo, Philippine Islands, he swim across a river under heavy enemy fire for the purpose of obtaining and returning with a canoe. For courage in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section L Row 5 Grave 7791
Gonsalves, Harold b. January 28, 1926 d. April 15, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. A native of Alameda, California, Gonsalves served as a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was awarded his MOH for action during World War II, which ultimately cost him his life. His citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Acting Scout Sergeant with the 4th Battalion, 15th Marines, 6th Marine Division, during action...[Read More]
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section B, Grave 61
Habib, Philip Charles b. February 25, 1920 d. May 25, 1992
American Diplomat. Served in the United States Army during World War II (1939-1945). United States Ambassador to South Korea, serving in 1971. He received the Presidential Medal of Honor in 1982. Among his accomplishments in politics were, head of the Peace talks in Paris that ended the Vietnam War under President Richard M. Nixon, helped to arrange the cease-fire in Lebanon, the P.L.O.'s withdrawal from that country in 1982 and convinced Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to go into exile...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Holderman, Nelson Miles b. November 10, 1885 d. September 3, 1953
Medal of Honor recipient.
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Holmes, LTC. Besby Frank b. December 5, 1917 d. July 23, 2006
United States Air Force Officer. A native of San Francisco, California, Holmes joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1941 and was sent to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for training and gunnery school. On December 7, 1941, when Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor, Holmes was amongst the men who attempted to fight back, and at one point managed to get a plane up into the air. In 1942, Holmes was assigned to the 67th Pursuit Squadron and took part in the Guadalcanal campaign. In 1943, Holmes was...[Read More] (Bio by: G.Photographer)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Huber, William Russell b. July 16, 1902 d. January 25, 1982
US Navy Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he served as a Machinist's Mate in the United States Navy. He was awarded the CMOH for his heroism while on board the "USS Bruce" at the Naval Station Shipyard, in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 11, 1928. His citation reads "After a boiler accident on the U.S.S. Bruce, then at the Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Va. Immediately on becoming aware of the accident, Huber without hesitation and in complete...[Read More]
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section 2-B Grave 4085
Keppler, Reinhardt John b. January 22, 1918 d. November 15, 1942
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United Syates Navy during World War II as a Boatswain's Mate First Class on broard the cruiser "USS San Francisco". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the Solomon Islands, on November 12 and 13, 1942. His citation reads "For extraordinary heroism and distinguished courage above and beyond the call of duty while serving aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco during action against enemy Japanese forces. When a hostile torpedo...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section C, Grave 379
Kilbride, Percy b. July 16, 1888 d. December 11, 1964
Actor. Born in San Francisco, California, his first introduction to the theatre was working as an usher at the Central Theatre in that city at the age eleven. He developed easy-going bumpkin characterizations and twangy voice, both of which became his trademark from the first time he stepped on the stage in a role in the San Francisco production 'Tale of Two Cities.' He continued with his career by working on the road with various stock theatre companies. His career was interrupted by a tour...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Cause of death: Struck by an autmobile
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section 2B, Marker 3771
Lockwood Jr., Charles A. b. May 6, 1890 d. June 6, 1967
United States Navy Vice Admiral. Born in Midland Virginia, he graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1912 and served as commander of First Submarine Division, Asiatic Fleet during World War I. After the war, he was a teacher at the Naval Academy, the Chief of Naval Operations, 1937 to 1939 and promoted Rear Admiral in 1942. During World War II, he was Commander of the Submarine Force Pacific and improvised the effective tactics for US submarines which accounted for more than fifty percent of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Marcuse, Theodore b. August 2, 1920 d. November 29, 1967
Actor. Though he was born in the United States, Theodore Marcuse (sometimes billed as Ted or Theo Marcuse) had a knack for portraying arrogant European villains and dictators and was frequently cast as such in films and TV. He acted in the films Jeanne Eagels (1957) and Operation Eichmann (1961) among others. He appeared in numerous television shows including Hawaiian Eye, Perry Mason, The Untouchables, 77 Sunset Strip, The Twilight Zone, Hogan's Heroes and The Wild Wild West. In one of his...[Read More] (Bio by: r77ortiz)
Cause of death: Auto accident
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot: Section 2C, Site 1835

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