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Asmundson, Oscar Ingolfur 'Ossie' b. November 7, 1908 d. November 2, 1964
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Red Deer, Alberta, he played Right Wing for the New York Rangers from 1932 to 1934, the Detroit Red Wings from 1934 to 1935, the Detroit Olympics from 1934 to 1935, the St. Louis Eagles from 1934 to 1935, and the Montreal Canadiens from 1937 to 1938, He passed away in Los Angeles, California, in November 1964 at the age of 55. (Bio by: K)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 96, Row F, Site 6
Barrows, Henry (Harry Arthur) A. b. April 29, 1875 d. March 25, 1945
American Actor in films from 1913-1936. Sometimes credited as Harry Barrows, or H.A. Barrows, he appeared in numerous films from the silent era into early talkies. Among his films were "A Soldier's Oath" (1915), "Quicksand" (1918), "The Wise Kid" (1922), "Captain Blood" (1924), and "Some Mother's Boy" (1929). He was the father of actor George Barrows.
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: 202, 18 RW B
Bellah, Col. James Warner b. September 14, 1899 d. September 22, 1976
Screenwriter, author & journalist. In 1927 he was a foreign journalist with Aero Digest. His screenwriting debut was "Dancing Lady" (1933). His other screenwriting credits were "Ten Tall Men" (1951), "The Command" (1954), "The Sea Chase" (1955), "Sergeant Rutledge" (1960) & "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962). But he is probably best known as the screenwriter for director John Ford's famous cavalry trilogy "Fort Apache" (1948), "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" (1949) & "Rio Grande" (1950). He...[Read More] (Bio by: Randy)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: 313, G-18
Bennett, William True b. October 1, 1836 d. March 10, 1910
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War mostly as an officer leading Union African-American soldiers. First commissioned as a Captain in the 1st United States Colored Troops, he gained advancement to Lieutenant Colonel of the 102nd USCT. After spending time as the Chief of staff for Brig. Gen. John P. Hatch, he was promoted to Colonel and commander of the 33rd USCT. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on May 25, 1865 for "meritorious services at the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 16, Row J, Grave 5
Butler, Floyd Lawrence b. June 5, 1937 d. April 29, 1990
R&B Musician. A native of San Diego, California, he was a member of the musical group, 'The Vocals' from 1963 until they disabanded in 1965. The group formed in Los Angeles, California, and included Lamonte McLemore, Marilyn McCoo, Harry Elston, and of course Butler. The group started off as the 'Hi-Fi's,' in the Ray Charles Tour in 1963. Thanks to Charles they got lucky and signed with the Tangerine Record Label, releasing there first single, 'Lonesome Mood,' a year later. In 1964, they...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: 190, C 26
Butterfield, Herbert b. October 28, 1895 d. May 2, 1957
Actor. He is best remembered for his roles as 'Clarence Wellman' in the television series', "The Halls Of Ivy" from 1954 to 1955, and as 'Commissioner' in "Dangerous Assignment" (1952). He appeared in the films, "Shield For Murder" (1954), "A Blueprint For Murder" (1953), "The House On Telegraph Hill" (1951), and "Never Fear" (1950). Also made guest appearances in such television shows as, "Father Knows Best" "You Are There" "Frontier" and "Dragnet." (Bio by: K)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 266 Row C Grave 12
Carlson, Richard b. April 29, 1912 d. November 25, 1977
Actor, Writer, Director. Appeared in, wrote for, and directed motion picture and television programs from the 1930s to the 1960s. Remembered by movie fans for his appearances in a series of 1950s sci-fi films, among them "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954), in which he played the role of 'Dr. David Reed.' (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrhage
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 17A, Row C, Space 3
Carr, Chris b. April 6, 1914 d. September 16, 1970
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born Christos H. Karaberis, he had his name legally changed after his service in the War. Served in the United States Army as a Sergeant in Company L, 337th Infantry, 85th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Guignola, Italy, on October 1 and 2, 1944. His citation reads “Leading a squad of Company L, he gallantly cleared the way for his company's approach along a ridge toward its objective, the Casoni di Remagna...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 275, Row G, Grave 15
Christy, Bill (William Meikle) b. September 14, 1925 d. February 25, 1946
Actor. Born William Meikle Christy in Seattle, Washington, he was a radio performer before joining the US Marines Corps reserves at the out break of World War II. After his service, he appeared in only three films "Song of the Open Road" (1944), "Live Wires" (1946) and "Behind the Mask Copy Boy" (1946), before his un-timely death at age 20 in Los Angeles, California. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Grave 4, Row C, Section 113
Criner, John Lawrence b. July 19, 1898 d. March 8, 1965
Actor. In his time was considered one of the most popular Black actors of stage and screen from the 1920s to the early 1950s starring in close to 30 films. He started his career as one of the members of the famed acting group The Lafayette Players. In 1926, he first starred in independently produced silent productions "The Flying Ace" and "Black Gold." In 1927, he starred in legendary Black film-maker Oscar Micheaux's "The Millionaire" and then in 1928 co-starred on Broadway in the hit "Meek...[Read More] (Bio by: Love_To_Help)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: 99 3/ROW V
Dano, Royal E. b. November 16, 1922 d. May 15, 1994
Actor. Born in New York and drawn to the theatre from his youth. Tall and rugged supporting actor with piercing blue eyes and deep resonant voice, his career spanned the years from 1950 to 1993. He appeared in over 80 feature films including "The Red Badge of Courage", "Moby Dick", "The Trouble With Harry", "King Of Kings", "The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid", "Electra Glide in Blue", The Outlaw Josie Wales" and "The Right Stuff." Often played older roles beyond his years. His portrayals...[Read More]
Cause of death: Heart attack
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: C-189, 9
Dougherty, Jack b. November 16, 1895 d. May 16, 1938
American motion picture actor of the 1920s and 30s. Among his many character roles, he appeared in the only 'Our Gang' feautre film, "General Spanky" (1936). Married to actress Barbara La Marr. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 52, row L, space 25
Duval, Juan b. April 28, 1897 d. April 1, 1954
Actor. He was born in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. A flamenco dancer, he came to Hollywood in his teens and worked in silent films as a dancer and fight choreographer for the likes of Rudolph Valentino. He also acted and directed Spanish films and toured with his dance troupe. In 1929 Duval made his American acting debut in the Fox film "One Mad Kiss", and pursued a career as a character actor until his death. Also he served in the United States Army in World War II in North Africa. He is...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 273. Row F. Site 8.
Eldridge, George H. b. May 12, 1844 d. November 20, 1911
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Sergeant in Company C, 6th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in action on July 12, 1870 at the Battle of the Little Wichita River, Texas, with his citation for the award reading simply "Gallantry in action." In the action he was part of a force of 57 men from the 6th Cavalry that went in pursuit of 250-strong group of Kiowa...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 37, Row B, Grave 1
English, Robert Allen Joseph b. June 5, 1899 d. August 1, 1969
United States Navy Rear Admiral. A graduate of United States Naval Academy Class of 1922, in 1932 he was detached to serve with Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd on his Antarctic II Expedition, serving as the captain of the "Bear of Oakland". For his service in 1934 aboard the battleship "USS Nevada" he was awarded the Navy's Distinguished Service Medal. At that time this medal superseded the Navy Cross and less than 100 were awarded between its inception in 1919 and the start of World War II in...[Read More]
Cause of death: heart failure
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 235, Grave X-17.
Fairbanks, William b. May 24, 1894 d. April 1, 1945
Actor. Born Carl Ullman in St. Louis, Missouri, he was a popular figure in over 65 movies during the silent film era. He made his first screen debut in war drama "Somewhere in France" (1916). He appeared in five movies released the next year, including "The Little Brother" (1917). With the advent of World War I, he registered for the draft, served in the US Navy as an Ensign and appeared in the movie comedy, "The Hired" (1918). After his time in the service, he resumed acting in mostly western...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Fields (Agnew), Stanley (Walter Leslie) b. May 20, 1883 d. April 23, 1941
Actor. Born Walter Leslie Agnew, he was a professional boxer when he left the ring and started performing in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his screen debut as a gunman in "New York Night" (1929) and went on to appear in over a hundred movies. His film credits include "Cimarron" (1931), "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1935), "Black Gold" (1936), "Wells Fargo" (1937), "Hell's kitchen" (1939) and "I'll Sell My Life" (1941). He died of a heart attack at age 57 in Los Angeles, California. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 50, 3 RM
Genge, Paul b. March 29, 1913 d. May 13, 1988
Actor. He began his acting career on the East Coast, appearing on Broadway in 1936 opposite Olivia de Havilland and Leslie Howard in "Hamlet." He enlisted from Hartford, Connecticut on June 2, 1941 and was promoted to Staff Sergeant before leaving the Army. He made 49 appearances on television and the big screen; first in "Man Against Crime" and "The Doll Bandit" (1953) and lastly in "Lincoln, The Unwilling Warrior" (1974). On television, he made guest appearances in such series as "Perry Mason"...[Read More] (Bio by: Beth Painter)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: SECTION C-180 SITE 50
Gertz, Irving b. May 19, 1915 d. November 14, 2008
Composer. He wrote music for motion pictures during the 1940s into the 1960s and is most noted for B movies, which include "The Alligator People" (1959) and "The Leech Woman" (1960). Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was educated at the Providence College of Music. After serving in the United States Army Signal Corps. during World War II, Gertz began his career with Columbia Pictures where he composed, conducted and served as a musical director. Among his other film credits are "The...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Gittleson, June b. May 6, 1910 d. November 28, 1993
Actress. Born in Los Angels, California, she made her screen debut in "Hold That Pose" (1927) and appeared in over 70 films between 1928 and 1945. Perhaps her most noted role was as ‘Minnie' in the Three Stooges movie "False Alarms" (1936). Her credits included "Jazz Mamas" (1928), "The Lunkhead" (1929), "The Barber's Daughter" (1929), "One More Chance" (1931), "The White Parade" (1934), "The Raven" (1935), "Parole" (1936), "The Women" (1939), "Mug Town" (1943) and "Man from Oklahoma" (1945)...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 425, D, Grave 14

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