Bowles, Henry Leland b. 1866 d. 1932 US Congressman. Elected to represent Massachusetts's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1925 to 1929. Also served as a Delegate to the Republican National Convention from Massachusetts in 1924. (Bio by: K) Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Butterfield, Jack b. August 1, 1919 d. October 16, 2010 Hall of Fame Hockey Executive. The nephew of legendary player Eddie Shore, he began his lengthy association with the sport as an amateur player, but a back injury while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II, forced him to end his playing career. Following his return home, he joined the New Haven Eagles of the American Hockey League (operated by Eddie Shore), and served at various capacities...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Crumit, Frank b. September 26, 1889 d. September 7, 1943 Entertainer and Composer. He was an early actor, composer, songwriter, ukelele player, and author. A native of Jackson, Ohio, he was educated at the Culver Military Academy and the University of Ohio. Married to actress Julia Sanderson for a number of years, Crumit had his own radio show with her, and also appeared in vaudeville, revues, and on stage in several productions including, "No, No, Nanette", "Oh Kay!", "Queen High", "Ziegfeld Follies Of 1923", "Moonlight", and "Tangerine." His...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Garand, John Cantius b. January 1, 1888 d. February 16, 1974 Weapon Inventor. The chief civilian engineer at the Springfield, Massachusetts Armory, he invented the .30 caliber semiautomatic rifle that was designated the "U.S. Rifle Caliber .30 M1" but was known as the "M1 Garand" by the United States Army in 1936. Weighing 10 pounds, it was the United States Army's main infantry weapon, and became famous for its role in the hands of American servicemen during World War II. (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Shore, Eddie 'The Edmonton Express' b. November 25, 1902 d. March 17, 1985 Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player. He played for the teams, Melville Millionaires (1923 to 1924), Regina Capitals (1924 to 1925), Edmonton Eskimos (1925 to 1926), Boston Bruins (1924 to 1940), Springfield Indians (1939 to 1942), and Buffalo Bisons (1943 to 1944). Also a hockey coach, he coached the teams, Springfield Indians from 1941 to 1942, Buffalo Bisons from 1942 to 1943, and Springfield Bisons from 1954 to 1955. Among his many honors were winning the Stanley Cup Championship in 1929...[Read More] Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
b. 1866 d. 1932