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Ames, Lee J. b. January 8, 1921 d. June 3, 2011
Artist, Illustrator. He was regarded as one of the first generation of modern artists of comic book illustration and comic art instruction. In the summer of 1938, he got his first job at a sign advertising agency in New York City. After his High School graduation in 1939, he entered a contest the Disney organization was running to find new artists, won and relocated to Los Angeles, California. There, he worked in capacity of illustration for Mickey Mouse cartoons and on the feature films of "...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: New Columbarium. Second wall, top row, on the East side.
Becker, Frank John b. August 27, 1899 d. September 4, 1981
US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War I. Elected to represent two New York Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1953 to 1965. First represented the 3rd District from 1953 to 1963, then the 5th District from 1963 to 1965. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 3D, Grave 2660
Behnke, Heinrich b. April 10, 1882 d. June 19, 1952
US Navy Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Seaman First Class in the United States Navy. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on January 25, 1905. His citation reads "While serving aboard the "USS Iowa", Behnke displayed extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel". His Medal was issued on March 20, 1905. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Casamento, Anthony b. November 16, 1920 d. July 18, 1987
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War II in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal in Company D, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on Guadalcanal in the British Solomon Islands on November 1, 1942. His citation reads "Serving as a leader of a machine gun section, Corporal Casamento directed his unit to advance along a ridge near the Matanikau River where they engaged the enemy. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Distinguished Service Section, Grave 79A
Cooling, Headley George b. 1888 d. September 8, 1944
Journalist.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: post sec. Grave 25499
Cotter, William D b. January 31, 1919

Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: SECTION 2J SITE 1164
Cuffey, Ronald Cornelius b. March 14, 1936 d. November 2, 1960
R&B/Doo-Wop Musician. A native of Jamaica, Queens, New York, Cuffey was a member of the 1950s Rhythm and Blues musical group, The Five Sharps, along with tenor Robert 'Bobby' Ward, pianist Thomas 'Tommy Duckett, Mickey Owens, and Clarence Bassett (later a member of Shep & The Limelites, The Drifters and The Flamingos). The group which formed in the early 1950s, is best remembered for there 1952 single, "Stormy Weather." The song which was recorded on the Jubilee Record Label is considered one...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Dabo, Leon b. July 9, 1865 d. November 7, 1960
Artist, muralist, writer, and lecturer. He was born Leon Schott and was the eldest son of Ignace Schott and Madeleine Oberle. Born in France, he was 5yrs old when the family immigrated to the U.S. on January 5, 1870. The Schott's settled in Detroit, MI where Ignace, an artist, was Leon's first art instructor. When Ignace Schott died in 1883, Leon went to New York City where he was employed by the ecclesiatic decorating firm of J&R Lamb. He spent some time in Europe furthing his art studies, but...[Read More] (Bio by: Firmin)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: 2A, 1473
Ervin II., Booker Telleferro b. October 31, 1930 d. August 31, 1970
Jazz Musician. A talented tenor saxophonist, Ervin is best known for his association with jazz great Charles Mingus, with whom he recorded from 1956 to 1962. A native of Dension, Texas, he was noted as a very distinctive tenor with a hard, passionate tone and an emotional style that was still tied to chordal improvisation. This type of distinction made Booker Ervin a true original. Also a trombonist, Ervin became interested in music at a very young age, but it wasn't until he was serving in the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 2S, Site 3210
Everetts, John b. August 25, 1877 d. September 12, 1956
US Navy Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate, Third Class. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on February 11, 1898. His citation reads "Serving on board the "USS Cushing", 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckinridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel". His Medal was issued on May 20, 1898. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Fay, James Herbert b. April 29, 1899 d. September 10, 1948
US Congressman. Served during World War I in the United States Army as a Private in the 69th Regiment, 165th Infantry Division. He saw comabt in France, was wounded, and received the Purple Heart. Elected to represent New York's 16th District in the United States House of Representatives on two seperate occasions. First served from 1939 to 1941, then served from 1943 to 1945.
Parents: William
F. & Mary Ann Fay. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section K, Grave 18300
Fetter ., . Edwin T ' ' b. September 21, 1907 d. November 29, 1961

Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: H, 3147
Fetterhoff ., . Paul H ' ' b. March 16, 1915 d. June 15, 1947

Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: SECTION M SITE 25563
Galbraith, Robert b. February 18, 1878 d. May 13, 1949
Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the campaign in the Philippines in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate, Third Class. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in September 1900. His citation reads "For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899". His Medal was issued on November 21, 1900. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Gleason, Russell b. February 6, 1907 d. December 25, 1945
Actor. Born the son of actors Lucile and James Gleason, it was only natural that he would follow in his parents' footsteps, initially performing in their stage productions. Beginning his film career with the release of five films, including "The Sophomore" and "The Flying Fool" in 1929, he went on to act in over fifty films, the most acclaimed of which was the award-winning "All Quiet on the Western Front" in 1930. Later he co-starred with his parents in a recurring role in Republic's "Higgins...[Read More] (Bio by: J.Sullivan)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section L, Grave 22333
GPS coordinates: 40.7527809, -73.3979187 (hddd.dddd)
Gosfield, Maurice Lionel b. January 28, 1913 d. October 19, 1964
Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Army Private Duane Doberman on the television series, "The Phil Silvers Show" (1955-1959). He was also the voice of Benny the Ball on the Hanna-Barbera television cartoon series "Top Cat." Born in New York City, much of his early life is unknown. It was not until the age of 43 that Gosfield entered acting, and his first credited role was on "Toast of the Town" in 1956, in which he played himself, although he plays an uncredited role in the 1950...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section R, Grave 170
GPS coordinates: 40.7546692, -73.3937531 (hddd.dddd)
Gowan, William H. b. June 2, 1884 d. May 22, 1957
US Navy Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Navy as a Boatswain's Mate. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on January 20, 1909. His citation reads �For bravery and extraordinary heroism displayed by him during a conflagration in Coquimbo, Chile, 20 January 1909�. His Medal was issued on March 19, 1909. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Gumpertz, Sydney G. b. October 24, 1879 d. February 16, 1971
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War I in the United States Army as a First Sergeant in Company E, 132nd Infantry Regiment, 33nd Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Bois-de-Forges, France, on September 29, 1918. His citation reads "When the advancing line was held up by machinegun fire, 1st Sgt. Gumpertz left the platoon of which he was in command and started with 2 other soldiers through a heavy barrage toward the machinegun nest. His 2...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Distinguished Service Section, Site 65
Holtz, August b. February 12, 1871 d. March 5, 1935
US Navy Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Navy as a Chief Watertender. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on September 8, 1910. His citation reads "On board the USS North Dakota, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the fire on board that vessel, 8 September 1910". His Medal was awarded on October 4, 1910. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section F, Grave 916
Julian, Joseph b. March 3, 1918 d. March 9, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War II in the United States Marine Corps Reserves as a Platoon Sergeant with the 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action against Japanese forces during the seizure of Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands on March 9, 1945. His citation reads �For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Platoon Sergeant...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Cause of death: Casualty of war
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA

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