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Kane, Helen b. August 4, 1904 d. September 26, 1966
Actress, Singer. She was known as the 'Boop-boop-a-doop Girl.' She played the "Palace" from 1928 to 1929. She was married to Joseph Kane (a businessman), Max Hoffman, Jr (an actor); and Daniel Joseph Healy (a nightclub owner).
Cause of death: Breast cancer
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section X, Grave 1882
GPS coordinates: 40.7560196, -73.3895798 (hddd.dddd)
Karopczyc, Stephen Edward b. March 5, 1944 d. March 12, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Viet Nam War in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant in Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, on March 12, 1967. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading the 3d Platoon, Company A, on a flanking maneuver against...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Kedenburg, John James b. July 31, 1946 d. June 14, 1968
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the War in Viet Nam as a Specialist Fifth Class in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on June 13, 1968. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp5c. Kedenburg, U.S. Army, Command and Control Detachment North, Forward Operating Base 2, 5th Special...[Read More]
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 2H, Grave 3684
Kelly, Wynton Charles b. December 2, 1931 d. April 12, 1971
Jazz Musician. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was known as superb accompanist and distinctive piano soloist. In the 1950s, he recorded 14 titles for Blue Note working with Dinah Washington, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus and Lester Young. From 1959 to 1963, he was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet and also performed with John Coltrane's group. Through the remainder of the 1960s, he recorded as piano leader for Blue Note, Riverside Records, Vee-Jay, Verve and Milestone Studios. He died of a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 2Z, Site 976
Lowry, Judith b. July 27, 1890 d. November 29, 1976
Actress. Born Judith Ives in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, she began her career performing on Broadway in the 1930s and made her film debut in "The Miracle of Morgan's Street" (1944). Her other credits included "13 Rue Madeline" (1947), "Ladybug, Ladybug" (1963), "The Trouble with Angels" (1966), "Valley of the Dolls" (1967), "Cold Turkey" (1971) and "Super Dad" (1973). For television, she was most noted for playing the character ‘Aunt Sally' on "Maude" and as 'Mother Dexter' on the sitcom "Phyllis" in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: 2D, 3052
Lozada, Carlos J. b. September 6, 1946 d. November 20, 1967
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United Stataes Army during the war in Vietnam as a Private First Class in Company A, 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, on November 20, 1967. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Lozada, U.S. Army, distinguished himself at the risk of his life...[Read More]
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section T, Site 2295
McGhee, Granville 'Stick' b. March 23, 1917 d. August 15, 1961
Musician. Known as "Sticks", he was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and was a talented guitarist who played everything from jazz, rock, doo-wop, to rhythm and blues. The younger brother of musician Brownie McGhee he is best remembered for his hit songs such as, 'Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee,' 'Whiskey Women And Loaded Dice,' 'Tennessee Waltz Blues,' 'Six To Eight,' 'Head Happy With Wine,' 'Jungle Juice,' and 'Double Crossin' Liquid,' among many others. He was nicknamed 'Stick' or 'Sticks'...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
McPherson, Donald b. July 9, 1941 d. July 3, 1971
R&B Musician. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, McPherson was the original lead singer of the music group, 'The Main Ingredient.' Known for his vocal abilities McPherson received several awards between 1961 and 1963, while he served in the United States Army. The group formed in Harlem, New York, in 1964, and besides McPherson, the members included Luther Simmons, Jr. and Tony Silvester. The group at first called themselves, 'Trio' and released several unsuccessful recordings, before they...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Plot 3C, Grave 1759
Mitchell, Thomas b. 1857 d. July 18, 1942
Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in New York, he served as a Landsman in the United States Navy. On November 17, 1879, while serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond at Shanghai, China, Landsman Michell rescued a fellow shipmate from drowning after he fell into the sea. For bravery without regard for his own safety, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 18, 1884. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section M, Grave 27661
Munshin, Jules b. February 22, 1915 d. February 19, 1970
Comedian, Actor. Appeared on stage and in motion pictures. A veteran of the Vaudville entertainment circuit, in 1946, he obtained success in the Broadway musical "Call Me Mister". He is best remembered as one of the sailors in 1949 film "On The Town". He appeared in the films "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1949) and "Silk Stockings" (1957). He died from a heart attack shortly before his 55th birthday. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 2R, Grave 2635
GPS coordinates: 40.7611809, -73.3955536 (hddd.dddd)
Murray, Kathleen b. August 23, 1928 d. August 24, 1969
Actress. She was a New York city actress who had the leading role in the daily television drama "Kitty Foyle." She appeared in more than 200 other television shows using her maiden name as her stage name. Also a theater performer, she sang and acted in the title role of the off-broadway production of "Leave It To Jane" and appeared in "Summer and Smoke" and "An Ordinary Man". (Bio by: zenman)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: 2R, 3626
Nassau-Suffolk Veterans Monument [memorial]
Erected in 1940, the granite memorial is dedicated to the memory of all New York Nassau and Suffolk County, fallen veterans. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Nelson, Lauritz b. March 26, 1860 d. September 16, 1944
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Norway, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Sailmaker's Mate on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Nelson displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action". His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section DDS, Site 2
Ray, Bernard James b. June 9, 1921 d. November 17, 1944
Medal of Honor recipient. Rank and Organization:: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company F, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division. Place and Date Hurtgen Forest near Schevenhutte, Germany, 17 November 1944. Entered Service at: Baldwin, N.Y. Birth: Brooklyn, N.Y. G.O. No.: 115, 8 December 1945. Citation: He was platoon leader with Company F, 8th Infantry, on 17 November 1944, during the drive through the Hurtgen Forest near Schevenhutte, Germany. The American forces attacked in wet, bitterly cold...[Read More]
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: DSS; Grave 6
Schaefer, Joseph b. December 27, 1918 d. March 16, 1987
US Medal of Honor recipient. Joseph Edward Schaefer was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuos gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. He was in charge of a squad of the 2d Platoon in the vicinity of Stolberg, Germany, early in the morning of 24 September 1944, when 2 enemy companies supported by machineguns launched an attack to seize control of an important crossroads which was defended by his platoon. One American squad was forced back...[Read More]
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: DSS; Grave 6
Shea, Charles W. b. December 24, 1921 d. April 7, 1994
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War II in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant in Company F, 350th Infantry. 88th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Mount Damiano, Italy, on May 12, 1944. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. As 2d Lt. Shea and his company were advancing toward a hill occupied by the enemy, 3 enemy machineguns suddenly opened...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Sheppard, Bob b. October 20, 1910 d. July 11, 2010
Announcer. For over five decades 1951 to 2007, he was the public address announcer of Yankee Stadium in New York City, New York. He was a speech teacher in the New York City school system and at St. John's University when Yankee officials offered him the announcing job. On April 17, 1951, he debuted as the announcer with the Yankees' home opener, a win over the Boston Red Sox. The first Yankee lineup Sheppard announced contained eight future Hall of Famers. Five on the New York squad being Joe...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Silvera, Frank b. July 24, 1914 d. June 11, 1970
Actor. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he was raised in Boston and attended Northeastern Law School before initiating his acting career in the Broadway drama "Big White Fog" (1940). During World War II, he served with the US Naval Reserves and launched his Hollywood career in the 1952 picture "The Cimarron Kid". Silvera, a light-skinned African-American was able to avoid typecasting, as he played a wide range of nationalities including Indian, Mexican and Oriental.Finding his niche in the role of...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cause of death: Electrocution
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 2X, Grave 3947
GPS coordinates: 40.7634315, -73.3988495 (hddd.dddd)
Simon, Joe b. October 11, 1913 d. December 14, 2011
Cartoonist. Along with Jack Kirby, he co-created "Captain America". Born Hymie Simon, the son of a Jewish tailor who immigrated from England, Simon's father instilled the concept of hard work and giving great effort within his son in order to be successful in life. He heeded his father's advice and during high school became director of the newspaper, later serving as an editorial cartoonist statewide in New York, finally...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Singleton, Arthur James 'Zutty' b. 1898 d. July 14, 1975
Musician. Born in Bunkie, Louisiana, he was one of the most influential drummers of early Jazz. He is credited for pioneering the use of brushes, drum solos in Jazz and had some of the best technique of the era. After serving in the US Army during World War I, he began his career playing in bands with Papa Celestin, Charlie Creath, Doc Cooke, Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines. During the 1930s, he was a fixture in the Chicago jazz scene recording and performing with artist to include Carroll...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 3D, Grave 2479
GPS coordinates: 40.7625504, -73.3985901 (hddd.dddd)

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