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Hackett, Karl b. September 5, 1893 d. October 24, 1948
Actor. Born Carl Ellsworth Germain in Carthage, Missouri, he was a supporting actor in over a 160 films, typecast most as a villain or as a cowboy. He arrived in Hollywood circa 1935 and was signed to Republic Pictures, for whom he made the majority of his movies for from 1936 to 1947. Among his credits are "Lighting Bill Carson" (1936), "Six Gun Trail" (1938), "Sky Patrol" (1940), "Come on Danger" (1942) and "Outlaws of the Plains" (1946). He died of bronchopneumonia at age 55 in Los Angeles...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 118, Row B, Site 19
Harvey, Harry b. June 4, 1873 d. April 5, 1929
Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Insurrection in the Philippines as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on February 16, 1900. His citation reads “Served in battle against the enemy at Benictican. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Harvey distinguished himself by meritorious conduct”. His Medal was awarded to him on July 19, 1901. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 60, Row E
Hicks, Russell b. June 4, 1895 d. June 1, 1957
Character actor. Real name Edward Russell Hicks. Appeared in nearly 300 films and TV-episodes over a 40 plus year period. His looks were perfect for the many military officers, attorneys, judges or business executives he was playing. Among his credits are "Charlie Chan in Shanghai" (1935), "The Toast of New York" (1937), "The Real Glory" (1939), "The Little Foxes" (1941), "Samson and Delila" (1949), "Man of Conflict" (1953) and "The Seventh Cavalry" (1956). He died from a heart attack after he...[Read More] (Bio by: Fritz Tauber)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section C-220, site 3 (urn garden)
Hinn, Michael b. September 10, 1913 d. July 2, 1988
Actor. Born C. Michael Hinn in Minnesota, he is best known for his roles as sheriffs, deputies, or cavalryman in both Western films and television programs, most notably that of 'Scout Luke Cummings,' in "Boots And Saddles" from 1957 to 1959. His other credits include the films, "The Halliday Brand" (1957), "Gun Fever" (1958), "The Devil's Messenger" (1961), "The Reivers" (1969), "Valdez Is Coming" (1971), "The Mechanic" (1972), and television shows, "Broken Arrow," "Law Of The Plainsman," "...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section C-181 Site 64
Holt, Jack b. May 31, 1888 d. January 18, 1951
Actor. Born Charles John Holt in Fordham, New York, he was a popular leading man in both silent and sound films. In 1914, he went to California, picked up some stunt and bit part assignments in films, making his debut in "Salomy Jane" (1914). His rugged masculinity on screen performances soon caught much attention and he was cast in many action dramas. His over 180 credits include "The Claw" (1918), "Submarine" (1928), "Crash Donovan" (1936), "Northwest Rangers" (1942), "They Were Expendable" (...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 107, Row A, Grave 19
Housman, Arthur b. October 10, 1889 d. April 8, 1942
Comic Film Actor. Appeared in over 100 films between 1910 and the early 1940s, usually remembered for portraying the role of a drunkard. Featured with such comedians as Laurel and Hardy, The Three Stooges, Thelma Todd and ZaSu Pitts, and Edgar Kennedy. (Bio by: Theologianthespian)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Columbarium Mausoleum, Section 300, Row C, Column 1
Jordan, Bobby (Robert) b. April 1, 1923 d. September 10, 1965
American motion picture and television actor of the 1930s through the 1950s. He appeared in films as a member of the 'Dead End Kids,' also known as the 'East Side Kids,' and later 'The Bowery Boys.' (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Cirrhosis of the liver
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 274, row X, space 7
Kaltenbach, Luther b. August 10, 1843 d. September 1, 1922
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Corporal in Company F, 12th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Nashville, Tennessee on December 16, 1864. His citation reads “Capture of flag of the 44th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.)”. His Medal was issued on February 24, 1865. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 43, Row A, Grave 15
Levin, Barry b. March 6, 1947 d. July 7, 2001
Lawyer. Levin was a high-profiled Attorney from Los Angeles, California. Levin's famous clients included Erik Menendez, who was convicted of killing his parents along with his brother Lyle, actor Robert Blake who was charged with the shooting death of his wife Bonny Lee Bakley, and also Los Angeles police Sgt. Edward Ortiz who was convicted in November 2000, along with two other officers of conspiracy to frame gang members. Levin had also served as a Los Angeles police detective for 12 years...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 70A, Row EE, Grave 42
Lukes, William F. b. February 19, 1847 d. December 13, 1923
1871 Korean Campaign Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Landsman in the United States Navy. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in Korea on June 9 and 10, 1871. His citation reads “Served with Company D during the capture of the Korean forts. Fighting the enemy inside the fort, Lukes received a severe cut over the head”. He was one of 15 United States Sailors and Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor for this little-known action. His Medal was awarded to him on October...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 7, Row F, Grave 19
Martin Jr., Dean Paul b. November 17, 1951 d. March 21, 1987
Son of Dean Martin. Death was the result of the crash of a fighter jet he was piloting. He was in the California Air National Guard, and crashed his fighter jet into the San Bernardino Mountains. In the 1960's, his group, "Dino, Desi and Billy" (Desi was Desi Arnaz, Jr.) had a major hit single entitled "I'm a Fool."
Cause of death: Crashed his fighter jet
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 419, grave P-28
McKee, George d. July 9, 1892
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Color Sergeant in Company D, 89th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the Union Army assault on Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation states simply "Gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg". His Medal was issued on May 12, 1865. He later served in Company G of the 17th United States Regular Infantry. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 1, Row G, Grave 2
McNear, Howard b. January 27, 1905 d. January 3, 1969
American stage, motion picture, and television actor of the 1950s and 60s. Fondly remembered for his portrayal of 'Floyd the Barber' on the classic 1960s TV series "The Andy Griffith Show." He also played 'Andy the Barber' on "Leave it to Beaver." (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Complications of stroke
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Columbarium Mausoleum, Section 323, Row A, Column 12
McPhail, Douglas b. April 16, 1914 d. December 6, 1944
Actor, Singer. During his brief career in motion pictures, he appeared in some of the most popular films of the late 1930s and early 1940s, working along side such luminaries as Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, and Spencer Tracy. [Read More] (Bio by: katzizkidz)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: 206, RB G13
Murphy, Edward d. January 27, 1924
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served during the Plains Indian Wars as a Private in Company G, 1st United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in an engagement with Apache Indians in the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona on October 20, 1869. His citation states simply “Gallantry in action”. The date that his Medal was awarded to him was not recorded, and is unknown to history. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 44, Row I, Grave 22
Oliver, Ted b. February 2, 1892 d. June 30, 1957
Actor. Born Virgil Oliver in Henderson Kentucky, he was veteran in some 90 movies from 1925 to 1943. His films included "Daring Days" (1925), "The Lone Ranger" (1927), "Before Dawn" (1933), "Car 99" (1935), "Klondike Annie" (1936), "Ambush" (1939), "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940) and "Batman" (1943). He died in Los Angeles, California. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Parfrey, Woodrow (Sydney) b. October 5, 1922 d. July 29, 1984
Actor. A prolific character actor, he began working exclusively in regional stage and Broadway productions. He later appeared in a large number of motion pictures and television shows, a few of which include the "Planet of the Apes" Sci-Fi saga, "Dirty Harry," (1971) "Charley Varrick" (1973), "Papillon" (1973), and "The Outlaw Josie Wales" (1976). His TV appearances number in the hundreds, some of which include "Perry Mason," "The Untouchables," "The Munsters," "Hogan's Heroes," and "I Dream of...[Read More] (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Phoenix, Edwin d. September 5, 1938
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Indian Wars as a Corporal in Company E, 4th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Red River, Texas from September 26 to 28, 1874. His simple citation reads “Gallantry in action”. His Medal was issued on October 13, 1875. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 67, Row H, Grave 22
Porter, Samuel d. April 17, 1920
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Farrier and Private in Company L, 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...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section 40, Row E, Grave
Powell, William Jenifer b. 1897 d. July 12, 1942
Aviator, Social Reformer. He founded the nation's first all-black flying school, launched the nation's first all-black air shows, and inspired African American to break racial limits and pursue careers in aviation. He invested his life savings to finance Los Angeles' Bessie Coleman Aero Club; and he recruited and trained some of the future Tuskegee Airmen, the World War II pilots whose segregated squadron would destroy 260 German plans and damage another 148. A Lieutenant in the United States...[Read More] (Bio by: Shiver)
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: 84, 4/I

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