Find A Grave - West Point

Anderson, Robert b. June 14, 1805 d. October 26, 1871
Civil War Union Brigadier General. He was a long-time career Army officer who is best remembered in history as being in command of Fort Sumter when Confederates bombarded it on April 12, 1861, starting the Civil War. A graduate of the United States Military Academy in 1825, he placed 15th of 37, and his classmates included future Union Generals Charles F. Smith and William R. Montgomery, as well as future Confederate Generals Daniel S. Donelson and Benjamin Huger. His subsequent service was...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 27, Row A, Grave 4
Beebe, William S. b. February 14, 1841 d. October 12, 1898
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Graduated from the USMA in 1863. Served during the Civil War as a Regular Army First Lieutenant in the Ordnance Department. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Cane River Crossing, Louisiana on April 23, 1864. His citation reads simply "Voluntarily led a successful assault on a fortified position". He had been directed to merely relay the orders to the officers along the Cane River to attack, and to stress the necessity of assaulting the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 20, Row A, Grave 11
Bellinger, Gen. John B. b. April 13, 1862 d. September 22, 1931
US Army Brigadier General. Bellinger's early education was in the private schools in Charleston, South Carolina. He enrolled at West Point in 1880 and graduated in 1884 and was commissioned a second lieutenant. He began his career in a calvary regiment with duty in Wyoming, Kansas & Indian Territory, later admitted as Oklahoma. He returned to West Point in 1888 where he became an instructor and continued that duty until 1892 when he enrolled in law school. After two years of study he passed...[Read More] (Bio by: John Schneider)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 3-C Site 6
Benyaurd, William Henry Harrison b. May 17, 1841 d. February 7, 1900
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1863, and was posted to the Corps of Engineers. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery while a 1st Lieutenant at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia on April 1, 1865, with hia citation reading "With one companion, voluntarily advanced in a reconnaissance beyond the skirmishers, where he was exposed to imminent peril; also, in the same battle, rode to the front with...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 13, Row A, Grave 61
Biddle, John b. February 2, 1859 d. January 18, 1936
United States Army General. Born Detroit, Michigan, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1881. From 1891 to 1898 he was in charge of river and harbor work at Nashvilile, Tennesse. When the Spanish-American War broke out, he was made Chief Engineer of Volunteers, serving in Puerto Rico and Cuba and later in the Philippines. After that conflict he was in charge of river and harbor work in San Francisco from 1907 to 1911, and was an observer with Austro-Hungarian Army in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Dave)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section VIII, Row B, Grave 126
GPS coordinates: 41.3996582, -73.9664307 (hddd.dddd)
Bingham, Judson David b. May 16, 1831 d. November 17, 1909
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A 1854 Graduate of the USMA, he was serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd United States Regular Artillery when the Civil War broke out. His skills in administrative duties were then noticed by superiors, and he was promoted up to Colonel in the Quartermaster's Department. He served first as Chief Quartermaster of the XVII Corps in the Army of the Tennesee, then as Chief Quartermaster of the Army itself. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Regular...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 14, Row C, Grave 47
Blaik, Earl 'Red' b. February 15, 1897 d. May 5, 1989
College Football Coach. He graduated from the United States Militiary Academy in 1920, but left the Army two years later. He worked as an assistant football coach for the University of Wisconsin and for the USMA before becoming head coach of Dartmouth's football team in 1934. In seven seasons there he led Dartmouth to a 45-15-4 record, and an undefeated 1937 season. He took over the USMA football team in 1941, and led it until 1958, compiling a stellar record in the process. Led by College...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 10, Row G, Grave 131
GPS coordinates: 41.3960114, -73.9670029 (hddd.dddd)
Bowers, Theodore Shelton b. October 10, 1832 d. March 6, 1866
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Known familiarly as "Joe", he was a newspaper editor prior to the Civil War. When the Civil War started he enlisted in the Union army as a private. Detailed to General U.S. Grant's headquarters as clerk, he was soon commissioned as 1st lieutenant in the 48th Illinois Infantry. He became captain and aide-de-camp to General Grant where he was a trusted member of Grant's military family. He subsequently served as Judge Advocate of the Army of the Tennessee...[Read More] (Bio by: Steve Dunn)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 27, Row A, Grave R
Bradley, Mark E. b. December 10, 1907 d. May 22, 1999
United States Army General. He flew six combat missions during World War II for a total of 32 combat hours. His campaign ribbons - all with battle stars - include the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. His awards also include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Air Medal and the French Croix de Guerre. After reaching the rank of Four-Star General...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill Heneage)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section XXIV, Row I, Grave 215
Brannan, John Milton b. July 1, 1819 d. December 16, 1892
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Born in the District of Columbia, he would, at the age of 18, serve as a messenger in Congress. He so impressed Indiana Congressman Ratliff Boon that Boon raised a petition among other Representatives to have him admitted to West Point; therefore his appointment reads "from Indiana." He graduated 23rd in the class of 1841 and went into a lifelong artillery career. He won citations for his fighting in the Mexican War and rose to the rank of Captain in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 26, Row C, Grave 26
Buford Jr., John b. March 4, 1826 d. December 16, 1863
Civil War Union Major General. One of the Civil War's best known cavalry commanders. He performed detailed reconnaissance during the 2nd Bull Run Campaign, where his information was ignored by superiors. Had it been heeded, the Union disaster may have been avoided. Commanded the Army of the Potomac's Reserve Cavalry division in the Chancellorsville campaign. Performed his greatest, and most well-known, feat in the opening of the Battle of Gettysburg on July I, 1863. His 2 brigades of Cavalry...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 26, Row A, Grave 6
Bullard, Robert Lee b. January 5, 1861 d. September 11, 1947
United States Army General. A 1885 graduate of the United States Military Academy, he fought as a volunteer in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, and on the Mexican Border. After the United States entered World War I, he was given command of the 1st Infantry Division, known as the "Big Red One". He led the division in the capture of Cantigny, which was the first independent American action of the war. Performed outstanding service in the rest of the war, rose to Lieutenant...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 10, Row A, Grave 4
Bunker, Paul D. b. May 7, 1881 d. March 16, 1943
United States Army Officer. He served during World War II as a Colonel in the United States Army and commander of the 59th Coast Artillery. He died of starvation and disease in a Japanese prison camp. His diary, "Bunker's War," became a best selling book.
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section VI, Row A, Grave 011
Butterfield, Daniel Adams b. October 31, 1831 d. July 17, 1901
Civil War Union Major General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Utica, New York and graduated from Union College at Schenectady. Butterfield was a businessman in New York City when the Civil War broke out. He enlisted in the 12th New York Regiment as a First Sergeant and quickly moved up to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Butterfield was than promoted to Brigadier General of Volunteers in September of 1861 and commanded a Brigade in the 5th Corp. He was awarded the Medal...[Read More]
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 15, Row D, Grave 50
GPS coordinates: 41.3997993, -73.9675293 (hddd.dddd)
Calef, John b. September 24, 1841 d. January 14, 1912
Civil War Union Army Officer. Graduated from the USMA in 1862. Served as Lieutenant and Commander of Battery A, 2nd United States Regular Artillery. His unit opened the Battle of Gettysburg for the Army of the Potomac. After firing the first shot, Calef copied down the gun's serial number and years later it was found and mounted at the base of the statue of Gen. John Buford, which stands in the Gettysburg National Military Park near where the first artillery shot took place. Retired as a...[Read More] (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section XXIII, Row D, Grave 027
Carr, Eugene Asa b. March 20, 1830 d. December 2, 1910
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He graduated from the US Military Academy in 1850 and for ten years, served on the Western frontier, fighting in skirmishes involving Native Americans. At the beginning of the Civil War, he was serving as a Cavalry Captain, when he joined General Nathaniel Lyon's troops in Missouri and took part in the Battle of Wilson's Creek. In September 1861, he was commissioned Colonel of the 3rd Illinois Cavalry and took command of a division of the Army...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 23, Row C, Grave 23
Clay, Lucius b. April 23, 1897 d. April 16, 1978
United States Army General. Born in Marietta, Georgia, he graduated from West Point in 1918, being commissioned an officer in Army Corps of Engineer. He taught civil and military engineering at West point (1924-28) and served on the staff of General Douglas MacArthur (1937-41). During World War II, he the youngest Army Brigadier General when promoted Director of Material, Army Service Forces Europe. On March 15, 1947, he succeeded General Dwight Eisenhower as Military Governor of Germany...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section XVIII, Row G, Grave 079
GPS coordinates: 41.3995285, -73.9673462 (hddd.dddd)
Cleary, Michael H. b. April 27, 1902 d. June 15, 1954
Composer, Songwriter. A native of Weymouth, Massachusetts, he wrote such memorable songs as, "Singin' In The Bathtub", "I'd Like To Be A Gypsy", "When A Lady Meets A Gentleman Down South", "Is There Anything Wrong In That", "Deep In The Blue", "It's In The Stars", "H'lo, Baby", "Here It Is Monday", "My Impression Of You", "Ten O'Clock Town", and "I've Still Got A Dollar." Several of his songs have also appeared in Hollywood films and in Broadway plays, most notably, "Earl Carroll's Vanities" (...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section X, Row C, Grave 081
Comstock, Cyrus Ballou b. February 3, 1831 d. May 29, 1910
Civil War Union Brevet Major General. A 1855 graduate of the United States Military Academy, he was posted as a Captain in the Corps of Engineers when the Civil War started. He served as Chief Engineer for the Army of the Potomac and the Department of the Tennesse before being detailed to the staff of General Ulysses S. Grant. He served with General Grant through most of his campaigns, and was present through the 1864 Overland Campaign to the final capitulation of the Army of Northern Virginia...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 28, Row C, Grave 25
Connor, William Durward b. February 22, 1874 d. June 16, 1960
United States Army General. He began his military career commissioned an officer in the Corps of Engineers from West Point in 1897. From 1909 to 1916, he was with the War Department General Staff and was promoted Colonel Deputy chief of staff of AEF in 1917. In June 1918, he was promoted Brigadier General Chief of staff of 32nd Division. During World War I, he was Commanding General of 63rd Brigade and Commanding General of American forces in France, 1918 to 1920. After the war, he was the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 18, Row G, Grave 75

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