Kelly, John Doran b. July 9, 1928 d. May 28, 1952 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private First Class (Radio Operator) in the United States Marine Corps in Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein). He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on May 28, 1952 in Korea. His citation reads in part "Pfc Kelly requested permission to leave his radio in the care of another man and to participate in an assault on enemy key positions. Fearlessly charging forward in the face of a murderous hail...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Section 20, Lot 319
Swetonic, Stephen Albert b. August 13, 1903 d. April 22, 1974 Major League Baseball Player. As a right handed pitcher, he made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 17, 1929 and played for the Pirates five years, (1929-33). He ended his career with a record of 37 wins, 36 losses, 25 complete games, 8 shutouts, 11 saves, 154 strikeouts and a 3.81 earned run average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Wagner, Honus (John Peter) b. February 24, 1874 d. December 6, 1955 Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Nicknamed "Hans" and "The Flying Dutchman," he began his Major League career on July 19, 1897 with the soon to be defunct Louisville Colonels. In 1900 he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates and helped lead them to National League [NL] titles from 1901 to 1903 and to a World Series victory over the Detroit Tigers in 1909. He lead the NL in many hitting categories throughout his 21-year, and his league record of eight batting titles was only recently tied by...[Read More] (Bio by: Lone Star Time Traveler) Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Garden of the Cross, Section 7, Lot 327-C, Space 1
b. July 9, 1928 d. May 28, 1952