Barnard, Mary E b. December 6, 1909 d. August 25, 2001 Poet, Author. A translator of classical Greek literature, she wrote the works "Sappho: A New Translation," "Assault on Mount Helicon: A Literary Memoir," and "Time and the White Tigress," a book-length poem which won the Western States Book Award. (Bio by: RB) Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Hill, James Madison b. April 25, 1845 d. September 17, 1919 Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Entered the service at Cincinnati, Ohio and served as a First Sergeant in Company A, 5th U.S. Cavalry. At Turret Mountain, Arizona on March 25 1873 he showed gallantry in action against hostile Indians. His citation was issued on August 12, 1875. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA Plot: 4W-650
Lancaster, Columbia b. August 26, 1803 d. September 15, 1893 US Congressman. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1854 to 1855 as a representative from the Washington Territory. He spent his early years in Canfield, Ohio before moving to Detroit to study law. He was admitted to the Michigan State Bar Association in 1830. Prior to his election to Congress he served as a prosecuting attorney and member of the Michigan Territorial legislature. He served as an associate of the Oregon Territorial Supreme Court from 1850 to 1852 prior...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.) Old Vancouver City Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
McCammon, William W. b. May 28, 1838 d. March 27, 1903 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a First Lieutenant, Company E, 24th Missouri Infantry, in action at Corinth, Mississippi on October 3, 1862. Citation: While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to this company during the battle being very great. Award issued July 9, 1896, he was also a Spanish American War Veteran...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA Plot: 4W-412
Pfisterer, Herman b. April 1, 1866 d. August 6, 1905 Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in United States Army during the War with Spain as a Musician in Company H, 21st United States Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba, on July 1, 1898. His citation reads "Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy". His Medal was awarded to him on June 22, 1899. (Bio by: K) Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Wayne, David b. January 1, 1958 d. May 10, 2005 Musician. Born David Wayne Carnell, he was the original lead singer for the heavy metal band Metal Church. In 1984 they released their first album "Metal Church" followed by "The Dark" in 1986. A live album was also recorded in 1984 but not released until 1998. In 1989 he left Metal Church and formed Reverend, performing on the albums "Reverend EP" in 1989, "World Won't Miss You" in 1990, "Play God" in 1991, and "Live" in 1992. He reunited with Metal Church on their comeback album "Masterpeace"...[Read More] (Bio by: Christian S.) Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Williams, Moses d. August 23, 1899 Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a First Sergeant, Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry at the foothills of the Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New. Mexico. On August 16, 1881, in a running 3 to 4 hour flight, he skillfully conducted his detachment. With coolness, bravery, and devotion to duty he stood by his commanding officer in an exposed position under heavy fire from a large party of Indians and saved the lives of 3 of his comrades. He was one 18 African American Buffalo...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA Plot: 8W-393
b. December 6, 1909 d. August 25, 2001