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• Christensen, LTC. Fred Joseph    b. October 17, 1921  d. April 4, 2006
  World War II Fighter Ace. Captain Fred Christensen was a member of the 56th Fighter Group in the European Theater of Operations, a renowned unit know as "Zemke's Wolfpack" for its commander, Colonel "Hub" Zemke. Flying a single-engine P-47 Thunderbolt he downed 21 German aircraft on his own and shared credit for the 22nd plane. Christensen set a record for an American aviator with six kills for a single day's mission. For his service in air combat, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross...[Read More] (Bio by: Dave Jones)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
  Plot: Section 41, Site 2396
   
• Coleman, Kenneth Robert   b. April 22, 1925  d. August 21, 2003
  Sports Broadcaster. Coleman did play-by-play coverage in both radio and television. From 1952 to 1965, he was the voice of both the Cleveland Indians (baseball) and Cleveland Browns (football). During this time, he called every touchdown by NFL great, Jim Brown. From 1965 to 1975, and from 1979 until his retirement in 1989, he covered Boston Red Sox games. His broadcast partners included Johnny Pesky and Ned Martin. Coleman was the author of five books dealing with sports and broadcasting. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Chuck Kearns)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
  Plot: Section 36 Grave 211
   
• Dewert, Richard David    b. November 17, 1931  d. April 5, 1951
  Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Dewert served as a Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy. Hospital Corpsman attached to Marine infantry company, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service in Korea, on April 5, 1951. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a HC, in action against enemy aggressor forces. When a fire team from the point platoon of his...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
   
• Kilroy, Frank 'Bucko'    b. May 30, 1921  d. July 10, 2007
  Professional Football Player. He was a tackle and guard for thirteen seasons (1943 to 1955) in the National Football League, with the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Steagles and Philadelphia Eagles. He was a key member of two NFL championship teams (1948, 1949 Eagles). Known for his aggressive physical playing style, Kilroy was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1940s and three Pro Bowls (1952 to 1954). After retiring as a player, Kilroy served for many years as a scout and later general...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
   
• Lyon, Annabelle   b. January 8, 1916  d. November 4, 2011
  Ballerina. One of the first 'homegrown' stars of her art, she had a significant career of around 20 years. Raised in Memphis from infancy, she received a scholsrship to return to New York for study with Michel Folkine. In 1935 she joined George Ballanchine's American Ballet then the next year was seen with Lincoln Kierstein's Ballet Caravan, a traveling troupe which showcased American choreography. In 1939 Annabelle became a charter member of Ballet Theatre (now, American Ballet Theatre) and on...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
   
• Monti, Jared Christopher    b. September 20, 1975  d. June 21, 2006
  Afghan War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was posthumously awarded the CMOH for his bravery during Operation Enduring Freedom for his attempt to rescue his fellow soldiers while under heavy attack in battle. His citation rads "On 21 June 2006, Staff Sergeant Monti was the assistant patrol leader for a 16-man patrol tasked to conduct surveillance in the Gowardesh region. The patrol was to provide up-to-date intelligence, interdict enemy movement and ensure early warning for the...[Read More] (Bio by: Norweigian Wood)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
  Plot: Section 11, Site 38
   
• Pellagrini, Eddie    b. March 13, 1918  d. October 11, 2006
  Major League Baseball Player. He was an infielder for eight seasons (1946 to 1949, 1951 to 1954) with the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates. His best year was in 1948 when he had a season high 69 hits. In a career 563 games, Pellagrini had 321 hits with a .226 lifetime batting average. After retiring as a player, Pellagrini was a coach at Boston College. (Bio by: C.S.)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
   
• Sweeney, Charles W.    b. 1919  d. July 15, 2004
  United States Army Officer, Air Force General. A United States Army Air Corps aviator during World War II, he was the pilot of "Bock's Car" which dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagaski Japan on August 9 1945. (Bio by: Erik Lander)
  Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
  Plot: Section 38 Site 404
   

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