Bennett, Emory L b. December 20, 1929 d. June 24, 1951 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private First Class (Automatic Rifleman) in the US Army in Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action in Sobangsan, Korea on June 24, 1951, where he was killed in action. His citation reads in part "Although wounded, Pfc. Bennett gallantly maintained his one-man defense and the attack was momentarily halted. During this lull in battle, the company regrouped for...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Pinecrest Cemetery, Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida, USA
Early, Jake (Jacob) b. May 19, 1915 d. May 31, 1985 Major League Baseball Player. He is best known for his chatterbox style behind the plate and his ability to catch the Washington Senators' brigade of knuckleball pitchers. He was valued for having the best throwing arm in the American League and his ability to handle the floaters offered by Dutch Leonard, Johnny Niggeling, Roger Wolff and Mickey Haefner before the time of the huge catcher's mitt introduced by Paul Richards to Baltimore Orioles receivers. He broke in with the Senators in 1939...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Coons) Brevard Memorial Park, Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida, USA
b. December 20, 1929 d. June 24, 1951