Armstrong, Garner Ted b. February 9, 1930 d. September 15, 2003 Religious Figure. Son of Worldwide Church of God founder Herbert W. Armstrong, Garner Ted Armstrong founded the Church of God International after a split with his father in 1978. The financial ramifications of this split prompted an investigation by the California Attorney General; this investigation was halted by the California legislature which, responding to the Church of God case, passed a law...[Read More] (Bio by: Stuthehistoryguy) Gladewater Memorial Park, Gladewater, Upshur County, Texas, USA
Watkins, Travis E. b. September 5, 1920 d. September 3, 1950 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Master Sergeant in Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Near Yongsan, Korea, on August 31-September 3, 1950. His citation reads "M/Sgt. Watkins distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. When an overwhelming enemy force broke...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Gladewater Memorial Park, Gladewater, Upshur County, Texas, USA
b. February 9, 1930 d. September 15, 2003