Barnard, Timpoochee Yuchi Leader. Born one of eight children of a Scots trader, Timothy Barnard, and a Yuchi woman. He was taught the Yuchi dialect of his mother, the English of his father, and the Muscogee dialect of the Creek people since the Yuchi people had been largely exterminated or absorbed by the Creek and Cherokee by the 18th century. Barnard served as the agent of the Lower Creeks in 1793 and 1794 and was one of the interpreters at the Treaty of Coleraine in 1796. In January 1814 Barnard was...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, USA
Cantey, James b. December 30, 1818 d. June 30, 1874 Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. Born in Camden, South Carolina, he received a degree from South Carolina College, then studied law in Charleston and was admitted to the bar around 1834. He spent 2 terms in the state legislature, departing to enlist in the Palmetto Regiment during the Mexican War. Below the border he rose to Captain and was wounded in action, returning to settle on a plantation in Russell County, Alabama. When his state seceded, he was again in uniform, this time...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Crowell Family Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, USA
Leonard, Matthew b. November 26, 1929 d. February 27, 1967 Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the war in Vietnam as a Platoon Sergeant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Suoi Da in the Republic of Vietnam on February 28, 1967. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. His platoon was suddenly attacked by a large enemy force...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, USA
