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Babi, Parveen b. April 4, 1949 d. January 20, 2005
Actress. She was a major Bollywood star during the 1970s and 80s and appeared in over 50 films during her short but extremely successful film career. She was one of the first Indian actresses to openly flaunt her sexuality, and broke many of the taboos of Hindi films. Unfortunately, she died alone, forgotten by those who worked with her during her heyday. She withdrew from the public life as her mental illness took over her life. She converted to Christianity toward the end of her life. (Bio by: Noni)
Santa Cruz Cemetery, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India
Bachchan, Harivansh Rai b. November 27, 1907 d. January 18, 2003
Poet, Author. His poetry collection entitled "Madhushala" was published in 1935. He was the first Indian to graduate from Cambridge in the UK and later became a professor of english at the Allahabad University in India from 1941 to 1952. He is also credited with translating the work of Shakespeare into Hindi. Some of his poems are featured in the Bollywood movies "Agneepath" and "Alaap." He is the father of Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan. (Bio by: Heather from VA)
Santa Cruz Cemetery, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India
Bergin, James b. June 29, 1845 d. December 1, 1880
British Victoria Cross War Medal Recipient. Bergin served as a Private in the 33rd Regiment, later The Duke of Wellington's Regiment. He was awarded his medal for service at Magdala Abyssinia on April 13, 1868. (Bio by: K)
Saint Patrick's Churchyard, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Blair, Robert b. March 13, 1834 d. March 28, 1859
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient.
Old British Cemetery, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Plot: (Grave is unmarked.)
Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna b. August 12, 1831 d. May 8, 1891
Theosophist. A pioneer esotericist, she first introduced knowledge of eastern religions to the West - including the ideas of karma and reincarnation. In 1875, she founded the Theosophical Society and launched the Theosophical Movement calling her message Theosophy. She was the author of several massive books including "Isis Unveiled" (over 1300 pages) and "The Secret Doctrine" (over 1500 pages). According to the Theosophical Society, her ashes were divided between New York, London, and India (...[Read More] (Bio by: RdS)
Theosophical Society Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Plot: Part of ashes interred under her statue in Adyar
Bromhead, Gonville b. August 29, 1845 d. February 9, 1891
Zulu War Victoria Cross Recipient. A Lieutenant in the British Army, he was in command of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot (2nd Warwickshire Regiment-South Wales Borderers) at the British post at Rorke's Drift, Zululand, South Africa, during the British invasion in 1879. Following their victory at Isandhlwana on January 22, 1879, some 4000 Zulus attacked the post at Rorke's Drift. Under the overall command of Lieutenant John Chard of the Royal Engineers, Bromhead and his men...[Read More]
Cause of death: Enteric fever
Cantonment Cemetery, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Buddha, the Enlightened (Gautama/Gotama) (Siddhartha) 'Sakhya Muni' [minus tooth]
Founder of Buddhism. He was born circa 563 B.C. in Nepal to Suddhodana, king of the Sakhyas, and Queen Maha Maya. He died circa 483 B.C. "After Buddha died his body was cremated and the ashes were put into a urn and divided among various kings from India and Sri-Lanka. Each of the kings put the ashes in giant pagodas that were built in memory of Lord Buddha. some of these Pagodas are taller than the great pyramids of Egypt some reaching over four stories. Some of Lord Buddha's remains can be...[Read More]
New Delhi Museum, New Delhi, Delhi Capital Territory, India
Carmichael, Amy Wilson b. December 16, 1867 d. January 18, 1951
Missionary. Known as "The Rescuer of India's Children". Born in Northern Ireland to an evangelical Christian family, Amy Carmichael was 24 when she attended an 1891 Bible Conference and there committed herself to a life of Christian service. In 1900 Amy settled in the town of Dohnavur, where she soon learned of the Hindu custom whereby little girls were "married to the gods" and then offered as prostitutes to men who visited the temples. In 1901 she rescued a temple child, a young girl named...[Read More] (Bio by: Jules)
Dohnavur Fellowship, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
Casement, Sir. William b. July 14, 1778 d. April 16, 1844
British Army Major General. Member of the Supreme Council of India.
Lower Circular Road Cemetery, Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Clogstoun, Herbert Mackworth b. June 13, 1820 d. May 6, 1862
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient.
Madras Cemetery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Cornwallis, Charles b. December 31, 1738 d. October 5, 1805
Lieutenant General of the British Army during the American Revolution. Charles Cornwallis was born in Suffolk, England. As a Lieutenant Colonel during the Seven Years War, Cornwallis distinguished himself. In 1762, He became the Second Earl Cornwallis and a member of the House of Lords. Cornwallis opposed the British policies that antagonized the American Colonies. He voted against the Stamp Act (1765) and the Declaratory Acts (1766). However, when the American Revolution began, Cornwallis was...[Read More]
Cause of death: fever
Tomb of Lord Cornwallis, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dehlavi, Mamtaz 'Madhubala' b. February 14, 1933 d. February 23, 1969
Bollywood Actress. As a child, Madhubala had a small role in the movie "Basant," but she attracted a lot of attention and eventually became a star after her work in "Mahal." Her other movies include "Neel Kamal," "Amar Prem," "Chittor Vijay," and "Paras." At age 17, she was diagnosed with a heart problem, but she continued to work. She learned to speak English & enjoyed watching American movies. Madhubala married singer Kishore Kumar, but it was an abusive relationship & and her in-laws didn't...[Read More] (Bio by: Heather from VA)
Santa Cruz Cemetery, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India
Elcock, Roland Edward b. June 5, 1899 d. October 6, 1944
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient.
Dehra Dun Cemetery, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Farrell, Sgt. John b. March, 1826 d. August 31, 1865
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he served as a Sergeant in the 17th Lancers, Duke of Cambridge's Own, British Army. On October 25, 1854 at Balaclava, Crimea, known as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" Sergeant Farrell horse had been killed under him, stopped on the field amidst a storm of shot and shell. Rising to his feet, he helped a troop sergeant major and another sergeant to move a severely wounded officer out of range of the enemy's guns. For gallantry in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Secunderabad Cemetery, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Plot: [unmarked]
Fitzgibbon, Andrew b. May 13, 1845 d. March 7, 1883
Second Opium War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Goojerat, India, he served as a Hospital Apprentice attached to the 67th Regiment, British Army. On August 21, 1860 at the capture of the Northern Taku Fort, China, Hospital Apprentice Fitzgibbon accompanied a wing of the regiment forces when it took up a position within 500 yards of the fort. He then proceeded, under heavy fire, to attend a dhoolie-bearer, whose wound he was to bind up and while the regiment was advancing under the enemy's...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Old Delhi Military Cemetery, Old Delhi, Delhi Capital Territory, India
Plot: (Grave is not marked.)
Forrest, George b. 1800 d. November 3, 1859
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he served as a Lieutenant in the Bengal Establishment, British Army. On May 11, 1857 at Delhi, India, Lieutenant Forrest was one of nine men who defended the ammunition storehouse for more than five hours against large numbers of mutineers. When the wall was being scaled hope of outside help was gone, they blew up the ammunition, killing many of the mutineers. Of the defenders, five died in the explosion while Lieutenant Forrest...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Dehra Dun Cemetery, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Plot: Mausoleum.
Gill, Peter b. September, 1831 d. October 24, 1858
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he served as a Sergeant Major in the Loodiana Regiment, Bengal Army. At Benares, India, on June 4, 1857, Sergeant Major Gill along with two others volunteered to rescue the Pension Paymaster Captain Brown and his family. At great risk, he went in the compound of the family's bungalow that was surrounded by rebels and succeeded in the rescue. That same evening he also saved the saved the life of the Quartermaster Sergeant by...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Artillery Lines Cemetery, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Griffin, Walter Burley b. November 24, 1876 d. February 11, 1937
Architect. Walter Burley Griffin was an American architect and landscape architect who was influenced by the Chicago-based Prairie School. He achieved his greatest professional and public fame and recognition for his role in designing Australia's capital city, Canberra. In 1911, the Australian government announced an international competition to design the new capital city, and on May 12, 1912, Griffin's design was selected as winner from 137 entries. Graduating from the University of...[Read More] (Bio by: Steven Tynan)
Christian Cemetery, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hafiz, Abdul b. September 4, 1915 d. April 6, 1944
World War II British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Jemadar in the 9th Infantry of the Indian Army. On April 6, 1944, his unit met heavy enemy resistance at Imphal, India. Jemadar Hafiz led an attack against Japanese forces was wounded, but still continued to attack enemy positions and killed several of the enemy. As he turned to attack another Japanese position, he was fatally wounded by machine-gun fire. For courage and sacrifice in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Imphal Indian Army War Cemetery, Imphal, Manipur, India
Harington, Hastings Edward b. November 9, 1832 d. July 20, 1861
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient.
Agra Cemetery, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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