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• 56th United States Colored Troops Monument  
  Monument to the 56th Infantry Regiment, United States Colored Troops. This obelisk honors the memory of the 175 soldiers of the 56th USCT who died of cholera in August 1866. In 1939 the monument and the remains were removed from "Quarantine Station, Missouri" by authority of the War Department. The 56th Regiment was originally organized at St. Louis as the 3d Arkansas Infantry Regiment (African Descent). The 3d Arkansas was ordered from St. Louis to Helena, Arkansas and served on post duty...[Read More]
  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Abstein, William Henry    b. February 2, 1883  d. April 8, 1940
  Major League Baseball Player. Known as "Big Bill," he played Major League baseball as first baseman for three seasons (1906, 1909 to 1910) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Browns. A career minor leaguer who never could permanently break into the Major League (he was considered a top first baseman when he played for the 1907 Providence Clam Diggers of the Eastern League), he played eight games for the Pirates in 1906, was sent to the minors, and did not return to the Majors until his...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Bethlehem Cemetery, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Akins, Virgil 'Honey Bear'   b. March 10, 1928  d. January 22, 2011
  Professional Boxer. He was the former World Welterweight Champion (1958). The St. Louis native began his professional career in 1948 initially as a lightweight, and earned his first title fight (a bout for the Massachusetts version of the World Welterweight Title) in 1957 against Tony DeMarco. Akins would defeat DeMarco with a 14th-round knockout and scored a 12th-round technical knockout in their rematch three months later. In June 1958 Akins fought Vince Martinez for the World Welterweight...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
  Saint Peters Cemetery, Normandy, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Anderson, Charles Arthur   b. September 26, 1899  d. April 26, 1977
  US Congressman. He was elected to represent Missouri's 12th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1937 to 1941.
  Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section 12, Lot 627, Grave 5
   
• Babbitt, Edwin Burr    b. January 8, 1803  d. December 10, 1881
  Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Graduated from the USMA in 1826 (his classmates included future CSA Generals Albert S. Johnston and John B. Grayson, as well as future Union Generals Samuel P. Heintzelman and Silas Casey). A veteran of the Mexican War, Babbitt's Civil War service consisted of duty as Colonel & Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Pacific. His brevet promotion to Brigadier General, United States Regular Army, was awarded on March 13, 1865, for "faithful and...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section OPS1, Grave 2175
   
• Bates, Frederick    b. June 23, 1777  d. August 4, 1825
  2nd Missouri Governor. Born in Belmont, Virginia, he came to St. Louis in 1807. He served as the Secretary, Recorder of Land Titles and as a member of the Board of Land Commissioners in the Louisiana Territory. As Secretary, he served as acting Territorial Governor for much of the time and was responsible for the codification of territorial laws, compiled in the first book published in Missouri. He was sworn in as the second Governor of Missouri on November 17, 1824, succeeding Alexander McNair...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Cause of death: Pleurisy
  Bates Cemetery, Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Bay, William Van Ness   b. November 23, 1818  d. February 10, 1894
  US Congressman. Elected to represent Missouri's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1849 to 1851. Also served as a member of the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1844 to 1848, and as a Justice of the Missouri State Supreme Court from 1862 to 1865. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Forever Oak Hill Cemetery, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section A, Block 28, Lot 115
   
• Beckwith, Amos    b. October 4, 1825  d. October 25, 1894
  Civil War Union Brevet Major General. Beckwith began his Civil War service as a first lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Artillery. He later served as chief commissary of subsistence for the Washington, D.C. Depot & for Major General William T. Sherman's army. Beckwith was promoted to brevet brigadier general of U.S. Volunteers on Jnauary 12, 1865 & to brevet brigadier general 2 months later on March 13 for "gallant & meritorious services in the campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent...[Read More]
  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Bell, James Thomas 'Cool Papa'    b. May 17, 1903  d. March 7, 1991
  Hall of Fame Baseball Player. Nicknamed "Cool Papa" for his composure and grace under pressure, he played and coached professional baseball for 29 years. Of his early life, little is known, however, he began playing baseball for the St. Louis Stars, in the Negro League in 1922 as a left-handed pitcher. But he found his talent worked wonders in center field, and was quickly moved to that position. As a center fielder, he was known for his blazing speed, once being timed at running from home...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
  Saint Peters Cemetery, Normandy, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Bieger, Charles   b. March 25, 1844  d. August 10, 1930
  Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company D, 4th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Ivy Farm, Mississippi on February 22, 1864. His citation reads "Voluntarily risked his life by taking a horse, under heavy fire, beyond the line of battle for the rescue of his captain, whose horse had been killed in a charge and who was surrounded by the enemy's skirmishers". His Medal was awarded to him on July 8, 1897. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Mount Hope Cemetery Mausoleum and Crematory, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section 12, Lot 107, Grave 3
   
• Bissell, Russell   d. December 18, 1807
  Revolutionary War Officer. He was born in the Colony of Connecticut and was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and the Indian Wars. While a member of the 2nd United States Infantry he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on March 4, 1791 and to captain on February 19, 1793. On April 1, 1802 he transferred to the 1st United States Infantry and was promoted to Major when he returned to the 2nd Infantry on December 9, 1807. His regiment was stationed at Fort Kaskaskia when the Lewis and Clark...[Read More] (Bio by: Tom Todd)
  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Blassie, Freddie    b. February 8, 1918  d. June 2, 2003
  Professional Wrestler. Legendary wrestler and manager, author of autobiography, "Listen Up, You Pencil Neck Geeks." Died of heart and kidney problems. (Bio by: nWoQ)
  Resurrection Cemetery, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section 11, Lot 538-A
   
• Blassie, Michael Joseph    b. April 4, 1948  d. May 11, 1972
  United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran. A 1970 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he served in the Viet Nam War as a 1st Lieutenant the 8th Special Operations Squadron. He was shot down and killed while piloting his A-37B Dragonfly aircraft in the vicinity of An Loc, in South Vietnam. His remains were buried in Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of The Unknowns as an unidentified soldier from the Vietnam War. After petitioning the United States Government for permission, his...[Read More]
  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Blattner, Buddy    b. February 8, 1920  d. September 4, 2009
  Major League Baseball Player, Sports Broadcaster. Born Robert Garnett Blattner, he played at the second base, third base and shortstop positions for five seasons (1942, 1946 to 1949) with the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies. An exceptional multi-sport athlete during his high school years, he was partnered with Jimmy McClure and captured the World Men's Doubles Table Tennis title in 1936 and 1937. He made his Major League debut with the Cardinals on April 18, 1942...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
  Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Bracken, Herbert   b. May 12, 1915  d. February 15, 1994
  Professional Negro League baseball player. "Doc" was a pitcher for the 1940 St. Louis Stars and then played for the 1946-1947 Cleveland Buckeyes after serving in the military from 1944-1945. While pitching for the Stars, he defeated every Negro American League team he faced. While in the Navy, he played for the Great Lakes Naval Base and had a 13-1 record. After completing his military service he was the most sought-after pitcher in Black baseball. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section 1C Grave 2453
   
• Breitenstein, Theodore 'Ted'    b. July 1, 1869  d. May 3, 1935
  Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a pitcher for eleven seasons (1891 to 1901) for the St. Louis Brown Stockings (Cardinals) fo the American Association and National League, and the Cincinnati Reds. As a young man he worked for the Wrought Iron Range Company making cookstoves in St. Louis, and continuted to work there during his baseball career. By 1895 he was considered to be the finest lefthander in baseball. Three times he won over 290 games, topping with 27 in...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Saint Peters Cemetery, Normandy, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section 2, Lot 124
   
• Britt, Allen   d. October 19, 1899
  American Folk Figure. He was fatally shot by Miss Frankie Baker, a regular in the "red light" district of the city, on Targee Street in St. Louis, Missouri. This incident was written about in a song first called "Frankie & Albert" (for Al Britt), which was later changed to "Frankie & Johnny." A movie with the same name was made several years later. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Saint Peters Cemetery, Normandy, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Grave is unmarked--in the current Baby Section [unmarked]
   
• Brown, Benjamin Gratz    b. May 28, 1826  d. December 13, 1885
  US Senator, Missouri Governor. Admitted to the bar in Kentucky, he soon moved to St. Louis, Missouri and joined the law firm of his cousins. He held public office continually for 20 years, with his party affiliation fluctuating with the times: Whig, Benton Democrat, Republican, Liberal Republican and Democrat. At the beginning of the Civil War he served as Colonel and commander of the 4th United States Reserves, a three-month enlistment unit. In 1863 he was elected as a Senator from Missouri to...[Read More]
  Forever Oak Hill Cemetery, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   
• Buck, John 'Jack'    b. August 21, 1924  d. June 18, 2002
  Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Sportscaster. Announced for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team for almost 50 years. After serving with the U.S. Army during World War II, he enrolled at Ohio State University, beginning his broadcasting career at their radio station. In 1954 he started his career with the Cardinals, being partnered with Harry Caray for many years. In addition to Cardinals games, he also announced Super Bowl games, World Series games and nationally televised professional...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
  Plot: Section 85, Grave 117
   
• Busch III., Adolphus    b. February 10, 1891  d. August 29, 1946
  Businessman. He was the head of the Anheuser-Busch brewery.
  Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
   

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