Kelley, Ova Arthur b. March 27, 1914 d. December 10, 1944 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was killed in action. He served in the United States Army in Company A, 382d Infantry, 96th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on December 8, 1944 at Leyte, Philippine Islands. His citation reads in part "He picked up an M1 rifle and emptied its clip at the running Japanese, killing three. Discarding this weapon, he took a carbine and killed three more of the enemy. Inspired by his example, his comrades...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Oak Grove Cemetery, Norwood, Wright County, Missouri, USA
Lane, Rose Wilder b. December 5, 1886 d. October 30, 1968 Author. Known for her short stories, novels, and political essays during the early twentieth century. Daughter of author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Wright County, Missouri, USA
Wilder, Almanzo James b. February 13, 1857 d. October 23, 1949 Pioneer, Farmer, Literary Subject. Born on February 13, 1857, near Malone, New York. Almanzo was the fifth of six children born to James and Angeline Day Wilder. The Wilder family moved from Malone to Spring Valley, Minnesota, in 1875, while Almanzo and his older brother, Royal, stayed in Malone to caretake the old farm. From there, Royal and Almanzo set out for DeSmet, South Dakota, becoming two of the first settlers of that town. In 1885, Almanzo married [Read More] (Bio by: Rae) Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Wright County, Missouri, USA
b. March 27, 1914 d. December 10, 1944
b. December 5, 1886 d. October 30, 1968