Choate, Clyde L b. January 28, 1920 d. October 5, 2001 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Citation: He commanded a tank destroyer near Bruyeres, France, on 25 October 1944. S/Sgt. Choate's tank destroyer, the only weapon available to oppose the German armor, was set afire by 2 hits. Ordering his men to abandon the destroyer, S/Sgt. Choate reached comparative safety. He returned to the burning destroyer to search for comrades possibly trapped in the vehicle risking instant death in an explosion which was imminent and braving enemy...[Read More] (Bio by: Erik Lander) Anna Cemetery, Anna, Union County, Illinois, USA
Martin, William b. September 22, 1835 d. April 3, 1914 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served as a boatswain's mate on board USS Benton during the attack on Haines Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862. Taking part in the hour-and-a-half engagement with the enemy, who had the dead-range of the vessel and was punishing her with heavy fire, Martin served courageously throughout the battle until the Benton was ordered to withdraw." (Bio by: Don Morfe) Alto Pass Cemetery, Alto Pass, Union County, Illinois, USA Plot: Block 14, Lot 3
b. January 28, 1920 d. October 5, 2001