Find A Grave - Vermilion County

Ankrum, Morris b. August 27, 1896 d. September 2, 1964
Actor. Born Stephen Morris Nussbaum, he was a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Law, when he started an acting career performing in Hopalong Cassidy westerns in the 1930s. His film credits were largely concentrated in the western and science fiction films such as "Hills of Old Wyoming" (1937), "North of the Rio Grande" (1937), "Dark Shadows" (1944), "Courage of Lassie" (1946), "Joan of Arc" (1948), "Son of Ali Baba" (1952) and "Vera Cruz" (1954) and "Earth vs. the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Trichinosis/parasitic disease
Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Bailey, Kenneth Dillion b. October 21, 1910 d. September 26, 1942
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was the commander of Company C, 1st Marine Raider Battalion at Guadalcanal. On September 12, 1942, the Japanese counterattacked against Marines holding a ridge overlooking Henderson Field. Some 2,000 strong, the bayonet attack forced the Marines in contact to begin to withdraw. Major Bailey and his company were ordered to stop there withdraw and hold the assault. During the fighting, he was wounded in the head but refused evacuation and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Black, John Charles b. January 27, 1839 d. August 17, 1915
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, US Congressman. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 186, he enlisted as private in the 11th Indiana Volunteers. Black was promoted successively for distinguished bravery on the battle field rising to the rank of Colonel in command of the 37th Illinois Regiment. He took a conspicuous part at the battles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Vicksburg, Mobile, and in Blakely's Batteries, the last battle of the war. On...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 12, Lot 54
Cannon, Joseph G. b. May 7, 1836 d. November 12, 1926
US Congressman. Nicknamed "Uncle Joe". Elected to represent 4 different Illinois Districts in the United States House of Representatives for three different terms. In his first stretch in office from 1873 to 1891, he represented the 14th District from 1873 to 1883, then the 15th District from 1883 to 1891. Elected again in 1893, and serving until 1913, he represented again the 15th District from 1893 to 1895, then the 12th District from 1895 to 1903, then the 18th District from 1903 to 1913...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
McHugh, Martin b. 1837 d. February 23, 1905
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Seaman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Cincinnati during the attack on the Vickburg batteries and at the time of her sinking, 27 May 1863. Engaging the enemy in a fierce battle, the Cincinnati, amidst an incessant fire of shot and shell, continued to fire her guns to the last, though so penetrated by shellfire that her fate was sealed. Serving bravely during this action, McHugh was conspicuously cool...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Read, Morton A. b. 1843 d. July 10, 1921
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was served as a First Lieutenant in the Union Army in Company D, 8th New York Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 8, 1865 at Appomattox Station, Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag of 1st Texas Infantry (C.S.A.)." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 10, Row 8, Grave 3032
Short, Bobby b. September 15, 1924 d. March 21, 2005
Musician Singer. Born Robert Waltrip Short in Danville, Illinois, he was a self-taught pianist, worked in vaudeville as a child, sang in clubs and on radio in Chicago. By the 1950s, he had matured into a sophisticated singer-pianist and played the most exclusive nightclubs from Los Angeles, New York to Paris. A three-time Grammy nominee, he remained irrevocably devoted to the “great American songbook” and recorded over 40 albums. He also appeared in the movies “Hannah and Her Sisters” and “...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Smith ., . Frank M ' ' b. November 8, 1887 d. October 25, 1943

Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Plot: 13, 4529
Williams, Ernest Calvin b. August 2, 1887 d. July 31, 1940
Haitian Campaign Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Williams served as a First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps. He was awarded his medal for service during the Haitian Campaign. He was also the recipient of the Navy Cross. His citation reads-In action against hostile forces at San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic, 29 November 1916. With only a dozen men available, 1st Lt. Williams rushed the gate of the fortress. With 8 of his party wounded by rifle fire of the defenders, he...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

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