Aaron, Arthur Louis b. March 5, 1922 d. August 13, 1943 World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. A native of Leeds, Yorkshire, he was a student at the Leeds School of Architecture when World war II began. He enlisted in the Royal Air Force, and spent part of his training in the United States Texas. On returning to England, he was attached to the 218 "Gold Coast" Squadron. He had amassed ninety operational flying hours and 19 sorties, one of which had garnered him a Distinguished Flying Medal, when he performed the deeds for which he was awarded...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) Bone Military Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria Plot: II.B.3.
Ablett, Alfred b. August 3, 1830 d. March 12, 1897 Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. He was one of the first to be awarded the Medal. A native of Weybread, Suffolk, he was serving as a Private in the 3rd Battalion of the Grenadier Guards when he performed the performed the deed for which he was awarded the VC. His citation reads "On 2nd September 1855 during the siege of Sebastopol, in the Crimea, a burning shell fell into a trench containing two cases of ammunition. Private Ablett, realising the danger to which all in the trench were...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) St Andrew Churchyard, Weybread, Suffolk, England
Abrell, Charles Gene b. August 12, 1931 d. June 10, 1951 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of a career Navy man, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps just five days after his 17th birthday. After serving at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina and as part of the Marine detachment on board the attack transport "USS Noble", he was assigned as a Corporal in Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforced) in Korea. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Hangnyong, Korea...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Westlawn Cemetery, Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana, USA
Ackroyd, Harold b. July 13, 1877 d. August 11, 1917 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. A native of Southport, Lancashire, England, he was a Captain in Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to the 6th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment during World War I. He was awarded his medal for actions during the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), July 31-August 1, 1917. His citation reads "For most conspicuous bravery. During recent operations [in the vicinity of the village of Hooge] Capt. Ackroyd displayed the greatest gallantry and devotion to duty...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) Birr Crossroads Cemetery, Ypres (Ieper), West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium
Acton, Abraham b. December 17, 1892 d. December 21, 1914 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, he later resided in the town of Douglas on the Isle of Man. He was serving in the British Army as a Private with B Company, 2nd Battalion, The Border Regiment during World War I when he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross, at Rouges Bancs in the Artois sector, France, December 21, 1914. His citation reads "For conspicuous bravery...in voluntarily going from his trench [with another V.C...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) Le Touret Military (CWGC) Cemetery, Richebourg-l'Avoue, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France Plot: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 19 and 20 (No Known Grave)
Adams, James Frank b. August 26, 1844 d. March 12, 1922 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Private in Company D, 1st West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, enlisting at age 17 on September 12, 1861. He was awarded the CMOH for capturing the State flag of the 14th Virginia (CSA) Cavalry at Nineveh, Virginia, on November 12 1864. He himself was captured during the war, and spent some time as a prisoner of the Confederates. His Medal was awarded to him on November 26, 1864, and he was honorably mustered out...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Oaklawn Memorial Park, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA Plot: Lot 160, Space 1
Adams, James William b. November 24, 1839 d. October 20, 1903 2nd Afghan War Victoria Cross Recipient. He was one of only five civilians in history to be awarded the Victoria Cross, and the first clergyman. A native of Cork, Ireland, he was attached to the 9th Lancers when he performed the deed for which he was awarded the VC. His citation reads "On 11 December 1879 at Killa Kazi, Afghanistan, some men of the 9th Lancers had fallen, with their horses, into a wide, deep ditch and the enemy were close upon them. The Reverend J.W. Adams rushed into the...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Ashwell, Rutland, England
Adams, John Gregory Bishop b. October 6, 1841 d. October 19, 1900 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War in the 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, rising from Corporal to Captain and commander of Company I. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery while a 2nd Lieutenant at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia on December 13, 1862. His citation reads "Seized the 2 colors from the hands of a corporal and a lieutenant as they fell mortally wounded, and with a color in each hand advanced across the field to a point...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA Plot: Aspen Avenue, Lot 3
Adams, John Mapes b. October 11, 1871 d. January 6, 1921 Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served under the alias of "George Lawrence Day". While a Sergeant, he was detailed as part of the Marine Corps contingent in the China Relief Expedition during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Tientsin, China on July 13, 1900, with his citation reading "In the presence of the enemy, Adams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct". His Medal was...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Plot: Section 2, Grave 8262
Adams, Lucian b. October 22, 1922 d. March 31, 2003 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the 30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near St. Die, France, on October 28, 1944. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. When his company was stopped in its effort to drive through the Mortagne Forest to reopen the supply line to the isolated third...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA Plot: Section AI, Site 555
Adams, Robert Bellew b. July 26, 1856 d. February 13, 1928 Tirah Campaign Victoria Cross Recipient. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the 1897 to 1898 Tirah Campaign (in India), a rising by Afridi and Orakzai tribesmen who had been subsidized by the government in exchange for safeguarding the Khyber Pass. Born in Muree, India, in the Punjab state, he was serving as a brevet Lieutenant Colonel with the Staff Corps and Corps of Guides, Indian Army, when he performed his bravery. His citation reads "On 17 August 1897 at Nawa Kili...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) Maryhill Crematorium, Glasgow, Scotland
Adams, Stanley T. b. May 5, 1922 d. April 19, 1999 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Master Sergeant in Company A, 19th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Sesim-ni, Korea, on February 4, 1951. His citation reads "M/Sgt. Adams, Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy. At approximately 0100 hours, M/Sgt. Adams' platoon, holding an outpost some...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Willamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA Plot: Section H, Site 3623-O
Adams, William Edward b. June 16, 1939 d. May 25, 1971 Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the war in Vietnam in the United States Army as a Major and helicopter pilot in the A/227th Assault Helicopter Company, 52d Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Brigade. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, on May 25, 1971. His citation reads "On that date, Maj. Adams volunteered to fly a lightly armed helicopter in an attempt to evacuate 3 seriously wounded soldiers from a small fire...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA Plot: Section P, Site 3831
Addison, Henry b. February, 1821 d. June 18, 1887 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. A native of Bardwell, Suffolk, he was serving as a Private in the 43rd Regiment (later the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) when he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. His citation reads "On 2 January 1859 near Kurrereah, India, Private Addison defended Lieutenant Osborne, a Political agent, against a large force and saved his life when he had fallen on the ground wounded. The Private received two dangerous...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Bardwell, Suffolk, England
Addison, William Robert Fountains b. September 16, 1883 d. January 7, 1962 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. A native of Cranbrook, Kent, he was educated at Salisbury Theological College and spent some time working in a Canadian logging camp before being ordained in 1913 and taking a position as curate of St. Edmunds in Salisbury, England. With the onset of war he volunteered for the Chaplains Department in the English Army, and was posted to the 13th Division in Mesopotamia (now Iraq) which had been assigned to lift the Turkish siege of Kut-al-Amara. Serving at...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) Brookwood Cemetery, Brookwood, Surrey, England
Adkinson, Joseph Bernard b. January 4, 1892 d. May 23, 1965 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during World War I in the United States Army as a Sergeant in Company C, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Bellicourt, France, on September 29, 1918. His citation reads "When murderous machinegun fire at a range of 50 yards had made it impossible for his platoon to advance, and had caused the platoon to take cover Sgt. Adkinson alone, with the greatest intrepidity, rushed across the 50 yards...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, Salem (Tipton County), Tipton County, Tennessee, USA
Adlam, Thomas Edwin b. October 21, 1893 d. May 28, 1975 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He served in the British Army during World War I as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 7th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. He was awarded the VC for his bravery at Thiepval and Swaben Redoubt, France, on September 27and 28, 1916. His citation reads "For most conspicuous bravery. A portion of a village which had defied capture had to be taken at all costs, to permit subsequent operations to develop. This minor operation came under very heavy machine-gun and rifle...[Read More] (Bio by: derrick unwin) St Matthew Churchyard, Blackmoor, Hampshire, England
Adriance, Harry Chapman b. October 27, 1864 d. January 25, 1934 Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. A veteran of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection, he served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion, and was part of the China Relief Expedition of 1900 and 1901. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on July 13, 1900. His citation reads "In the presence of the enemy during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Adriance distinguished himself by meritorious conduct". His...[Read More] Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown
Agerholm, Harold Christ b. January 29, 1925 d. July 7, 1944 World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve during World War II as a Private First Class in the 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on Saipan in the Marianas Islands on July 7, 1944. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. When the enemy launched a fierce, determined counterattack against our positions...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Cause of death: Killed In Action Mound Cemetery, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA
Aheam, Michael Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War in the Union Navy as a Paymaster's Steward on board the "USS Kearsarge", entering the service in France. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the Kearsarge's encounter with and destruction of the Confederate raiding warship "CSS Alabama" off Cherbourg, France on June 19, 1864. His citation reads "Carrying out his duties courageously, PmS. Aheam exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Unknown* *Editor's note: Find A Grave is currently seeking additional burial information for this individual. Please email with any updates you may have. Thank you!
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