Aaron, Arthur Louis b. March 5, 1922 d. August 13, 1943 World War II Victoria Cross Recipient. The only Leeds native awarded the Victoria Cross during World War II; he was a 1941 graduate of the Leeds School of Architecture. After earning his wings in June, 1942 he was assigned to No. 218 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Already a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Medal, he was the acting flight sergeant during the August 12, 1943 raid on Turin, Italy. His aircraft, a heavy bomber, was hit by gunfire and badly damaged. His navigator...[Read More] (Bio by: Beth Painter) Bone Military Cemetery, Annaba, Annaba, Algeria Plot: II.B.3.
Ablett, Alfred b. August 3, 1830 d. March 12, 1897 Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Weybread, Suffolk, England, he served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards of Foot, British Army. During the seige at Sebastopol, Russia, on September 2, 1855, when a burning shell fell in a trench and two cases of ammunition which could have exploded, Private Ablett jumped into trench. He seized the shell and threw it over the parapet where it exploded without hurting anyone in his unit. For most prestigious bravery, he was awarded...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) 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. Born in Southport, England, he was a doctor serving as a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps, British Army. At Ypres, Belgium, during an enemy attack July 31 to 1 August, 1917, Captain Ackroyd, despite being under fire for hours at a time tended to the wounded men in the front line. He carried one wounded officer to safety on his back and returned to bring in another under sniper fire. During the enemy's repulse on August 11, 1917, he off from his...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Birr Cross Roads 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, England, he served as a Private, in the 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment, British Army. On December 21, 1914, at Rouges Bancs, France, Private Acton with another solider, went out from their trench and rescued a wounded man who had been lying exposed against the enemy's trenches for 15 hours. On the same day they again left their trench under heavy fire to bring in another wounded man. He was later killed in actions at Festubert, France...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-l'Avoue, Departement du Pas-de-Calais, 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 Second Afghan War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Cork, Ireland, he served as a Chaplin in the Kabul Field Force, British Army. During the action at Killa Kazi, Afghanistan, December 11, 1879, some men of the 9th Lancers having fallen, with their horses, into a deep water filled ditch with the enemy closing upon them. Reverend Adams rushed into the water, dragged the horses from off the men and extricated them with himself in waist deep water and under heavy fire. As the Afghans were pressing...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) 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. Born in Muree, Punjab, India, of Scottish parents, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Staff Corps and Corps of Guides, Indian Army. On August 17, 1897 at Nawa Kili, Upper Swat, India, Lieutenant Colonel Adams, with two other officers and five men of the Guides, went under a heavy and close fire, to the rescue of a Lieutenant of the Lancashire Fusiliers who was lying wounded and surrounded by enemy swordsmen. While the wounded officer was being...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Glasgow Crematorium, Maryhill, Glasgow, Glasgow City, 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, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA Plot: Section H, Site 3623-O
Adams, Maj. 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. Born in Bardwell, England, he served as a Private in the 43rd Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry, British Army. In actions near Kubrebeah, India, January 2, 1859, men of the artillery group 43rd Regiment were suddenly attacked. Private Addison seeing a wounded officer on the ground rushed forward to defend and cover him. While putting himself in front of the officer, fighting the enemy, he saved the officer and received two very severe sword cuts which...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) 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. Born in Kent, England, he served as a Chaplain in the British Army. In actions at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, on April 9, 1916, under heavy rifle and machine gun fire, Chaplain Addison carried a wounded man to the cover of a trench. He also assisted several others to the same cover, after binding up their wounds, plus encouraged the stretcher-bearers to go forward under heavy fire and collect the wounded. For prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) 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, 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, Ashes given to family or friend
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* * 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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