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Harvey Sr., Paul b. September 4, 1918 d. February 28, 2009
News Commentator. Born Paul Harvey Aurandt, he was a radio legend who began his career in 1933 while still in high school. He became nationally syndicated for the first time in 1951, while working in Chicago. Known for his unique, staccato-style delivery of news combined with commentary, his style resonated with tens of millions of Americans for over five decades. His program was carried by over 1,200 radio stations and 400 Armed Forces Network stations around the world. He earned dozens of...[Read More] (Bio by: Fred Beisser)
Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Mausoleum, Section 49, Lot 676
GPS coordinates: 41.8671913, -87.8315277 (hddd.dddd)
Russell, Jane b. June 21, 1921 d. February 28, 2011
Actress. Born Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell, she is best remembered for her role in the 1953 film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" along with Marilyn Monroe. Her career began in 1940 when film mogul Howard Hughes signed her to a seven year contract after which she starred in "The Outlaw" (1943) which showcased her voluptuous figure and ended in 1986 with...[Read More] (Bio by: Fred Beisser)
Cause of death: Respiratory illness
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
Horry, Peter b. 1747 d. February 28, 1815
Revolutionary War Militia Officer. A Planter of French Huguenot descent, hewas born in South Carolina circa 1747. A Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolution and later Brigadier General in the South Carolina Militia, he represented Prince George Winyah and All Saints parishes in the South Carolina State House and Senate. In 1801, Kingston County was renamed Horry County in his honor. (Bio by: Anonymous)
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Hathcock, Carlos Norman b. May 20, 1942 d. February 28, 1999
United States Marine. Considered the greatest Marine Corps sniper in the history of the Marine Corps, with 93 confirmed kills, over 300 probable kills, and many more enemy WIA's.
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Smith, Mike b. December 6, 1943 d. February 28, 2008
Musician. A native of London, England, he was best known as the lead singer and keyboardist for the 1960s British rock band "The Dave Clark Five". Formed in Tottenham, England, the group had top ten hits with "Glad All Over", "Bits And Pieces", "Because", "Can't You See That She's Mine", "I Like It Like That", and was the subject of movie director John Boorman's documentary "Catch Us If You Can" (1965). They disbanded in 1970 and Smith pursued a solo career, which ended in 2003 after he was...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown
Anderson, Eddie (Edmund) Lincoln 'Rochester' b. September 18, 1905 d. February 28, 1977
Actor. He is best remembered for his role of ‘Rochester Van Jones', on the "Jack Benny Show". The son of a minstrel, Big Ed Anderson, and a circus tightrope walker, Ella May Anderson, Eddie was born into a show business family, where he joined his brother, Cornelius, in a vaudeville troop. For a while, he played bit roles in movies, including the role of ‘Noah' in "The Green Pastures" (1936), which led to his role with Jack Benny on his radio program in 1937. Playing the role of a Pullman...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Heart ailment
Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section A, Lot 2504
Pearsall, Uri Balcom b. July 17, 1840 d. February 28, 1907
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 99th United States Colored Troops before becoming the Colonel and commander of the 48th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "meritorious services during the war". (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Plot: Officers' Section, Row 1, Grave 5
Thomas, Corp. John b. May 10, 1886 d. February 28, 1954
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, he served as a Lance Corporal in the North Staffordshire Regiment, British Army. During actions at Fontaine, France, on November 30, 1917, Lance Corporal Thomas observed the German forces making preparations for a counter attack. On his own initiative and with a comrade, he decided to go forward to make a close reconnaissance. As they advanced under heavy fire his comrade was wounded, but Lance Corporal Thomas went...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium, Stockport, Cheshire, England
Palme, Olof b. January 30, 1927 d. February 28, 1986
Swedish Politician, Statesman, and Prime Minister. He was elected Prime Minister of Sweden as a member of the Social Democratic party on two separate occasions, first in 1969 until 1976 and again from 1982 until his death. He is best remembered for his non-alignment policy towards the world's superpowers, for instituting social reforms in Sweden, his support of Third World liberation movements, and vocal opposition to authoritarian world governments. Born Sven Olof Joachim Palme in Ostermalm...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
Cause of death: Assassinated
Adolf Fredriks kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Keeler (Keeler), Ruby (Ethel) b. August 25, 1909 d. February 28, 1993
Actress, Dancer. Born Ethel Hilda Keeler in 1909 (some sources indicate 1910), her family moved to New York City, New York, where she learned tap and popular dance before leaving school entirely to dance in nightclubs and in the theatre. It was at one of these nightclubs where she met future husband Al Jolson. Following their 1928 marriage, she moved to Hollywood, California, where she signed with Warner Brothers Movie...[Read More] (Bio by: Bryan Untiedt)
Cause of death: Cancer
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Orange, Orange County, California, USA
Plot: Section N, Tier 21, Grave 46
Stockton, Richard b. October 1, 1730 d. February 28, 1781
Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, to a wealthy family. He grew up at Morven, the family estate, and attended Princeton University, graduating in 1748. He had studied law, and set up a law practice. In 1755, he married Annis Boudinot, with whom he would have six children. Initially, New Jersey’s royal government was good to Richard Stockton: he was made a member of the governor’s council, as well as appointed to the Royal Supreme...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Stony Brook Quaker Meeting House Burial Ground, Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Willis, John Harlan b. June 10, 1921 d. February 28, 1945
WW II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as Platoon Corpsman with the 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division during operations against Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands. In action at Hill 362 on February 28, 1945 he administered first aid to the many wounded marines until he himself was struck by shrapnel and was ordered back to the aid station. With no medical release he quickly returned to his company to help wounded. During a savage hand-to-hand enemy...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Kellaway, Cecil b. August 22, 1890 d. February 28, 1973
South African-born motion picture and television actor of the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Nominated for two Oscars for Best Supporting Actor for "Luck of the Irish" (1948) and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1968). Cousin of actors Edmund Gwenn and Arthur Chesney. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Arteriosclerosis
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Sanctuary of Remembrance
Malbourne, Archibald b. May 3, 1840 d. February 28, 1912
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Army as a Sergeant in Company G, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads "Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault." His true nam was spelled "Malbourne". (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Burton Potter Cemetery, Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
James, Henry b. April 15, 1843 d. February 28, 1916
Author, Playwright, Literary Critic. Born in New York City, he was the son of noted intellectual Henry James, Sr. and his writer wife Mary Robertson Walsh. During his childhood he spent time traveling with his parents to many of Europe's major cities getting his education from various tutors. From an early age he read and analyzed works of American and European Literature. He tried Harvard Law school, but decided that he preferred the study of Literature. He published his first work, a short...[Read More] (Bio by: Catharine)
Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Prospect Avenue, Lot 1222
Pitts, James b. February 26, 1877 d. February 28, 1955
Second Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Lancashire, England, he served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment, British Army. During the attack on Caesar's Camp, in Natal, January 6, 1900, Private Pitts with another Private occupied a sangar, on the left flank when other men from their unit had been shot down and their positions occupied by Boers. Private Pitts with his two companions held their post for fifteen hours without food or water and under heavy fire. They...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Blackburn Cemetery, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Ellington, Ray b. March 17, 1916 d. February 28, 1985
Musician. Born to an American father and Russian mother in London, he was a popular English singer, drummer and bandleader. His big break came in 1937, when he joined the Harry Roy Orchestra as the band's drummer and he recorded his first record "Swing for Sale". Through records and many radio broadcasts, he became known in many households across the country. After a while, he fronted his own be-bop group the Ray Ellington Quartet in 1947, performed on radio and television broadcasts and was...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Golders Green Crematorium, Golders Green, Greater London, England
Mangles, Ross Lewis b. April 14, 1833 d. February 28, 1905
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Calcutta, British India, he was a civilian volunteer serving as an assistant magistrate in the Bengal Civil Service. On July 30, 1857, Mangles was with detachments of Her Majesty's 10th and 37th Regiments, dispatched to the relief of Arrah, India. The force fell under a heavy attack and Mangles was one of the wounded. After binding up his wounds, he carried a wounded soldier of the 37th Regiment during the retreat for several miles out of action...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Brookwood Cemetery, Brookwood, Surrey, England
Anderson Jr., James b. January 22, 1947 d. February 28, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the War in Viet Nam in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class in the 2nd Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Republic of Viet Nam on February 28, 1967. His citation reads “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Company F was advancing in dense jungle...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Cause of death: Killed In Action
Lincoln Memorial Park, Carson, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: L-6
Kirkland, Samuel b. December 1, 1741 d. February 28, 1808
Missionary, Educator. Educated as a lawyer at Princeton, he was ordained to the Congregational ministry and commissioned Indian missionary by the board of correspondence of the Missionary society in 1766. During the Revolution he was active in endeavoring to preserve the neutrality of the Indian Six Nations, made several long journeys among the tribes and attended numerous councils. When peace was declared he resumed his work among the Indians and in 1793, he established the Hamilton Oneida...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Hamilton College Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida County, New York, USA

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