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Rogers, George Clarke b. November 22, 1839 d. February 28, 1915
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Born in Piermont, New Hampshire, at the start of the Civil War he was lawyer in practice in Lake county, Illinois, when he enlisted in the Union and was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant in the 15th Illinois Infantry. As a Captain at the Battle of Shiloh he received four wounds, but refused to leave the field and led his company in the final charge. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel for his gallant conduct, and soon afterward was commissioned Colonel in command...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Oakwood Cemetery, Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 5, Lot 16
Roebling, Emily b. September 23, 1843 d. February 28, 1903
Key Figure in the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Emily Warren was born the second youngest of twelve children of Sylvanus and Phebe Lickley Warren, and sister to Gouverneur Kemble (G.K.) Warren, 13 years her senior. After their father's death in 1859, G.K., an army officer and West Point graduate, took an interest in helping to raise and educate Emily. While on a visit with G.K., Emily attended a military ball where she met Washington A. Roebling, an engineering officer who served with her...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Morris)
Cold Spring Cemetery, Cold Spring (Putnam County), Putnam County, New York, USA
Gay, Thomas H. b. June 8, 1848 d. February 28, 1895
Indian Campaign Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in Company B, 8th US Cavalry for action during August and October 1868 in Arizona. His citation reads "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Lot 264
Harlan, Russell b. September 16, 1903 d. February 28, 1974
Cinematographer. A first-rate Hollywood cameraman, well regarded for his rugged outdoor photography. He received Oscar nominations for "The Big Sky" (1952), "Blackboard Jungle" (1955), "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962), "Hatari!" (1962), "The Great Race" (1965), and "Hawaii" (1966), but never won the award. Harlan was born in Los Angeles, and grew up within sight of the first movie studios in the area. From the mid-1920s he was employed as a bit player, stuntman, lighting double, and camera...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Acacia Garden, lot 256
Stallings, Laurence Tucker b. November 24, 1894 d. February 28, 1968
Screenwriter. Stallings lost his leg fighting in WWI, and wrote "What Price Glory" about his deep anti-war feelings. The spirit of the play is subverted in the film adaptations. His more than two dozen writing credits include "Old Ironsides" (1926), "Billy the Kid" (1930), "Too Hot to Handle" (1938), "Northwest Passage" (1940), "Christmas Eve" (1947), and "The Sun Shines Bright."
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Plot: Section Os Grave 46a
GPS coordinates: 32.4137917, -117.1468735 (hddd.dddd)
Seymour, Louis 'French Louie' b. 1833 d. February 28, 1915
Folk Figure. He was nicknamed for his French Canadian heritage. He "guided" in the Central Adirondacks for over 40 years in the late 1800's and lived alone in various camps he maintained between Speculator and the Moose River Plains, including the West Canada Lakes region. He was a legendary hunter, trapper, fisherman, woodsman and an Adirondack Legend. He lived an often solitary, hermit's life. He often told the tale of the greatest curiosity he'd ever seen, a man who chased little birds...[Read More] (Bio by: Michael J. Buchinski)
Speculator Cemetery, Speculator, Hamilton County, New York, USA
Almafuerte b. May 13, 1854 d. February 28, 1917
Famed poet. Born Pedro Bonifacio Palacios, he was a humble teacher, despite his intelectual production, he lived and died poor. He wrote two books: "Lamentaciones," and "Almafuerte y la Guerra de 1914." (Bio by: 380W)
Cementerio de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Chiozza, Louis Peo b. May 17, 1910 d. February 28, 1971
Major League Baseball Player. An Infielder, he became the first player to ever bat in a major league night game when he came to the plate for the Phillies against the Reds on May 24, 1935. He eventually grounded out to Cincinatti shortstop Billy Myers. The brother of Dino Chiozza, who also appeared for the Phillies in 2 games in 1935, Lou was a tall and very talented player who could play any infield position called upon, and was effective with the bat, as his .277 lifetime average attests to...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Hendrickson, Henry b. March 12, 1862 d. February 28, 1912
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Alson known as Harry Hendrickson. He was a Seaman in the US Navy. His citation reads, "On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Hendrickson displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action". (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Elm Grove Section, Lot 4105
Schlesinger Jr., Arthur M. b. October 15, 1917 d. February 28, 2007
Author, Historian. Among the most famous historians of his time, he won Pulitzer Prizes for "The Age of Jackson", a study of Andrew Jackson's administration, and again for "A Thousand Days", his memoir-chronicle of President Kennedy's administration. He received a National Book Award for "Robert Kennedy and His Times". Schlesinger attended Phillips Exeter Academy and in 1938 graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University. During World War II he drafted statements for President Roosevelt...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Arcadia Path
Byron, David b. January 29, 1947 d. February 28, 1985
Rock Vocalist. Born David Garrick in Epping, Essex, England, he was the original lead singer with the band Uriah Heep and their precursor, Spice. He was dismissed from the band in 1976 after a disagreement with keyboardist Ken Hensley, allegedly due to his increasingly erratic behaviour and his excessive alcohol consumption. Byron made several unsuccessful attempts to revive his career following the split, first with a band named Rough Diamond, then with a solo album and a brief career with...[Read More] (Bio by: Leda)
Enfield Crematorium, Enfield, Greater London, England
Luce, Henry Robinson b. April 3, 1898 d. February 28, 1967
Magazine Magnate. Publisher of Sports Illustrated, Life and Time Magazine.
Luce Family Cemetery, Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA
Brown, Daniel Russell b. March 28, 1848 d. February 28, 1919
Rhode Island Governor. A successful businessman and banker, he was elected to the Providence, Rhode Island City Council when he was only 24 years of age. He declined the Republican nomination for Mayor of Providence in 1885, but served as a Republican presidential elector in 1888. He was elected Governor of Rhode Island in 1892, and served two terms from 1893 to 1897. After leaving office he resumed his former business pursuits. (Bio by: Bill McKern)
Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Plot: Group 394 Lot 4
Duncan, Todd (Robert Todd) b. February 2, 1903 d. February 28, 1998
Opera Singer. He created the role of Porgy in the September 30, 1935, world premiere of George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" at Boston's Colonial Theatre. Raised in Kentucky, he had his first music lessons from his mother, and later received his bachelor's degree at Indianapolis' Butler University and his master's from Columbia University Teachers College. Duncan made his 1934 professional debut in a production of Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana"...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Hall, Juanita b. November 6, 1901 d. February 28, 1968
Actress. She appeared in both the stage and film versions of "South Pacific" (1949 and 1958), in the role of "Bloody Mary." In the film she sang the songs "Happy Talk" and "Bali Ha'i." The stage version ran for 1,694 Broadway performances. She also appeared in the film and stage version of "Flower Drum Song" (1958 and 1961).
Midway Green Cemetery, Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: Opposite Lot 26
Atwell, Winifred b. April 27, 1914 d. February 28, 1983
Jazz Musician. She trained locally as a classical pianist and worked in her father's pharmacy before deciding to move tp England in 1946 so she could train at London�s Royal Academy of Music. Finding work was difficult, so she began spending her nights playing jazz in local clubs. Her fame as a ragtime pianist grew and in 1951 she signed a recording contract with DECCA records. Her music exploded as she became the first black million -selling recording artist in Britain. She was in great demand...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Lismore Memorial Park Cemetery, South Gundurimba, New South Wales, Australia
Kaye, Nora b. January 17, 1920 d. February 28, 1987
Ballerina. Married to director, Herbert Ross.
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section D, Lot 36
GPS coordinates: 34.0591316, -118.4415588 (hddd.dddd)
Scott, Joseph Francis b. June 4, 1866 d. February 28, 1941
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the War with Spain as a Private on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Scott set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Mayflower Path, Lot 4716B
Smith, William Farrar 'Baldy' b. February 17, 1824 d. February 28, 1903
Civil War Union Major General. Fought in Peninsula campaign, Seven Days battles, South Mountain, Antietam, commanded VI Corps at Fredericksburg, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and commanded XVIII Corps in Virginia and North Carolina.
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot: Section 1, Lot 150-B
Moon, Rupert Vance b. August 14, 1892 d. February 28, 1986
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 58th Battalion, Victoria Australian Imperial Forces. During the Battle of Bullecourt, France, on May 12, 1917, Lieutenant Moon's platoon had been given the job of taking out a German machine gun shelter. Despite being wounded, he and his platoon managed to drive the German's out of the shelter, forcing them to retreat to their main trench. For valor in the face of the enemy, he was invested with the Victoria Cross at...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Mount Duneed Cemetery, Victoria, Victoria, Australia

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