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Walker, Allen b. January 19, 1866 d. September 11, 1953
Medal of Honor Recipient. Walker enlisted in the Army in 1884 and was discharged in 1889. He immediately reenlisted and served in Co. C Third U.S. Cavalry. On December 30, 1891 while alone on patrol he fired on three armed mexicans killing one of their horses. While the men escaped they left papers including a proclamation of revolution. For this he was awarded the medal of honor. He later was promoted to 1st lieutenant in the Phillipine Scouts during the Phillipine Insurrection. Here was was...[Read More] (Bio by: Reddfamilyhistory)
Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA
Plot: Block 24
GPS coordinates: 27.5291195, -99.4807510 (hddd.dddd)
Reid, Mike b. January 19, 1940 d. July 20, 2007
Actor, Comedian. He is best remembered for playing 'Frank Butcher' in the British Broadcasting Corporation television soap opera, "Eastenders" and hosting the children's television show, "Runaround. Born in Hackney, an East London suburb during World War II, he attended Rowland Hill School, before pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian. He became one of the original stars of "The Comedians", a popular television series of the 1970s. As a comedian, his well-known catchphases included "Turn...[Read More] (Bio by: s.canning)
St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Little Easton, Essex, England
Plot: On right-hand side as you enter churchyard.
Brossa, Joan b. January 19, 1919 d. December 30, 1998
Author, Artist. He was born in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. His work embraced every aspect of the arts: cinema, theatre, music, cabaret and even circus. As Poet and Playwright, he is remembered for his works "Poesia Rasa," "Poesia Escènica," "Ball de Sang," "Poemes de Seny i Cabell," "Rua de Llibres," "Cortina de Muralles," "Calç i Rajoles" and "Tercera Divisió." As screenwriter, he worked in the films "Gart," "No Compteu amb els Dits," "Umbracle" and "Cua de Cuc." Also, he was one of the...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cremated, Ashes scattered
Mathieu, Mario b. January 19, 1917 d. November 24, 1999
Sportsman. A four-time Argentine bike champion, he won the Latin American Road Champion in 1940 and 1941). On track he won two PanAmerican Gold medals. (Bio by: 380W)
Cementerio Parque de la Paz, Entre Ríos, Entre Rios, Argentina
Johnson, John Harold b. January 19, 1918 d. August 8, 2005
African American media giant, philanthropist, founder, chairman and CEO of the Johnson Publishing Company Inc., an international media and cosmetics empire headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the largest black-owned publishing company in the world. Also the first African American to appear on the Forbes 400 Rich List in 1982 with a fortune estimated at close to $500 million. John Harold Johnson turned a $500 loan into a multimillion-dollar business empire and became one the richest men in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Adenoid Hynkel)
Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Kawalerowicz, Jerzy b. January 19, 1922 d. December 27, 2007
Filmmaker. A leading Polish motion picture director of post-World War II era. After working as an assistant director, Kawalerowicz made his 1951 screen debut with "The Village Mill". He then became a founder of the Polish Film School. He was probablay best remembered by his 1966 film "Pharaoh," which was nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. His credits also include "Shadow" (Cieñ, 1956), "Night Train" (Poci¹g, 1959) and "Mother Joan of the Angels" (Matka Joanna od aniolów...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Powazki Cemetery, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
Rowlands, Patsy b. January 19, 1931 d. January 22, 2005
Actress. Born in Palmers Green, London, England, she studied acting at the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama. She appeared in the Carry On Film Series. She is most remembered for her role as Betty, Sid James' neighbor in the British television comedy series,"Bless This House." She appeared on the West End stage in "Into the Woods," Oliver!" "Semi-Detached," "Shut Your Eyes and Think of England," "The Seagull," "The Pied Piper," and "The Wind in the Willows" all in London, England. (Bio by: Genet)
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Wickam, Jerry Wayne b. January 19, 1942 d. January 6, 1968
Viet Nam Congresional Medal of Honor Recipient. Wickam served as a Corporal, United States Army, Troop F, 2d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam, on January 6, 1968. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Wickam, distinguished himself while serving with Troop F. Troop F was conducting a reconnaissance in force...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Lightsville Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle County, Illinois, USA
Davenport, Harry b. January 19, 1866 d. August 9, 1949
Actor. He began his film career in "Fogg’s Millions" in 1914 and worked steadily until his death, appearing in over one hundred films. Among his notable films were "Little Women," "Meet Me in St. Louis," and "The Ox-Bow Incident." In later years, he often played judges, doctors and ministers. (Bio by: MC)
Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA
Jiménez, José Alfredo b. January 19, 1926 d. November 23, 1973
Singer, Songwriter. Born in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, Jiménez is widely recognized as one of the most important artists of Ranchero music. He composed more than 200 songs, including "Media Vuelta", "El Rey", "Si Nos Dejan", "El Caballo Blanco", "Gracias", "Que Te Vaya Bonito", and "Un Mundo Raro". They have been recorded by singers around the world, most notably by Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, Luis Miguel, Lola Beltrán, Joan Manuel Serrat, and Lucha Villa. Jimenez's colorful grave has...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cementerio de Dolores Hidalgo, Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico
Cushing, Alonzo Hereford b. January 19, 1841 d. July 3, 1863
Civil War Union Army Officer. Served as a First Lieutenant, Battery A, 4th United States Regular Artillery. Gained fame at Battle of Gettysburg by staying at his guns, even though horribly wounded, during Pickett's Charge. His last act was to fire off his last gun before being struck in the mouth by a mine bullet, killing him. His first sergeant, Frederick Fuger actually fired the final shot after laying Cushing on the ground. (Sergeant Fuger would later be awarded the CMOH for his bravery...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, Orange County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 26, Row A, Grave 7
GPS coordinates: 41.3998489, -73.9662933 (hddd.dddd)
Bloss, William Clough b. January 19, 1795 d. April 18, 1863
Social Reformer. He was one of the founders of the Anti-Slavery movement and the publisher of the early Civil Rights paper "The Rights of Man". The inscription on his monument gives a fairly accurate account of his life and works: "A Tribune of the People. In 1826 being convinced that the use of spirituous liquors was an evil, he emptied the contents of the bar of his tavern into the canal near this site. He was instrumental in establishing a Temperance Society in every town in this county. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Mount Hope NY)
Brighton Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
Gourley, Cyril Edward b. January 19, 1893 d. January 31, 1982
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 276th West Lancashire Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. At the Battle of Cambrai, Epehy France, on November 30, 1917, he was in command of a section of howitzers. During an advance, German forces were within a few hundred yards of him, both to the front and on one flank. Sergeant Gourley managed to keep one gun firing and engaged a machine-gun at 500 yards, knocking it out with a direct hit. All day he held the Germans in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Grange Cemetery, West Kirby, Merseyside, England
Barrett, Edith b. January 19, 1907 d. February 22, 1977
Character Actress. She was born in Roxbury (Massachusetts) and died in Albuquerque (Nuevo México). She was married with actor Vincent Price from 1938 to 1948 and have a child, Vincent Barret Price. She is best remembered for her films "Ladies in Retirement" (1941), "I Walked with a Zombie" (1943), "The Song of Bernadette" (1943), "The Ghost Ship" (1943), "Jane Eyre" (1944), "Strangers in the Night" (1944), "The Keys of the Kingdom" (1944), "Ruthless" (1948) "The Swan" (1956) and "In Love and...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown
Prince (Upchurch), Jack (Jack Trevathian) b. January 19, 1920 d. January 8, 1994
Actor. Born Jack Trevathian Upchurch, he was trained in singing at an early age and appeared on many Broadway musicals in the early 1950s. In 1954, he broke into the television scene singing on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" and later on the Johnny Carson Show". His other TV credits include "The Buick-Berle Show", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Nashville Now!" and was most remembered for his role as Rafe Hollister on "The Andy Griffith Show". (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA
Colasanto, Nicholas b. January 19, 1924 d. February 12, 1985
Actor, Director. Although best known for his role as 'Coach Ernie Pantusso' on "Cheers," Colasanto actually had more credits for directing television shows such as "Bonanza," "Starsky and Hutch," "Hawaii Five-O," and "Columbo." He also appeared in movies such as "Raging Bull" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Family Plot," and made guest appearances on many other TV shows throughout the 1960s and 70s. Born in...[Read More] (Bio by: Jennifer M.)
Saint Anns Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Plot: Section 31, Lot 217
Harvey, Lilian b. January 19, 1907 d. July 27, 1968
Actress. Born in London, her mother was English and her father was German. When she was eight her family moved to Berlin shortly before the outbreak of World War I. She spent much of the war at school in Switzerland where she broadened her knowledge of languages and classical dance. After graduating high school in Berlin, she worked in theatre revues before debuting in her first film "Der Fluch" for Robert Land. After many roles in silent films, UFA found great use for her acting, dancing and...[Read More] (Bio by: Alberto Blanco)
Cimetière de Robiac, Antibes, Departement des Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
Seau, Junior (Tiaina Baul) b. January 19, 1969 d. May 2, 2012
Professional Footbal Player. A ten-time All-Pro and 12-time Pro Bowl selection, Seau was a member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was the progenitor of the "NFL-USC linebacker". He was drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers during the 1990 NFL Draft, later played for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, and retired from pro football in 2010.
Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oceanside, San Diego County, California, USA
Bessemer, Henry b. January 19, 1813 d. March 15, 1898
Inventor. He invented the first process for mass-producing steel inexpensively. This process, though no longer commercially used, at the time of its invention was of enormous industrial importance because it lowered the cost of production of steel. His attention was drawn to the problem of steel manufacture in the course of an attempt to improve the construction of guns for the Military. After two years of experiments he evolved the idea of his process, which is the decarbonization of cast iron...[Read More] (Bio by: s.canning)
West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium, West Norwood, Greater London, England
Waller, Charlie b. January 19, 1935 d. August 18, 2004
Bluegrass Music Artist. Born in Joinerville, Texas, when he was 10, he moved with his mother to Washington, D.C. There in 1957, he founded the Country Gentlemen, an influential, widely traveled bluegrass band. With his voice, rhythmic soul of modern bluegrass music, singing and playing guitar with the Country Gentlemen he was called the "new-grass revival." During his career, he helped transport bluegrass from the front porches of the Appalachians to college campuses, concert halls and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia, USA

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