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Winslowe, Paula b. March 23, 1910 d. March 7, 1996
Actress. Best known for providing the voice of Bambi's mother and one of the pheasants in the Disney classic "Bambi". Her career began by doing radio shows which include the role of 'Peg Riley' on the long-running seires "The Life of Riley" (1944 to 1951), "Big Town" and "Broadway Is My Beat". She also portrayed 'Martha Conklin' in both the radio and television version of "Our Miss Brooks" from 1953 to 1955. Other credits include guest appearances on televiosn shows such as "Racket Squad", "...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers FromThe Grave)
Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section BB, Tier 17, Grave 116
Buell, Don Carlos b. March 23, 1818 d. November 19, 1898
Civil War Union Major General. He graduated from West Point in 1841, was commissioned an infantry officer, serving in action in the Seminole and Mexican Wars. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he was Assistant Adjutant General and was given command of a division in the Army of Potomac in August 1861. In November 1861, he was promoted Major General in command of the Army of the Ohio, seeing action at Shiloh, Corinth and Perryville. Complaints were made against Buell's unwillingness to follow...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Plot: Block 114, Lot 77
GPS coordinates: 38.6949806, -90.2287903 (hddd.dddd)
Alydar b. March 23, 1975 d. November 15, 1990
Prize Winning Race Horse. As a 2-year-old, Alydar won 4 of his 8 stakes races and finished second in the remainder. He was matched 5 times against soon-to-be arch rival and divisional champion Affirmed, winning 2 while losing 3, including a photo finish loss in the Laurel Futurity. In 1978, Alydar began his career in Florida while Affirmed raced in California. Next came some of the greatest racing in North American turf history. Alydar finished second to Affirmed by 1 1/2 lengths in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Terry C)
Calumet Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Cawein, Madison Julius b. March 23, 1865 d. December 8, 1914
Poet. One of the most prolific poets in American history, he published 31 books of verse. Known principally as a "nature" poet because his rhymes of nature, he earned the alliterative nickname, "The Keats of Kentucky" for his sensitive and descriptive works. William Dean Howells, the early twentieth century Dean of American Letters, lauded his verse as unique in an age that overflowed with poets.
Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Parsons, Francis Newton b. March 23, 1875 d. March 11, 1900
2nd Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the Essex Regiment, British Army. At the Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa, February 15, 1900, Lieutenant Parsons went to the aid of a wounded comrade twice under heavy fire and subsequently carried him to a place of safety. Lieutenant Parsons was later killed in another action on which occasion he again displayed conspicuous gallantry. He was posthumously awarded the posthumous in November 1900. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Driefontein Cemetery, Driefontein, Free State, South Africa
Gibbons, Cedric b. March 23, 1893 d. July 26, 1960
Motion Picture Art Director. Arguably Hollywood's greatest production designer, and one of the few known to the general public by name. As Supervising Art Director at MGM from 1924 to 1956, Gibbons was the man most responsible for the opulent look of that studio's films. His use of Art Deco in "Our Dancing Daughters" (1928) helped popularize that style in America, and the larger-than-life splendor of his movie sets influenced upscale interior design for years. A founder of the Academy of...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section H, L-117
Watson, Donald Monk b. March 23, 1894 d. March, 1981
Entertainer. A comic magician and Vaudville performer, he worked with Ben Kubelsk who later became known as Jack Benny. While a member of Janis’ troupe in France he wrote his book “The Professional Touch”. He continued to work with the Janis company after the war. (Bio by: Graveaddiction)
Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
Collins, Cecil (James H.) b. March 23, 1908 d. June 4, 1989
A painter on the fringe of modern painting, known for angels, fools, ghosts and warm colors. Some of his works include: The Fall of Lucifer, 1933; The Cells of Night, 1934; The Sleeping Fool, 1943; The Vision of the Fool (essay), 1947; The Angel of the Flowing Light, 1968.
He was married to sculptor Elisabeth Ramsden.
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McMillan, Roddy b. March 23, 1923 d. July 9, 1979
Scottish Actor. He was born and died in Glasgow, Scotland. Film and television credits include "Hazell," "Coronation Street," "The Mouse on the Moon," "The Maggie," "Doomwatch," "Softly Softly," The Vital Spark," and "Z Cars." (Bio by: Genet)
Glasgow Crematorium, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Davis, George Fleming b. March 23, 1911 d. January 6, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Manila, Philippine Islands and served as a Commander in the United States Navy during World War II. The commanding officer of the "USS Walke", on January 6, 1945, he and his ship were in support of minesweeping operations to clear waters for entry of amphibious forces for the invasion of Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands. When 4 Japanese suicide planes were detected flying to attack simultaneously he boldly took his...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital, Philippines
Plot: Tablets of the missing
Campbell, Donald b. March 23, 1921 d. January 4, 1967
Sportsman. Land and Water Speed Record Holder. Born in Horley, Surrey, he was the son of Sir Malcolm Campbell, and followed in the footsteps of his father by setting world speed records on both land and water. On July 23, 1955 at Ullswater, Cumbria, he became the first person to complete an officially timed run with a jet-propelled hydroplane, achieving a speed of 202.32 mph (325 kmph). On December 31, 1964, he beat this record at Dumbleyung Lake, Australia, with a speed of 276.33 mph (444.6...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
St Andrew Churchyard, Coniston, Cumbria, England
Leyendecker, Joseph Christian b. March 23, 1874 d. July 25, 1951
Artist. He was born in Montabaur, Germany as Joseph Christian Leyendecker better known as J.C. His first Saturday Evening Post cover was in 1899, and did more than 300 more during the next 40 years. Among the most famous of these was the annual New Year Baby series. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1977. (Bio by: Genet)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Plot: White Oak Plot, Section 18 Lot West 1925
Touhey, William James 'Bill' b. March 23, 1906 d. March 27, 1999
Professional Hockey Player. Touhey played for teams in the International Hockey League (IHL), National Hockey League (NHL), Iceon Adult Hockey League (IAHL), Canadian Amateur Hockey League (CAHL), and the Central Professional Hockey League (CPHL). He played for the Stratford Nationals from 1926 to 1928, Montreal Maroons from 1927 to 1928, Ottawa Senators from 1928 to 1934, Boston Cubs from 1931 to 1932, Boston Bruins from 1931 to 1932, Syracuse/Windsor from 1934 to 1935, and Buffalo Bisons from...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown
Williams, Jeremiah b. March 23, 1832 d. May 11, 1915
Civil War Union Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Lieutenant Colonel and commander of the 25th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was captured July 1, 1863, at Gettysburg. (Bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot: Section 3, Lot 1430
Mason, Elihu Harlam b. March 23, 1831 d. September 24, 1896
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in Company K, 21st Ohio Infantry, Union Army. In April 1862, he was one of the 22 men which included 2 civilians who penetrated nearly 200 miles south into Confederate enemy territory. There they captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on March 25, 1863 and later...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: cancer
Pemberville Cemetery, Pemberville, Wood County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Lot 193, Center section
Ober, Philip b. March 23, 1902 d. September 13, 1982
Actor. He was a veteran supporting actor best remembered for the role as Captain Dana "Dynamite" Holmes in the classic war film, "From Here to Eternity" (1953). He also had memorable roles in films such as "Washington Story" (1952), "Torpedo Run" (1958), "North by Northwest" (1959), "Elmer Gantry" (1960) and "The Ugly American" (1963). For television, his credits include "I Love Lucy", "Perry Mason", "I Dream of Jeannie", and for his role as Admiral "Iron Pants" Rafferty on "McHale's Navy". He...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Heart failure
Chapel Of The Pines Crematory, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Creesy Jr., Capt. Josiah Perkins b. March 23, 1814 d. June, 1871
Clipper ship captain/master mariner. Captain Creesy (variously spelled Cressey, Cressy) Jr., was the master of the clipper ship Flying Cloud - built by Donald McKay in Boston - on two record-setting voyages from New York to San Francisco around South America's Cape Horn. In 1851, aided by his wife Eleanor (Prentiss), a master navigator who plotted the clipper's course using dead reckoning around the Horn, due to a constant overcast that prevented her from fixing their position via the sun, the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob on Gallows Hill)
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Sea-view Avenue
Meyer, John Robert "Jack" b. March 23, 1932 d. March 9, 1967
Major League Baseball Player. He was a right handed pitcher making his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies on April 16, 1955. For seven seasons, he played mostly as a middle relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1955-61). He finished his career with a record of 24 wins, 34 loss, 21 saves, 375 strikeouts and a 3.92 earned run average. He died from a heart attack at age 34. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Miles, Louis Wardlaw b. March 23, 1873 d. June 26, 1944
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War I as a Captain iin the 308th Infantry, 77th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action near Revillon, France on September 14, 1918. His citation reads "Volunteered to lead his company in a hazardous attack on a commanding trench position near th Aisne Canal, which other troops had previously attempted to take without success. His company immediately met with intense machine-...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
GPS coordinates: 39.3113594, -76.6072388 (hddd.dddd)
Andrew, Leslie Wilton b. March 23, 1897 d. January 8, 1969
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Ashurst, New Zealand, he served as a Corporal in the 2nd Battalion Wellington Infantry Regiment, New Zealand Military Forces. On July 31, 1917 at La Bassee Ville, France, Corporal Andrew was in charge of a small party in an attack on the enemy's position. His objective was a machine-gun post which had been located in an isolated building, but on leading his men forward he encountered another machine-gun post which was holding up the advance of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Levin RSA Cemetery, Palmerston, Otago, New Zealand

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