Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, Virginia

Est. 1864 639 acres 3,900+ memorials
The United States military cemetery where over 400,000 active duty service members, veterans, and their families are buried.

Memorials

John Porter East
1931–1986 (age 55)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Porter East was an American politician and U.S. Senator from North Carolina.
Nicholas Soussanin
1889–1981 (age 92)
Arlington National Cemetery
Nicholas Soussanin was a Russian-American military officer and diplomat.
Francis William Farrell
1900–1981 (age 81)
Arlington National Cemetery
Francis William Farrell was an American military officer and government official.
Margaret McNamara
1915–1981 (age 66)
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Margaret McNamara was an American philanthropist and wife of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
John Cogswell Oakes
1906–1982 (age 76)
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John Cogswell Oakes was an American journalist and editor at The New York Times.
Robert McGowan Littlejohn
1890–1982 (age 92)
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Robert McGowan Littlejohn was an American businessman and government official.
William Chapman Foster
1897–1984 (age 87)
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William Chapman Foster was an American diplomat and arms control official.
George Jacob Richards
1891–1984 (age 93)
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George Jacob Richards was an American businessman and radio executive.
Albert Eger Brown
1889–1984 (age 95)
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Albert Eger Brown was an American military officer and government administrator.
Andrew C. Tychsen
1893–1986 (age 93)
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Andrew C. Tychsen was an American military officer and naval official.
Jess Larson
1904–1987 (age 83)
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Jess Larson was an American government official who served as Administrator of General Services.
Pierre R. Graham
1922–1988 (age 66)
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Pierre R. Graham was a U.S. military officer who served his country and was honored with burial at Arlington National Ce...
Howard Francis Corcoran
1906–1989 (age 83)
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Howard Francis Corcoran was an American military serviceman from Pawtucket who was laid to rest at Arlington National Ce...
Joseph Finnegan
1905–1980 (age 75)
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Joseph Finnegan was a U.S. military officer whose service was recognized with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Stephen D. Thorne
1953–1986 (age 33)
Arlington National Cemetery
Stephen D. Thorne was an American serviceman stationed in Frankfurt whose military career culminated in his burial at Ar...
Theodore R. Cogswell
1918–1987 (age 69)
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Theodore R. Cogswell was a U.S. military officer from Coatesville honored with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Violet Heming
1895–1981 (age 86)
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Violet Heming was a British-born actress and performer whose life spanned from Leeds to international recognition.
Willis Dale Crittenberger
1890–1980 (age 90)
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Willis Dale Crittenberger was a U.S. Army general from Baltimore who served with distinction and was buried at Arlington...
Phelps Phelps
1897–1981 (age 84)
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Phelps Phelps was an American diplomat and military officer stationed in Bonn who was honored with burial at Arlington N...
Bruce Cooper Clarke
1901–1988 (age 87)
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Bruce Cooper Clarke was a U.S. Army general from Adams whose military leadership was recognized with burial at Arlington...
John H. Michaelis
1912–1985 (age 73)
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John H. Michaelis was a U.S. Army officer stationed at the Presidio of San Francisco whose military service was honored ...
Al Schmid
1920–1982 (age 62)
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Al Schmid was a U.S. Marine from Burholme who became a decorated combat veteran and war hero.
Joseph C. Burger
1902–1982 (age 80)
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Joseph C. Burger was a U.S. government official from Washington, D.C. whose public service was recognized with burial at...
Harry Haywood
1898–1985 (age 87)
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Harry Haywood was an African American communist activist and organizer from South Omaha who was a prominent political fi...
Justice M. Chambers
1908–1982 (age 74)
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Justice M. Chambers was a U.S. military officer from Huntington who served his country and was buried at Arlington Natio...
Kenneth Porter
1896–1988 (age 92)
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Kenneth Porter was an American military serviceman from Dowagiac whose service was honored with burial at Arlington Nati...
Lawrence Joel
1928–1984 (age 56)
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Lawrence Joel was a decorated military officer from Winston-Salem who served his country and was honored with burial at ...
LeRoy Lutes
1890–1980 (age 90)
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LeRoy Lutes was a Cairo-born military figure who achieved prominence during his lifetime and received the honor of buria...
Leslie Earl Simon
1900–1983 (age 83)
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Leslie Earl Simon was a Memphis native and military professional whose service earned him a place at Arlington National ...
Richard G. Weede
1911–1985 (age 74)
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Richard G. Weede was a Sterling resident and military officer whose distinguished career culminated in his burial at Arl...
William W. Stickney
1899–1980 (age 81)
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William W. Stickney was a New York City-born military figure whose service to the nation warranted burial at Arlington N...
William T. Fairbourn
1914–1987 (age 73)
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William T. Fairbourn was a Sandy native and military officer honored with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
Charles C. Nast
1903–1981 (age 78)
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Charles C. Nast was a military professional whose service earned him the distinction of burial at Arlington National Cem...
Calvin DeWitt Jr.
1894–1989 (age 95)
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Calvin DeWitt Jr. was a Fort Leavenworth-connected military officer whose career spanned nearly a century before his bur...
William Benjamin Kean
1897–1981 (age 84)
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William Benjamin Kean was a Buffalo-born military figure whose distinguished service resulted in his interment at Arling...
William C. Eddy
1902–1988 (age 86)
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William C. Eddy was a military officer whose career and service earned him burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
William Evens Hall
1907–1984 (age 77)
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William Evens Hall was a McAlester native and military professional honored with a grave at Arlington National Cemetery.
William F. McKee
1906–1987 (age 81)
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William F. McKee was a Chilhowie, Virginia resident and military officer whose service was recognized with burial at Arl...
William H. Wood
1900–1988 (age 88)
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William H. Wood was a Waterbury native and military figure whose distinguished career led to his interment at Arlington ...
William Harrington Leahy
1904–1986 (age 82)
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William Harrington Leahy was a Washington, D.C. resident and military officer whose prominent service earned him burial ...
William Kelly Harrison, Jr.
1895–1987 (age 92)
Arlington National Cemetery
William Kelly Harrison, Jr. was a Washington, D.C.-based military officer whose long career culminated in his burial at ...
William Moore McCulloch
1901–1980 (age 79)
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William Moore McCulloch was an American neuroscientist and pioneer in cybernetics who fundamentally shaped the field of ...
William Nordeen
1936–1988 (age 52)
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William Nordeen was a U.S. diplomat and naval officer who served in various diplomatic posts during the Cold War.
William O. Gallery
1904–1981 (age 77)
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William O. Gallery was a decorated U.S. Navy officer and commanding officer of USS England during World War II.
DeWitt Hyde
1909–1986 (age 77)
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DeWitt Hyde was a U.S. government official and administrator who served in various federal positions.
Thomas T. Handy
1892–1982 (age 90)
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Thomas T. Handy was a U.S. Army general who served as commander of the Army Service Forces during World War II.
Ira Clarence Eaker
1896–1987 (age 91)
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Ira Clarence Eaker was a pioneering U.S. Air Force general who played a key role in developing American air power strate...
John States Seybold
1897–1982 (age 85)
Arlington National Cemetery
John States Seybold was a U.S. Army officer and military administrator who served during the mid-20th century.
Lew Jenkins
1916–1981 (age 65)
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Lew Jenkins was an American professional boxer and decorated U.S. Marine who became a world champion welterweight.
Peter J. Ortiz
1913–1988 (age 75)
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Peter J. Ortiz was a highly decorated U.S. Marine Corps officer and combat veteran of World War II.