Samuel Nathan Blatchford

1925–2005 (age 80)

U.S. military veteran

Biography

Samuel Nathan Blatchford, born in 1925, answered his country’s call and served with dedication as a United States military veteran. He embodied the quiet courage of those who safeguarded freedoms during the challenges of the mid-twentieth century.

Following retirement from service, he remained a steady presence for family and community, cherishing the values of honor and duty that carried him through his years. His life found its final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery, where he is remembered among fellow patriots.

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