Wendell P. Roop

1887–1961 (age 74)

Biography

Wendell P. Roop was a man of steadfast character and commitment to his values. Born in 1887, he lived through a transformative era in American history, maintaining his principles throughout.

His final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery reflects the honor and respect accorded to those who lived with integrity and dedication to their nation.

Did you know Wendell P. Roop?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Philip Kearny
1815–1862 (age 47)
Arlington National Cemetery
Philip Kearny was a renowned Union general known for his aggressive tactics in the Civil War.
Stephen Cassin
1783–1857 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
Stephen Cassin was a United States Navy officer who lived from 1783 to 1857.
John Aaron Rawlins
1831–1869 (age 38)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Aaron Rawlins was a Union general and chief of staff to General Ulysses S. Grant.
Jonathan Letterman
1824–1872 (age 48)
Arlington National Cemetery
Jonathan Letterman (1824-1872) was a Canonsburg-born physician who pioneered battlefield medical care and was buried at ...
George Washington Parke Custis
1781–1857 (age 76)
Arlington National Cemetery
George Washington Parke Custis was a Maryland-born descendant of George Washington who lived from 1781 to 1857 and was b...
James Ord
1789–1873 (age 84)
Arlington National Cemetery
James Ord (1789-1873) was a military officer whose remains were interred at Arlington National Cemetery.