Deaths in the 1970s

Creighton Abrams

1914–1974 (age 60)

Arlington National Cemetery

Creighton Abrams was a Springfield-born four-star general who lived from 1914 to 1974.

Francis Gary Powers

1929–1977 (age 48)

Arlington National Cemetery

Francis Gary Powers was a Jenkins-born U-2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union who lived from 1929 to 1977.

Earl Warren

1891–1974 (age 83)

Arlington National Cemetery

Earl Warren was a Los Angeles-born Chief Justice of the United States who lived from 1891 to 1974.

Leslie Groves

1896–1970 (age 74)

Arlington National Cemetery

Leslie Groves was an Albany-born lieutenant general who directed the Manhattan Project from 1896 to 1970.

Frank Jack Fletcher

1885–1973 (age 88)

Arlington National Cemetery

Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher was a decorated U.S. Navy officer who commanded carrier task forces during major Pacific bat...

Louis Emil Denfeld

1891–1972 (age 81)

Arlington National Cemetery

Admiral Louis Emil Denfeld served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations and was a key figure in post-World War II naval stra...

Audie Murphy

1925–1971 (age 46)

Arlington National Cemetery

Audie Murphy was the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II who later became a Hollywood actor.

Earle Wheeler

1908–1975 (age 67)

Arlington National Cemetery

General Earle Wheeler served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Vietnam War era.

Clifton Bledsoe Cates

1893–1970 (age 77)

Arlington National Cemetery

General Clifton Bledsoe Cates was a Marine Corps officer who served as Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Kenneth Keating

1900–1975 (age 75)

Arlington National Cemetery

Kenneth Keating was a U.S. Congressman and diplomat who served as Ambassador to India and Pakistan.

Alexander Vandegrift

1887–1973 (age 86)

Arlington National Cemetery

General Alexander Vandegrift was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps and a key leader in the Pacific campaign.

Arthur William Radford

1896–1973 (age 77)

Arlington National Cemetery

Admiral Arthur William Radford served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Eisenhower administration.

Adolph Dubs

1920–1979 (age 59)

Arlington National Cemetery

Adolph Dubs was a U.S. diplomat and Ambassador to Afghanistan who was killed during a kidnapping in Kabul.

Clarence R. Huebner

1888–1972 (age 84)

Arlington National Cemetery

General Clarence R. Huebner was a distinguished Army officer who commanded forces in both World Wars.

Julian C. Smith

1885–1975 (age 90)

Arlington National Cemetery

General Julian C. Smith was a Marine Corps officer known for his leadership in the Pacific theater during World War II.

James Fife, Jr.

1897–1975 (age 78)

Arlington National Cemetery

Admiral James Fife, Jr. was a decorated submarine commander in the Pacific during World War II.

John Ernest Dahlquist

1896–1975 (age 79)

Arlington National Cemetery

General John Ernest Dahlquist was an Army officer who commanded the 36th Infantry Division in World War II.

Glen Edgar Edgerton

1887–1976 (age 89)

Arlington National Cemetery

General Glen Edgar Edgerton was an Army officer who served in various command and staff positions during his military ca...

Rene Gagnon

1925–1979 (age 54)

Arlington National Cemetery

Rene Gagnon was one of the six men immortalized in the famous Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph during World War II.

Geary Eppley

1895–1978 (age 83)

Arlington National Cemetery

Geary Eppley was a Washington, D.C.-based figure who lived from 1895 to 1978 and was honored with burial at Arlington Na...

George Curtis Moore

1925–1973 (age 48)

Arlington National Cemetery

George Curtis Moore (1925-1973) was a military or government official who received the honor of burial at Arlington Nati...

George F. Rixey

1888–1974 (age 86)

Arlington National Cemetery

George F. Rixey (1888-1974) was a Jonesburg resident whose service warranted burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

George M. Williamson

1892–1979 (age 87)

Arlington National Cemetery

George M. Williamson (1892-1979) was a distinguished individual honored with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

George Price Hays

1892–1978 (age 86)

Arlington National Cemetery

George Price Hays (1892-1978) served in or was connected to the People's Republic of China and was buried at Arlington N...

George Russell Callendar

1884–1973 (age 89)

Arlington National Cemetery

George Russell Callendar (1884-1973) was an Everett resident whose contributions earned him a place at Arlington Nationa...

George W. Casey, Sr.

1922–1970 (age 48)

Arlington National Cemetery

George W. Casey, Sr. (1922-1970) was a Boston native whose military service resulted in burial at Arlington National Cem...

George Windle Read, Jr.

1900–1974 (age 74)

Arlington National Cemetery

George Windle Read, Jr. (1900-1974) was stationed at Fort Grant and received the honor of Arlington National Cemetery bu...

Gilbert Johnson

1905–1972 (age 67)

Arlington National Cemetery

Gilbert Johnson (1905-1972) was a Mount Hebron resident honored with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

Grandison Gardner

1892–1973 (age 81)

Arlington National Cemetery

Grandison Gardner (1892-1973) was a Pine Valley native whose service earned him burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Graves B. Erskine

1897–1973 (age 76)

Arlington National Cemetery

Graves B. Erskine (1897-1973) was a Columbia resident and military figure buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Richard Welch

1929–1975 (age 46)

Arlington National Cemetery

Richard Welch (1929-1975) was a Hartford native whose government service led to his burial at Arlington National Cemeter...

Luther Youngdahl

1896–1978 (age 82)

Arlington National Cemetery

Luther Youngdahl (1896-1978) was a Minneapolis-based political or judicial figure honored with Arlington National Cemete...

Leonard T. Gerow

1888–1972 (age 84)

Arlington National Cemetery

Leonard T. Gerow (1888-1972) was a Petersburg resident and military officer buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr.

1877–1970 (age 93)

Arlington National Cemetery

Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. (1877-1970) was a pioneering African American military officer and Washington, D.C. resident b...

Ray Barker

1889–1974 (age 85)

Arlington National Cemetery

Ray Barker (1889-1974) was a U.S. military officer who served with distinction and was honored with burial at Arlington ...

Charles H. Bonesteel III

1909–1977 (age 68)

Arlington National Cemetery

Charles H. Bonesteel III (1909-1977) was a U.S. Army general who played a significant role in Korean War operations and ...

Harold Rainsford Stark

1880–1972 (age 92)

Arlington National Cemetery

Harold Rainsford Stark (1880-1972) was a U.S. Navy admiral who served as Chief of Naval Operations during World War II.

Clyde Cowan

1919–1974 (age 55)

Arlington National Cemetery

Clyde Cowan (1919-1974) was a physicist who conducted groundbreaking nuclear physics research and contributed to the dis...

Otto Kerner, Jr.

1908–1976 (age 68)

Arlington National Cemetery

Otto Kerner, Jr. (1908-1976) was a U.S. federal judge and former Governor of Illinois who chaired the influential Kerner...

Bernt Balchen

1899–1973 (age 74)

Arlington National Cemetery

Bernt Balchen (1899-1973) was a renowned Norwegian-American polar explorer and aviator who pioneered Arctic flight opera...

John W. Bonner

1902–1970 (age 68)

Arlington National Cemetery

John W. Bonner (1902-1970) was a U.S. military officer who served in various command positions throughout his military c...

Truman Smith

1893–1970 (age 77)

Arlington National Cemetery

Truman Smith (1893-1970) was a U.S. Army officer and military attaché who served in diplomatic and military roles.

Edwin Bowman Lyon

1892–1971 (age 79)

Arlington National Cemetery

Edwin Bowman Lyon (1892-1971) was a U.S. military officer who served with the Army throughout his career.

Thomas Leonard Harrold

1902–1973 (age 71)

Arlington National Cemetery

Thomas Leonard Harrold (1902-1973) was a U.S. Navy officer who served in various naval command positions.

Nicholas Soussanin

1889–1975 (age 86)

Arlington National Cemetery

Nicholas Soussanin (1889-1975) was a Russian-born military officer who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

John B. Anderson

1891–1976 (age 85)

Arlington National Cemetery

John B. Anderson (1891-1976) was a U.S. military officer who served with distinction in the armed forces.

William R. Furlong

1881–1976 (age 95)

Arlington National Cemetery

William R. Furlong (1881-1976) was a U.S. Navy admiral who commanded naval forces and served in senior military position...

Robert O. Waring

1919–1976 (age 57)

Arlington National Cemetery

Robert O. Waring (1919-1976) was a U.S. military officer who served in various capacities throughout his military career...

James L. Baldwin

1921–1979 (age 58)

Arlington National Cemetery

James L. Baldwin (1921-1979) was a U.S. military officer who served with the armed forces and was honored with Arlington...

Harold Medberry Bemis

1884–1970 (age 86)

Arlington National Cemetery

Harold Medberry Bemis (1884-1970) was a military officer honored with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.