Deaths in the 1980s

Kenneth Porter

1896–1988 (age 92)

Arlington National Cemetery

Kenneth Porter was an American military serviceman from Dowagiac whose service was honored with burial at Arlington Nati...

Lawrence Joel

1928–1984 (age 56)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

William T. Fairbourn was a Sandy native and military officer honored with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

Charles C. Nast

1903–1981 (age 78)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

William Moore McCulloch was an American neuroscientist and pioneer in cybernetics who fundamentally shaped the field of ...

William Nordeen

1936–1988 (age 52)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

DeWitt Hyde was a U.S. government official and administrator who served in various federal positions.

Thomas T. Handy

1892–1982 (age 90)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

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)

Arlington National Cemetery

Peter J. Ortiz was a highly decorated U.S. Marine Corps officer and combat veteran of World War II.

Alfred C. Richmond

1902–1984 (age 82)

Arlington National Cemetery

Alfred C. Richmond was a U.S. military officer who served during the mid-20th century.

Alfred M. Pride

1897–1988 (age 91)

Arlington National Cemetery

Alfred M. Pride was a U.S. Navy admiral who served as commander of naval forces during the Cold War era.

Alfred Starbird

1912–1983 (age 71)

Arlington National Cemetery

Alfred Starbird was a U.S. Army officer and military administrator involved in defense and logistics operations.

Means Johnston, Jr.

1916–1989 (age 73)

Arlington National Cemetery

Means Johnston, Jr. was a U.S. military officer who served in various capacities during the mid-20th century.

John B. Coulter

1891–1983 (age 92)

Arlington National Cemetery

John B. Coulter was a U.S. Army officer and military administrator who served during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Michael Forrestal

1927–1989 (age 62)

Arlington National Cemetery

Michael Forrestal was an American lawyer, government official, and son of former Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal...

James N. Rowe

1938–1989 (age 51)

Arlington National Cemetery

James N. Rowe was a U.S. Army officer and prisoner of war survivor who served with distinction before his death in 1989.

Hugh John Casey

1898–1981 (age 83)

Arlington National Cemetery

Hugh John Casey was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and other teams during his caree...

Robert W. Grow

1895–1985 (age 90)

Arlington National Cemetery

Robert W. Grow was a U.S. Air Force general who served in various command positions throughout his military career.

Allard K. Lowenstein

1929–1980 (age 51)

Arlington National Cemetery

Allard K. Lowenstein was a U.S. Congressman and civil rights activist known for his political and humanitarian work.

Almond E. Fisher

1913–1982 (age 69)

Arlington National Cemetery

Almond E. Fisher was a U.S. military officer who served his country with honor throughout his career.

Alonzo Patrick Fox

1895–1984 (age 89)

Arlington National Cemetery

Alonzo Patrick Fox was a U.S. military officer who dedicated his life to service in the armed forces.

Alva R. Fitch

1907–1989 (age 82)

Arlington National Cemetery

Alva R. Fitch was a U.S. military officer who served with distinction during his tenure in the armed forces.

Arno Herman Luehman

1911–1989 (age 78)

Arlington National Cemetery

Arno Herman Luehman was a U.S. military officer who served his country throughout his career.

Arnold Lewis Raphel

1943–1988 (age 45)

Arlington National Cemetery

Arnold Lewis Raphel was a U.S. diplomat who served as ambassador to Pakistan before his death in 1988.

Arthur S. Adams

1896–1980 (age 84)

Arlington National Cemetery

Arthur S. Adams was a U.S. military officer and educator who served in various capacities throughout his career.

Bartholomew W. Hogan

1901–1983 (age 82)

Arlington National Cemetery

Bartholomew W. Hogan was a U.S. military officer who served with honor in the armed forces.

Robert W. Hayler

1891–1980 (age 89)

Arlington National Cemetery

Robert W. Hayler was a U.S. military officer who dedicated his life to service in the armed forces.

Joseph Tezanos

1920–1985 (age 65)

Arlington National Cemetery

Joseph Tezanos was a U.S. military officer who served his country throughout his career.

Robert H. Kanazawa

1916–1985 (age 69)

Arlington National Cemetery

Robert H. Kanazawa was a U.S. military officer who served with distinction in the armed forces.

Lee S. Gerow

1891–1982 (age 91)

Arlington National Cemetery

Lee S. Gerow was a U.S. Army general who served in various command positions during his military career.

Boniface Campbell

1895–1988 (age 93)

Arlington National Cemetery

Boniface Campbell was a military officer who served his country and was honored with burial at Arlington National Cemete...

James C. Fry

1897–1982 (age 85)

Arlington National Cemetery

James C. Fry of Sandpoint was a decorated service member whose final resting place is Arlington National Cemetery.

Creed Burlingame

1905–1985 (age 80)

Arlington National Cemetery

Creed Burlingame of Louisville was a distinguished military veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Louis Van Iersel

1893–1987 (age 94)

Arlington National Cemetery

Louis Van Iersel of Dussen was a military service member honored with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.