U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Database. 2. He received the Medal of Honor while serving in the U.S. Army, Company E, 413th and 104th Infantry, for actions at the Mark River, Holland, November 2, 1944. Thank you for your interest. June Victoria Flaherty. Christine Moberley. Colonel Cecil Hamilton Bolton (World War II). Headstones are Federal property. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer Show More Show Less It was first awarded during the Civil War and eligibility criteria for the Medal of Honor have changed over time. List of famous people buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, listed alphabetically with photos when available. USA. Prominent visitors to the post included Chief Geronimo, who was held there in 1886 before his exile to Florida, and Theodore Roosevelt who stopped with his men to receive provisions before leaving for Cuba in 1898. Vixen on May 28, 1898. VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed), explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property, except for official purposes, such as military funeral honors. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery - Mapcarta During the holiday season December 1st through January 20th wreaths and gravesite floral blankets no larger than 2 feet by 3 feet, may be placed on gravesites, along with fresh cut and artificial flowers, for the holiday season. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Thank you for all you did to make our mother's funeral special, dignified, and easy for us. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Van Autreve first joined the Army in 1941 and served overseas during World War II. Activating the following button will add more search options to the page. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. McNerney died in 2010 and is buried in Section H-A, Site 4. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Let us help. Based on the 2020 census, the VA estimates there are about 156,000 veterans . There are two Grave Locator's at the office in the Houston National Cemetery. Click here or Call 855.4MY.WISH (855.469.9474). Get the latest information and sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 vaccines. Surrounded by more lore than fact, Gardner's military service records were belatedly discovered and his remains were reinterred in Sam Houston National Cemetery on Veterans Day 1976 (Section AC, Site 287-B). The first interment in the cemetery that became known as the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery took place in 1926. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1931 he was attached to the Air Corps as a flight surgeon. Veteran's Corner: Arlington National Cemetery - chron.com