Published March 3, 2023. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. It was the only government cemetery constructed in the United States during the 1960s. But genealogists also need to see the original records from a single source. This cemetery has space available to accommodate casketed and cremated remains. Thank you for all you did to make our mother's funeral special, dignified, and easy for us. A visitation for Guadalupe will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Nelia Lashon Perot, age 46, of Houston, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. based on information from your browser. Where: Houston National Cemetery Hemicycle 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. Washington, DC 20420. return to top. based on information from your browser. He served as a scout during the Indian Wars. We have set your language to You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email address. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church in . No other containers are allowed. However, ongoing grave-site expansion has merged POW and U.S. service burials. Armstrong was appointed Command Flight Surgeon of the 8th Air Force (1942), named Air Force Surgeon General (1949), and Surgeon General of the U.S. air forces in Europe (1954). He served during the Vietnam War when he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. . Louis Rocco, native of New Mexico, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956. There were approximately 178,000 veteran or family remains interred in 129,000 gravesites at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery as of Dec. 31, according to Hoster. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay, may also be eligible for burial. Medal of Honor Recipients Van Autreve first joined the Army in 1941 and served overseas during World War II. Benavidez served with the Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group, Airborne, 1st Special Forces during the Vietnam War. Recipients receive the Medal of Honor from the president on behalf of Congress. Please contact your funeral director or call Houston National Cemetery for more information. Houston, TX 77038. Ignoring his own injuries from the landing, Rocco extracted the survivors from the burning wreckage and sustained further injuries. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Warren. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Corporal Seth Lathrop Weld (Philippine Insurrection). I just can't express to you enough how much we appreciated the kindness and professionalism my family experienced with you and your staff. Gen. Armstrong retired from service in 1957 and died in 1983 (Section 2, Site 419). Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. This page shows only the 10 most recent obituaries in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. 305 South Main Street, P.O . Raymond Hatfield Gardner, better known as "Arizona Bill," enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 16, 1888. Staff Sergeant Ellis served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, joining the Tuskegee Airmen in Alabama and overseas. Need immediate help? Flower Pick-Up is conducted monthly. Thank you for treating my beloved mother with honor and respect all throughout the process. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1925 and joined the U.S. Army Medical Reserves. Platoon Sergeant William George Harrell (World War II). Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). They complement the services provided by the Department of Defense. During the Mexican War, the U.S. Army established a quartermaster depot at San Antonio and a training camp at San . He administered first aid until he lost consciousness, and received the Medal of Honor, in 1974, for his actions that day. The fort outgrew this national cemetery and, in 1924, the War Department set aside a portion of Fort Sam Houston for a supplementary post cemetery; the first interment occurred here in 1926. Frankie M Anderson. He served with Advisory Team 162 during the Vietnam War. He is survived by : his wife Emma Jo Krauskopf; his children, Beth Roberts (Andrew) of Houston and Scott Immekus (Darlene) of Hallettsville; his grandchildren, Stephen Roberts, Kara Immekus, Kayla Immekus and Kade Immekus; and his siblings, Francis Immekus, Chris Dozier and Betsy Russell. For information on scheduled burials in our national cemeteries, please go to the Daily Burial Schedule. Congressman Thomas served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War I, and served almost 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. VLM interactive features allow you to post Tributes (comments), upload images, share your Veteran's military service timeline and achievements, biographical information, historical documents and more. National Cremation is one of the oldest and largest providers of affordable cremation services in the nation. Frances Houston "Frannie" Cooper, 86, of Bunker Hill, WV, went home to be with the Lord and her handsome Marine on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center. Postal Service until 1984, and played in a jazz quintet until 1994. Follow the feeder road West to the third traffic light, and turn left on Veterans Memorial Drive. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and served for two years as a radio-telephone operator with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Robert L. Waltrip founder and chairman of the board of Service Corporation International passed away on Monday, the 27th of February 2023. Burial in a national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral director will contact the appropriate Military Service or an authorized provider such as a Veterans Service Organization to arrange for the funeral honors detail. Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. Receive notifications. Home; Houston National Cemetery A sample of services from Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX, 77038. Fax: (281) 861-0140. Get the latest information and sign up to stay informed about COVID-19 vaccines. Visitation Hours: Open daily from 6:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day. Ellis was the chief clerk for the 99th Fighter Squadron in Alabama and the 332nd in Europe. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Try again. Read what the Houston Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today have said about our effort to bring quality, affordable funeral services, cremations, caskets, urns and more to families in Houston, Texas. Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery. While stationed in Italy he earned seven battle stars. Manuel Cuellar 1931~2022. Arrangements should be no taller than the headstone. A utility building of the same style was added in 1938 as was a new flagpole with a Texas pink granite base. We are developing educational content for this national cemetery, and will post new materials as they become available. McNerney died in 2010 and is buried in Section H-A, Site 4. This photo was not uploaded because this cemetery already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this cemetery. Plantings are not permitted on graves at any time. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. Christine Moberley. 1. The Houston Veterans Administration Cemetery was dedicated Dec. 7, 1965. This account has been disabled. Background: VA invites the public to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony at Houston National Cemetery on Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m. Weld died in 1958 and is buried in Section AH, Site 189. Houston National Cemetery. It was first awarded during the Civil War and eligibility criteria for the Medal of Honor have changed over time. The largest VA cemeteries at the time were in Los Angeles at 114.47 acres, and Leavenworth, Kan., at 113.15 acres. Bolton died in 1965 and is buried in Section PC, Site 22-J. Name Type of service Date of Death; Maxine Jane Calhoun: Funeral Service: Sep 24, 2006: Maxine Jane Calhoun: have hearing loss. Lester Joseph Waguespack Sr. 79, of New Caney, Texas passed away July 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Private First Class Milton A. Lee (Vietnam). Robinson died of wounds received that day and is buried in Section T, Site 98. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. To use this feature, use a newer browser. These are all the people whose obituaries are referenced in this index for the interment location Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX. Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 154.7 acres, and as of 2014, had over 144,000 interments. A lodge, restroom facilities, rostrum, and stone wall were built in part by civilian workers of the New Deal's Works Progress Administration. Read what the Houston Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today have said about our effort to bring quality, affordable funeral services, cremations, caskets, urns and more to families in Houston, Texas. You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links. Proceed to the first traffic light and turn left on T.C. Frank Mariano Tejeda, Jr. dropped out of high school in Texas and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1963. US Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Anyone caught removing items from gravesites not their own will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. See the full NCA COVID-19 Alert including the most current safety measures and scheduling information. 2404 Texmati Drive, Suite 701. 1. First Lieutenant James E. Robinson, Jr. (World War II). Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. Frances was born . Designed entirely by VA staff, it was also the only new VA cemetery not located on the grounds of a VA hospital. MSD teams are volunteers. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. National Cemetery Administration (43A1) Burial Location Request. Our experienced staff can create a personalized funeral services that is meaningful to relatives and friends. There are five squads, one for each day of the . They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing. San Antonio National Cemetery reached capacity by the early 1930s and on August 6, 1931, the War Department transferred 60 acres, including the post . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. With modern facilities and an experienced staff, we specialize in personalized traditional funerals and contemporary celebrations of life. Saint Davids Episcopal Church Columbarium. As a Medal of Honor recipient, Lopez was removed from combat duty but continued work as a recruiter until retiring in 1973. North Carolinian James Johnson Kelly (19282018) was a legendary Tuskegee Airmen who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1971. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery adjoining the Fort Sam Houston Military Post in San Antonio, Texas, was one of seven national cemeteries established during the expansion of the National Cemetery System between the World Wars, specifically in 19341939. Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. She was born in Carrizozo, NM, March 30, 1937, to Robert Swan and Lupita Lujan. Everything went smoothly. In Krinkelt, Belgium, on December 17, 1944, Master Sergeant Lopez single-handedly held off a German attack allowing his company to withdraw. It was the only . 3. 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. He flew as the copilot to Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle during the "Doolittle Raid," a B-25 attack on Tokyo, Japan, on April 18, 1942, as retaliation for Pearl Harbor. There was a problem getting your location. James Bernard Cenney, 14 - Oct 11, 2004. Click here or Call 855.4MY.WISH (855.469.9474). Basey and Joy Lee (Trevathan) Basey, and passed from this world on February 28, 2023. Weve updated the security on the site. U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Database. Fields died in 1970 and is buried in Section H-B, Site 6. Chief Warrant Officer Louis Richard Rocco (Vietnam). Also known as You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. The Houston Veterans Administration Cemetery was dedicated December 7, 1965. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay, may also be eligible for burial. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite . Kelly trained at the Medical Field Service School at Fort Sam Houston to become a surgical technician, then in 1948, a flight surgeon assistant. Fax all discharge documentation to the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-866-900-6417 and follow-up with a phone call to 1-800-535-1117. Veterans Crisis Line: Rodriguez died December 7, 1990, and is buried in Section AI, Site 700. Hazel Shofner Wilson died February 16 and was the first woman buried in Houston National Cemetery (Section C, Site 59). Following WWII, Cole had several staff assignments and served as advisor to the Venezuelan Air Force from 1959 to 1962. Please enter your email and password to sign in. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. A graveside service is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband Glenn. Texas Obituary Search - (1984-current) Texas Funeral Notices . Texas Newspapers, Full Search (1813-1993), 408 titles, U.S. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. San Antonio has held strategic military importance throughout its history. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Cavazos graduated from Texas Tech University in 1951, and as part of the ROTC program, also received his army commission. You are unable to upload a photo because the cemetery is not allowing uploads or because you have reached the per-cemetery photo limit. San Antonio, Bexar County, Boatswain Peter Johnson (Spanish-American War). Visit the Veterans Legacy Program and NCA History Program for additional information. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. USA. Specialist 4 Santiago J. Erevia (Vietnam). You are unable to upload a photo because the cemetery is not allowing uploads or because you have reached the per-cemetery photo limit. Houston National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery in Harris County, Texas, near Houston. Master Sergeant Jose M. Lopez (World War II). have hearing loss. All fresh cut and artificial flowers must be in plastic vases. On October 28, 1944, near Saint Die, France, Staff Sergeant Adams was tasked with reopening supply lines. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 05/21/1945 - 02/27/2023. Offenders may be subject to a fine, removal from the premises, or arrest. In 1849, San Antonio was named the headquarters of the U.S. Army, Eighth Military District and the Alamo was leased from the Catholic Church to use as a storage facility. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. 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. As the SMA, he sought to increase the standards of the Armys noncommissioned officer corps and oversaw the development of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System. Ellis overcame institutional racism and helped others navigate military segregation during the war; his exemplary service, and that of the Tuskegee Airmen, hastened integration of the armed forces. Erevia died March 22, 2016, and is buried in Section AD, Site 486. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He received the Medal of Honor posthumously for service in the U.S. Army, Battery A, 861st Field Artillery Battalion, 63rd Infantry Division, in recognition of intrepid leadership near Untergriesheim, Germany, April 6, 1945. Burial in a national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. 2016Beresford Funeral Services. Bordelon is buried in Section AI, Site 558. Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery. In Zodiac, Arthur . Other websites already do an excellent job of crowd-sourcing a single cemetery together. This is not a complete 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.
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