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6 unusual facts about Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery


Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Franklin Gritts, Cherokee artist and art director of the Sporting News.

He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

Ralph Cheli

What are believed to be Major Cheli's and other similarly executed POWs remains are now interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

Russell E. Dunham

Dunham erected a monument at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in honor of those who served with the 3rd Infantry Division.

William Booth Wecker

Wecker died on September 3, 1969 and was interred with his wife at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

William S. Evans

Evans's remains were returned to the States and were buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.



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