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Special Burials

The Selma Cemetery is Honored to have these special people buried in our District:

William Shockley is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He is buried in our Floral Memoral Park. Mr. Shockley stayed at his post so that his comrades could withdraw safely. He gave his life to save the men he served with.

Image honors Private First Class William R. Shockley, Medal of Honor recipient for valor in WWII, with citation details and biography.