The following seventy-five biographies feature distinguished officers from the Army and Navy during the last half of the 19th century. Included with each biography is a photograph, which we have included as a gallery at the bottom of this page. These particular men were chosen by the editor for their patriotism to the flag.
Mr. Pilcher was one of the oldest ranchers in this community, having taken up a homestead on the North Powder river more than fifty years ago. He made his home there the greater part of his life, moving to this city about three years ago because of the convenience it afforded him and his wife in their old age. James Alexander Pilcher was born in Jackson county, Missouri, October 1, 1854, and died April 1 1925, being 60 years and 6 months of age. He crossed the plains in 1875 arriving here in the fall of the same year. He … Read more