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May 12, 1958

Rear Admiral Corydon McAlmont Wassell of Little Rock (Pulaski County), who was one of the first national heroes of World War II, died in Little Rock. Dr. Wassell was awarded the Navy Cross for his determined faithfulness to wounded men under his care in the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia). He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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