Real Pic of 116-Year-Old Civil War Veteran on His Deathbed?
In the last months of his life, serious doubts were raised about the alleged soldier's age and the claim that he fought in ...
The remains of 28 Civil War soldiers were found in a funeral home's storage. They've now been laid to rest.
The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing ...
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'It was an honor, just to honor him': Great-great-grandson of Civil War soldier helps unveil marker
A marker honoring a fallen soldier officially was unveiled Tuesday, Nov. 12, marking 161 years since he was laid to rest, ...
Black Civil War soldier finally gets proper military burial — after star NYC journo family spends 15 years tracking down unmarked grave
Brave black Civil War soldier Sandy Wills was recently given a heartfelt military burial — after his ...
28 Civil War veterans’ remains, found in storage in Seattle, are laid to rest
For decades, the cremated remains on more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities ...
‘The American Soldier’ Review: On the History Channel, a Fighting Force’s Evolution
A documentary special provides an overview of the U.S. military across the centuries, mostly focusing on the American ...
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Remains of nearly 30 Civil War veterans found in a funeral home’s storage are laid to rest
In this photo provided by The Valley Breeze, Civil War re-enactors participate in ceremonies during funeral services ...
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Remains of 28 Civil War soldiers identified in funeral home storage
Many soldiers were wounded in combat, often at major battles such as Stones River and Gettysburg, but survived until long after the Civil War’s conclusion. An estimated 620,000 soldiers died ...
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Ohio Civil War soldiers honored at last for roles in ‘Great Locomotive Chase’
President Joseph R. Biden posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Union Army Soldiers Private Philip G. Shadrach and ...
Walt Whitman supported, comforted soldiers
To appreciate the act of offering comfort for the victims of war, there are few better sources of inspiration than Walt ...
Museum brings Grand Army of the Republic back to life as actors portray Civil War veterans
The post-Civil War era was brought to life Saturday by actors portraying Grand Army of the Republic members. Union soldiers ...
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The remains of 28 Civil War soldiers were found in a funeral home's storage. They've now been laid to rest.
The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers - but nothing linking them to the Civil War. Still, that was enough for an organization ...