New markers in Tenn to honor 18 black soldiers who fought for Confederacy
Published: November 5, 2009
Updated: November 5, 2009
New markers honoring 18 black soldiers who
fought for the Confederacy will be dedicated Sunday at a cemetery
in Pulaski.
All of the soldiers were from Giles County, and records show
many of them received a military pension.
Cathy Wood is president of the Giles County chapter of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy. She says her group and the
Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter joined to buy the footstone
markers, which will list the names, lifespans and unit numbers of
the men.
Four of the soldiers are buried at Maplewood Cemetery, where the
stones have been placed. The others were buried in small family
cemeteries at farms around Giles County.
A cannon crew and color guard will take part in the ceremony at
2 p.m.
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I think not. Not all Black people are stupid most have move pass the 1920’s and are living in the 21st century. Racism is in the hearts of those who HATE. It’s time for us all stop hating and let LOVE for one another lead us on to a new day in this the 21st century…
That’s great congrats to the United Daughters of the Confederacy,and the Sons of Confererate Veterans. Giles County, Tenn. All is not lost…
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