Posted on May 30, 2022
Headstone of Civil War soldier given GAR Marker
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Caleb Barret was a farmer, a family man, and a soldier.
He was 44-years-old when he joined the 186th NY Infantry unit in 1864.
On Sunday, Barret’s headstone was given a Grand Army of the Republic marker, GAR, by the Sons of Unions Veterans of the Civil War.
“It’s important to recognize these brave men who fought to keep the union together,“ said Jeffrey French, Sons of Unions Veterans Civil War Commander.
He was 44-years-old when he joined the 186th NY Infantry unit in 1864.
On Sunday, Barret’s headstone was given a Grand Army of the Republic marker, GAR, by the Sons of Unions Veterans of the Civil War.
“It’s important to recognize these brave men who fought to keep the union together,“ said Jeffrey French, Sons of Unions Veterans Civil War Commander.
Headstone of Civil War soldier given GAR Marker
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The Daughters and Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War were present to conduct the ceremony.
President of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Dorothy Prentice says its important to keep the memory of all veterans alive.
“That they are not, as some people put, the forgotten veteran. That they remain alive in our thoughts and minds. They did so much for this country and they suffered awful,” said Prentice.
Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans helps identify headstones in Civil War cemeteries that have no GAR markers. They’re constantly working to honor more veterans."
..."The Daughters and Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War were present to conduct the ceremony.
President of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Dorothy Prentice says its important to keep the memory of all veterans alive.
“That they are not, as some people put, the forgotten veteran. That they remain alive in our thoughts and minds. They did so much for this country and they suffered awful,” said Prentice.
Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans helps identify headstones in Civil War cemeteries that have no GAR markers. They’re constantly working to honor more veterans."
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