With the help of our steadfast genealogists, this past summer six applications were submitted to Milwaukee County’s VA Service Officer for recognition headstones. The county provides these headstones as a benefit to our veterans who served honorably.
If all goes as our community hopes, five Civil War soldiers and one Spanish-American War soldier, will receive their long-awaited—and well-deserved—recognition headstones set in place at Cemetery 3. Most of these soldiers were buried over 100 years ago, and it is far time for their efforts to be properly recognized.
As the veteran headstone of Hermann Borghardt, a Civil War soldier, is already situated in Cemetery 3, the most respectful and honorable choice is to have the headstones of these brave soldiers installed nearby. This arrangement allows for a dignified gathering of soldier brothers from different eras, fostering a sense of unity and recognition.
Thank you for your service, gentlemen!
And thank you to our hard-working genealogists!