Chesapeake Sheriff's Office donates markers to honor Afro-Union Civil War soldiers
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office recently announced a donation of two new cemetery markers to honor Afro-Union Civil War Soldiers.
According to a release, the markers were placed at the Unknown and Known Afro-Union Civil War Soldiers Memorial, located at 1001 Bells Mill Road, on Thursday, May 29. Each marker at the memorial includes the soldier's name, dates of birth and death, rank and company.
The release also states the memorial is the only one in the Commonwealth which is solely dedicated to Afro-Union Civil War soldiers and sailors.
'This donation reflects the sheriff's office's ongoing commitment to honoring those who served our country and making sure their stories are not forgotten,' a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. 'The sheriff's office is proud to support efforts to preserve our local history.'
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