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On Dec. 25, 1863, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, “The Rock of Chickamauga," issued General Orders No. 296 creating a national cemetery in commemoration of the Battles of Chattanooga. |
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The inscription on the arch reads "Here rest in peace 12,956 citizens who died for their country in the years 1861 to 1865" |
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There are more than 45,000 burials in the cemetery.
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Looking down at the Andrews Raiders Monument. |
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The Fourth Army Corps erected a granite obelisk in 1868 to honor their fallen comrades. |
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One of the Civil War sections. |
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Civil War unknown. There are over 4,000 unknown markers. |
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Civil War markers |
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The Andrews Raiders Monument, erected by the state of Ohio in 1890 |
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James J. Andrews, Kentucky, Leader of the Expedition. Hung
Civilian not eligible for the Medal of Honor. |
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Samuel Slavens, Co. D, 33d Ohio. Hung
Medal of Honor.
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Samuel Roberson Co. G, 33d Ohio. Hung
Medal of Honor.
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George D. Wilson, Co. B, 2d Ohio. Hung |
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Marion Ross, Co. A, 2d Ohio, Sergeant-Major of the Regiment. Hung
Medal of Honor. |
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William. Campbell of Kentucky. Hung |
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Perry D. Shadrack, Co. K, 2d Ohio. Hung |
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John Scott, Co. F, 21st Ohio. Hung
Medal of Honor |
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