Note: Stone lists unit as Co. R, 19th Vermont Infantry. This is more then likely an error in the inscription as such a regiment did not exist.
The following newspaper clipping kindly provided by contributor Adriana. Published in the San Francisco Call, 11 August 1900.
"Funeral of Colonel McElroy.
Oakland, Aug. 10. — The funeral of the late Colonel J. P. McElroy took place this afternoon under the auspices of Company A. Veteran Reserves. A number of Grand Army men were present. The Rev. E.R. Dille officiated. The interment was at Mountain View Cemetery."
Note: Stone lists unit as Co. R, 19th Vermont Infantry. This is more then likely an error in the inscription as such a regiment did not exist.
The following newspaper clipping kindly provided by contributor Adriana. Published in the San Francisco Call, 11 August 1900.
"Funeral of Colonel McElroy.
Oakland, Aug. 10. — The funeral of the late Colonel J. P. McElroy took place this afternoon under the auspices of Company A. Veteran Reserves. A number of Grand Army men were present. The Rev. E.R. Dille officiated. The interment was at Mountain View Cemetery."
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