What can be said about an unknown soldier. We don't know who he is, where he came from, or how old he was. It is not even certain that he was a member of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. He is buried with the soldiers from Illinois and his foot stone has him as being an 8th member because a comb was found on his body with identifing marks to the 8th. He will be treated as one of our fallen soldiers until otherwise proven, as there is a very short list of individuals he may be.
Though your name may be forgotten, you are not.
"freedom is not free"
Though your name may be forgotten, you are not.
"freedom is not free"
What can be said about an unknown soldier. We don't know who he is, where he came from, or how old he was. It is not even certain that he was a member of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. He is buried with the soldiers from Illinois and his foot stone has him as being an 8th member because a comb was found on his body with identifing marks to the 8th. He will be treated as one of our fallen soldiers until otherwise proven, as there is a very short list of individuals he may be.
Though your name may be forgotten, you are not.
"freedom is not free"
Though your name may be forgotten, you are not.
"freedom is not free"
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