Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. We pay homage to all of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice throughout our history. As you visit their final resting places, you may be surprised to learn that the grave you are gazing upon is that of a Civil War woman soldier. Many of them took their secrets to their graves. Because these women were forbidden to serve, they had to remain hidden within the ranks as disguised men. And because they were hidden, they've largely been forgotten, along with their sacrifices. These women are resting right next to their male counterparts with whom they stood shoulder to shoulder upon the bloody battlefields of the Civil War.
So this weekend, honor them, so that they will not be forgotten.
I have added a tab at the top of my blog that lists the cemeteries where these women warriors lie. Click [HERE] for direct access to the list.
I've just started with National Cemeteries and will add more later. It is a work in progress.
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