The Roll of Honor (Classic Reprint): Containing the Names of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines of All the Wars of Our Country Who Are Buried in the ... or the Garden of the Dead (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A historical roster of Cook County soldiers buried in local cemeteries, with full military details and grave locations. This nonfiction work compiles the Roll of Honor for men and sailors tied to Cook County, covering multiple wars and the places they rest. It presents the story of how graves were found, recorded, and made ready for Memorial Day observances, with context on the cemeteries and the communities that cared for them.

The book frames the scope, notes the sources used, and explains efforts to preserve resting places for future generations. It includes biographical sketches, entries by war, and lists that connect each veteran to a grave and military record. Readers will encounter historical notes about Chicago-area cemeteries, the process of locating graves, and the people who built this memorial record.

• Individual veteran entries with name, unit, and burial location


• Historical notes on Cook County cemeteries and burial practices


• Overview of how the roster was compiled and the data sources used


• Context for Memorial Day decorating and the county’s wartime history

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