A Day to Remember in Huntsville

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Huntsville Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Huntsville to info@americantowns.com)



Operation Desert Storm
James N. Wilbourn

Vietnam War
Charles Stockton Taylor
James Edmond Huff
Samuel Thomas Jr Smith
Ronnie Wayne Smith
Herbert Lynn Meads
Lavle Jimmy Hall
Larry Gene Clark
Robert Ivan Rice
James Earl Perry
Vernon Leroy Jr Downs
Lesley Steven Ayers
Michael Darrell Kuhse
Jerry Otis Woods
George Wilcox Walbridge
James Anthony Kiger
David Allen Mallory
Elbert Austin Phillips
Sam William Stewart
Larry David Wood
Paul Edward Williams
Donald Lee Williams

Korean War
Mcgamie Kenneth Eugene
Reese Leon
Root Voorhees S Jr
Spragins Robert E


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II