A Day to Remember in Montgomery

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.

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



Operation Enduring Freedom
Bryson, Stephen L.

Vietnam War
Chistopher Loring Maher
Donald Frederick Burnett
William T Iv Rogers
George Hutchinson Beasley
James Ellis Canidate
David Allen Barton
Floyd Milton Keefe
Malcolm Carlis Smith
Robert Edward Lavender
Willie James Faulks
John Dudley Dalhouse
Eugene Murry
Charles Tyrone Day
Homer Jr Mitchell
James Walter Jr Dennis
Warren Jr Hardy
Charles Milton Deas
Johnny Jr Williams
Eugene Zeigler
John James Cravey
Travis Henry Jr Scott
Samuel Mackal Deichelmann

Korean War
Gossett John Louis
Greenhill Bruce J
Gross Robert Franklin
Livingston Odyce Watson
Nevins Guy Holder Iii
Overstreet James Douglas
Rushing Harry Eugene


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