A Day to Remember in Vicksburg

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.

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


Vietnam War
John Elsey Jr Batchelor
Ellsworth I Jr Davis
Eugene Tucker
Eugene Thomas Gilmore
Roy Dell Shingler
Arthur Melvin Gordon
Charles Wayne Robinson
Johnny Lee Burriss
Terrence Dale O'Brien
Freddie Neil Haynes
Thomas Lamar Porter
Donald Ray Burnside
Howard Garrett
Sherman C Brady
James C Dixon
Asberry Jr Beard


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