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Grave Markers
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Pennsylvania has some very old graveyards. Visiting a
graveyard is one way to learn about people from the past. Some graves have
special markers on them.
Military Markers
Special markers are placed next to the graves of people
who have served in the armed services. These markers hold an American flag
which flies over the grave. This is what some of the markers
look like:
Revolutionary War
1775-1783
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A marker for a Revolutionary War soldier
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A different marker for a Revolutionary War soldier
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American Civil War
1861-1865
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The initials GAR stand for Grand Army of the Republic
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World War I
[American involvement was from 1917-1918]
World War II
1939-1945
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This soldier was only 15 when he died.
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Korean War
1950-1953
Vietnam War
1957-1975
Markers for Members of Community Organizations
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A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This group supports both active service soldiers and veterans.
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This woman was a member of the Daugters of the American Revolution. |
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A woman who was a member of the Moose Lodge.
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A member of the Junior Order, United American Mechanics.
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Fire Companies Each local fire company may have its own marker
to single out the
brave people who volunteer to fight fires.
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Perkasie Fire Company
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Sellersville Fire Department
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Quakertown Fire Department
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All photographs by T. Yates and M. Yates. Posted
September 2005. Last updated 11.16.07
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