Monday, September 2, 2013

I-95 Battle Flag Memorial Donations: 22nd Va Infantry

VERBATIM

 

Colonel George Smith Patton
Mortally wounded at the Battle of Opequon Creek (or 3rd Battle of Winchester), leaving a widow and 9-year-old son, Colonel `Patton was the grandfather of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton III, World War II 3rd Army Commander, who "… often credited his grandfather –the brave Colonel of the 22nd Virginia— as the inspiration for his military career."

Photo: Credit – Civil War Photo Collection, USAMHI
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MANY of the contributions towards the I-95 Battle Flag project are coming in with designations to honor the donors' ancestors.  We are thrilled to receive this information, as it adds an even more personal connection to the memorial...

Tonight we are recognizing the donation to the I-95 Battle Flag Project by Terry Mccallister, of WV, in memory and honor of:

Pvt. William H. Tucker Co A, 22nd Va Inf.

The unit was led by Col. George S. Patton III, (pictured), a graduate of  the VMI Class of 1852, and grandfather of the George S. Patton of WWII fame.

LEST WE FORGET! 

Contributions to the I-95 Battle Flag project may be mailed to
Va Flaggers
P.O. Box 547
Sandston VA 23150

Payable to Va Flaggers

or through PayPal:
http://www.vaflaggers.com/i95flagdonate.html
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2 comments:

  1. d3vnullSeptember 3, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    So....he joined the Federal enemy's army. Must not have been *too* inspired! lol

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    1. Brock TownsendSeptember 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM

      I assume you are referring to Colonel Patton's grandfather.

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