Participant in CSA widow's costume leaves after placing wreath at grave of Confederate Veteran William Griffin Wheat, Jr., 1826-1892.

Confederate Marker unveiled for William Griffin Wheat, Jr.

MS SAR President Paul Cartwright beside tomb of CSA Veteran James Andrew Wheat, 1830-1910.

Ava Rayburn and Nick Merritt have just placed the small blue wreath beside the grave of James Andrew Wheat.

Three volleys of rifle shots rang out as SCV members paid tribute. Note fourth rifleman is Charles Schmitz attired in Zouave uniform of Major Chatham Roberdeau Wheat's LA Tigers.

The two cannon shots were deafening as the sound echoed over the gravel pit adjacent to the cemetery.

 

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