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Special Event

Virtual Memorial Day Tribute - A Story in Stone: Jimmy Williams (5:45 pm EST)

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Fee:

Free.

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Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, May 25, 2020

Time:

5:45 PM

Duration:

15 minutes

Type of Event

Virtual/Digital

5:45 pm EST, 4:45 pm CST

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Description

101 years after Andersonville Prison closed, it again received national attention - this time with the burial of a young soldier killed in Vietnam.

This Facebook post is part of the National Park Service 2020 Virtual Memorial Day Tribute. Join over 30 parks as we honor and remember our fallen military with a series of videos, posts, and other content.

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Contact Information

Jody Mays
229-924-0343
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Image Gallery

A headstone with flowers and a small American flag next to a portrait of an African American male

Jimmy Williams, killed in action in Vietnam, was buried with honors at Andersonville National Cemetery.
NPS image of headstone