Memorial to Major Roberdeau Wheat, June 27, 2004
On Sunday, June 27, 2004, the 12th Virginia
Infantry (which also does an impression of the 1st Louisiana Special
Battalion, "Wheat's Tigers") honored the memory of Major Chatham
Roberdeau Wheat on the 142nd anniversary of his death at the Battle
of Gaines Mill. An honor guard was formed in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond,
Virginia, and marched to Major Wheat's gravesite. A brief sketch of
his life was read, and then a memorial wreath was placed. Two poems,
"Bury Me On The Field, Boys", and "Poem for Confederate
Memorial Day" were recited, and the company fired a salute.
The 12th Virginia offers a special thanks
to Russ Riter, who organized this tribute to Major Wheat.
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