MISSOURI UNIONIST - Department of Missouri - SUVCW

U.S. Grant Camp # 68
On October 5 th at 11 a.m., we would like to invite all Camps who are interested to come to
the ceremony to participate with us in paying honor to a fallen soldier. It will take place at
the Huzzah Valley Resort near Steelville, MO.
During the retreat of General Ewing’s Federal army from Fort Davidson, Ewing retreated
through the farm of the Carr Family. Private Jackson was killed during this retreat and has
lain in a grave that was marked only with a stone. Mr. & Mrs. Cottrell, owners of the Huzzah
Valley Retreat have graciously consented to allow us to place a grave marker on his final
resting place.
We feel that it is an honor to have the privilege to finally make known who has lain at this
sacred site since September 1864. The Dr. Cyrus A. Peterson Papers at the Missouri History
Museum on Skinker Avenue, St. Louis contained the information that verified who he is.
We hope that you all will take this opportunity to celebrate with us in this ceremony. If you
are interested please contact Camp Commander Gary L. Scheel at 573-883-9397 or by email
at somewhere1@sbcglobal.net
Below is a photo of the grave marker that will be placed at his resting spot provided by the
Veteran’s Administration.
GENERAL JAMES R. McCORMICK CAMP #215
The Picnic was a Huge Success
The McCormick camp had their first annual picnic on Sat. July 19, 2008 at
Fort Davidson Park. Ribbons were given to all who came.
The food was great and everyone had a smile on. We had seventeen members and guest,
playing games, eating and some practice marching was done. They looked Good.
We were also visited by the Department of Missouri's Commander, Emmett Taylor.
Rod Price, Commander
James R. McCormick Camp 215
THE MISSOURI UNIONIST PAGE 6 September 2008