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Re: McElroy, Jeremiah - headstone 1930-1944

McElroy, Jeremiah - Co. K. 2 ARK INF
His headstone was made between 1930 and 1944.

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History of the Government furnished headstones.
On Feb. 3, 1879, Congress authorized the furnishing of stones for the unmarked graves of veterans in private cemeteries. In 1903 the height of the stone was increased to 39 inches, the width to 12 inches, and the thickness to four inches. The question of permanently marking graves of Confederate deceased in national cemeteries and Confederate burial plots resulted in the Act of March 9, 1906. The same size and material for Confederate headstones as headstones for Civil-Spanish War deceased. The design varied in that the top was pointed instead of rounded and the shield was omitted. An act on Feb. 26, 1929, authorized the furnishing of this type of stone for graves in private cemeteries, as well. On May 26, 1930, the War Department implemented regulations for Confederate headstones that also authorized the inscription of the Confederate Cross of Honor [The Southern Cross of Honor] in a small circle on the front face of the stone above the standard inscription of the soldier's name, rank, company and regiment. The Under Secretary of War authorized the addition of the date of birth as part of authorized inscription in 1944.

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