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Decoration Day Observed by Veterans in Brandon
Decoration Day was observed in Brandon with a large turnout of veterans marching to the cemetery. Gen Robert Lowry delivered the address to a crowd including the U D O chapter, students, and citizens as Crosses of Honor were presented to 25 veterans. The event featured prayers, songs, a luncheon, and appeals for funds to build a monument.
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Brandon
Brandon Graded School
Wayne Sutton
Robert Lowry
Annie Henry
America
W. W. Kersh
Court House
Senator McLaurin
Son
Gen Lowry
Albert Norrell
Jackson
Gen. Lowry
Eras Mae
Jefferson Davis
New South
Old South
Bony
Dixie
Lowry
Pat Henry
Brandon News
Times Democrat
6Th Mississippi
May
Cleburn
Corinth
Mississippi