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Cemetery row over Nash burial sparks outrage
George V Nash 66, a World War I veteran, was denied burial at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery because he was an Indian. His coffin was moved from a grave, the incident triggering protests by veterans groups and Indian organizations. Perry Mount Park Cemetery near Pontiac was later offered for his burial, with efforts to allow Nash's Chippewa wife to rest beside him. Officials faced political pressure and potential legislation to prevent similar refusals in the future. Governor Williams ordered an investigation and possible action. Nash, born in Nebraska, had a wife from the Muncie Indian Reservation in Canada. White Chapel claimed Mrs. Nash was Caucasian.
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Dertoit
UPD
George Vincent Nash
Winnebago
White Chapel
Nash
Claude R. de Mund
Sparks-De Mund
de Mund
Arlington National Cemetery
American ‘Legionney
S Iveral
Floyd Cremer
Veterans
Oakland County
Perry Mount Park
Frank Francis
Amvets Post 50
United States
Hugh McHugh
Nasl
Legion Post
Supreme Court
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
Thurston County
Neb
Muncie
Canada