Veterans of four wars share war memories in Carbondale
Tony Stevens profiles three area veterans: World War I veteran Bob Darling, World War II to Vietnam veteran Kerrigan, and Vietnam veteran Bill Wiggins. They compare motives, methods, and public opinion across eras, reflecting on battles, Armistice, and policy shifts. They gathered in Carbondale ahead of Memorial Day to discuss their experiences and lessons learned.
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United States
Bill Wiggins
Carbondale
Vietnam
Darling
Wiggins
Kerrigan
Lincoln College
France
Germany
Gome
Chicago
Paris
Wilson
Pershing
Italy
25Th
82Nd Airborne
Nicaragua
Central
South America
Japan
Saigon
Long Binh
Bien Hoa
Tan Son Nhut Air Base
Memorial Day Observances Across Southern Illinois
A sweep of Memorial Day events lists services and parades in Carbondale Chester Cobden De Soto Du Quoin Zeigler Herrin Johnston City Marion Murphysboro Sparta Steeleville Tamaroa and nearby towns. Cemeteries include Woodlawn Evergreen Christopher Browning Zeigler Old Fairview Doughboy Park Paradise Prairie Town Cemeteries and local church grounds with processions and memorial rites beginning in the morning and extending to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soto
du Quoin
Sutter
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Park
Primitive Baptist Church
Elkville
Hallidayboro
Old du Quoin
International Order of Odd Fellows
Keyes City Park
Franklin County
Zeigler
Christopher Catholic
Browning
Royalton Catholic
Royalton Orthodox
Royalton New Miners
West Frankfort Heights
Denning
Orient
Herrin
Doughboy
Energy
Freeman Spur
Colp
Blairsville
Johnston City
VFW
E. Broadway
Marion
Rose Hill
Murphysboro
Sparta
Caledonia
Steeleville
Civic Center
City Park
Tamaroa
Paradise Prairie
Town Cemetery
Antioch Cemetery
Immaculate Conception
St. Barbara
Scheller
St. Charles
DuBois
Veteran of Spanish American War recalls Cuba service in 1898
Christopher resident Jasper Garrison, at 105 the nation’s oldest surviving Spanish American War veteran, reflects on enlisting at 18 with Company F, 4th Illinois Volunteer Army. He recalls conditions in Cuba, his life after service, and receiving birthday wishes from President Reagan.
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Garrison
Mount Vernon
Illinois Volunteer Army
Christopher
United States
Reagan
U.S
Wayne County
Rutherford B. Hayes
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Maine
Santiago de Cuba
Jacksonville
Fla
Teddy Roosevelt
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
el Canay
Havana
Cuba
Pacific
Caribbean
Germany
Lena Hays
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Bob Darling
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Archelle Parrish
Woodlawn
Parrish
American Legion
Woodlawn Cemetery
Illinois Veterans Memorial
Chester
Evergreen Cemetery
Cobden
St. Joseph Catholic
Cobden Cemetery
Alto Pass
Cathy A. Monroe
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Jasper Garrison
Spain
David Nelson
Manila
Philippines
Illinoi
Veteran’s Administration
Southern Illinoisan
Dwight Nale
Roosevelt
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