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Marker is dedicated by Sons of Confederate Veterans Sons of Confederate Veterans Cross of Saint Andrew camp No. 2009 of Cherokee County held a military marker dedication Sunday, April 20, at McDonald Cemetery in New Summerfield for Sgt. Josiah Dotson. Sgt. Dotson served in Company G, 18th Texas infantry from 1861- 65. The ceremony began with prayer, the charge to the SCV, a tribute to southern heroes and the salute to the flag. Sgt. Dotson's life history was read by his great-grandaughter, Karen Perry, and his military history was read by his great-greatgranddaughter, Alexandria Perry. The camp rifle squad fired a volley in his honor and the Saint Andrew Southern Belles placed flowers on his new marker as a final tribute to his service. Dixie was sung to conclude the ceremony. |
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