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Elisha Hunt Rhodes Tribute

The Rhode Island Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will conduct

the original Grand Army of the Republic memorial service. The Providence

Brigade Band will be present along with other Civil War organizations

that perpetuate the memories of the old Civil War soldiers, Full

military honors will be given by Artillery and Infantry regiments.

Dignitaries and other speakers will speak about the amazing life of this

true officer and gentleman and many aspects in his life.

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Elisha was a Christian, patriotic Yankee, brave Civil War soldier and Brigadier General for the state of Rhode Island.

He was a good leader in the military and civic affairs of his day.
He was an honorable gentleman and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was a good citizen of Rhode Island and the United States.
Robert Hunt Rhodes -- Westminster, Vermont
This

event is coordinated by retired Major Brian Edmund Guiot of the Rhode

Island Militia of Historic Commands and past Department Commander of the

RI-SUVCW. For further information, email Brian at

bg-civilwar@verizon.net or his office at 823-7499

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