Grave Marker dedication today for Joseph W. Brown in Pipestem, West Virginia

[CSA Today]

PIPESTEM — The Sons of the Confederate Veterans and The Flat Top Copperheads will host a grave marker dedication and place a Southern Iron Cross of Honor for fallen soldier, Joseph William Brown today at 6 p.m. at the Old Brown Cemetery in Pipestem (Lick Creek).
http://www.bdtonline.com/local/x611410438/Civil-War-grave-marker-dedication-for-Joseph-William-Brown-today-in-Pipestem

 

[Patrick H]

The only one of these I've seen outside of the Confederate Cemetery at Higginsville, MO, is at the grave of Col. Robert "Black Bob" McCulloch. His was recently installed. I have seen numerous Confederate veteran graves around my county. I would like to see more crosses.

But I do have a question: Is the cross considered appropriate for every Confederate veteran? Or is it for exemplary service or valor?

 

[CMWinkler]

My recollection is that anyone who honorably served can have a cross of honor on his grave.

 

[Patrick H]

My recollection is that anyone who honorably served can have a cross of honor on his grave.

Thanks for the clarification. Okay...let's see some more crosses out there.