Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
George W. Beard, Last Civil War Veteran Buried In Kimball, Honored At Grave
John Surman and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War ventured west to honor the last Union soldiers to be buried in Cheyenne, Kimball and Banner counties. They have done this in 68 of Nebraska's 93 counties, although Arthur County does not have a Union soldier to honor – unless, John Surman said, one is buried on a ranch somewhere. Above, he plays "Taps" at the Kimball Cemetery grave of George W. Beard. See story on Page A4 about the last Civil War veteran buried in Banner County.
The Sons of the Union Soldiers of the Civil War ceremoniously honored George W. Beard, the last Civil War Union soldier to be buried in Kimball during a brief ceremony at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at Kimball Cemetery. The ceremony was conducted by the organization's John Surman.
Beard's grave is highlighted by a Grand Army of the Republic marker. This marker, a symbol of his service and dedication to the Union, serves as a poignant reminder of his contributions.
Beard was in his 30s when he fought for the Union forces. He was born in Indiana and died at the age of 95 in Los Angeles. Beard spent much of...
