Saint Anne's Parrish Cemetery
December 7, 2013
December 7, 2013
| Saint Anne's Church at the corner of Lehigh Avenue and Aramingo Street was in the heart of the Philadelphia Irish neighborhoods in the 1850's. Many parish members joined a variety of Civil War Units including the 69th Pa "Irish Volunteers". Two men who died in the war with the 69th were Private Francis Shields (Co K) who was killed at Antietam and Private Thomas Ryan (Co G) who died on smirmish duty at Fair Oaks, Virginia. Shields resting pl;ace is marked with b oth an origibal gravestone and a modern regimental stone. The location of Ryan is unknown. The parish history committee organized a ceremony to honor Civil War soldiers buried in the church cemetery and the 69th participated with nineteen members attending the servies and graveside program. |
Our Flag Detail For The Ceremony
The Ceremony At Saint Anne's Cemetery
A Display Of 69th History and Music Was Provided At The Social Event Afterwards
The Colors at the Ceremony
Reading The Biography of Francis Shields
