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The Battle of Trion Factory |
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The Battle of Trion Factory |
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| Missionary Ridge Camp #63 was invited by
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Chattooga Camp #507 to participate in the monument dedication
ceremony in honor of both the Confederate and Union soldiers that fell near here during the Battle
of Trion Factory, September 15, 1863.
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SCV Chattooga Camp #507 permanently
acknowledged the monument's supporters including our Camp #63. |
 All the participants gathered together for a group photo. |
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At left, Camp 507 Commander Dale Mitchell delivered his address. Below, a good crowd watched the day's ceremony. |
Commander Mark Kemp addresses the audience. |
And, Charlie Engle also spoke appropriate remarks. |
Members from both Confederate and Union camps
created this honor guard and fired several salutes. |
Two replica cannon joined in the salute to the fallen.
Here, a James six-pounder discharges a particularily strange array of smoke! |
Camp Commander Mark Kemp and
Camp Commander Dale Mitchell lay a wreath at the new monument. |
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At left, the new monument describes
the action and lists the participating units. Below, a semi-circle of flags represents the 55 USA dead and the 7 CSA dead buried in this general location of the Trion Cemetery.   |