Remembering a brave life, captured in this monument and these words.
The book gathers speeches and recollections from the unveiling of a monument to Edward Bagby, a Confederate soldier who died at the Crater during the Petersburg campaign. It shows how a community honors character, sacrifice, and family legacy.
This edition frames the why and how of the memorial effort, the Bagby family’s role, and the enduring praise from comrades and leaders. Read it for a window into local memory, Civil War era values, and the people who shaped a Virginia county’s sense of history.
- Insights into the process of creating a lasting memorial and inscriptions.
- Portraits of Edward Bagby as a soldier, aide, and honorable man.
- Recollections from comrades and leaders about courage, duty, and sacrifice.
- Context on the Petersburg campaign and the Crater’s impact on those who served.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, Virginia local history, and memoir-style commemorations of servicemen.