The Great War & Elmwood Cemetery

Thu Sep 19 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Elmwood Cemetery | Memphis

Elmwood Cemetery
Publisher/HostElmwood Cemetery
The Great War & Elmwood Cemetery
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The first war that shook the world.
About this Event

World War I, lasting from 1914 to 1918, was a global conflict involving most major world powers. Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, it featured trench warfare, technological advancements, and devastating casualties. It is estimated that 9 million people died while fighting in the Great War, with 23 million wounded. It was not only a crushing war event but also a tipping point for one of the deadliest influenza epidemics in recorded history.

There are hundreds of veterans buried in Elmwood Cemetery who fought in World War I. Their lives were interrupted by war, but their memories will be shared and discussed by Germantown Historical Association President Andrew Pouncey on Thursday, September 19th, at 6 pm in the Lord's Chapel at Elmwood Cemetery. The cost is $10, and advance registration is required.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Elmwood Cemetery, 824 South Dudley Street, Memphis, United States

Tickets

USD 10.00

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