Eastside Promise Neighborhood in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bivouac of the Dead
Photographed By James Hulse, December 24, 2020
1. Bivouac of the Dead Marker
By Theodore O'Hara
The muffled drum's sad roll has beat
The soldier's last tattoo,
No more on life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few.
On Fame's eternal camping-ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And Glory guards, with solemn round,
The bivouac of the dead.
Erected by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 29° 25.282′ N, 98° 28.002′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the Eastside Promise Neighborhood. Memorial can be reached from Paso Hondo, 0.2 miles west of North Palmetto. The marker is located just past the entrance of the San Antonio National Cemetery on the east side of the cemetery road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 517 Paso Hondo, San Antonio TX 78202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A National Cemetery System (a few steps from this marker); Gettysburg Address (a few steps from this marker); San Antonio National Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Folded Flag Memorial (a few steps
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When war against Mexico was declared in May 1846, O'Hara left Washington, D.C. to return to his native Kentucky in order to enlist. Within a month, he was appointed Captain of the Kentucky Volunteers, and served as their assistant quartermaster. Before he returned to Kentucky in 1847, he was made a brevet major. After hearing of the severe losses that the 2nd Kentucky Infantry and Kentucky cavalry suffered from the Battle of Buena Vista, O'Hara wrote "Bivouac of the Dead" in dedication of the fallen troops. Source: Wikipedia(Submitted on July 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, December 24, 2020
2. Bivouac of the Dead Marker in the San Antonio National Cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, December 24, 2020
3. The San Antonio National Cemetery at the entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
