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Honoring Thomas Applewhite, a soldier in the War of 1812
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Thomas Applewhite was a corporal in the Captain Barnett Company, Mississippi Militia, during the War of 1812. On May 9, 2026, he was honored at his resting place in the Concrete Cemetery near La Vernia by the General Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Texas, David Crockett Chapter of San Antonio. A Grave Marker Dedication Ceremony commemorated his loyal service. A special guest in attendance was his descendant, Glenda Rast. Blair Rudy, president of the Chapter, welcomed the attendees, followed by Chapter Chaplain Ken Williamson, who gave an invocation. The Society of the War of 1812...