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Civil War solider gets proper ceremony (Alabama)

Private Amos McKinney fought against segregation many years ago and now, historians have fought for a memorial in his honor.

Amos McKinney was a soldier and a slave. He fought for the union during the Civil War in an integrated company.

Now, decades after his service to our country, Private amos mckinney was recognized for his inner and outward bravery with a military grave marker.

"It means that finally my grandfather is getting recognition for what he done for this country and although he was a slave at that time, he still went and fought for this country," said granddaughter Johnnie McKinney Lester.

Family members and Civil War reenactors gathered at the Sykes Cemetery in Decatur for a service of dedication.
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