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DAR chapter pays homage to Col. David Hall
Revolutionary War hero served with Washington and was Lewes lawyer and governor of Delaware
On Memorial Day, William Richardson, president of the Caesar Rodney Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, lays a wreath at the grave of Col. David Hall, a Lewes lawyer who was elected governor in 1802 and also commanded troops in several Revolutionary War battles. He was wounded during the Battle of the Brandywine and served with Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge, Pa. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
May 27, 2019
On Memorial Day, William Richardson, president of the Caesar Rodney Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, lays a wreath at the grave of Col. David Hall, a Lewes lawyer who was elected governor in 1802 and also commanded troops in several Revolutionary War battles. He was wounded during the Battle of the Brandywine and served with Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge, Pa. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Kathy Lindemer, Col. David Hall Chapter regent, welcomes those attending the annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the grave site of the chapter’s namesake, Revolutionary War hero Col. David Hall (1752-1817).
Gloria Lester, vice regent of Delaware State Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, offers the invocation.
The Cape Henlopen High School JROTC color guard stands at attention during the pledge of allegiance.
William Regli, registrar, Delaware Society of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, places a wreath at the tomb of Col. David Hall.
On behalf of VFW Post 7447 in Rehoboth Beach, Marine Corps Col. (retired) Matthew Barlow places a wreath at the grave of Col. David Hall.
Kristin Jones, organizing secretary of the Col. David Hall Chapter, sings the national anthem.
