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Retired U.S. Army Maj. Tommy A. Rigsby of Abbeville, La., and 2nd
Lt. Mark W. Castillon of New Orleans, executive officer of the 141st
Field Artillery Regiment's B Battery, 1st Battalion, present wreaths
honoring the fallen soldiers of the Battle of New Orleans on the
Jan. 8, 2009, anniversary of the battle. The wreaths were displayed
in front of the city's Andrew Jackson statue. The Battle of New
Orleans was the final major battle of the War of 1812.
U.S.
Army photo by
Sgt. Beyonka Joseph |
