Located at The Confederate Cemetery in Fayetteville, AR
Brig. Genl. W.Y. Slack
Son of
John & Polly Caldwell Slack
of Boone Co. Mo
Born August 1, 1816
In Mason Co. Ky
Graduate of Missouri State University
Capt. in the Mexican War
???? home of Chillicothe Mo
Fell at the Battle of Pea Ridge
Mar 7, 1862 while acting as brigadier
of Missouri Confederate Soldier
Died Mar 21, 1862
(The center inscription between the dates is my best guess at what it says.)
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Died from wounds suffered at the battle of Elkhorn
William Yarnell Slack
Brig Gen 2 Brig Mo State Gd
Confederate State Army
Aug 1, 1816 - Mar 20, 1862
