(DIED MARCH 26, 1931)

OLD DEFENDER OF THE FLAG TO BE BURIED MONDAY FROM A. GRIESEL & SON FUNERAL HOME; LAST OF THE G. A . R.

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George M. Kirkpatrick, the last member of Burnside Post of the G. A. R., and an old resident of Cheltenham and South Chicago passed away at the age of 85 years.

A familiar figure on the streets of South Chicago, always genial and friendly with every one; a stalwart old defender of his flag and country, he numbered his friends by the hundreds.

Born in Evansville, Indiana, in the year 1846 of sturdy farmer parentage, he enlisted in the Civil War in the year 1861 and was mustered out in 1865. Wounded severely twice, he was able to resume his service after recovery.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Brown of Windsor Park and Mrs. Joseph Moore of Clearing, Illinois, and two sons, A. S. Kirkpatrick of Westwood, New Jersey and George W. Kirkpatrick of Normal Park. He also has seven grandchildren. He was a grand old patriot and leaves many friends to mourn his loss.

Funeral services will be held at the A. Griesel & Son funeral parlors, 8044 Commercial Avenue on Monday afternoon March 30 at 2 o'clock. Services under the ritual of Bagley Camp No. 41 United Spanish War Veterans. Interment will take place in Mt. Greenwood.