Centennial Memorial Observance in Honor of PVT Zack Brooks, 165th Depot Brigade, United States Army. PVT Brooks Died in the Service of His Country on 10 August 1918.  He was one of five African-American servicemen from Chatfield  and surrounding country to give his life in World War I.         

The observance will be help on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Chatfield Memorial Cemetery #1. Music will be provided by the First World War Drum & Bugle Corps of the Heritage Brass Band. Remarks will be made by Dr. Lila Rakoczy of the Texas Historical Commission

Sponsored by The Hodge-Martin-Chatfield Museum with the assistance of the Chatfield Baptist Church.

Water will be provided at the Cemetery and Refreshments to Follow at the Chatfield Baptist Church.

Internet map services can be misleading with regard to the location of the cemetery. Please use these directions:

Start at United States Post Office 4857 FM 1603, Chatfield, TX 75105

Head east on FM 1603 toward NE 1030/Rice Rd

Proceed 177 ft

Turn left onto NE 1030/Rice Rd

Proceed 236 ft

Turn left onto Rice Rd

Proceed 141 ft

Turn right onto NE 1036/NE 1100

Continue to follow NE 1100

Destination will be on the left

0.9 mi

Chatfield Memorial Cemetery #1

8800 NE 1100

Chatfield, TX 75105