Octavius V. Catto Honor Ceremony

When

October 1, 2022    
11:00 am

Where

Philadelphia City Hall
1 S. Penn Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102
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Anniversary of the Assassination of Major Catto

Honor ceremony; wreath laying; military salute at the Catto Monument at the South Front of City Hall at 11:00am

Honoring the great African-American equal rights and military leader.

Wreath-Laying ceremony. All military units, period civilians, veterans and heritage groups are encouraged to participate. Colors, wreaths and music encouraged.

Following the City Hall Ceremony: PA National Guard Award Luncheon & Medal Ceremony to follow at 12:30pm in the Union League for the ‘Major Catto Medal’ Award Ceremony.

Contact: Breanna Pleiss at the Union League to reserve lunch:
PleisB@unionleague.org
Information: Dr. Andy Waskie 
awaski01@gmail.com

The Armed Services Council Presents The Major OV Catto Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 12:30pm 

The Major Octavius V. Catto Honor Ceremony will begin at 11am, with lunch to follow. We will meet at the OV Catto Monument at the S.W. corner of City Hall at 11:00am for the wreath laying and honor volleys and taps.

Honoring the great black equal rights and military leader with a wreath-laying ceremony. All military units, period civilians, veterans and heritage groups are encouraged to participate. Colors, wreaths and music encouraged. Then come back to the League for a delicious lunch starting at 12:30pm. The Major Catto Medal of the Pennsylvania National Guard will be awarded after the Luncheon to deserving PA Guardsmen.

There will be a signature/cash bar available. Price: $40 inclusive