Army to Move Remains of Carlisle Native Students
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The Army will carefully dig up and move the remains of twelve Native American students buried at Carlisle Barracks Post Cemetery, honoring family and tribal requests. This work starts September 1, 2026, and the remains will be reburied in private cemeteries at no cost to families. If any relatives object, they must speak up by July 1, 2026, or the process will move forward as planned.
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Government-Paid Reburial for Families
You are being told that the Army will disinter the remains of twelve Native American students buried at Carlisle Barracks Post Cemetery and will transport and reinter those remains in private cemeteries chosen by the families and Tribes at government expense. The twelve individuals died between 1879 and 1918 and the Army says the reinterment will be paid for by the government.
Relatives Must Object by July 1, 2026
If you are a living relative who objects to disinterment, you must provide a written objection to MAJ Oluwaseun Adedeji by July 1, 2026 (mail or the provided email). The notice says that such objections may delay the disinterment for the decedent in question.
Disinterment Begins September 1, 2026
The Army intends to begin disinterment activities on September 1, 2026 for the twelve named Native American students buried at Carlisle Barracks Post Cemetery. Transportation to and reinterment in private cemeteries will take place as soon as practical after the disinterment.
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