George Herman Ruth
Hi there. A gravestone is simply a memorial that is placed on the grave that is made of stone. Sometimes it is called a headstone or a grave marker.
You would usually see one on a tombstone or grave marker.
The family placed a headstone in May of 2006.
Actually the statue of Shakespeare in the church at Stratford is not his grave marker--his grave is in the floor and has that famous verse about disturbing his bones. The statue is attached to the wall and shows Shakespeare holding a pen in his right hand, not surprisingly for a writer. His arms rest on a pilowlike object which some people think is a sack.
Squanto, as a significant historical figure who played a crucial role in relations between the Native Americans and Pilgrims, could be considered for a grave marker to honor his legacy and contributions. A marker could serve as a symbol of remembrance and recognition for his impact on early American history.
391st Anti-Aircraft (AW) Battalion
It is the prisoner number that he had at Auschwitz.
AN is the rank designation for an Airman (E-3 in the Naval Aviation community).
The most popular design of grave marker is not a big bulky stone. Rather, it is a simple rectangular plaque that lays close to the ground on a granite stone.
When a Jewish person visits a grave, leaving a small stone on the marker is a sign of respect. Therefore, a stone is probably left by most visitors.
A cippe is a grave stone or it can sometimes be found used as a marker stone for a Roman acquaduct.