War Death Song of the Union

Some of the Civil war songs weren't just made for propanganda, morale boost, but some are made to honor the war dead. These songs were created because of their services they made to support their side.
Some example of the honoring the war dead songs included "Ellsworth Requiem", composed in 1861, was to honor the first officers that was killed in the war, Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth. Alfred Delaney in 1863 assured the listeners that death with honor was no death at all with a song that he composed called "Dirge". The lyric of "Dirge" focused on how death for country is a honor within. The glory that the soldier made will never be forgotten because they will always be remembered by his fellow comrade in arms.

Lyrics to "Dirge": http://www.pdmusic.org/civilwar2/63dirge.txt