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The children of the Civil War
Seward/Mapes Homestead restoration hosts fund raiser on April 27 about the youngsters who fought on the front lines
Published Mar 27, 2017 at 4:52 pm (Updated Mar 27, 2017)
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FLORIDA — In 1863, 12 year-old Johnny Clem participated in the famous Civil War battle of Chickamauga.
• Escaped slave, “Contraband Jackson,” served as a drummer boy and stretcher-bearer in the 79th Infantry Regiment – U.S. Colored Troops. It was an all-black unit that incurred heavy casualties.
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Seward/Mapes Homestead restoration hosts fund raiser on April 27 about the youngsters who fought on the front lines
Published Mar 27, 2017 at 4:52 pm (Updated Mar 27, 2017)
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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Drummer boy Jackson would have used up to 40 different beats to convey his commander's orders to assemble for formation. Like many other drummers, he also served as a stretcher bearer.
FLORIDA — In 1863, 12 year-old Johnny Clem participated in the famous Civil War battle of Chickamauga.
• Escaped slave, “Contraband Jackson,” served as a drummer boy and stretcher-bearer in the 79th Infantry Regiment – U.S. Colored Troops. It was an all-black unit that incurred heavy casualties.
More: http://www.thephoto-news.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20170327/ENTERTAINMENT/170329964