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In time, he returned to his regiment and in late May 1863, he was transferred to Company I of the 20th Maine. A month later, Tozier became the color bearer of his new regiment on the march to Gettysburg when his predecessor, Sgt. Charles Proctor turned up drunk on the march and was arrested. Tozier was the most senior sergeant in the regiment ...
The 20th Maine and its color-bearer Andrew Tozier are the subjects of "Ballad of the 20th Maine", a song by the Maine band The Ghost of Paul Revere; it is the official state ballad of Maine. [8] [9] The song "Dixieland" by Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band is also about the 20th Maine. [10]
Today, colours are no longer carried into battle, [1] [4] due to the creation of modern weapons, and the advancement of warfare and communications. Colours are now used as part of a regiment's tradition and symbolises the unit's identity, and is used at events of formal character. [1] [4] [5] [failed verification] [6]
Governor, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 12th instant in reference to the appointment of surgeon of the 20th Maine Vols. I have consulted with the officers of the 20th, and find that they would prefer (so far as I can discover) Dr. Shaw our present assistant surgeon, to any other person except, perhaps, Dr. Martin.
The Memorial Day parade will form at the American Legion parking lot at 11 a.m. and will step off at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Brief ceremonies will be held at Veterans Memorial Park (former City Hall ...
During the advance, Carney was wounded but still went on. When the color-bearer was shot, Carney grabbed the flagstaff and planted it in the parapet, while the rest of his regiment stormed the fortification. When his regiment was forced to retreat, he was wounded two more times while he carried the colors back to Union lines.
Ionia VFW Post 12082 quartermaster Shane Houghton, left, and Marine Cpl. Eric Calley of Williamston are reflected in the glass of a case that holds a Civil War battle flag carried by the 21st ...
Here's how to watch Oklahoma's game against Maine on Saturday, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: ... Oklahoma vs Maine time today. Date: Saturday, Nov. 2. Time: 11 a.m. CT.