John Lincoln Clem (nicknamed Johnny Shiloh; August 13, 1851 – May 13, 1937) was an American general officer who served as a drummer boy in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He gained fame for his bravery on the battlefield, becoming the youngest noncommissioned officer in the history of the United States Army at the age of 12.
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Interesting this Yankee ends up in Texas....
ReplyDeleteYeah I noticed that, too.
DeleteAfter the war, ex-soldiers from both sides went to Texas to start a new life.
DeleteRegardless of where he was from he had balls of brass. I don't know that I could march into battle with just a fuckin drum.
ReplyDeleteTired of "Civil War". War of Northern Aggression, yes. Or War Between The States.
ReplyDeleteToday's 12 year olds struggle with tying their shoes and choosing a gender. Different times, different times.
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