The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Wisconsin Drummer Boy-- Part 2: Other Duties

Young drummers and buglers were also required to help remove the wounded, act as runners and couriers and would also have to assist surgeons in their grisly work.

They were not allowed to carry guns, but were issued a small sword, but on occasion would pick up a rifle on the battlefield and use it.

--Old Secesh

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