31385 Federal Irish Brigade Drummer, No.1 American Civil War A poignant but cruel reality

A poignant but cruel reality in a battlefield situation such as Hue in 1968

” The kite shield he carries may lend credence to an elevated status as it was originally developed for mounted cavalry – the narrow bottom protected the rider’s leg

others saw him as divisive and evil figure

Here we depict Bill in a typical relaxed pose

31385 Federal Irish Brigade Drummer, No.1 American Civil War A poignant but cruel realityMusicians were, for the most part, noncombatants and did not carry weapons, but at times were driven by duty into front line action. The sound of the drums moved troops into place; when lines were established drummers generally moved to the rear. However, shot and shell travel great distances making any position on a battlefield extremely dangerous. Charley King, a 13 year old drummer, died of wounds suffered at the Battle of Antietam. He was in the