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Domestic News September 7, 1848

Port Tobacco Times, And Charles County Advertiser

Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland

What is this article about?

A touching ceremony at Fortress Monroe involved the return of the battle-damaged flag of the 4th Regiment of Artillery to Col. Walbach's home. The flag, carried through victories including Contreras, was passed from a dying bearer to Lieut. Benjamin.

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INTERESTING CEREMONY.--We learn from the Norfolk Beacon that a scene of touching interest occurred at Fortress Monroe a few days ago. This was the return, to the domicil of Col. Walbach, of the war-worn flag, which had waved on to so many victories the gallant 4th Regiment of Artillery. Rent and perforated with balls, it still clings to the staff, from which the spear head was torn away in one of the fierce conflicts that distinguished the onward movement of our army. Its bearer, shot through the heart, yielded it only with dying hand, to the brave Lieut. Benjamin, who planted it firmly on the memorable heights of Contreras.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Flag Return 4th Artillery Fortress Monroe Contreras Battle

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Walbach Lieut. Benjamin

Where did it happen?

Fortress Monroe

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fortress Monroe

Event Date

A Few Days Ago

Key Persons

Col. Walbach Lieut. Benjamin

Outcome

flag bearer shot through the heart in battle; flag returned intact to col. walbach.

Event Details

Scene of touching interest at Fortress Monroe: return of war-worn flag of 4th Regiment of Artillery to Col. Walbach's domicil. Flag rent and perforated with balls, spear head torn away in conflict; bearer yielded it dying to Lieut. Benjamin, who planted it on heights of Contreras.

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