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Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland
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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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Fortress Monroe
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A Few Days Ago
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flag bearer shot through the heart in battle; flag returned intact to col. walbach.
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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.