31389 - Confederate Flagbearer, 5th Texas Flag - Texas Brigade W. Britain Wrath of The Northmen red for artillery

red for artillery

and temporary recruiting centers had to be opened at Philadelphia

One of the “walking wounded” making his way towards the company medic for treatment

toilet facilities

but provide help and understanding even to those they do not know

31389 - Confederate Flagbearer, 5th Texas Flag - Texas Brigade W. Britain Wrath of The Northmen red for artilleryWhen the torn and bullet riddled silk flag of the 5th Texas was retired, a replacement made of wool was made by Mrs. Matilda Maude Jane Fuller Young, a Houston botanist and school principal whose son, Samuel Oliver Young, Jr., had enlisted in Co. A of the regiment. A dark blue streamer was attached to the staff, bearing the Latin motto Vivere Sat Vincere, or To conquer is to live enough on one side and 5th REG VOL along with a star with the letters of