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Old August 13th, 2008, 02:49 PM
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Re: Civil War Q&A

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Originally Posted by cyberia View Post
Matt, any clue as to what the life expectancy was for color bearers?

I've heard that many never made it through their first engagement carrying the flag.
With my apologies to an anonymous 60's song writer...

They choose you to carry the colors
It's staff is topped with gold,
You carry it forward in battle
And live to be 10 seconds old.

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