July 31, 2006
Sergeant William C. Holbrook served with Company E of the 3d Missouri regiment at Santa Cruz de Rosales on 16 March 1848. After the battle at Rosales, the sergeant faced a general court martial—”which is the military equivalent of felony proceeding—”for having attempted to enter, while intoxicated, the home of a resident of the city [...]
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July 17, 2006
The regimental quick march was D’ye ken John Peel. For the tune see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdAFqvoeA1A&feature=related The words are as follows: D’ye ken John Peel with his coat so gay? D’ye ken John Peel at the break o’ day? D’ye ken John Peel when he’s far, far a-way. With his hounds and his horn in the morning? [...]
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