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What was the rank of a Civil War Drummer Boy?
The rank was officially "musician". Drummers, fifers, and buglers were all classified as musicians.
What was the plot of the drummer boy of Shiloh?
"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" is a short story by Ray Bradbury that focuses on the Civil War Battle of Shiloh, which took place in April 1862. The plot revolves around a young drummer boy named Joby who is part of the Union army. As the story unfolds, Joby is terrified and overwhelmed by the thought of battle and the responsibilities that come with being a drummer boy. He is worried about his safety and the impending battle's impact on him and his comrades. Read More: tinyurl .com/yc2a556z
How old was the drummer boy in the drummer boy of Shiloh story?
14
What were the youngest soldiers in the Civil War?
The Youngest surviving soldier at the end of the US Civil War was Andrew 'Jackson' Botts. He was the 13 years old. Known as the 'Little Drummer Boy,' he joined the Civil war when he was 12 1/2 years old. There were other soldiers who were as young as or younger when they joined, but Andrew Jackson Botts was the only 13 year old soldier at the end of the war.
When did the last civil war drummer boy die?
The last confirmed Civil War veteran was an ex-drummer boy Albert H. Woolson who served in Company C, 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery. He died on August 2, 1956. The exact date of Woolson's birth is disputed, but it was probably either February 11, 1848 or (more likely) February 11, 1849. He enlisted on October 10, 1864 when he would have been either 15 or 16 years of age.
