Re: Is there Records for Drummer Boys?
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Is there Records for Drummer Boys?
Nicolle Elster 12/14/01
If he died 7 May 1871 at age 29 years, 8 months and 2 days that would be a birth date of 5 September 1841. He would have been well within the limits of eligibility to serve. Not all musicians (buglers & drummers) were minors or even teenagers.