Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Captain Simpkins” in chapter 5 of Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865:
...dangerous proximity.
Realizing that the national colors and the white flag of the State especially attracted the enemy's fire, the bearers began to roll them up on the staves.
At the same moment, Captain Simpkins , commanding the color company (K) turned to observe his men. His quick eye noted the half-furled flags, and his gallant spirit took fire in a moment at the sight.
Pointing to the flags with uplifte...
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