![]() ![]() Georgia keeping car tags with battle flag.New Mississippi monument at Shiloh focuses on cour.Tew's death at 34 robbed the world of a leader with even more potential, Martin said.Īntietam park ranger Keith Snyder, who transferred the sword from the Canadian unit to The Citadel, called the event "moving, a perfect tribute." He was a scholar, father, an academic and Tew became a real person as we looked at theĪrchives and letters from the family. Preparation for its return to the United States. Spoke of the long process of proving the history of the sword and the Of the colonel and The Citadel alumni were present, Martin said. Placed near where Tew fell and Taps was played. That it was a "spectacular ceremony." After speeches, a wreath was Martin, chairman of the 33 Signal Regiment Foundation, told the Picket (Click here for video of Wednesday's ceremony) The sword was given to Tew in 1858 by cadets at the Arsenal Academy, which was affiliated with The Citadel. The ceremony, on a day with weather reminiscent of the bloody battle, involved the 33 Signal Regiment in Ontario handing Tew's sword over to the National Park Service, which was then to tender it to The Citadel cadets. 18 on Summerall Field, just prior to the traditional Friday cadet Library with the cherished sword on display, and an official transfer Contingent will now return to the school, which ![]()
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