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Photo Courtesy Steve Hall
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It's not uncommon for soldiers marching past the spectator crowds to be cheered as they march their way unceremoniously onto
the field of battle. However, on this fine, sunny, Sabbath morning, an unforgettable scene would soon take place.Cpl. Rex
Griffin, of E Company, 77th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry describes what transpired.
As we marched toward the battlefield. Scores of well-wishing civilians cheered us on as we marched through the defile and
onto the field. Cheers for the Union, sometimes unheard in these parts, made our hearts soar. One very pretty supporter
stood on a platform and threw her skirt over her head as we marched by, showing us the Stars and Stripes sewn on her petticoat.
I can safely say the morale of every man was at its height with the spirit shown by that pretty young lady!
(Note: This story is part of an After Action Report given by the same writer.) Click on link below to read full report
EDITORS NOTE: Unfortunately, we were not on hand to witness this "Girls Gone Wild Scene" However, thanks to
Michelle Martin, An Instructor of History from Fort Scott Community College, And Steve Hall we now have an images of the scene
to show you. They found themselves at the right place at the right time to snap these photos.-Thanks Michelle and Steve! We
would also love to hear from the woman who performed this unforgettable act and get some comments from her. Please pass the
word and help us find her-Thanks!
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