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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Gallantly Defending the Line
Noah Hinton has written a poem in honor of the 35th Ohio Infantry's ("The Persimmons") action at Chickamauga. Noah presented the poem on April 18, 2015 at the site of the regiment's effort to stabilize the Union left on September 20, 1863.
Gallantly Defending the Line
The Persimmons in their blues
Through the war they paid their dues
Chickamauga was their pride and glory
Many lived to tell the story
Reliable, reliable, the 35th Ohio
When Helm’s men came up strong
The Union Line was not too long
Van Derveer with men in tow
Kept Rebs from dealing a crushing blow
Reliable, reliable the 35th Ohio
Helm with men would never shirk
They were blasted for their work
Helm attacked at half past 10
Surprise had sided with blue then
Steadfast, steadfast Helm until his last
Helm attacked but thrice
Not successful so he paid the price
On the third his life forfeit
He and his horse were split
Steadfast, steadfast Helm until his last
After Helm failed in his stand
The Rebs still had to push their hand
Breckinridge he launches in
But luck would not help him win
Forward, Forward Breckinridge pushes on
Breckinridge, Adams, and Stovall
Barely managed to push at all
The lines of men followed the charge
But the reinforcements were far too large
Forward, Forward Breckinridge pushes on
Persimmons, onward towards the gap!
Rebels prime for the Blues to trap
Push them back, ever farther back
Let no man stop the forward attack
Stronger, stronger leaders for the cause
Like on training grounds the 35th fought
They marched as they were taught
Breckinridge cold not hold them back
Van Derveer would never crack
Stronger, stronger leaders for the cause
The 35th did well that day
They rose to meet the fray
With bayonets and shells galore
They kept their line and e’en more
Persimmons strong none could ignore
The line was held by Van Derveer
With strength they did persevere
And the Ohioan Persimmons
Glory won with blasting guns
Persimmons strong none could ignore
© 2015 Noah Hinton
Gallantly Defending the Line
The Persimmons in their blues
Through the war they paid their dues
Chickamauga was their pride and glory
Many lived to tell the story
Reliable, reliable, the 35th Ohio
When Helm’s men came up strong
The Union Line was not too long
Van Derveer with men in tow
Kept Rebs from dealing a crushing blow
Reliable, reliable the 35th Ohio
Helm with men would never shirk
They were blasted for their work
Helm attacked at half past 10
Surprise had sided with blue then
Steadfast, steadfast Helm until his last
Helm attacked but thrice
Not successful so he paid the price
On the third his life forfeit
He and his horse were split
Steadfast, steadfast Helm until his last
After Helm failed in his stand
The Rebs still had to push their hand
Breckinridge he launches in
But luck would not help him win
Forward, Forward Breckinridge pushes on
Breckinridge, Adams, and Stovall
Barely managed to push at all
The lines of men followed the charge
But the reinforcements were far too large
Forward, Forward Breckinridge pushes on
Persimmons, onward towards the gap!
Rebels prime for the Blues to trap
Push them back, ever farther back
Let no man stop the forward attack
Stronger, stronger leaders for the cause
Like on training grounds the 35th fought
They marched as they were taught
Breckinridge cold not hold them back
Van Derveer would never crack
Stronger, stronger leaders for the cause
The 35th did well that day
They rose to meet the fray
With bayonets and shells galore
They kept their line and e’en more
Persimmons strong none could ignore
The line was held by Van Derveer
With strength they did persevere
And the Ohioan Persimmons
Glory won with blasting guns
Persimmons strong none could ignore
© 2015 Noah Hinton
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Strickland on the 12-pound "Napoleon"
Jessica Strickland has authored an entry on the 12-pound "Napoleon" artillery piece, one of the workhorses of both armies at the Battle of Chickamauga.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
The Legend of Ol' Green Eyes
Adam Gilbert has written an entry on Chickamauga's resident ghost, "Ol' Green Eyes," which can be found here.
John Clem, the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga
Adam Gilbert's entry on John Clem, the "Drummer Boy of Chickamauga," is now available here.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Thomas J. Duckett and the Battle of Chickamauga
Thomas J. Duckett in 1913 wearing the hat he had at the Battle of Chickamauga 50 years earlier. During the battle, a...
Posted by Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park on Thursday, April 2, 2015
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