USBS2-19 - 2nd US Cavalry

USBS2-19 - 2nd US CavalryDaniel Oakey was an officer in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, which made up Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames demi brigade that supported Pleasontons horse soldiers. Having nothing to do as yet but smoke our pipes, we lolled on the grass and studied our cavalry friends, Oakey recalled. Custer was the most striking of the group withhis long hair, and spirited manner. He seemed to enjoy the shelling, and appeared to beam all over, almost dancing with

most notably during the trench and fortified warfare of the World War I and later in the World War II

in one case

Helmet with plume or crest for identification and status

"Two Niner Juliet" and would belong to the Troop Sergeant

Historical context:

One of our leading Arquebusiers

It was normal at this time for the flag to be carried by a junior company officer

During the War of 1812 era (1810–1815)

the Patrol Leader embodies the essence of small-unit command: a leader at the edge of the battlefield

held back from immediate engagement in order to reinforce

Their military system combined fortified hilltop settlements with mobile infantry forces skilled in irregular and terrain-based warfare

In a Japanese battle it was the practice to seek out a worthy opponent and fight to the death