11th New York - Fire Zouaves (1 Viewer)

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Here's a few images pertaining to the 11th New York, Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves.
- Pvt. Francis Brownell in full uniform. - At Manassas the jacket was discarded do the the summer heat.
- Regimental Flag
- Col. Elmer Ellsworth

 

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In the late 1850's Elmer Ellsworth toured the U.S. with his United States Zouave Cadets, displaying the intricate drill of the famous French light infantry Zouave regiments. Following Lincoln's call to arms, the now famous Ellsworth raised a regiment of ''Zouaves'' mostly from NYC's fire companies.
Prior to what would become the Civil War's first major battle, Ellsworth took his regiment across the Potomac to occupy Alexandria and take down a large Confederate flag from atop a local hotel. - Things went badly, Ellsworth was killed, Lincoln lost a personal friend, and the Union had a martyred hero. One of so many to come.

- Death of Col. Ellsworth. Pvt. Francis Brownell will shortly after kill his Colonel's attacker.
- Ellsworth's uniform frockcoat.
- Pvt. Francis Brownell. At his feet, the Confederate flag taken down by Ellsworth and precipitating his death.

 

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And finally the uniform of Pvt. Francis Brownell, 11th New York.