This group was most likely a High School Fife and Drum Corp. They were named after local hero and politician George O. Brastow of Somerville, Mass.
They enter into the history of Camp Cameron on July 24, 1861. This was the day of a flag presentation to them "by the young ladies of Spring Hill." It was a flag made of elegant silk, with stars and stripes and tastfully decorated. The ceremony was held at the home of Mrs. J. B. Hanson of Park St., Somerville. A spirited speech was made by Miss S. Alice Wakefield. The yong mens leader Walter Colburn also made a speech which was well received by the parents. The ceremony was concluded with the young men parading around the property and then partaking in a meal. after the meal they marched to Camp Cameron and performed for Col. Wyman and the officers of the 16th Regiment. (1)
DAN SULLIVAN
(1) Boston Evening Transcript, July 25, 1861, pg. 3
They enter into the history of Camp Cameron on July 24, 1861. This was the day of a flag presentation to them "by the young ladies of Spring Hill." It was a flag made of elegant silk, with stars and stripes and tastfully decorated. The ceremony was held at the home of Mrs. J. B. Hanson of Park St., Somerville. A spirited speech was made by Miss S. Alice Wakefield. The yong mens leader Walter Colburn also made a speech which was well received by the parents. The ceremony was concluded with the young men parading around the property and then partaking in a meal. after the meal they marched to Camp Cameron and performed for Col. Wyman and the officers of the 16th Regiment. (1)
DAN SULLIVAN
(1) Boston Evening Transcript, July 25, 1861, pg. 3
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