Sgt. Walter Nourse was 22 when he enlisted in Company F of the 38th. He died of Typhoid Fever in March of 1863. In between he was promoted to Sgt. Major. The Story of the Thirty Eighth Regiment describes him as "the pet of that company, as well as a favorite with the whole regiment."
Last week Cambridge held their annual Open Archives event. At the Cambridge Freemasons I got to see his sword and his application to that group. He was sponsored by his father.
My guess is this was a ceremonial or fraternal sword, maybe even given to him by the Masons.
Last week Cambridge held their annual Open Archives event. At the Cambridge Freemasons I got to see his sword and his application to that group. He was sponsored by his father.
My guess is this was a ceremonial or fraternal sword, maybe even given to him by the Masons.
DAN SULLIVAN
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