Instead of me trying to retell the story, I'll just let the
marker at Fort Fisher do that. This image was taken in July 2011.

Fort Fisher protected, against Federal opposition, a large and important foreign trade in war supplies necessary to the existence of the Confederacy.
Near this point stood a flag staff of Fort Fisher which was shattered by a Federal shell on December 24, 1864. A new staff was erected and Private Christopher C. Bland, of the 36th N.C. Regiment, volunteered during the heavy bombardment to replace the flag. It was again shot down, and Bland once more climbed the staff and attached the colors.
2 comments:
Michael,
Private Bland shows up on the rolls of Reilly's 2nd NC Artillery.
His valor could probably be attributed to the fact that he was "literally" defending his home.
His family owned, and still owns, property in Wrightsville Beach.
Thanks,
Thanks Kevin!
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