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Journal photo / Mary Murphy
From left, Master Sgt. James Loffler, R.I. National Guard historian; John Currier of the Pawtuxet Rangers, and Maj. Gen. Robert T. Bray, Rhode Island's adjutant general, unveil the L Troop flag of the 1st R.I. Volunteer Cavalry that was captured by Confederate soldiers 145 years ago. The ceremony today -- part of a party celebrating the R.I. Guard's 372nd birthday -- marked the return of the flag from the North Carolina Museum of History. Currier is a descendant of Edward Currier, a member of L Troop. The event was held at Varnum Armory in East Greenwich.

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Steve Heinstrom said:

Dear Mr Currier,
My great grand father was Henry T Cole of the 1st RI Cav "D" Co, I am looking for anything from that company, or the unit as a whole. I am a life time collector and was wondering if you know of anyone with relics from that unit?
Thank you in advance,
Steve Heinstrom

Link | March 31, 2009 1:27 PM
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