Anselmas Planciancois Quotes
Colonel, I will bring back these colors to you in honor, or report to God the reason why.
Colonel Banks had given him the Regimental colors flag and urged him to take care to return it with honor. This was his famous reply. In the midst of the Battle he was hit fatally with a cannonball. A Black corporal then took up the colors and he too was killed and yet another Negro corporal took the flag and returned it after a battle where the Blacks were commended for their valor. This quotation has been quoted to military men and women throughout the world as an outstanding example of military bravery and honor..
Anselmas Planciancois Statement to Colonel Banks of the Louisiana Colored Regiment fighting for the Union Army in the Civil War Just Before the Battle Charge began May 27, 1863
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He was a Negro Sergeant and Flag bearer of the Louisiana Colored Regiment fighting for the Union in the Civil war. He dies in battle, caring the colors on May 27, 1863.
