Insight on the News, November 2nd, 1998
German-born Gus Schurmann was only 12 when he volunteered to serve as a musician with the 40th New York Infantry at the beginning of the Civil War. At first turned down because of his youth and small size, Gus was accepted after his father, already a musician with the regiment, pleaded his son's case. Altogether this exceptional young man saw 10 major battles, including Bull Run, Chancellorsville and Gettsyburg, and served under four major generals. He met and befriended Tad Lincoln, the president's son, before being discharged June 26, 1864, at the age of 15 -- three years to the day after ...
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