Campion, Edward W., Civil War veteran: 114th PA, Co. D, Private, Member of Post 6, GAR, Germantown:
Obituary 7 July 1921:
EDWARD W. CAMPION
Edward W. Campion, who died last Saturday at the home of a daughter, in Chestnut Hill, was, so far as can be ascertained, the last survivor of the famous Germantown band which served in the Civil War with Collis' Zouaves. A notable episode in the history of the band was its capture in entirety by the Confederates.
Mr. Campion was 89 years old. For thirty-five years he was a letter carrier, serving a route in the lower part of Germantown. He retired twenty years ago, receiving a gold medal from his associates in recognition of his faithful services.
Funeral services were held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Frank T. Sheneman, 226 Meade Street, Chestnut Hill, burial following at Ivy Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Frank T. Gray, of St. Stephen's Methodist Church, Germantown Avenue, near Ashmead street, conducted the service. Mr. Campion was a charter member of this Church, which was founded in 1856.
The funeral was attended by Ellis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and its ritual was observed, a salute being fired by a detail of Sons of Veterans.
Charles H. T. Collis, of Philadelphia, organized a regiment of Zouaves in 1862, which was enlisted as the 114th Pennsylvania Volunteers. While being recruited the regiment was encamped in the lower part of Germantown.
A few years before that, the National Cornet Band had been organized in Germantown. The members were all young men just taking up the study of music. Captain F. A. Elliott, who was in the wool business, was much interested in the band, supplying them with instruments and otherwise helping them. At his suggestion the band joined Collis Zouaves all the members enlisting on August 11, 1862. Mr. Campion played a horn in the band. On August 29 the band left Philadelphia with the regiment to join the Army of the Potomac and until the end of the war the band remained in service. Owing to the confusion caused by the fact that in the early days of the war every regiment took along a band. Congress decided to allow but one band to each brigade. The Zouave Band was retained, and for a time was the only band of an entire division. The band was captured by the Confederates at the battle of Fredericksburg, the members finding themselves in the hands of the enemy when they awoke in their camp on the morning of December 16. Their Instruments were taken from them, and after spending several weeks in Libby Prison, Richmond, they were exchanged, and rejoined their regiment. They returned to Philadelphia on May 29, 1866. The band consisted of fifteen members, and remained intact during the three years of service. In time of battle the members of the band gave valuable help to the surgeons in caring for the wounded. In 1883, at the time of the dedication of the soldiers' monument in Market Square, the survivors of the band marched in line once more, playing wartime melodies that had often cheered the soldiers on the march through the southern states. General Collis was present at the dedication, and when the band appeared he shouted: "Give us ‘Hell on the Rappahannock.'" This was a selection startling because of its noisy features and had been a favorite among Collis' men. Complying with the general's request, the band played it and the bass drum, the cymbals and the big horn did their duty in a way that delighted the old soldiers. The survivors of the regiment still hold an annual reunion in May. At the last reunion mention was made of the fact that Mr. Campion was the only survivor of the band. The number of members of the regiment still living at that time was ninety-six. The members of the band, besides Mr. Campion, were: Frank Rauscher, leader; Louis Rauscher, Jacob West, Samuel West, Charles Taylor, George Taylor, J. H. Deal, William Buzzard, J. Rippe, J. Butterworth, William Jungkurth, J. Howe, Daniel Lennon and S. Maxwell.
The uniform consisted of red trousers, Zouave jacket, white leggings, blue sash and white turban. The material for the uniforms was imported from France, and a supply was obtained sufficient to replenish the uniforms when they were worn out. Thus the regiment continued to wear the Zouave uniform until the end of its service.
Obituary 7 July 1921:
EDWARD W. CAMPION
Edward W. Campion, who died last Saturday at the home of a daughter, in Chestnut Hill, was, so far as can be ascertained, the last survivor of the famous Germantown band which served in the Civil War with Collis' Zouaves. A notable episode in the history of the band was its capture in entirety by the Confederates.
Mr. Campion was 89 years old. For thirty-five years he was a letter carrier, serving a route in the lower part of Germantown. He retired twenty years ago, receiving a gold medal from his associates in recognition of his faithful services.
Funeral services were held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Frank T. Sheneman, 226 Meade Street, Chestnut Hill, burial following at Ivy Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Frank T. Gray, of St. Stephen's Methodist Church, Germantown Avenue, near Ashmead street, conducted the service. Mr. Campion was a charter member of this Church, which was founded in 1856.
The funeral was attended by Ellis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and its ritual was observed, a salute being fired by a detail of Sons of Veterans.
Charles H. T. Collis, of Philadelphia, organized a regiment of Zouaves in 1862, which was enlisted as the 114th Pennsylvania Volunteers. While being recruited the regiment was encamped in the lower part of Germantown.
A few years before that, the National Cornet Band had been organized in Germantown. The members were all young men just taking up the study of music. Captain F. A. Elliott, who was in the wool business, was much interested in the band, supplying them with instruments and otherwise helping them. At his suggestion the band joined Collis Zouaves all the members enlisting on August 11, 1862. Mr. Campion played a horn in the band. On August 29 the band left Philadelphia with the regiment to join the Army of the Potomac and until the end of the war the band remained in service. Owing to the confusion caused by the fact that in the early days of the war every regiment took along a band. Congress decided to allow but one band to each brigade. The Zouave Band was retained, and for a time was the only band of an entire division. The band was captured by the Confederates at the battle of Fredericksburg, the members finding themselves in the hands of the enemy when they awoke in their camp on the morning of December 16. Their Instruments were taken from them, and after spending several weeks in Libby Prison, Richmond, they were exchanged, and rejoined their regiment. They returned to Philadelphia on May 29, 1866. The band consisted of fifteen members, and remained intact during the three years of service. In time of battle the members of the band gave valuable help to the surgeons in caring for the wounded. In 1883, at the time of the dedication of the soldiers' monument in Market Square, the survivors of the band marched in line once more, playing wartime melodies that had often cheered the soldiers on the march through the southern states. General Collis was present at the dedication, and when the band appeared he shouted: "Give us ‘Hell on the Rappahannock.'" This was a selection startling because of its noisy features and had been a favorite among Collis' men. Complying with the general's request, the band played it and the bass drum, the cymbals and the big horn did their duty in a way that delighted the old soldiers. The survivors of the regiment still hold an annual reunion in May. At the last reunion mention was made of the fact that Mr. Campion was the only survivor of the band. The number of members of the regiment still living at that time was ninety-six. The members of the band, besides Mr. Campion, were: Frank Rauscher, leader; Louis Rauscher, Jacob West, Samuel West, Charles Taylor, George Taylor, J. H. Deal, William Buzzard, J. Rippe, J. Butterworth, William Jungkurth, J. Howe, Daniel Lennon and S. Maxwell.
The uniform consisted of red trousers, Zouave jacket, white leggings, blue sash and white turban. The material for the uniforms was imported from France, and a supply was obtained sufficient to replenish the uniforms when they were worn out. Thus the regiment continued to wear the Zouave uniform until the end of its service.
Campion, Edward W., Civil War veteran: 114th PA, Co. D, Private, Member of Post 6, GAR, Germantown:
Obituary 7 July 1921:
EDWARD W. CAMPION
Edward W. Campion, who died last Saturday at the home of a daughter, in Chestnut Hill, was, so far as can be ascertained, the last survivor of the famous Germantown band which served in the Civil War with Collis' Zouaves. A notable episode in the history of the band was its capture in entirety by the Confederates.
Mr. Campion was 89 years old. For thirty-five years he was a letter carrier, serving a route in the lower part of Germantown. He retired twenty years ago, receiving a gold medal from his associates in recognition of his faithful services.
Funeral services were held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Frank T. Sheneman, 226 Meade Street, Chestnut Hill, burial following at Ivy Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Frank T. Gray, of St. Stephen's Methodist Church, Germantown Avenue, near Ashmead street, conducted the service. Mr. Campion was a charter member of this Church, which was founded in 1856.
The funeral was attended by Ellis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and its ritual was observed, a salute being fired by a detail of Sons of Veterans.
Charles H. T. Collis, of Philadelphia, organized a regiment of Zouaves in 1862, which was enlisted as the 114th Pennsylvania Volunteers. While being recruited the regiment was encamped in the lower part of Germantown.
A few years before that, the National Cornet Band had been organized in Germantown. The members were all young men just taking up the study of music. Captain F. A. Elliott, who was in the wool business, was much interested in the band, supplying them with instruments and otherwise helping them. At his suggestion the band joined Collis Zouaves all the members enlisting on August 11, 1862. Mr. Campion played a horn in the band. On August 29 the band left Philadelphia with the regiment to join the Army of the Potomac and until the end of the war the band remained in service. Owing to the confusion caused by the fact that in the early days of the war every regiment took along a band. Congress decided to allow but one band to each brigade. The Zouave Band was retained, and for a time was the only band of an entire division. The band was captured by the Confederates at the battle of Fredericksburg, the members finding themselves in the hands of the enemy when they awoke in their camp on the morning of December 16. Their Instruments were taken from them, and after spending several weeks in Libby Prison, Richmond, they were exchanged, and rejoined their regiment. They returned to Philadelphia on May 29, 1866. The band consisted of fifteen members, and remained intact during the three years of service. In time of battle the members of the band gave valuable help to the surgeons in caring for the wounded. In 1883, at the time of the dedication of the soldiers' monument in Market Square, the survivors of the band marched in line once more, playing wartime melodies that had often cheered the soldiers on the march through the southern states. General Collis was present at the dedication, and when the band appeared he shouted: "Give us ‘Hell on the Rappahannock.'" This was a selection startling because of its noisy features and had been a favorite among Collis' men. Complying with the general's request, the band played it and the bass drum, the cymbals and the big horn did their duty in a way that delighted the old soldiers. The survivors of the regiment still hold an annual reunion in May. At the last reunion mention was made of the fact that Mr. Campion was the only survivor of the band. The number of members of the regiment still living at that time was ninety-six. The members of the band, besides Mr. Campion, were: Frank Rauscher, leader; Louis Rauscher, Jacob West, Samuel West, Charles Taylor, George Taylor, J. H. Deal, William Buzzard, J. Rippe, J. Butterworth, William Jungkurth, J. Howe, Daniel Lennon and S. Maxwell.
The uniform consisted of red trousers, Zouave jacket, white leggings, blue sash and white turban. The material for the uniforms was imported from France, and a supply was obtained sufficient to replenish the uniforms when they were worn out. Thus the regiment continued to wear the Zouave uniform until the end of its service.
Obituary 7 July 1921:
EDWARD W. CAMPION
Edward W. Campion, who died last Saturday at the home of a daughter, in Chestnut Hill, was, so far as can be ascertained, the last survivor of the famous Germantown band which served in the Civil War with Collis' Zouaves. A notable episode in the history of the band was its capture in entirety by the Confederates.
Mr. Campion was 89 years old. For thirty-five years he was a letter carrier, serving a route in the lower part of Germantown. He retired twenty years ago, receiving a gold medal from his associates in recognition of his faithful services.
Funeral services were held Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Frank T. Sheneman, 226 Meade Street, Chestnut Hill, burial following at Ivy Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Frank T. Gray, of St. Stephen's Methodist Church, Germantown Avenue, near Ashmead street, conducted the service. Mr. Campion was a charter member of this Church, which was founded in 1856.
The funeral was attended by Ellis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and its ritual was observed, a salute being fired by a detail of Sons of Veterans.
Charles H. T. Collis, of Philadelphia, organized a regiment of Zouaves in 1862, which was enlisted as the 114th Pennsylvania Volunteers. While being recruited the regiment was encamped in the lower part of Germantown.
A few years before that, the National Cornet Band had been organized in Germantown. The members were all young men just taking up the study of music. Captain F. A. Elliott, who was in the wool business, was much interested in the band, supplying them with instruments and otherwise helping them. At his suggestion the band joined Collis Zouaves all the members enlisting on August 11, 1862. Mr. Campion played a horn in the band. On August 29 the band left Philadelphia with the regiment to join the Army of the Potomac and until the end of the war the band remained in service. Owing to the confusion caused by the fact that in the early days of the war every regiment took along a band. Congress decided to allow but one band to each brigade. The Zouave Band was retained, and for a time was the only band of an entire division. The band was captured by the Confederates at the battle of Fredericksburg, the members finding themselves in the hands of the enemy when they awoke in their camp on the morning of December 16. Their Instruments were taken from them, and after spending several weeks in Libby Prison, Richmond, they were exchanged, and rejoined their regiment. They returned to Philadelphia on May 29, 1866. The band consisted of fifteen members, and remained intact during the three years of service. In time of battle the members of the band gave valuable help to the surgeons in caring for the wounded. In 1883, at the time of the dedication of the soldiers' monument in Market Square, the survivors of the band marched in line once more, playing wartime melodies that had often cheered the soldiers on the march through the southern states. General Collis was present at the dedication, and when the band appeared he shouted: "Give us ‘Hell on the Rappahannock.'" This was a selection startling because of its noisy features and had been a favorite among Collis' men. Complying with the general's request, the band played it and the bass drum, the cymbals and the big horn did their duty in a way that delighted the old soldiers. The survivors of the regiment still hold an annual reunion in May. At the last reunion mention was made of the fact that Mr. Campion was the only survivor of the band. The number of members of the regiment still living at that time was ninety-six. The members of the band, besides Mr. Campion, were: Frank Rauscher, leader; Louis Rauscher, Jacob West, Samuel West, Charles Taylor, George Taylor, J. H. Deal, William Buzzard, J. Rippe, J. Butterworth, William Jungkurth, J. Howe, Daniel Lennon and S. Maxwell.
The uniform consisted of red trousers, Zouave jacket, white leggings, blue sash and white turban. The material for the uniforms was imported from France, and a supply was obtained sufficient to replenish the uniforms when they were worn out. Thus the regiment continued to wear the Zouave uniform until the end of its service.
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