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The 9th Georgia's Battle Flag has been selected by the Americus, Ga. Chapter 140
of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, as the flag that they will sponsor
for restoration (April, 2003). Mrs. Beth Usry, President of Chapter 140 of the
U.D.C., has made a donation, as has the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 78
of Americus, Ga. I, as webmaster of the 9th Georgia website, have made a donation,
and am requesting that descendants that are able, mail any donation possible to:
Mrs. Beth Usry, President
United Daughters of the Confederacy, Chapter 140
2026 Hooks Mill Rd.
Leslie, Ga. 31764-2529
Description of 9th Georgia's Battle Flag:
Size; 56" long by 34 1/2" tall
Field; Red Bunting
Cross; Dark blue truncated bunting 7 3/4" wide
Stars; 13 (10 extant) white bunting 5" diameter
Attachment; a red bunting sleeve 1 1/2 " wide sewn along leading edge
Battle Honors; Malvern Hill (closest to leading edge), Sharpsburg (top), Gettysburg (trailing edge). Bottom portion (missing) is presumed to have a Battle Honor (unknown).
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The Regimental battle flag accompanied the Ninth Georgia in about 60 engagements, from minor skirmishes to major battles, and was never captured or surrendered. For a list of battles, click on List of engagements. The surviving flag was replaced by a new one on 25 Mar.,1865, and sent to Col. Edward Hoge's sisters, Lizzie and Katie, who originally presented it. They, in turn, donated the 9th's flag to the State of Georgia on 20 July, 1910. The flag surrendered at Appomattox on 9 April, 1865 was the new replacement flag, not the original. This flag is in the Capitol Collection in Atlanta, Ga.