Jordan B. Noble, 7th US Infantry, 1815 2nd Wisconsin Volunteers

2nd Wisconsin Volunteers

Soon the column had passed

British light infantry and grenadiers began the long 18 mile march back to Boston

Grenadier Private British Marines

Pennsylvania State Regiment Private

Jordan B. Noble, 7th US Infantry, 1815 2nd Wisconsin VolunteersJordan B. Noble, 7th US Infantry, 1815 Jordan Bankston Noble (October 14, 1800 June 20, 1890) was an African American soldier and public figure who is best known for his role as a military drummer in the Battle of NEW Orleans during the War of 1812. Noble's drum played a crucial role in relaying his commander's orders during the surprise assault against the British forces on December 23, 1814, and the main British advance on January 8, 1815. Jordan