In a message dated 10/19/02 6:32:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Treborchas writes: > Hi Ellie -- I was waiting to see if you got an answer to your question re > "ensign." I have always understood that the title was given to the tallest > man in the company who was chosen to carry the flag around which the troops > rallied. Unfortunately, as the tallest man he was also the biggest target > and usually took a bullet or two. He was the replaced by the next tallest > soldier. We have had a number of "ensigns" in the Chase family, including > Moses Chase, son of Aquila. Hope this helps. Bob Chase > > Dear Bob, Yes, it helps a lot! Now I know where the height factor came > from in my family! Ensigns had to be pretty brave to do the job, wouldn't > you agree? > Sincerely, > Ellie Pelcyger