Pike County Times-Journal Zebulon, Ga., Friday, February 10, 1905 (Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/5/02) A Georgia Hero The following editorial which appeared in Tuesdays Constitution will be of interest to the many friends and relatives of Captain Frank L. Crenshaw in this county where he lived for several years and married the daughter of Judge E.M. Eppinger of Molena. Captain Frank L. Crenshaw, the gallant young Georgian who lost his life in the Filipino ambuscade on the 5th of June 1900, is one of the state’s most notable contributions to that quota of bright names, such as Bagley, Hobson and Blue, which gloriously illustrated Southern bravery in the Spanish-American war. The untimely death of this officer was all the more tragic, since he had been nominated by the President for the brevet rank both of major and lieutenant colonel of volunteers, for distinguished conduct in action. His personal and military qualities were such as there is no doubt that had he survived the insurrection these signal honors would have been eclipsed by deeds of greater bravery and fidelity. The government has further recognized Captain Crenshaw’s gallant services by designating one of its permanent fortifications by his name. It will be remembered that but a few days ago, his colonel, William E. Birkhimer, wrote The Constitution commending this action and expressing the high esteem in which the young man had been held in the regiment. Following Captain Crenshaw’s death, Colonel Birkhimer issued an official order of which the following tribute is an extract: He inspired his company with his own indomitable spirit, it following him cheerfully, knowing not fatigue, through morass or over mountain in quest of the foe. It was in one of the engagements incident to this life of constant scouting that he received the wound [which] it is supposed caused his death. He died like the soldier he was. His example incites to gallant deeds and devotion to duty, however arduous. It is left to us to emulate that example. As a mark of respect to his memory the officers of the regiment will wear a net of crepe upon the sword hilt for the period of thirty days.