The Hingham Militia and Historical Society honor Major General Benjamin Lincoln. Photo credit: Benny Rabi.
Members of the Hingham Militia and Historical Society braved bitter winds to gather at the Old Ship Church to honor Major General Benjamin Lincoln, a Hingham native and hero of the American Revolution.
WATD’s Benny Rabi was on hand for the ceremony and spoke with Captain Tim Perkins of the old second Suffolk.
Captain Perkins was accompanied by several members of the unit including two of their newest recruits, Miles Parker and Jack Ramsey both of Hingham.
The young recruits bore the unit flag and Old Glory, respectively as they marched from the Bell Tower through Old Ship Cemetery, honoring dignitaries from Hingham’s history with a traditional salute.
Among the honored was former state Governor John Andrew, who was credited with forming the legendary 54th Massachusetts Infantry — the first uniformed and trained African American combat unit in American History.
Hingham Resident and long-time militiaman Sean Gallagher shared his thoughts on what Benjamin Lincoln faced.
When asked why Lincoln took the personal responsibility of leading a fledgling nation into the unknown, Captain Perkins had this to say:
