The colour bearer of the 7th Louisiana revealed to his comrades that he had hidden their battle flag when they were overwhelmed and captured at Rappahannock Station, Virginia. The next night he burned it in the campfire so that it would not become a prize.

Found that info towards the end of this page on this website.

http://home.freeuk.com/gazkhan/colour_bearer.htmd

Hope that helped!

Shawn