Allan: Thanks for the post, which I've seen before! Yes, the old vets did tell some whoppers, but this story is absolutely true! I have about five eyewitness accounts of "Old Douglas," the actual camel of the 43rd MS Infantry! Just looking for some more first-hand accounts. Douglas was killed by a Yankee salvo at Vicksburg! Thanks, again! -- Jim Huffman, 43rd MS Inf.