Re: 5th Sgt. James Milton Brister
I agree. That makes sense. He was never mentioned as a color bearer in any battles, but he could have been the ensign for Company B during their training before muster in the 7th Mississippi. Without all records for John O. Brister. John Brister and J. Milton Brister or James Milton Brister or John Milton Brister this will never get completely cleared up.