145th Battle of Resaca (May 15-17) - Campaigner Battalion

[trippcor]

Gentlemen,
The WIG along with many of our friends are raising a Campaigner Battalion for the 145th Battle of Resaca on May 15-17, 2009. We will be portraying the 10th Texas, which was heavily engaged during the battle. Currently there are 6 companies being raised including:

Co. A - Grimes County - SCAR Company - Jim Butler, POC
Co. B - Limestone County - Capt. Dave Thomas
Co. C - Johnson County - Capt. Kiev Thomason (Color Company)
Co. D - Freestone County - Capt. Patrick Craddock
Co. E - Parker County - Capt Terry Hancock
Co. F - Brazos County - Capt. Dave Hunter

The Battle of Resaca is hosted by the Georgia Division and is a mainstream reenactment. However it is held on original ground upon which the battle occurred. Hunter Poythress will be the overall Confederate Commander for the 145th Anniversary Event in 2009. Mr. Poythress is a very able commander and a friend/member of the campaigner community. He is currently commander of the Georgia Volunteer Battalion and commanded forces at several campaigner events including Return to the Ranks, Prelude to Chickamauga, and Pumpkin Vine Creek. Mr. Poythress' experience with the campaigner side of the hobby should allow us to more easily build our own mini-event inside the larger one.

Registration is now open. We ask that those wishing to fall-in as part of the Battalion register through the Battalion. Registration will be $20.00. This includes the event registration and rations for Saturday morning, Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Registration deadline is May 1, 2009. Walk-ons are allowed however they may not be able to receive rations.

A guided tour of the Battlefield which will hopefully include the new state park land, will be conducted for all those that sign up by local historian and WIG member Tony Patton. Other goodies and surprises may also happen.

For more information and to register go to the website at http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/.
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[unclefrank]

I'm in, and paid!

[Kiev Thomason]

Gentlemen,
The WIG along with many of our friends are raising a Campaigner Battalion for the 145th Battle of Resaca on May 15-17, 2009. We will be portraying the 10th Texas, which was heavily engaged during the battle. Currently there are 6 companies being raised including:

Co. A - Grimes County - SCAR Company - Jim Butler, POC
Co. B - Limestone County - Capt. Dave Thomas
Co. C - Johnson County - Capt. Kiev Thomason (Color Company)
Co. D - Freestone County - Capt. Patrick Craddock
Co. E - Parker County - Capt Terry Hancock
Co. F - Brazos County - Capt. Dave Hunter

The Battle of Resaca is hosted by the Georgia Division and is a mainstream reenactment. However it is held on original ground upon which the battle occurred. Hunter Poythress will be the overall Confederate Commander for the 145th Anniversary Event in 2009. Mr. Poythress is a very able commander and a friend/member of the campaigner community. He is currently commander of the Georgia Volunteer Battalion and commanded forces at several campaigner events including Return to the Ranks, Prelude to Chickamauga, and Pumpkin Vine Creek. Mr. Poythress' experience with the campaigner side of the hobby should allow us to more easily build our own mini-event inside the larger one.

Registration is now open. We ask that those wishing to fall-in as part of the Battalion register through the Battalion. Registration will be $20.00. This includes the event registration and rations for Saturday morning, Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Registration deadline is May 1, 2009. Walk-ons are allowed however they may not be able to receive rations.

A guided tour of the Battlefield which will hopefully include the new state park land, will be conducted for all those that sign up by local historian and WIG member Tony Patton. Other goodies and surprises may also happen.

For more information and to register go to the website at http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/.
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Just a small reminder to start talking with your pards about the event. May will be here soon gents. Start the Spring of 09 off with a bang come out and fly the flag of the tenth Texas with the WIG. I know there is still room so join up. It sounds as if we will be allowed to sleep in the works and improve them during the night after the first battle on Sat. So bring pick and spades boys.

[trippcor]

I have posted some links to information about the 10th Texas on the history page of the website. We unfortunately lost a very valuable resource for information on the 10th Texas when AOL decided to shut down the homestead sites many of their customers used including Scott McKay. Scott had a done a lot of research over the years on the 10th and had posted it to the website he created for that purpose. I am currently trying to get that information from Scott so that it can be reposted on the Armory Guards or WIG websites.

In the mean time look for Herb to begin posting some excerpts from the Harlan letters to help us start getting in the mindset for the event. Thanks to Joe Walker for sending us copies of those.

Let’s get those registrations in. May will be here before you know it.

[trippcor]

I updated the registration list this moring for the Resaca Campaigner Battalion on the website. Registrations are coming in slow but steady. Let's keep them coming in.

[Kiev Thomason]

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Gents ,
If anyone wants a GA frame belt for the event let me know .I am about to make a bunch of them up. They are $35 and $5 from each will go to the Atlanta history Center for the Wray collection efforts. Call me at 404 358 5611 if you want one. Do not email or pm me about the belts please. I will need to get down into my shop and take the orders and sizes while I am on the phone with you. These will be clip corner buckels with iron dye and beef tallow finish.I will get these to you at the event to keep the cost down and save shipping. I will however need the payment up front for the cost of the belts.
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[aaron1stvirginia]

Gentlemen,
Is there anybody willing to let me catch a ride with them to Resaca? I will help pay for gas and so on. I'm from East Tennessee in the Johnson City area.

Thanks in advance

[Ryan Halsey]

Aaron. Shawn, Luke, and I may be going down as part of the sharpshooter group. (Breckinridge Greys) You could maybe ride with us. Let me know.

[kaelin]

My Regs and money is in the mail coming to you Marse Corbin!
The Gourds will be following Pat Craddock into this dog fight!

[csabugler]

Hey Kiev, do you have to be attending the event with the 10th to get in on that Ga frame belt deal????....:rolleyes:
Actually, do you have any of those now, or are the buckles still in production?

[trippcor]

Before I head out for the Duck River event, I updated the registration list for our campaigner battalion. Registrations are still coming in slow but steady. Kiev Thomason is currently in the lead with the largest company.

[Kiev Thomason]

Hey Kiev, do you have to be attending the event with the 10th to get in on that Ga frame belt deal????....:rolleyes:
Actually, do you have any of those now, or are the buckles still in production?

NO...I will make ya one Pete. Call me at 404 358 5611. I have two size 34" to 37". This is more for the Atlanta History Center...so I will sell them to whoever wants one. I was just gonna bring them all to the event,but if someone wants one I can ship for a small fee.

[Madison Barnett]

Kiev,
I have just registered for your company. I can't wait!
I will be there with my father, Greg.

[Mtn.Guerilla]

Kiev,
I have just registered for your company. I can't wait!
I will be there with my father, Greg.

Madison, does your daddy know you're on his computer? :angry_smi Glad yer' coming.
See ya boy !
Eric

[Kiev Thomason]

Good to have you Son. I hope your half as good of a trooper as the Old man!:wink_smil

[trippcor]

The companies are starting to really fill out for our Campaigner Battalion. If registrations continue to come in like they have been we will be able to field six properly sized companies. Keep those registrations coming. I have posted updates to the website.

[huntdaw]

I would like to make a suggestion for this event.

While I enjoyed the last one we did as Federal immensely, in many ways it seemed we fell into the mainstream habit more than the authentic. Lots of sitting around, folks wandering off to sutler row all through the day, goofing off, not running our camps like they would have been historically, etc.

For this one, if we are to be 'different' than the streamers I would suggest we run the battalion and companies like we would at a typical authentic event. Let's run guard duty at night and camp sentries during the day. Let's have more company/ battalion drill etc. In short, let's try to duplicate what the real guys would have been doing in that situation and do the stuff we do that makes us different than the typical mainstream unit.

I am working to recruit some mainstreamers to attend this event. I want them to experience what makes this side of the hobby different than the one they are on. Even if they don't come, we will be seen by many CS mainstream units and I'd just like them to see a difference.

It's not just about kit anymore - many mainstreamers have gear that rivals the best on the authentic side. The real differences are found in what we do and how we do it.

Just my two cents worth - which may only be worth about a half cent in this economy.

[Bushrod Carter]

I vote YES to what Mike said!

[trippcor]

Mike,
I could not agree more and have already been thinking along those lines. We certainly want to set the example and do it right. I am planning to have periods of company and battalion drill. Also if what I am hear from Hunter Poythress are correct we will be setting picket's Saturday night and manning a defensive line. Rest assured we will be running a military camp regardless.

[USSanCom]

I have posted some links to information about the 10th Texas on the history page of the website. We unfortunately lost a very valuable resource for information on the 10th Texas when AOL decided to shut down the homestead sites many of their customers used including Scott McKay. Scott had a done a lot of research over the years on the 10th and had posted it to the website he created for that purpose. I am currently trying to get that information from Scott so that it can be reposted on the Armory Guards or WIG websites.

Forgive me for butting in boys, but if you go to www.archive.org and put Scott's old url into The Wayback Machine, you should get access to the archives of most of his information depending upon how he had it posted.

Resaca is a wonderful site, but they grow chiggars there the size of waterbugs! Better be eating your garlic to keep them at bay. And I won't even mention the snakes I heard live in the works and like to come out at night. :eek::D

[trippcor]

Thanks to the suggestion from Duchess Martin, I have begun to rebuild the 10th Texas website that was originally created by Scott McKay. This is still very much a work in progress but I have gotten many of the rosters, battle reports, and letters up now. Please bear with me as I continue to work on this. Here is the link to the reconstructed site: http://www.armoryguards.org/10thtexas/

[trippcor]

I have continued to reconstruct the 10th Texas website. I have most of the Casualty reports uploaded and have started on the reminencies (sp).

[trippcor]

Kiev Thomason's company is the first to reach the 30 man registered mark. Congrats Kiev!! Good work on recruiting.

In order to keep realistic historic strengths, I am closing registration for his company. There is still plenty of room in the other five companies so continue to get those registrations in. In case you were not aware all companies will be limited to 30 men (privates, cpls and sgts).

[trippcor]

Guys,
I just got back from vacation and posted an updated roster for the Campaigner Battalion for Resaca. I ask everyone to look at it and make sure I don't leave anyone off.

[trippcor]

Guys,
Just a quick update. So far we already have one company full, Kiev Thomason's, another 2/3 full, Pat Craddock's, and the others coming along. Get your registration in before your company of choice is full.

[trippcor]

Someone has asked me a question about the use of Rammers at this event. We will not be using rammers to load at this event. The overall event safety rules and guidelines do not allow the use of rammers for loading.

[trippcor]

Here is the latest registration list for Resaca. Excluding staff we are up to 97 men. My email server crashed hard on Friday so I ask everyone to review the list and make sure I have not left anyone off.

Staff:
Tripp Corbin, Commander
Herb Coats, Adjutant
Ken Cornett, Sgt. Major
Matt Grubb, Chief Musician
Patrick McAllister - Mounted Courier
Jordan Roberts - Clerk

Co. A Capt. Butler
Pete Berezuk, Pvt.
Jim Butler, Capt.
Sean Cooper, Orderly Sgt.
John Grimes, Pvt.
Gary Hurst, Pvt. - no fee
Bruce MacDonald, Pvt.
Sascha McKnight, Pvt.
Hal Merritt, Pvt.
Glenn Milner, Pvt.
John "Red" Turner, Pvt.

Co. B Thomas
Joseph Collins, Pvt.
Ross Collins, Pvt.
Stephen Golder, Pvt.
Timothy Huffstuffer, Pvt.
Tim Justis, Pvt.
Chris Lane, Pvt.
Mike McCormick, Pvt.
Dave Thomas, Capt

Co. C Thomason
Greg Barnett, Color Sgt
Madison Barnett, Pvt.
Allan Becton, Pvt.
Russell Bergmann, Pvt.
Eric Brown, Sgt
Chris Burns, Pvt.
Chris Carter, Pvt.
Jason Carter, Pvt.
Terry Chadwick, Pvt.
Kevin Dally, Pvt.
CJ Davis, Pvt.
Joseph Gangler, Pvt.
Casey Graber, Pvt.
Brian Hicks, Lt.
Daniel Hicks, Pvt.
Sean Horne, Pvt.
Ricky Jones, Pvt. - No Fee
Joel Logan, Pvt.
Marc Mathis, Pvt.
Joel Phillips, Pvt..
Kiev Thomason, Capt
Brian McGarrahan, Pvt.
Art Milbert, Orderly Sgt
Tony Patton, Pvt.
Frank Perkin, Pvt.
Lewis Robinson, Pvt.
Robert Saye, Pvt.
Mark Taylor, Pvt.
Kevin Wilson, Pvt.

Co. D Craddock
Patrick Craddock, Capt
Brian Desrochers, Pvt.
Jacob Dinkelaker, Pvt.
Ben Grant, Pvt.
Eli Geery, Pvt. - no fee
Jon Harris, Pvt.
Cliff Kelly, Pvt.
Michael Kirby, Pvt.
Patrick Lewis, Pvt.
David Parent, Pvt.
Nate Petersburg, Lt.
Tim Phillips, Pvt.
Heath Potter, Pvt.
Cameron Stinnett, Orderly Sgt.
Kaelin Vernon, Sgt
Galen Wagner, Pvt.
Garrett Wagner, Pvt.
Matt Woodburn, Pvt.
Christopher Young, Pvt.

Co. E Hancock
Gary Carlyle, Pvt.
Derek Carpenter, Pvt. - no fee
Bobby Christopher, Pvt.
Chris Cox, Pvt.
Michael Comer, Orderly Sgt.
Terry Hancock, Capt
Warren Hook, Pvt.
Andrew Kasmar, Pvt.
Steven Middleton, Pvt.
Clint Morris, Pvt.
David Norton, Pvt. - no fee
Reid Prestwood, Pvt. - no fee
Andrew Schultz, Pvt.
Jason Scoggins, Pvt.
Zach Summerford, Pvt.
Steven Tippens, Pvt.
Sean Wilson, Pvt.
James Wooten, Pvt.

Co. F Hunter
Mark Barrier, Pvt.
Dan Brennan, Pvt.
Ernest Dollar, Pvt.
Chris Graham, Pvt.
David Hunter, Capt.
Peter Koch, Pvt.
Peter Julius, Pvt.
Douglas Nash, Pvt.
Mike Nash, Pvt.
Bryant Roberts, Pvt.
Ken Smith, Pvt.
Jerry Steelman, Pvt
George Woodall, Pvt., No Fee

[trippcor]

Gentlemen,
Just a reminder, pre-event registration closes for the Campaigner Battalion on May 1st. Anyone that registers after that date will not be allowed to draw rations and may not get to participate in a couple of the surprises we have planned. So get those registrations in soon so you don't miss out.

For those that might be interested in seeing how the troop positions for the battle overlay the modern terrain, I found a website hosted by Georgia Tech with interactive maps. Here is the link: http://civilwar2.arch.gatech.edu/website/resaca1. If you are using a dial up connection do not try the link unless you like to wait.

From this site you will see that the 10th Texas was positioned just west of what is now I-75 with Cleburn's men.

[Pvt. Middleton]

Will try to send my registration money in this week! Can't wait for this event!

[trippcor]

I hope this message finds everyone enjoying their Easter weekend. I wanted to take a quick moment to everyone up to speed on where we stand with the Resaca Campaigner Battalion.

I am excited to say we have 108 men registered for our Battalion excluding the staff. (click here to see who is registered (http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/reg_list.htm)) This is great!! There is still time to register with pre-event registration for our Campaigner Battalion closing on May 1st.

Don't forget each company will be capped at 30 men to keep close to historic company sizes for the 10 Texas. Capt. Thomason's company has one spot open due to a cancellation. Capt. Hancock has only 8 spots left and Capt. Craddock has only 9 spots left. Captains Butler and Hunter are almost half way full. So what does this mean? It means that if you have a specific company you want to be in you better get your registrations in soon before it fills up.

Though pre-event registration closes on May 1st, since this is a mainstream event walk ons will be welcome. Those that do not pre-register will not be able to draw rations or take part in the planned battlefield tour. They will also miss out on a couple of other surprises we have planned. Everyone taking part in this battalion, whether pre-registered or walk on will be expected to meet the uniform guidelines. We will have an inspection Saturday morning as part of morning formation. You can click here to view the guidelines (http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/guidelines.htm). Items are listed in order of preface.

We don't want folks to be scaried off due to missing items. I am sure we can provide loaner gear to anyone in need. Make sure to contact your company commander if you need help.

To help folks prepare for this event, I have recreated the 10th Texas website that was created by Scott McKay. It includes rosters, ordinance reports, letters, battle reports, and more. I encourage everyone to take a look at this site when looking to put together their impression. There is a wealth of information. Here is a link to the reconstructed site: http://www.armoryguards.org/10thtexas/.

Lastly, Herb and I visited the event site last weekend. For those that have not attended this event, the site is a good one. It is on the northeast end of the original battlefield. So we will be on the original ground which always adds to an event. Looks like Saturday afternoon, evening and Sunday morning we will be setting pickets and working on a defensive position. So we need anyone that has implements such as shovels, picks, axes, hatchets, and so on to bring them. You will not have to carry them through out the event. I have been told there will be a period wagon that we can use to bring us the implements when we need them. Also we will not be camping in a fixed area. We will be camping near the main CS camp friday night. Satuday we will be camping near the main battlefield.

Well that is about it for now. I look forward to seeing many of you next weekend at Race to Knoxville. As always the WIG staff and I are here to serve you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Till we all meet in the field again may you all stay safe.

[Doug Nash]

Hello Gents -
Was wondering if anyone from N.Va. area was interested in attending the Resaca event who would be willing to share a ride & expenses with me - I live in the Manassas area and would be departing early Friday morning on 15 May.
Cheers,
Doug Nash

[Kiev Thomason]

Gents,
I have had a few folks back out and that has made some room in my company. If you would like to attend and sign on with me please send me an email or PM and send your paper work into Tripp and herb. I need about 5 more guys!

Also there is room left with the other captains as well. It's up to you but I would love to have you.

[GaReb52nd]

Kiev,

Sent you an email

Jay Fowler
Blue Ridge Mess

[Kiev Thomason]

All right gents. I have a few more open slots in the company. Jay and a few others have took the call to arms! There are also still open spaces in the other WIG Companies as well. don't miss out !!! There are some good things waiting on you at the event...just saying.:wink_smil

[trippcor]

Gentlemen,

We are now selling battalion t-shirts for those attending this event to raise money for the Friends of Resaca Battlefield. The t-shirt will be gray with navy blue stencil of a Texas state seal surround by the words "10th Texas Infantry 2009 Battle of Resaca" on the back and a AOT Infantryman surround by "Western Independent Grays" on the front. They will come in Small, Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large. The cost will be $15.00. If you want to pay with PayPal the price will be $16.25. $5.00 from each shirt will be donated to the Friends of Resaca Battlefield.

Since we have to buy these up front we will only have a limited number available. To make sure you get one, you can preorder by sending a check made out to the "Western Independent Grays" to

Tripp Corbin
2712 Wilding Green Lane
Dacula, Ga 30019

If you want to preorder by PayPal go to the event homepage and click on the PayPal button. The shirts will be handed out at the event. Make sure to include your shirt size when ordering.

My thanks to Mark Barrier of the North State Rifles for his help with this effort.

[Doug Nash]

Still looking for someone to share a ride to Resaca who lives in N.Va...if anyone out there is interested, please get in touch with me.



Hello Gents -
Was wondering if anyone from N.Va. area was interested in attending the Resaca event who would be willing to share a ride & expenses with me - I live in the Manassas area and would be departing early Friday morning on 15 May.
Cheers,
Doug Nash

[trippcor]

Doug,
I have told Herb to send you a list of those from VA and NC that are coming to Resaca so you can hopefully arrange a carpool. It should be in your email. I hope this helps you out arranging a ride.

[trippcor]

The t-shirt orders are starting to roll in. If you really want one, I strongly encourage you to pre-order. We will only have a very very limited number for sale at the event. Pre-order now.

Also there is only one more week to pre-register for the event so you can take part in rations, the battlefield tour and a few other surprises. So get those registrations in ASAP. We are now at 114 men registered excluding staff.

[Pvt. Middleton]

Trip,
I just put my money order in the mail this morning. You should be recieving it within a few days.

See you all at Resaca

[Bushrod Carter]

I have a few slots that need to be filled in Co. D "Craddock's Ram Rods."

Anyone who wants to march and fight with the best company should send me a PM or e-mail to confirm there place in Company D!

Patrick Craddock

[robwall1861]

I threw my hat in the ring for Resaca as well....I'm in Capt. Hunter's Company.

See you all in a few weeks.....

Robin

[Kiev Thomason]

I have a few slots that need to be filled in Co. D "Craddock's Ram Rods."

Anyone who wants to march and fight with the best company should send me a PM or e-mail to confirm there place in Company D!

Patrick Craddock
Keep it up little man!!! :wink_smil

[trippcor]

Ok guys, only one week left to pre-register for this event. May 1st is the deadline for those that want to register in time to take part in the rations issue, battlefield tour, and other surprises we are working on. So get those registrations in now.

Also several folks have sent in registration forums but have not paid your fees. You also need to get those in ASAP otherwise you will not get rations and so on. All those that have not paid are listed on the Registered list. Please look it over. If I have made a mistake let me know.

Look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.

[trippcor]

Well we have hit the 120 mark for those registered for our campaigner Battalion. We still have a couple more days left before pre-event registration ends so keep em comin. Don't forget to order your t-shirt as well. They are only $15.00 (16.25 if you use paypal) and $5 of that is going to be donated to the Friends of Resaca. We are only having about 50 t-shirts made so pre-order your before the event to make sure you have one.

[Kiev Thomason]

Well we have hit the 120 mark for those registered for our campaigner Battalion. We still have a couple more days left before pre-event registration ends so keep em comin. Don't forget to order your t-shirt as well. They are only $15.00 (16.25 if you use paypal) and $5 of that is going to be donated to the Friends of Resaca. We are only having about 50 t-shirts made so pre-order your before the event to make sure you have one.

Guys,
Get a hold of any of your pards who have not joined up! The event will be here soon! I know that there is still room in all the other companies but C .

[trippcor]

Today is the last day to pre-register for Resaca as part of our Campaigner Battalion. If you want to take part in rations, the Friday Battlefield Tour, and a couple of other surprises, you must register today!!!

Also several folks have sent in registration forms but have not sent in their registration fee. See the updated registration list (http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/reg_list.htm) to see who you are. You must also get your registration fee into us today if you want to take part in all the festivities planned for the Battalion. Using PayPal is the fastest and easiest way to do this. You will find a button on the registration page (http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/registration.htm) that makes it very easy.

Of course let's not forget about our battalion t-shirts for those attending this event to raise money for the Friends of Resaca Battlefield. We have only ordered 50 of these shirts. With over 130 men now registered these will go fast. The only way to guarantee you will get one is to pre-order. The t-shirt will be gray with navy blue stencil of a Texas state seal surround by the words "10th Texas Infantry 2009 Battle of Resaca" on the back and a AOT Infantryman surround by "Western Independent Grays" on the front. They will come in Large, X Large and XX Large. The cost will be $15.00. If you want to pay with PayPal the price will be $16.25. $5.00 from each shirt will be donated to the Friends of Resaca Battlefield.

To make sure you get one, you can preorder by sending a check made out to the "Western Independent Grays" to

Tripp Corbin
2712 Wilding Green Lane
Dacula, Ga 30019

If you want to preorder by PayPal go to the event homepage and click on the PayPal button. The shirts will be handed out at the event. Make sure to include your shirt size when ordering.

[trippcor]

Gentlemen,
Here is the final pre-registered roster for the Resaca Campaigner Battalion. Those listed as not paid need to contact me ASAP other wise you will be removed from the roster and will have to register onsite. Those registering onsite will not be able to draw rations or take part in the Battlefield Tour friday evening.

Those with * have ordered t-shirts. We have already sold almost half the 50 we have ordered.

Staff:
Tripp Corbin, Commander *
Herb Coats, Adjutant *
Ken Cornett, Sgt. Major *
Chad Gray, Chief Musician
Elliot Lewis, Musician
Patrick McAllister - Mounted Courier
Jordan Roberts - Clerk

Co. A Capt. Butler

Pete Berezuk, Sgt
Brian Butler, Cpl.
Jim Butler, Capt.
James Cassell, Pvt.
Sean Cooper, Orderly Sgt.
Gary Graffweg, Pvt.
John Grimes, Pvt.
Gary Hurst, Pvt.
George Jurand, Pvt.
Leland Kinkade, Pvt.
Bruce MacDonald, Cpl. *
Scott Malone, Pvt.
Brian McGarrahan, Pvt.
Sascha McKnight, Pvt
John McLean, Pvt.
Peter Melching, Pvt..
Hal Merritt, Pvt.
Glenn Milner, Pvt.
Jeremy Ray, Pvt.
Kevin Slaughter, Pvt.
Mark Susnis, Pvt.
John "Red" Turner, Pvt.


Co. B Thomas

Gene Barr, Pvt.
Whit Barr, Pvt.
Joseph Collins, Pvt.
Ross Collins, Pvt.
Dale Davidson, Pvt.
Ray Duncan, Pvt.
Stephen Golder, Pvt.
Chris Hornaday, Pvt.
Timothy Huffstuffer, Pvt.
J. J. Irwing, Pvt.
Tim Justis, Pvt.
Karl Kersey, Pvt.
Glen King, Pvt.
Chris Lane, Pvt.
Kent Maren, Pvt.
Mike McCormick, Pvt. *
Sam Skemp, Pvt.
Dave Thomas, Capt
Kristoffer Tinney, Pvt.
Travis Wilson, Pvt.

Co. C Thomason

Greg Barnett, Color Sgt
Madison Barnett, Pvt.
Allan Becton, Pvt. *
Russell Bergmann, Pvt.
Eric Brown, Sgt *
Chris Burns, Pvt. *
Chris Carter, Pvt.
Jason Carter, Pvt.
Terry Chadwick, Pvt. *
Kevin Dally, Pvt.
CJ Davis, Pvt.
Jay Fowler, Pvt. *
Joseph Gangler, Pvt.
Casey Graber, Pvt. *
Brian Hicks, Lt.
Daniel Hicks, Pvt.
Sean Horne, Pvt. *
Ricky Jones, Pvt. - No Fee
Joel Logan, Pvt.
Marc Mathis, Pvt.
Robby Mitchell, Pvt.
Joel Phillips, Pvt..
Kiev Thomason, Capt *
Art Milbert, Orderly Sgt
Tony Patton, Pvt. *
Frank Perkin, Pvt.
John Raterlink, Pvt.
Lewis Robinson, Pvt.
Robert Saye, Pvt.
Kevin Wilson, Pvt.


Co. D Craddock

Bierer, Scott, Pvt.
Patrick Craddock, Capt
Brian Desrochers, Pvt.
Jacob Dinkelaker, Pvt.
Ben Grant, Pvt.
Eli Geery, Pvt. - no fee
Eric Gott, Pvt.
Jon Harris, Pvt.
Cliff Kelly, Pvt.
Michael Kirby, Pvt.
Patrick Lewis, Pvt.
Bob Muehleisen, Pvt. *
David Parent, Pvt.
Nate Petersburg, Lt.
Nathan Peterson, Pvt.
Tim Phillips, Pvt.
Heath Potter, Pvt.
Cameron Stinnett, Orderly Sgt.
Kaelin Vernon, Sgt
John Walsh, Pvt. *
Brooklyn Willis, Pvt.
Matt Woodburn, Pvt.
Christopher Young, Pvt.


Co. E Hancock

Josh Barber, Pvt.
Gary Carlyle, Pvt.
Derek Carpenter, Pvt. - no fee
Bobby Christopher, Pvt.
Chris Cox, Pvt.
Michael Comer, Orderly Sgt.
Shelby Comer, Pvt.
James Green, Pvt.
Terry Hancock, Capt
Warren Hook, Pvt.
Andrew Kasmar, Pvt.
Kenny, Lenz, Pvt. - no fee
Joe Meeks, Pvt.
Steven Middleton, Pvt.
Clint Morris, Pvt.
David Norton, Pvt.
Jeremiah O’Guin, Pvt.
Reid Prestwood, Pvt.
Johnny Pullen, Pvt.
Andrew Schultz, Pvt.
Jason Scoggins, Pvt.
Zach Summerford, Pvt.
Steven Tippens, Pvt.
Rick Watkins, Pvt.
Sean Wilson, Pvt. *
James Wooten, Pvt.

Co. F Hunter

Mark Barrier, Pvt.
Dan Brennan, Pvt.
Eric Cleveland, Pvt.
Ernest Dollar, Pvt.
Chris Graham, Pvt.
David Hunter, Capt.
Peter Koch, Pvt.
Peter Julius, Pvt.
Douglas Nash, Pvt.
Mike Nash, Pvt.
Bryant Roberts, Pvt.
Ken Smith, Pvt.
Jerry Steelman, Pvt
Robert Wallace, Pvt.
George Woodall, Pvt.

[Kiev Thomason]

Mark Taylor has had to back out due to his dad having to go to the Saw Bones....Gents please keep him and his dad in your thoughts and prayers. With that being said I have an open slot in C company if someone would like to step in and register.

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Comrades,

I was doing a search on the Ole' AC and ran across this old thread, with a great picture of the AOT Soldiers from 1864. So those of you, like me, looking for some historical background to refine your impression; here it is...

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8067#post8067

These Gentlemen are Prisoners and the image was made in Chicago in late 1864. One thing I noted was the preponderance of hats vice caps amongst the prisoners.

[Yellowhammer Rebel]

That is a really good pic showing troops that are as close to what they looked like on campaign as we can get. No "lets dress up and put on our cravats for the picture", just AOT soldiers as they were. A great research/reference item. Thanks for sharing!!

[Lucky]

Always liked this photo.

Rare indeed, imagine how many photos like these were destroyed or lost over the years.

[Coatsy]

Pete,

Thank you so much for posting that. That is a stellar visual for the uys trying to figure out "what to wear" to the 'Sac.

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Herb, I aim to please... I just wonder if I'm going to be writing morning reports out in long hand in 10 days...

[GaReb52nd]

Do you have any more info on this pic? Were they in route to a prison or where they were captured? I had 3 ancestors that were captured at the Battle of Resaca which were sent to Alton Prison in Ill. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of them...it sure would be something if they were in this pic.



Comrades,

I was doing a search on the Ole' AC and ran across this old thread, with a great picture of the AOT Soldiers from 1864. So those of you, like me, looking for some historical background to refine your impression; here it is...

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8067#post8067

These Gentlemen are Prisoners and the image was made in Chicago in late 1864. One thing I noted was the preponderance of hats vice caps amongst the prisoners.

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Jason,

Take a read through the the original thread it was posted in...

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8067#post8067


This photo came from a 1991 Military Images Magazine, can't remember what issue.

Titled; "Just from Dixie, 1864". Publishers think it is a photo of Western Confederates (AOT) taken in the streets of Chicago. According to Les Jensen, there are Columbus Depot, and North Carolina Jackets seen. Note the different shirts, and Slouch Hats. Knapsacks & Civilian Sack Coat in the ranks?
Currious about what looks like a striped Blanket slung on the far right Soldier's shoulder...


this image was a carte de visite that came from the album of a 105th Ohio boy, who had been a guard at Camp Douglas P.O.W. Camp in Chicago. No hard date is given, so pinning down the time period may be impossible.

The Image is described as being from Camp Douglas in Chicago when some soldiers of the 105th Ohio were detailed as guards there in 1864.

[Coatsy]

"I just wonder if I'm going to be writing morning reports out in long hand in 10 days..."

Yes Pete, just you...... I am currently awaiting word on what is actually needed in the paperwork department from the higher ups. You'll get some paper work. Trust me on that.

Something about a Battalion Funnel Cake Report.

[Pvt_Sullivan]

"I just wonder if I'm going to be writing morning reports out in long hand in 10 days..."

Yes Pete, just you...... I am currently awaiting word on what is actually needed in the paperwork department from the higher ups. You'll get some paper work. Trust me on that.

Something about a Battalion Funnel Cake Report.

Cool... I need some practice and an excuse to pack the traveling inkwell and pen for the job.

[Thomas Alleman]

I have heard from someone who has attended this event in the past that is good being on original ground in all but the rebs outnumber the feds like 8-1, and it says in the event info that some rebs might have to galvanize, so bring your blue suits boy, just kidding, maybe next time we go south to go fed and cause real trouble with the natives.

[trippcor]

Actually in 2007 the Feds out numbered the Rebs. It was glorious.

[Thomas Alleman]

One thing about the battle and tour. If we do choose to fight the battle for the fort who is leading us and if we do the tour can are we going to find the spot that Sam Watkins and the 1st TN was at during the battle? My friend was at the event a few years ago and I am glad to hear more feds show up.

[trippcor]

Gentlemen,
This time next Saturday we will all be in the field at Resaca. I can hardly believe it is almost here. We have 145 men registered for our Battalion. That is amazing and just shows what we can all do if we work together.

With less than a week till the event I wanted to send out one last update to everyone. I am sure we will all be busy next week getting ready for the event.

Friday Night Campsite
Friday night we will establish our camp in the woods to the west of the main confederate camp. There are a couple of trails that lead to the camp site from registration without the need to go through the main camp. We will be setting a camp guard Friday night for security and to help direct new arrivals to their companies.
• Click here is see an event site map. (http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/Resaca.pdf)
• Click here for a tentative schedule (http://www.armoryguards.org/resaca2009/Resaca%20Schedule.pdf)

Battlefield Tour
All those that pre-registered are elligeable to take part in the Battlefield tour on Friday afternoon led by Tony Patton. The tour will start at 5 pm. Those wishing to take part need to gather in the Battalion Friday campsite. We will need volunteers large vehicles to drive.

This tour will take you around the entire battlefield not just the event site. Mr. Patton was kind enough to lead a similar tour in 2007 and it was great. I hope many of you will try to take advantage of this chance. We do need an estimated head count. So if you are planing to take part please let Lt. Coats know by emailing him at Menion687@aol.com. Also let him know if you are willing to drive.

General Information
It is getting hot here in Georgia, so start hydrating now. Do not wait until Friday. That is to late. We don't want anyone to miss the fun because they were overheated.

As the schedule says Saturday evening and night we will be creating a defensive line. This means we need tools. If you have any axes, shovels, picks, hatchets, drills, and so on please bring them. They will be put to use. I have been promised that we will have a wagon to haul them around so you will not have too.

Saturday morning we will be having an inspection. This will not only be a safetly inspection but also an inspection of your general impression. The guidelines for our Battalion are not hard to meet so we expect everyone to try their best to meet them. It is not our intent or hope to embarrass anyone so please check you gear and make sure it will pass the inspection. If you have any concerns check with your company commander and NCOs.

We will be issuing rations to the companies on Friday night. It will be up to companies to issue it to the men. These will be very basic rations and will need to be cooked so plan accordingly. Everyone will have a chance to go to sutler row on Saturday afternoon.

T-Shirts
We have sold half of the 50 battalion t-shirts we have for this event. These shirt are great reminders of this event and will help to raise money for the Friends of Resaca Battlefield. The t-shirt are gray with navy blue stencil of a Texas state seal surround by the words "10th Texas Infantry 2009 Battle of Resaca" on the back and a AOT Infantryman surround by "Western Independent Grays" on the front.

They come in Large, X Large and XX Large. The cost will be $15.00. If you want to pay with PayPal the price will be $16.25. To make sure you get one, you can pre-order by sending a check made out to the "Western Independent Grays" to

Tripp Corbin
2712 Wilding Green Lane
Dacula, Ga 30019

or by using PayPal. To use PayPal click the button on the Battalion homepage. If you send a check you will need to get it dropped in the mail by Monday to make sure it arrives before the event.

Well that is it. I look forward to seeing you all next weekend. I know we will have a grand time. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

[trippcor]

For those that wish to participate in the Fight for the Fort (assuming it happens), a Battalion officer will be placed in overall command. We will organize into a consolided company.

Can't say exactly where the tour will go but I can tell you Tony will take us to every spot he can without us getting in trouble.

[trippcor]

Well there is only one day till we start our grand adventure. I hope everyone is as excited as I am. It does look like we will get wet at some point this coming weekend. Plan accordingly by packing some extra socks and a shirt. If you have some fat lighter bring it. Hopefully the possiblity of rain will not keep anyone from coming.

Rain or not we will have a good time. I wish everyone a safe journey. See you all tomorrow afternoon or evening.