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BrettKIllinois
02-02-2009, 08:37 PM
Gentlemen, I realise the division the 55th falls into requires an east coast organization. I am an Illinois man, but before i sign up for another illinois unit, I want to see if anyone is going to do the 55th. I have dedicated over 10 years of my young life (started at 15 under the guidance of a Doctorate of History) researching this unit. With the possible portrayl of it I cannot pass up any possibility of portraying the men so dear to my heart.
sepoy1857
02-04-2009, 09:22 PM
My great-great-great grandfather Horace Thomas Hickock was in Co. C (from Durand/Rockford, Ill) - from Oct 61' till they mustered out! But at present I can't do any more impressions, although I have though of it at times. I have a copy of his photo taken in Chicago on veteran furlough in 1864 (?). Truly a gallant regiment and worthy of being represented in the field!
Illinois Rebel
02-05-2009, 02:37 AM
Brett,

I would be interested. What weapons did they carry for the time period; Austrians?

Respectfully,

Michael Collins
Rmhisteach
02-05-2009, 08:23 AM
Scott & Micheal,

If you are thinking about attending the Bummers event in Novemeber , consider joining our Foraging Party . We will be representing the 63rd Illinois Co. D out of Mclean Co. Let me know if you are interested.

Rod
BrettKIllinois
02-05-2009, 10:44 PM
The 55th had Enfields after Vickburg... The Lorenzs were gone by Sherman's march. Scott I'd love to see the photo, there are a lot of good ones from that time period, all of them wearing the veteran service stripe as a badge of honor, a lot of commercial sacks too.
Eric Tipton
02-07-2009, 10:02 PM
Brett:

Actually, we have an open slot for a foraging party in the 2nd Division, of which the 55th Illinois was a part. If you are serious about doing this, we need to know as soon as possible. Please contact me off forum at etinohio@msn.com to discuss further. We would love to see you put a group together but would need to go over details with you first.

For those who haven't been there, here is the current registration list.

http://www.bummers09.com/Registered.html

Thanks guys!