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  • Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

    The 24th Missouri is hosting a federal adjunct for the 2015 Battle of Pea Ridge! Get it on your calenders!

    The website for the adjunct is: http://westernfederal.webs.com/

    The Facebook Page is: https://www.facebook.com/events/788256471255708

    We will be portraying no other than the 24th Missouri itself!

    The 24th Missouri Infantry Volunteers was organized in 1861 and began its service on December 28th of that year. In January 1862, the 24th joined General Samuel Curtis at Rolla, MO for Curtis' 1862 campaign against Confederate General Sterling Price.
    The regiment's first major engagement was the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas in March of 1862. Designated as the Union Provost Guard, the men of the 24th occupied the area around Elkhorn Tavern. It was in this area that the early fighting of the battle occured. In fact, Private John Franklin of the 24th Missouri became the first Union casualty of the battle as he was severely wounded while attempting to repel the initial rebel attack. Early in the battle, Confederate Generals Benjamin McCulloch and James McIntosh were killed, creating a void in the rebel command structure which could not be overcome. This resulting lack of organization and leadership helped secure a decisive Union victory and a crushing loss for the Southern forces.
    Losses suffered by the 24th during the battle were 4 killed, 17 wounded. Total Federal losses at Pea Ridge numbered 203 killed, 980 wounded and 201 missing for a total of 1,384 casualties.
    Throughout the remainder of the war, the regiment and its detachments could be found serving in a wide range of campaigns and battles in both the Western and Trans-Mississippi Theaters. Some of the engagements in which the 24th fought include Vicksburg, The Red River Campaign, The Occupation of Alexandria, The Battle of Corinth, The Battle of Pleasant Hill, The Battle of Franklin, and Missionary Ridge. During the 24th Missouri's three and a half years of service, almost thirteen hundred men would serve in its ranks. By the end of hostilities, the 24th would lose 3 officers and 40 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded. Another 221 would die of disease. The last men of the 24th were mustered out of service in February of 1865.


    UNIFORM GUIDELINES
    Uniform Items

    Coat:
    1. State Jacket
    2. Sack Coat
    3. Frock Coat

    Headgear:
    1. 1858 Army Hat
    2. Forage Cap
    3. Civilian slouch hats in black are permitted. No Bowlers or turn of the century headgear.

    Footwear:
    1. Federal issue Jefferson Bootees preferred.
    2. Civilian pattern brogans or boots.

    Trousers:
    1. Sky Blue Federal Foot Pattern Trousers
    2. Private Purchase trousers.

    Shirt:
    1. Federal Issue Shirt
    2. Period civilian patterns permitted.

    Drawers:
    1. Federal Issue pattern of Canton flannel.
    2. Period civilian patterns.

    Socks:
    1. Hand knit civilian patterns.


    Ordnance Equipment

    Weapon:
    1. 1855 Springfield rifle-musket
    2. 1861 Springfield rifle-musket
    3. 1842 Springfield musket

    Bayonet:
    Correct pattern for your weapon with a functional locking ring required.

    Waist Belt:
    1857 pattern waist belt with US belt plate required. Belts maybe of bridle, waxed or blackened buff leather.

    Bayonet Scabbard:
    Two-rivet Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbard preferred. All sewn Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbards permitted.

    Cap Pouch:
    Shield Front cap pouch preferred, all sewn 1850 Pattern cap pouches permitted.

    Cartridge Box:
    1. 1861 pattern .58 Cal cartridge box preferred,
    2. 1857 pattern .69 Cal and .58 Cal cartridge boxes permitted.
    Cartridge Box To Be Worn On Belt



    Personal Items

    Canteen:
    Federal issue canteen (smooth side or bull’s eye) with cotton or linen sling and twine attachment preferred. .

    Haversack:
    Federal pattern painted cloth haversack required.

    Knapsacks:
    1855 pattern double bag knapsacks

    Blanket:
    Federal Issue blanket in Grey or Brown preferred.

    Ground Cloth:
    Federal Issue Gum Blanket preferred. Period Oil Cloths permitted.

    Shelter Half:
    Federal Issue Shelter Halves with hand sewn grommets are encouraged but not required.

    Mess Furniture:
    Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Cup and Utensils required. This is a encampment event. Groups are encouraged to utilize a ‘Mess’ structure to cook over company fires, camp kettles and coffee pots. Further direction may come down from company leadership.

    Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, gloves permitted. NO MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal hygiene items permitted. Prescription medications/contact lens care items should be concealed in period containers. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes.


    All interested parties must contact Cal Kinzer at ckinzer@juno.com or Jonathan Siltman at jonathan.siltman@gmail.com. Every effort will be made to keep individual messes and pards together. Any volunteers for positions of leadership must also be approved by company leadership, with knowledge, experience, and accompanying rifles taken into consideration.
    Jonathan Siltman
    24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
    Bully Boys Mess
    www.24thmissouri.org
    Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
    Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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    Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

    The command structure will be that of the 24th Missouri.

    Captain Cal Kinzer
    Lt. Jonathan Siltman
    Orderly Frank Wildman
    Sergeant Mark Vlahos
    Corporals Dustin Darby, Matt Frye, Luke Garrett, Mike Phineas

    Ranks and positions will be added if needed to accommodate company size or fill the need to form more than one company.

    See the original post for impression details and history of the 24th Missouri.

    When registration information is available it will be posted immediately.

    This will not be a flat haversack event.

    This event will be great! Make sure to get it on your calendars!
    Jonathan Siltman
    24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
    Bully Boys Mess
    www.24thmissouri.org
    Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
    Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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    • #3
      Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

      Let me add, the 24th MO was issued state jackets so a great opportunity to use that state jacket in a documented instance. Also, most evidence shows that this March 1862 would have been a mix of light blue and dark blue trousers worn by the troops.
      Frank Siltman
      24th Mo Vol Inf
      Cannoneer, US Army FA Museum Gun Crew
      Member, Oklahoma Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
      Company of Military Historians
      Lawton/Fort Sill, OK

      Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay -- and claims a halo for his dishonesty.— Robert A. Heinlein

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      • #4
        Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

        REGISTRATION IS OPEN!


        Registration unit name is "24th Missouri"

        Registration is $8.00
        Jonathan Siltman
        24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
        Bully Boys Mess
        www.24thmissouri.org
        Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
        Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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        • #5
          Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

          Correction on original post

          Orderly Sergeant is Frank SILTMAN
          Jonathan Siltman
          24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
          Bully Boys Mess
          www.24thmissouri.org
          Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
          Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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          • #6
            Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

            If you Register for this event please email me at jonathan.siltman@gmail.com, so I can have a head count. Or, go to our event page posted above. Thanks!
            Jonathan Siltman
            24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
            Bully Boys Mess
            www.24thmissouri.org
            Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
            Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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            • #7
              Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

              Gents, we are planning a march from the original campsite of the 24th Missouri at Elkhorn Tavern to the event site. This is shaping up to be a great event.
              Jonathan Siltman
              24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
              Bully Boys Mess
              www.24thmissouri.org
              Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
              Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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              • #8
                Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                An update to guidelines:

                No Shelter Halves.

                This is an early 1862 event and I did not catch it when I was recycling the guidelines on the website.

                HOWEVER, if you have a Sibley please email me at jonathan.siltman@gmail.com.

                We are working on having a trailing wagon for supplies to follow the column.
                Jonathan Siltman
                24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
                Bully Boys Mess
                www.24thmissouri.org
                Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
                Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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                • #9
                  Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                  Gents,

                  We just wrapped up the site visit for the event, and it looks great. Pea Ridge NMP has been extremely receptive and the event coordinator has done a great job to accommodate our march in to the event.

                  The march is seven miles from Elkhorn Tavern to the event site on a dirt road through the beautiful Arkansas back country. It is very flat and mostly down hill.

                  The site is comfortable and large, with a flowing stream next to our camping site. Great for after the march.

                  We will have our trail wagon and plenty of water on the march.

                  This will be a great time in the best weather of the year.

                  The Bully Boys Mess will plan on holding a living history at the NMP this summer, if anyone would be interested, we plan on walking the route at that time.
                  Jonathan Siltman
                  24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
                  Bully Boys Mess
                  www.24thmissouri.org
                  Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
                  Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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                  • #10
                    Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                    All, registration is open. We will begin to send out a newsletter to the registered starting next month.
                    Jonathan Siltman
                    24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
                    Bully Boys Mess
                    www.24thmissouri.org
                    Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
                    Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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                    • #11
                      Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                      Thinking about joining you boys but I want to know if there will be pie.
                      Michael Comer
                      one of the moderator guys

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                      • #12
                        Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                        Mike, I'll get you a pie....
                        Frank Siltman
                        24th Mo Vol Inf
                        Cannoneer, US Army FA Museum Gun Crew
                        Member, Oklahoma Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
                        Company of Military Historians
                        Lawton/Fort Sill, OK

                        Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay -- and claims a halo for his dishonesty.— Robert A. Heinlein

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                          All, IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED OR ARE PLANNING TO REGISTER,

                          email me at jonathan.siltman@gmail.com so I can get you on the mailing list.

                          The event organizers registration software is making it impossible for them to make a registered spreadsheet for unit commanders. Thank you.
                          Jonathan Siltman
                          24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
                          Bully Boys Mess
                          www.24thmissouri.org
                          Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
                          Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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                          • #14
                            Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                            Gents, to bump the importance of the last post, as well as revise some of the recycled guidelines overlooked in the original impression post:

                            No Frock Coats
                            No Bullseye Canteens
                            Issue shirts to be of Contract Pattern
                            Illinois OR Ohio pattern State Jackets
                            and again, No shelter halves.
                            Jonathan Siltman
                            24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
                            Bully Boys Mess
                            www.24thmissouri.org
                            Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
                            Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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                            • #15
                              Re: Pea Ridge Federal Adjunct! Sept. 25-27

                              Just a friendly reminder, Hardee Hats are REQUIRED for the impression.
                              Timothy Bender is the best in the hobby: http://www.benderhats.com/

                              The Hardee should be adorned with the company Letter "B" and an infantry hat cord.


                              State Jackets are not necessary but if you want one, Sheri from Galla Rock is Offering Kits of her Ohio Pattern for our adjunct at a bully price of $105 shipped.
                              The only other jacket option is a sack coat.
                              Jonathan Siltman
                              24th Missouri Vol. Inf.
                              Bully Boys Mess
                              www.24thmissouri.org
                              Ft. Sill Museum Gun Crew
                              Good ol' Fashion Troublemaker

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