As I mentioned last week, I am helping a fellow reenactor and Freemason who has fallen ill. He is also a 30 year veteran of the US Army.
There is a wide variety of items for Rev War, F&I, Civil War and WWII reenactors. More will be going up next week. Especially the Rev and F&I goods. There will also be some weapons going up in the next few days.
Please visit www.ddayquartermaster.com and click on the link for USED REENACTING ITEMS.
Thank you!
Christopher Smith
Commanding, Birney's 2d Battalion
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
AAR: 147th Gettysburg
To: HDQTRS 1st Battalion, Birney’s, 1st Federal Division
Sir:
The following report is from 2nd Company, 1st Battalion, on the actions around and in the vicinity of Gettysburg, Penn.
Lead elements of the Battalion were already at a camp location about 5 miles outside of town when 2nd Company arrived. My company consisted of men who were transferred to my command when the campaign started. Troops of the 54th PVI, 142nd PVI, 11th PVI, and 5th Ohio Sharpshooters were combined under the command of myself, 1LT Guilliams, and 1LT Hicks. We arrived at the camp around 3 o’clock in the afternoon and began setting up company headquarters.
July 2nd : Our battalion along with elements of the 1st Federal Division and 2nd Division were engaged on the outskirts of town. 1LT Guilliams was in command of the company as CPT Murphy was assigned to be the Battalion Adjutant. 1LT Hicks was placed on sick call for the day and did not participate. After a brief encounter with two rebel regiments, we were forced to withdrawal. Casualties in my company were light with none killed and 2 wounded. Pickets were posted for the evening and the men bedding down for the night.
July 3rd : The battalion again was formed for action. We deployed with the brigade at a wheat field with a stone wall and spilt rail fence accompanied by a battery of artillery. After a stubborn defense at the wall, overwhelming numbers forced us to retire to the fence for another stand. After bloodying the rebels they were forced to halt their advance. The volume of fire from the battalion proved to be too much. I must say the fire from my men was outstanding. We held our position until darkness and then retired from the field back to our camp. Casualties for the company were 2 dead and 4 wounded.
July 4th: The Battalion was ordered to the center of the divisions line along a stone wall as a defensive rest. At around 3 o’clock the rebel artillery began to barrage our position with little effect, as the rounds were impacting behind the lines. After the barrage ceased, two North Carolina regiments advanced to our front. As they reached the Emmitsburg Road the brigade opened fire with a devastating effect. The closest the rebels got to the wall was about 15 feet. As the enemy withdrew a chant of “Fredericksburg” could be heard and soon was taken up by the men of our brigade. Most of them veterans of the attack on Fredericksburg.
The next morning our company was ordered to break camp to start with the pursue of the remnants of the Army of Northern Virginia. Scattered musket fire and artillery could be heard at the lead of the column but the company was not engaged.
All told our total casualties of the campaign were 2 dead and 6 wounded. This report is the best of my memory of the proceeding.
I remain sir, your most obedient servant,
M. Murphy, Captain
2nd Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Federal Division
Sir:
The following report is from 2nd Company, 1st Battalion, on the actions around and in the vicinity of Gettysburg, Penn.
Lead elements of the Battalion were already at a camp location about 5 miles outside of town when 2nd Company arrived. My company consisted of men who were transferred to my command when the campaign started. Troops of the 54th PVI, 142nd PVI, 11th PVI, and 5th Ohio Sharpshooters were combined under the command of myself, 1LT Guilliams, and 1LT Hicks. We arrived at the camp around 3 o’clock in the afternoon and began setting up company headquarters.
July 2nd : Our battalion along with elements of the 1st Federal Division and 2nd Division were engaged on the outskirts of town. 1LT Guilliams was in command of the company as CPT Murphy was assigned to be the Battalion Adjutant. 1LT Hicks was placed on sick call for the day and did not participate. After a brief encounter with two rebel regiments, we were forced to withdrawal. Casualties in my company were light with none killed and 2 wounded. Pickets were posted for the evening and the men bedding down for the night.
July 3rd : The battalion again was formed for action. We deployed with the brigade at a wheat field with a stone wall and spilt rail fence accompanied by a battery of artillery. After a stubborn defense at the wall, overwhelming numbers forced us to retire to the fence for another stand. After bloodying the rebels they were forced to halt their advance. The volume of fire from the battalion proved to be too much. I must say the fire from my men was outstanding. We held our position until darkness and then retired from the field back to our camp. Casualties for the company were 2 dead and 4 wounded.
July 4th: The Battalion was ordered to the center of the divisions line along a stone wall as a defensive rest. At around 3 o’clock the rebel artillery began to barrage our position with little effect, as the rounds were impacting behind the lines. After the barrage ceased, two North Carolina regiments advanced to our front. As they reached the Emmitsburg Road the brigade opened fire with a devastating effect. The closest the rebels got to the wall was about 15 feet. As the enemy withdrew a chant of “Fredericksburg” could be heard and soon was taken up by the men of our brigade. Most of them veterans of the attack on Fredericksburg.
The next morning our company was ordered to break camp to start with the pursue of the remnants of the Army of Northern Virginia. Scattered musket fire and artillery could be heard at the lead of the column but the company was not engaged.
All told our total casualties of the campaign were 2 dead and 6 wounded. This report is the best of my memory of the proceeding.
I remain sir, your most obedient servant,
M. Murphy, Captain
2nd Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Federal Division
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Information on Perryopolis in October
A Birney's Division event, this is a great way to end the reenacting season at a location built specifically for Civil War reenactors.
Located in southwest Pennsylvania, features include five period buildings including headquarters, barracks for the troops, and quartermaster's store. The full-scale trenches and breast works, along with motion picture level pyrotechnics, help complete the Cold Harbor scenario.
For registration and contact information, click here. You can also visit the event Facebook page.
Located in southwest Pennsylvania, features include five period buildings including headquarters, barracks for the troops, and quartermaster's store. The full-scale trenches and breast works, along with motion picture level pyrotechnics, help complete the Cold Harbor scenario.
For registration and contact information, click here. You can also visit the event Facebook page.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Old Bedford Village update
Just a reminder that the Birney's Division event at OBV will be held on June 19-20 in Bedford, PA. If you have never been to Old Bedford Village, you are missing one of the best events in Pennsylvania!
Registration is still being taken and you can get information on the website at http://www.oldbedfordvillage.com/. General Kelley will be on site Friday morning to assist you as you enter the venue. There will be several new battle scenarios that promise to keep things hopping!
IMPORTANT: Due to one of the planned scenarios, NO ONE is to set up camp in the TOWN SQUARE. There are plenty of prime spots so please do not set up in the town square in front of the main barn.
At this time, we would like to get some initial numbers. Units, please report if you are coming and how many military personnel will attend.
If you are in 1st Battalion, please send your information to Lt Col Rohrbaugh at cpldlr160@comcast.net
If you are in 2d Battalion, please send your information to Lt Col Smith at clsmith@5thohio.com
Cavalry, artillery, and other organizations who receive this message should report their numbers to the Brigade Adjutant, Capt Murphy at ltmurph54th@yahoo.com
We very much thank you for your support. It is this event that keep the gates of OBV open to the public and reenactors alike.
Registration is still being taken and you can get information on the website at http://www.oldbedfordvillage.com/. General Kelley will be on site Friday morning to assist you as you enter the venue. There will be several new battle scenarios that promise to keep things hopping!
IMPORTANT: Due to one of the planned scenarios, NO ONE is to set up camp in the TOWN SQUARE. There are plenty of prime spots so please do not set up in the town square in front of the main barn.
At this time, we would like to get some initial numbers. Units, please report if you are coming and how many military personnel will attend.
If you are in 1st Battalion, please send your information to Lt Col Rohrbaugh at cpldlr160@comcast.net
If you are in 2d Battalion, please send your information to Lt Col Smith at clsmith@5thohio.com
Cavalry, artillery, and other organizations who receive this message should report their numbers to the Brigade Adjutant, Capt Murphy at ltmurph54th@yahoo.com
We very much thank you for your support. It is this event that keep the gates of OBV open to the public and reenactors alike.
First Call: East Harbor
This weekend will be the 2d Battalion event in Marblehead, Ohio at the 7th Annual East Harbor Civil War Weekend.
Last year we had a great time and there are even more goodies in store this weekend. The event is going to feature the CSS Hunley traveling exposition (which includes a full scale replica of the Confederate submarine), and a Saturday night concert by legendary Civil War musician Bobby Horton.
This year we will also feature a field tactical allowing junior officers to conduct operations against a large force.
At this time, I would like to get a head count of units and number of personnel attending (this includes those units in other organizations that will be participating with the Battalion). Please forward the following information as soon as possible:
1. Is your unit attending the event?
2. How many military personnel will be attending
3. Will there be an officer and/or NCO in charge
Please send this information to: clsmith@5thohio.com
For more information and directions to the event, go to http://eastharborcwevent.bravehost.com
Last year we had a great time and there are even more goodies in store this weekend. The event is going to feature the CSS Hunley traveling exposition (which includes a full scale replica of the Confederate submarine), and a Saturday night concert by legendary Civil War musician Bobby Horton.
This year we will also feature a field tactical allowing junior officers to conduct operations against a large force.
At this time, I would like to get a head count of units and number of personnel attending (this includes those units in other organizations that will be participating with the Battalion). Please forward the following information as soon as possible:
1. Is your unit attending the event?
2. How many military personnel will be attending
3. Will there be an officer and/or NCO in charge
Please send this information to: clsmith@5thohio.com
For more information and directions to the event, go to http://eastharborcwevent.bravehost.com
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Call for Volunteers for Old Bedford Village Event
To All Commanders, Military, and Civilians:
Please forward this to those planning to attend the June 18-20, 2010, event at Old Bedford Village.
If you would be interested in the opportunity to hold a brief talk (30-45 minute) with a civilian-related topic, a demonstration, or an activity (such as a rounder's game, etc.) please contact me as soon as possible. Roger Kirwin, executive director of Old Bedford Village, has asked me to organize a program of civilian talks and activities for this year's event. I hope to begin finalizing the civilian schedule by June 2.
A welcome meeting will be held in the church on Friday evening which will review the activities planned for the weekend and other potential opportunities to be involved with the public (such as a looting scenario or portrayal of a refugee). So, please plan to attend if you are able. We plan to include a dance, kids' battle, ladies tea, church service, and swap meet among the weekend's activities.
Donations of cookies would be welcomed for the Saturday afternoon's ladies tea.
Thank you for your consideration. I'll look forward to hearing from those who might be interested in the opportunities at Old Bedford Village and hope to see everyone at the event.
Best Regards,
Brenda Geary-Bucek
Civilian Coordinator for the
2010 Old Bedford Village event
Email: DewBeDew@aol.com
Please forward this to those planning to attend the June 18-20, 2010, event at Old Bedford Village.
If you would be interested in the opportunity to hold a brief talk (30-45 minute) with a civilian-related topic, a demonstration, or an activity (such as a rounder's game, etc.) please contact me as soon as possible. Roger Kirwin, executive director of Old Bedford Village, has asked me to organize a program of civilian talks and activities for this year's event. I hope to begin finalizing the civilian schedule by June 2.
A welcome meeting will be held in the church on Friday evening which will review the activities planned for the weekend and other potential opportunities to be involved with the public (such as a looting scenario or portrayal of a refugee). So, please plan to attend if you are able. We plan to include a dance, kids' battle, ladies tea, church service, and swap meet among the weekend's activities.
Donations of cookies would be welcomed for the Saturday afternoon's ladies tea.
Thank you for your consideration. I'll look forward to hearing from those who might be interested in the opportunities at Old Bedford Village and hope to see everyone at the event.
Best Regards,
Brenda Geary-Bucek
Civilian Coordinator for the
2010 Old Bedford Village event
Email: DewBeDew@aol.com
Friday, May 21, 2010
East Harbor registration closing soon!
The registration for the reenactment at East Harbor State Park in Ohio will be closing in 1o days. Please make sure you get yours sent in as soon as possible. We want to see a good turn out from Birney's Division!
Here is the website for registration and other info: http://eastharborcwevent.bravehost.com/
Here is the website for registration and other info: http://eastharborcwevent.bravehost.com/
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