I know the group formerly known as the reactivated 35th Reg't would rather go to Gettysburg but vacation and work schedules makes it impossible. Also, we have made a prior commitment to Latta to assist them with a LH August 18-19.
The Flagg family will be visiting the Chickamagua Battefield the 1st week of August.
Does Greg have a head count thus far of how many we can expect at Gettysburg? I know ya'll were shooting for 100. I was just wondering how close to that we've gotten as of right now.
Brad
PS Do I need to bring extra equipment/uniform parts for any new folks? I have a NC depot jacket, hat, gum blanket, canteen and probably some other stuff I can lend for the weekend.
Ron, we'll miss Co C at Gettysburg this time but, Lord willing, we'll make up for it next year at the 150th!
Brad, looks like around 60 to 70 now. Karl told us it was time to cut it off registrations so he would have a firm number to plan for before the last minute. He'll be issuing rations to us and working with the NPS on our tours and such. I'm glad you can go this time!
From Thomas Warner...
I've got to try to describe last weekend...
Last weekend we, The 4th NC Inf., joined the 28th NC at Gettysburg in Pitzer's Woods for a Living History-Firing demo weekend. The 28th got to portray themselves so Friday was a special day: First marching up to the NC Monument with a wreath laying ceremony, then crossing the field of "Picket's Charge" with a Battlefield Guide where the 28th attacked. You really got a perspective of what it took to cross the field, dead and the wounded would be grabbing at you asking for help… This was followed by a Ceremony honoring those who participated in the assault, 1 man from each of 10 Companies was called on roll and soil from his grave was put on the battlefield. It was a very sobering, respectful way to honor those men who went before, really hard to describe.
Saturday had 3 demos then a tour of Culp's Hill action. Sunday; Worship Service, and 2 demos then home. We fired maybe 10 rounds each demo, using different firing types, By Company, By Rank, By File, all were excellent! Great coordination firing as 1.
When you have 50 -60 guys on line it's very very cool!!
Overall a great time with my guys and the men of the 28th and other units there. 'Carolina Fighting Men' cheering for the 'Old North State" FOREVER!, the dedication of the men and the sincerity of Capt. John B. made it a GREAT weekend!
