marcuscorder
05-07-2007, 10:44 PM
Dear Civil War reenactors and living historians,
I just recently became a resident of the great state of Indiana, more specifically West Harrison; in the south eastern most corner of Indiana near Cincinnati, Ohio. I moved here from Greenville, South Carolina, where I was a reenactor for a time with the 1st SC Rgt. of Rifles (Orr’s Rifles) and the 4th SC Vol. Infantry. However I ended my reenacting days about five years ago when I enlisted in the modern US Army and moved to Germany where I have been ever since as a heavy infantryman in the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment (Mech)- 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (THE BIG RED ONE). I have been in Iraq for two combat tours (I’m still on my second one). I’m writing this letter from Baghdad, where my unit is currently deployed… I am currently a rifle-team leader in the Adhamiyah district of this city.
I should have gotten out of the Army last August, however I had to deploy with my unit- which was just extended for another several months. Because of my stop-lossed situation, I will be out of the Army as soon as my unit returns to Germany- and I’ll be home to the tri-state area within a few months of that. I miss reenacting- the friendship, history, and fun of it all… So, I have decided to pick it all up where I left off… I am interested in finding a unit to join in the greater Cincinnati area- It doesn’t matter which side either- I do both just as well.
I already own most of the equipment needed for either impression as I kept what I had several years ago. I am interested in finding a unit to join now so that I can get a jump start on getting all the rest of the stuff needed together as well as build a relationship with my new unit before I come home.
To tell a little about myself:
I am 23 years old and a combat veteran of Samarra and Baghdad, Iraq. My wife is from Indiana (that’s why I moved there). When I do get out of the Army I will be attending the University of Cincinnati in order to become a history teacher and eventually a professor. I am a military history adept and a grognard wargamer. I am by no means a farb, but I stress that fun is just as important as the impression. I am well drilled in the Hardee’s Manual of Light Infantry as well as experienced in the field… I participated in the 140th Manassas (a hot nightmare with limited water thanks to primedia) as well as many other large and small events (most local in SC). I know my role. But, as I said, I’ve been in the modern Army for some time now, so I may need some brushing up occasionally.
If you are interested in adding my musket to your ranks please respond to: marcuscorder@yahoo.com
Be warned: Because of my location, job, and situation I am very limited on communications at times so it may take some time for me to respond…
-Marcus A Corder
I just recently became a resident of the great state of Indiana, more specifically West Harrison; in the south eastern most corner of Indiana near Cincinnati, Ohio. I moved here from Greenville, South Carolina, where I was a reenactor for a time with the 1st SC Rgt. of Rifles (Orr’s Rifles) and the 4th SC Vol. Infantry. However I ended my reenacting days about five years ago when I enlisted in the modern US Army and moved to Germany where I have been ever since as a heavy infantryman in the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment (Mech)- 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (THE BIG RED ONE). I have been in Iraq for two combat tours (I’m still on my second one). I’m writing this letter from Baghdad, where my unit is currently deployed… I am currently a rifle-team leader in the Adhamiyah district of this city.
I should have gotten out of the Army last August, however I had to deploy with my unit- which was just extended for another several months. Because of my stop-lossed situation, I will be out of the Army as soon as my unit returns to Germany- and I’ll be home to the tri-state area within a few months of that. I miss reenacting- the friendship, history, and fun of it all… So, I have decided to pick it all up where I left off… I am interested in finding a unit to join in the greater Cincinnati area- It doesn’t matter which side either- I do both just as well.
I already own most of the equipment needed for either impression as I kept what I had several years ago. I am interested in finding a unit to join now so that I can get a jump start on getting all the rest of the stuff needed together as well as build a relationship with my new unit before I come home.
To tell a little about myself:
I am 23 years old and a combat veteran of Samarra and Baghdad, Iraq. My wife is from Indiana (that’s why I moved there). When I do get out of the Army I will be attending the University of Cincinnati in order to become a history teacher and eventually a professor. I am a military history adept and a grognard wargamer. I am by no means a farb, but I stress that fun is just as important as the impression. I am well drilled in the Hardee’s Manual of Light Infantry as well as experienced in the field… I participated in the 140th Manassas (a hot nightmare with limited water thanks to primedia) as well as many other large and small events (most local in SC). I know my role. But, as I said, I’ve been in the modern Army for some time now, so I may need some brushing up occasionally.
If you are interested in adding my musket to your ranks please respond to: marcuscorder@yahoo.com
Be warned: Because of my location, job, and situation I am very limited on communications at times so it may take some time for me to respond…
-Marcus A Corder