Thanks, Bernie, you are correct. I'm afraid I had a brain freeze confusing the two.
We hope the members of the Color Company will have opportunities to burn as much powder as is appropriate for the event.
Thanks, Bernie, you are correct. I'm afraid I had a brain freeze confusing the two.
We hope the members of the Color Company will have opportunities to burn as much powder as is appropriate for the event.
Bill Cross
Treasurer, The Rowdy Pards
'In the end, it's the history, stupid. If you can't document it, forget about it. And no amount of tomfoolery can explain away anything that makes history (and living historians) look stupid and wrong."
Since this thread is recruiting for an event, we have moved it to the proper folder. No harm. No foul. Continue on.
Count me in as a powder burner, Bill. Sewing on corporal stripes is just work.
M. A. Schaffner
Midstream Regressive Complainer
In the past, event-specific announcements like this have been allowed in the main folder where traffic is greater. Unless someone is specifically looking for a home at McDowell, they might not think to look here.Originally Posted by DeputyClerk
Bill Cross
Treasurer, The Rowdy Pards
'In the end, it's the history, stupid. If you can't document it, forget about it. And no amount of tomfoolery can explain away anything that makes history (and living historians) look stupid and wrong."
We need powder burners to repel the foe and save US having to burn powder, LOL.
HATE cleaning my rifle.
If Biscuit can get away from classes, I'm sure he'll want to burn along with you.
Bill Cross
Treasurer, The Rowdy Pards
'In the end, it's the history, stupid. If you can't document it, forget about it. And no amount of tomfoolery can explain away anything that makes history (and living historians) look stupid and wrong."
Thanks, Michael. Looking forward to serving in the Color Guard with you. - Joe
Joe Bordonaro
beatlefans1@verizon.net
In my research, I have found a good story on the color bearer of the 75th Ohio at McDowell. During the course of the U.S. attack, the Ohioans took shelter behind a rise in the ground. The initial color bearer was shot and the flag tumbled to the ground down the slope that the regiment was sheltered behind. Private Mike Brady, a short, 18 year old Irish boy from Cincinnati left his shelter, ran out in front of the regiment and grabbed the flag. He ran up and down the battle line waving the flag and inspiring the men of the 75th at McDowell for some time before the men pulled him back to the safety behind the rise. As a footnote, he was mortally wounded at Second Manassas and is buried in Alexandria National Cemetery.
Thanks for the information, it's really appreciated. I don't believe a "guiding impression" has been chosen yet. There was another Ohio regiment at McDowell (the 81st) which was portrayed at least once at a previous event.
Bill Cross
Treasurer, The Rowdy Pards
'In the end, it's the history, stupid. If you can't document it, forget about it. And no amount of tomfoolery can explain away anything that makes history (and living historians) look stupid and wrong."
Gents, if you're thinking about McDowell, now is the time to get you ### in gear....
Bill Cross
Treasurer, The Rowdy Pards
'In the end, it's the history, stupid. If you can't document it, forget about it. And no amount of tomfoolery can explain away anything that makes history (and living historians) look stupid and wrong."
Bump.
If interested, you can apply for membership to the Color Company List Server:
McDowellColorCo-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Bill Cross
Treasurer, The Rowdy Pards
'In the end, it's the history, stupid. If you can't document it, forget about it. And no amount of tomfoolery can explain away anything that makes history (and living historians) look stupid and wrong."
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