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Sad News — Paul Jerram/47th Georgia/GVB Battalion Staff, Thu Mar 20 11:44
For those of you that remember Hoyt Jones from the old 53rd Georgia, I received a phone call with some sad news last night. Hoyt's 52 year old son, Michael, was killed on March 4 when two trees came down on his Georgia Power pick up truck while Michael was waiting at a traffic light. The link to WSB TV's web site... more
Elaine Kay (Tommy Kay's mom) — Susan Mills (Nick Bentley's Mom), Sun Mar 16 18:29
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I must share the news of Elaine Kay's passing. Elaine died this morning after a hard battle with cancer. Many of you will remember Tommy Kay who was with the 53rd Georgia for several years. Elaine is his mother. Elaine's viewing is Tuesday night at Caldwell and Cowan in ... more
Nash Farm Battlefield — C.D. Volner, Tue Feb 19 14:41
This was posted on the GVB Forum: 2nd crpl. J. Williams 30th Ga co E nash farm in the news Mon Feb 18, 2008 20:48 "Today channel 2 news had a clip on the news saying that Henry county invented Kilpatricks cavalry raid in order to have a "battlefield" instead of a development on the property and that they spent or... more
Virus Warning — C.D. Volner, Sat Feb 16 21:48
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.....I just checked Snopes.com and McAfee! the ole Colonel Subject: Virus WARNING! PLEASE FORWARD!!!! Hi All, I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus! I checked snopes.com , and it is for real!! ... more
Better Weather — Phillip Adams, Sat Jan 26 12:45
Well,the weather is much better this weekend than last. Winter Drill was great despite the rain and cold. Hope everyone enjoyed their stay on my property. I hope to make more improvements for next year and maybe we will draw better weather. We will be pressing the camp stove back into service next year and issue a... more
Holiday Wishes — C.D. Volner, Thu Dec 20 16:46
As we are in the Holiday Season, it is my Sincerest Wish that You and Yours have a Joyous Holiday, and may it be filled with Blessings, Warmth, and Fellowship. Let us not forget those who are less fortunate than us, and those who are on Duty in our Armed Forces. I look foward to seeing each and every one of you "on... more
Winter Drill — Andrew Jerram, Sat Nov 17 20:17
At the request of Capt. Bacon, cordially inviting all infantrymen to the 47th Georgia's drill at Manassas, (Reidsville, GA)on January 19th-21st.We will follow the same basic format as last year’s successful drill, with a small group round-robin in the morning, followed by platoon/company drill in the afternoon. ... more
invitation to Fairview — Butler guards, Fri Nov 16 06:13
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAIRVIEW REENACTMENT & LIVING HISTORY EVENT IN APRIL, 2008! Prepare for the invasion of the Upstate in early April! The Battle of Fairview & Living History is coming again! The website is at http://www.butlerguards/fairview . This reenactment is sponsored by ... more
Tunnel Hill — Capt. Steve Walczak, Tue Sep 4 20:28
Hello everyone, I would like to know if anyone is going to Tunnel Hill this weekend. Please post if you are going. Thanks, Capt. S. Walczak 53rd Geo. Inf., Co. K
hofwyl — James Gould 26th Ga., Co. A, Thu Jun 21 18:17
Steve would love to have ya'll down for our eventyhe 22th - the 24th at Hofwly. Your Obedient Soldier, Cpl. James Gould
- Hofwyl shrubbery — Capt. Steve Walczak/ 53rd GVI, Mon Jun 25 19:07
- Post Scriptum — Capt. Steve Walczak, Mon Jun 25 19:10
- email — jamie gould, Sat Aug 11 13:30
Clinton - what a show! — Capt. Steve Walczak, Mon May 7 15:50
Thank you all for another great time at Clinton. It was a real treat to meet members who have been gone from our ranks for a while, and see new faces, and us all to work side-by-side with our brothers from the 26th, Co. A. Your performance under fire was a sight to behold. It was personally a bit nervous for me, being ... more
- Clinton — Vicki Colson, Wed May 9 00:45
- Certainly, Vickie — Capt. Steve Walczak, Sun May 13 11:18
Canteen — Pvt. Mike Davis, Mon Apr 30 06:29
Fellow members, need help on two items: I have some rust inside my canteen, and was looking for the best way to make it usable again. It is not bad, but just wondering if I need to throw this one away and buy a new one, or is there a way to refurbish this one?? Also, what is the latest and greatest solution on... more
- Canteen Care — AJ, Thu May 3 19:08
- Help, I hope. — Capt. Steve Walczak, Mon Apr 30 17:18
Nash Farm this weekend — Steve Walczak, Tue Apr 10 15:51
Greetings 53rd! If anyone out there sees this message, please post if you are, or want to come to Nash Farm Battlefield for the Simply Southern Jubilee (and skirmish) this weekend. I'd like to get some sort of headcount if possible. Thank you. Capt. S. G. Walczak 53rd Geo. Inf., Co. K
Congratulations! — Corporal Punishment, Thu Mar 22 14:43
Gentlemen, I spoke to many of you at Manassas, but for those I missed.... For those of you taking the new leadership roles in the 53rd, best wishes and congratulations! Loyalty is to be commended, and I hope the best for you all. ----------- Ron Wilkes 9th Dekalb Lt. Artillery
- Our Thanks, sir. — Capt. Steve Walczak, Sat Mar 24 14:41
Milledgeville Confederate Memorial Day — Ian McMullen, Mon Mar 19 18:48
Hey everyone, greetings from the crazy capital of the world, The Milledgeville SCV camp will be hosting our annual Confederate Memorial Day ceremony and BBQ this year on Saturday, April 21st at 10 AM, lunch to follow. Any and all reenactor help would be appreciated, so if you're able to make it, mark the date and... more
Caps — Kevin Whitehead, Wed Mar 14 12:31
Anybody have some caps they would like to sell me? I would assume a sutler will have some but thats cutting it.
- I'll bring some — Andrew Jerram, Wed Mar 14 15:56
Manassas — Pvt. Mike Davis, Wed Mar 14 06:00
Just curious who from the 53rd will be in Manassas this weekend??
Hat — Kevin Whitehead, Tue Mar 13 17:14
Does anyone have a hat I can wear this weekend? My brother is wearing mine. I am not positive on my size but this sort of notice I think anything will do. Thanks!!!
Miss you all — Pvt. Alan Bexley, Tue Mar 13 14:48
To all resigning I would like to give my regards. I will miss all of you ( though some of you I did not get to meet or know). I would like to give a special thanks to a few in particular. Larry, Tyler, Andrew, and Queen ( and I guess Yoder even though I hardly knew him but i've got to give it to a guy with a good... more
Best Wishes to All — Lee Murdock, Mon Mar 12 23:41
Although it saddens me to see this. I understand. What ever reason, be it personal or philosophical, I understand. All of you are fine men and a credit to the service. I wish you all well and much success in your new endeavors. You will be sorely missed. God speed! LWM
