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n/s — Wayne Dobson/16th GA, Sat Nov 7 18:55
Gentlemen, if anyone knows Leighton Young please have him contact me at waynedobson@cox.net He gave me his number and I must've wrote it down wrong. Thank you all.


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Hurricane Shoals Living History and Skirmish — Clayton David/ 5th Ga Cav, Fri Nov 6 11:32
The 5th GA Cav would like to invite you all to the 3rd Hurricane Shoals Living History and Skirmish to be held DEC. 4-6 2009. Hurricane Shoals Park is located in Maysville, Ga, Jackson County. The living history and skirmish will take place in the old village with camps along the river. The gates will open on FRI.... more


Forms — C. Gould / GVB, Wed Nov 4 18:06
The Battalion forms page has been updated with a new format. The following forms are available to print. *Company Morning Report *Battalion Morning Report *Guard Report *Safeguard *Receipt of orders C.Gould GVB/ Adjutant


Missionary Ridge — Jim Boone, Sgt. Maj. GVB, Wed Nov 4 16:21
Gentlemen I will be onsite Thursday afternoon late. Looks like weather is gonna be great for the weekend (darn gonna be good not to sweat). Please locate me onsite so that I can get you set up in the right location. Lets turn out and support Cleburnes and the Georgia Volunteer Battalion. The site is great with... more


World's Largest Virginia Reel! — Christy L. Hopper, Tue Nov 3 13:48
Hello, I'm Christy Hopper, the Exhibit Coordinator at the GWTW Museum here in Marietta, GA, and I was wondering if anyone in your group might be interested in participating in an event we are hosting next week. Warner Bros. and Guinness Book of World Records will be on hand filming, along with various media outlets,... more


Missionary Ridge - Final Orders — Paul Jerram/GVB Staff, Sat Oct 31 21:54
Gentlemen of the Battalion - Due to work unexpectedly taking me out of town for the early part of this coming week, this will probably be the last update regarding the Missionary Ridge campaign which will take place next weekend, November 7-8, at Sequoyah Caverns, Valley Head, AL. I have received little additional... more
  • Bump (nm) — Paul Jerram/GVB Staff, Tue Nov 3 07:42


nov. 20-21, 2009 — cleotis, Mon Nov 2 16:22
On November 20, 21 2009 "Burning of Clinton" and "Griswoldville Memorial Service." The annual memorial living history and commeration will be held on Sat. from 9:30 a.m. and service will begin at noon. In conjuction with that everyone is invited to a weekend long encampment at Old Clinton, beginning Fri. evening Nov... more


Irwinville, reenactment. — Cpl. Frank Groce/53rd Geo., Tue Oct 27 20:08
Since I have not seen any information on the Irwinville reenactment coming up, I decided to post it. The event is the 14,15 of November down at the Jefferson Davis capture site. The museum was turned back over to the county this year and runs with a limited budget. They would realy like to have our support in helping... more
  • bump (nm) — Frank Groce/53rd Georgia, Sun Nov 1 18:45
  • wish — Carrie Jordan 44th Ga, Thu Oct 29 09:56
  • Ref; Irrwinville — Jim Boone, Sgt. Maj. GVB, Wed Oct 28 12:58


ELECTIONS — C.Gould / GVB, Sun Nov 1 08:55
***********Field Officer Election******************* The following are the nominees registered October 31st. Any further nomination received via U.S.Mail Post-marked Oct 31st or earlier will be accepted. Voting will be at the GVB leadership conference in January. Best luck to all of the candidates. Colonel : David... more


Stuff for sale — Joe Bath / 18th GA, Fri Oct 30 08:39
Don Stark (former 44th GA member)asked me to post the following items he has for sale: New wool shell jacket, cadet gray with red trim size 44. Kepi size medium. Red bib shirt size xxl. The uniform was made by Servants and Co, Gettysburg. Asking price $157.00 Don's email address is (confederado@juno.com)


haversacks — Kaleb Williams/3rd Fl Co.A, Thu Oct 29 20:54
To Sgt Maj Jim Boone,sir my good friend managed to get two simply outstanding groundcloths from you! I was amazed by the color and pattern (mine bein the diamond pattern) and when my friend told me that you made haversacks i simply must ask if you have any available. thanks


war of 1812 or French & Indian Wars — Yvey Perez, Wed Oct 14 21:30
Hi, my husband and I are woodland native american reenactors of the Deleware tribe. We are originally from Indiana and did several events there. We used to do reenactments for War of 1812 at Mississinewa, did a reenactment at Kokomo and helped with the Living Village of the Wea at Fort Ouiatenon all in Indiana. We... more


Sad News — Jim Boone, Sgt. Maj. GVB, Wed Oct 28 12:54
Gentlemen and Ladies I received word from Jeff Yoder that Gerri's father passed away this morning after a long illness. I ask that all remember them in your prayers...the next few days will be tough on everyone. There will be a private family memorial at a later date. Those wishing to send card of sympathy please call ... more


Another Reenactor passing — 22nd SC, Tue Oct 27 21:26
Ladies and Gentlemen of Georgia, It is sad news that I have to report that Ernie Black has passed. He was a long time member of the Palmetto Battalion and was the Sgt. Major for many years. He loved the hobby and defended his heritage with his heart. He know has gone on to be part of God's Southern Army. And I hope... more


Found Items — Scott Wortham/Phillips Legion cavalry, Sun Oct 25 10:57
I found some Items yesterday after unloading my horse trailer after atlanta, My buddies helped me load after everyone was gone and these were left I guess. I was camped right next to Gen. Poythress with the escort. 1 Camp stool 2 cold handle stamped frying pans Let me know and I can meet you at an event soon if yours. ... more


Missionary Ridge Updated Information — Paul Jerram/GVB Staff, Wed Oct 21 18:41
Gentlemen - I would like to pass along updated information for you as you and your units prepare to travel with us to the upcoming Misionary Ridge event, as follows: 1. Please try to pre-register for the event. This will help the organizers plan for enough bedding hay, firewood, water and porta-johns. Registration... more
  • Bump (nm) — Paul Jerram/GVB Staff, Sat Oct 24 06:27


Pickett's Mill CLT - Oct. 30-31 — Robby Mitchell / Armory Guards, Mon Oct 19 08:52
The following comes from James Wooten, at Pickett's Mill State Historic Site in Paulding County. As you may know, Georgia's state parks suffered an extreme cut-back in budget and personnel. Pickett's Mill's staff was essentially reduced to James, so now he gets to do everything! On top of that, the recent rains and... more


December LH — C.Gould///GVB, Mon Oct 12 21:36
On December 4th-6th a recreation of an 1859 Militia company will be formed. The militia company formed by Captain George Dent of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation will be portrayed. This will be a full weekend of living history. Night fire demonstrations will be held. Drill will be held during the day. This event is a... more
  • nm — C.Gould, Thu Oct 22 18:29


Companies going to Missionary Ridge — Jim Boone, Sgt. Maj. GVB, Mon Oct 12 16:33
1st Sgts. Please if you would let me know here if your company is planning on attending MR the second weekend in November. We will be falling in with Cleburnes Division and doing Confederate the entire weekend. Also if you have not regristered yet please do so...this will aide in helping the event organizers in having ... more


Civil War Hauntings — Sean Horne/ 47 GA, Mon Oct 19 20:52
Gents, In the spirit of Halloween I figured I would combine two of my favorite interests, the civil war and ghost stories, have you ever had a paranormal exeperience at an event? I have heard stories of people seeing things at Gettysburg, but I want to hear more!!LOL Sean Horne


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