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Posted by CL Smith @ 9:43 AM
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Update!!!

Greetings Everybody,

I just wanted to give you an updated/heads up. I just updated the calendar on the events page, as well as sent out the newsletter too. Take a look at both so you can plan accordingly, because there are some exciting things coming up for this year. Plus, we haven't finalized the schedule yet for our fall events which will be done at our February meeting on the 18th at 7:00 PM at the Northwest Avenue Church of Christ in Tallmadge. So, if you know of any events you would like the 5th to attend then please bring any information so we can vote on it. Well, that is it I just wanted to update everyone on what's going on. As always, "Boys, Keep the Colors Up"!

Posted by B.Herchek @ 3:28 PM
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Upcoming Events (FYI)

Greetings everybody and Happy New Year,

I just wanted to share some information for you about a couple of things coming up next week. First on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 our very own Historian Michael Kovacevich will be speaking at the Tallmadge Civil War Society about Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction for its monthly gathering. All meetings are open to the public and the group meets at 07:30 pm at the Old Town Hall on Tallmadge Circle. I for one will be in attendance and hope that some of you can make it out to support Mike. Second is on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 7:00 pm we will be having our first meeting at the Northwest Avenue Church of Christ. This will be our first of two Planning Meetings to set our schedule for the upcoming season. So, please bring any information about possible events you would like to talk about for the 5th to attend this season. I also will be in attendance for that meeting as well, just in case you were wondering. Anyway I hope to see you all next week and as always, "Boys, Keep the Colors Up"!

Posted by B.Herchek @ 8:39 AM
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After Action Report: Zoar Village, Ohio

After Action Reports

Zoar Village, Ohio: There were three battles near the small town.

The event at Zoar Village was terrific. 2nd Battalion was made up of Birney's and the USV. We camped in the same place we did two year ago. Our family camp was located on the opposite side of the school house. The weather was great; cool in the evening and warm during the day. No rain the entire weekend made for a most pleasant time. They said that 1050 were registered for the event. I am not sure if they were quite that many but there were more Federal and Confederate troop at an Ohio event than I have ever seen. The only drawback was that the preservation march and the tactical were cancelled. Whoever at the Zoar Association was going to charge $20 for the march with those on the 3 mile march going right into the tactical after fighting during the march? I think the cost and the intense amount of activity in the morning, before the battle for the public, caused many to not agree to participate in the march and tactical. We did get to capture a Confederate General and bring him back to our camp. The Inspector General for the USV's, General Waffler, was the prisoner. Our own Lance Corporal Slattery was his attorney during the military trial. I sure am glad Ray is on our side. He didn't leave any hope for the poor secessionist.

Those that were able to attend were the Tim Klug, Joel Eger, Tim Brown, Alex Miskell, Tom Simich, Carl Emerson, Rich and Rinnie Frye and their clan, Bill and Judy Ankney and their clan, Ray, Dan and Julie Slattery, Alex and Heather Terry, Kent and Chris Smith and I. I hope to see more of you at Cedar Creek in October.

Your Humble Servant,

Captain Andrew J. Kaminski
5th OVI, Co. H

Posted by B.Herchek @ 8:13 AM
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Zoar Dispatch #2

Gents,

We are just a few days away from Zoar and here are some updates and need-to-knows. Please make sure you pass these on you your entire unit.

REGISTRATION:

As of the registration on September 11th, Birney's has 76 infantry on paper. Here is what we are showing as a breakdown:

5th Ind. Ohio Sharpshooters - 5
83rd PA Vol. Co. I - 6
114th OVI - 2
61st Co. D - 2
105th OVI - 27
5th Ohio - 9
9th PA Res. - 4
114th OVI - 2
HQ - 1
9th OVI - 7
4th OVI - 11

I am not clear on which 4th OVI is represented on the report. There is a chance it is a combination of both.

There are currently 55 from the US Volunteers, and potentially 25 from Vincent's. These numbers may go into the Army of the Ohio. 2d Battalion looks to be well over 150 men.

IMPORTANT! Because we have so man reenactors coming, camp setup is critical. Lt Col Skaggs and I will be at the event starting Thursday evening. DO NOT set up your tentage until you check in with the 2d Battalion HQ. The Battalion (including families) will be set up behind the school house off of 5th Street. Look for the 2d Battalion guidon to find headquarters.

TACTICAL MARCH:

For those of you interested in the march prior to the tactical on Sunday, please check in with 2d Battalion HQ no later than Saturday morning. Sergeants, it might be a good idea to get a count when you are turning in your morning reports.

This is the one we have been waiting for the last two years. The weather is going to be perfect, Cool and clear. The numbers are outstanding. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there!!

Submitted;
Lt Col Christopher Smith
Commanding, 2d Battalion

Posted by CL Smith @ 9:07 AM
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Monday, March 08, 2010

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Update!!!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Upcoming Events (FYI)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

After Action Report: Zoar Village, Ohio

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Zoar Dispatch #2