You are required, however, to attend three (3) events during the calendar year in order to maintain voting status.
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| Men of the South | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| To Arms! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NEW RECRUITS NEEDED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FIGHT FOR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| JOIN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE DIXIE SLEDGE GUARDS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 45th Alabama Infantry, Co. B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hardee's Corps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| "To the memory of the fallen and | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| those who served" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABOUT THIS HOBBY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reenacting is an enjoyable and educational hobby that allows a person to closely experience the life and times of a Civil War era soldier or civilian. Authenticity is highly stressed, except that today health and safety are not compromised. The "Unit"provides guidance and is the basic hobby structure. Members generally provide all their own equipment and clothing. These items are readily available for purchase by mail order or from vendors at events. Events are held all throughout the year in this region of the country,several within two or three hours drive of the Atlanta area. Events are by invitation to the Unit and Battalion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABOUT OUR UNIT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The 45th was established by experienced reenactors some 8 years ago. We are the Color Guard for Hardee's Guard Battalion (Independent). Our "Unit" sets high standards for authenticity and trains to be the best "Unit" in the Battalion. We are membership driven and family oriented. Safety, in camp and on the field, is paramount in our training."Unit" dues are minimal. Participation is strictly optional for any activity or event. New members receive the 45th's "New Recruit Guide" ,which details uniform and accouterments requirements as well as, other information helpful to the new reenactor. All members and recruits are kept informed of "Unit" activities through our newsletter. We treat new members like family, with guidance and friendship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE 45TH ALABAMA INFANTRY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The 45th Alabama was organized into ten companies from Barbour, Lowndes, Macon and Russell Counties. Only a few came from adjacent counties. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Four companies, D, G, H and K had assembled at Loachapoka where they were to have been organized into the 34th Regiment. Disagreement between organizing officers resulted in these units being withdrawn to Auburn where they were formed into the 45th in May of 1862. Though sister units the 45th and 34th only fought one battle together: Murfreesboro, Tennessee where they were together side by side. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Letters from R.T.C. Robinson, a private in Company D state that a Captain M.J. Bulger was involved in the disagreement and he later became an officer in the 47th Alabama Regiment, organized at Loachapoka, May 22, 1862. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company B was primarily made up of men from Macon County who also made up Companies E, K, H and G. Leaders of these were Thomas F. Flournoy, James Jackson, James M. Simmons, R.H. Abercrombie and L.M. Wilson. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As is seen throughout the muster rolls the majority or men of Company B were mustered out of Opelika, which was in that portion of Russell County that was taken to form Lee County in December, 1866. Other contributing counties to Russell County were Macon, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chambers and Tallapoosa. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q. I have a busy schedule, how much time is required? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. Our unit is flexible. You may choose to attend one event or all, at your discretion. This concern is common among New Recruits. Most reenactors find the time because events are so much fun! Remember this is a hobby! You are required, however, to attend three (3) events during the calendar year in order to maintain voting status. |
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| Q. What physical condition do I need to be in to portray an soldier in the Confederate infantry? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. With many events held in the hot summer months, some including long overland marches, potential recruits must consider their physical abilities in choosing their impression. However, by following some common sense rules, most people in average condition can participate in events. This does not prevent others from joining the Unit and developing their own civilian impression. Participants who wear glasses must use 1860's period frames. These may be obtained from sutlers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q. How expensive is this Hobby? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. Although the expense can be substantial, the expense may be made over a period of time, concentrating on the fundamental equipment first. The Unit maintains a "New Recruit Box" which contains some items. You will want to acquire your own equipment as soon as practicable as the "Box"is generally for walk-ons and first timers. Initial equipment may exceed $1,000. Half of this amount will be for a musket. Prudent shopping can also reduce the initial expense. Talk to Members of the Unit and retailers ("Sutlers") who can assist you in selecting items based on necessity and value. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q. How important is it to live in the Atlanta area, where the Unit is based? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. Not at all. Our membership currently spans from Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama and we will gladly refer you to another unit if we feel you are outside our region. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Membership is open to anyone. We do require that historical impressions conform to the military and social standards of the 1860's, in the South. Prospective members must attend three (3) events to be eligible for full membership in the Unit. Spouses and children under 16 that participate in events are considered members. Youths in ages from 16 to 17 may be voted in as members and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at events. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drilling/Tactics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Whether you are joining us on the field, or you are just interested in the most basic tactics of the time period that we use,see our handout about the drill we use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FOR MORE INFORMATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EMAIL:Me or contact | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1st Sgt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Carraway | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Recruiting Officer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Col. Shane Smith | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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