Mississippi Signals C.S.A.

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--- 1861 - 1865 --- The 13th Mississippi Today --- How To Get Involved --- Where Do The Battles Take Place? ---
--- Where Do I Sleep? --- Where Do I Get The Equipment? --- Ready To Join? ---
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Mississippi Flag Adopted January 1861

1861-1865

The 13th Mississippi infantry was organised at Corinth, Mississippi during May 1861. It was mustered into Confederate service there on May 23rd. The unit was quite large, containing slightly less than twelve hundred officers and enlisted men when mustered into service. The unit was reorganized at Yorktown, Virginia on April 26th 1862.

Fifteen years after the Civil War had ended, a veteran from South Carolina wrote:

"Who knows but it may be given to us after this life to meet again in the old quarters, to play chess and draughts, to get up soon to answer the morning roll call, to fall in at the tap of the drum for drill and dress parade, and to hastily don our war gear while the monotonous patter of the long roll summons the battle? Who knows but again the old flags ragged and torn, snapping in the wind, may face each other and flutter, pursuing and pursued while the cries of victory fill a summer day? And after the battle, then the slain and wounded will arise, and all will meet together under two flags, all sound and well, and there will be talking and laughter and cheers and all will say,'did it not seem real?' Was it not as in the old days?"

This is the essence of what we do. Whether or not the old veterans live out this dream on some plain of Valhalla is not known, but we of the 13th Mississippi certainly live it out on the fields of England.

THE 13th MISSISSIPPI TODAY

The unit was formed in the late 80`s in Cornwall by Steve and Wendy Gibson, and then it relived the civil war along with the 17th Virginia of Plymouth.
Today the unit mainly from the Central England has formed the Mississippi Signals Detachment CSA and are still members of the 'AMERICAN CIVIL WAR SOCIETY' of Great Britain. the Mississippi Signals Detachment works hard at being authentic in its uniforms & equipment. The correct signals drill of the 'Civil War' period is practised.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

All that is required to join this unit is an interest, time, and the money to uniform and equip yourself. Uniforms can be purchased, from sutlers costing around £50 to £100.

WHERE DO THE BATTLES TAKE PLACE?

The simple answer is anywhere. Travel is one of the major factors involved with the Civil War Society. Battles take place between April and October, and most take place within a 2-4 hour drive of the West Midlands.

WHERE DO I SLEEP?

There are two camps on site, one is the authentic camp, white tents etc., or the family camp, with caravans and modern tents.
The 13th Mississippi is based mostly on the authentic camp. If all your family takes part, they don`t have to stay on the family camp, they are all welcome on the authentic camp as long as they wear authentic clothing while on camp.

WHERE DO I GET THE EQUIPMENT?

There are several sources. "Sutlers" in the society make and sell leather work, shirts, coats, trousers etc... We can tell you where all these goods can be found. If you wish to know any more, please ask.

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