Commandery-in-Chief
Journal of Proceedings:
127th National Congress,
October 20, 2012,
Warrick, Rhode Island
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Commandery-in-Chief
Journal of Proceedings:
127th National Congress,
October 20, 2012,
Warrick, Rhode Island
______NATIONAL COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF______
Major General George Cadwallader, PA...... 1865-1879 Lt. General Nelson A. Miles, DC...... 1919-1925 Colonel Joseph B. Daugherty, IN...... 1975-1977 Major General Winfield S. Hancock, PA. (Acting)…... 1879-1885 Rear Admiral Purnell F. Harrington, NY...... 1925-1927 Thomas N. McCarter III, NY...... 1977-1981 Major General Winfield S. Hancock, PA ...... 1885-1886 Master Robert M. Thompson, DC...... 1927-1930 Lt. Colonel Philip M. Watrous, PA...... 1981-1983 Bvt. Major General Rutherford B. Hayes, OH...... 1886-1886 Brigadier General Samuel W. Fountain, PA…….…… 1930-1930 Alexander P. Hartnett, PA...... 1983-1985 Lt. General Philip H. Sheridan, DC...... 1886-1888 Bvt. Major George Mason, IL...... 1930-1931 William H. Upham, Jr., WI...... 1985-1989 Bvt. Major General Rutherford B. Hayes, OH...... 1888-1893 Captain William P. Wright, IL...... 1931-1933 Lowell Varner Hammer, DC...... 1989-1991 Rear Admiral John J. Almy, DC...... 1893-1893 Colonel Hugh Means, KS...... 1933-1935 Henry Nathan Sawyer, MA……………... 1991-1993 Brigadier General Lucius Fairchild, WI...... 1893-1895 Colonel William Innes Forbes, PA...... 1935-1940 Colonel Scott W. Stucky, DC...... 1993-1995 Major General John Gibbon, OR...... 1895-1896 Major General Malvern-Hill Barnum, MA...... 1940-1941 Dr. Robert Girard Carroon, CT...... 1995-1997 Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, PA...... 1896-1899 James Vernor, Jr., MI...... 1941-1947 Hon. Michael Patrick Sullivan, WI…..…. 1997-1999 Lt. General John M. Schofield, DC...... 1899-1903 Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap, NY...... 1947-1951 Lt. Colonel Robert J. Bateman, DC…… 1999-2001 Bvt. Major General David McMurtrie Gregg, PA…...... 1903-1905 Donald H. Whittemore, MA...... 1951-1953 Gordon R, Bury II, OH...... 2001-2003 Major General John R. Brooke, PA...... 1905-1907 Commander William C. Duval, OH...... 1953-1957 Douglas Reed Niermeyer, MO...... 2003-2005 Major General Grenville M. Dodge, NY...... 1907-1909 Major General Ulysses S. Grant III, DC...... 1958-1961 Benjamin Charles Frick, PA...... 2005-2007 Lt. General John C. Bates, ME...... 1909-1911 Lt. Colonel Donald M. Liddell, Jr., NY...... 1961-1962 Karl Frederick Schaeffer, OH...... 2007-2009 Rear Admiral George W. Melville, PA...... 1911-1912 Lt. Colonel H. Durston Saylor II, PA...... 1962-1964 Keith Graham Harrison, MI……...... 2009-2011 Lt. General Arthur MacArthur, WI...... 1912-1912 Major General Clayton B. Vogel, DC...... 1964-1964 Jeffry C. Burden………………………………… 2011- Colonel Arnold A. Rand, MA...... 1912-1913 Colonel Walter E. Hopper, NY...... 1964-1966 Bvt. Brigadier General Thomas H. Hubbard, NY….... 1913-1815 Lt. Colonel Lenahan O’Connell, MA...... 1966-1971 Rear Admiral Louis Kempff, CA...... 1915-1915 Colonel Brooke M. Lessig, PA…………. 1971-1973 Lt. General Samuel B.M. Young, DC...... 1915-1919 Charles Allan Brady, Jr., IL...... 1973-1975 Commandery-in-Chief Journal of Proceedings: 127th National Congress, October 20, 2012, Warrick, Rhode Island
Proceedings Editor Keith G. Harrison, PCinC
© 2012 Commandery-in-Chief, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Table of Contents
Meeting Minutes 127th National Congress...... 1 Elected and Appointed Officer Reports...... 7 Commander-in-Chief...... 9 Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief ...... 13 Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief ...... 14 Recorder-in-Chief...... 15 Registrar-in-Chief...... 16 Chancellor-in-Chief...... 18 Treasurer-in-Chief...... 20 Judge-Advocate-in-Chief...... ** Chaplain-in-Chief ...... 29 Surgeon-in-Chief...... ** Editor-in-Chief ...... 30 National Quartermaster ...... 31 National Membership List Coordinator...... 32 National Historian ...... ** National Webmaster...... 32 National Membership Contact...... 35 Washington DC Representative...... 37 Standing and Special Committee Reports ...... 39 Audit...... (See page 20) Finance and Budget...... (See page 20) Membership...... 41 Constitution and Bylaws ...... 42 History...... ** Historic and Preservation Grants ...... 44 Lincoln Death Day Observance ...... 45 National Meetings ...... 46 Internet...... 47 Fraternal Relations...... 50 Loyal Legion Memorial Fund...... (See page 20) Nominations ...... ** Civil War Library and Museum...... (See page 9) Civil War Sesquicentennial ...... *** Commandery Reports ...... 51 California ...... ** Connecticut ...... 53 District of Columbia...... 54 Iowa...... 57 Illinois...... 59 Indiana ...... ** Kansas ...... 61 Kentucky...... 62 Massachusetts ...... 63 Michigan ...... 64 Missouri ...... ** Nebraska...... ** New York...... *** Ohio...... 79 Pennsylvania ...... 81 Rhode Island...... 83 Texas...... *** Virginia...... 88 Wisconsin ...... 93 Annual Congress Banquet...... 95 ______** = No report, *** = Verbal Report
Minutes 127th National Congress Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Warrick, Rhode Island October 20, 2012 Commander-in-Chief (CinC) Jeffery C. Burden called to order the 127th National Congress of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States at 8:35 AM on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warrick, Rhode Island. He then declared that a quorum was present and thanked the Rhode Island Commandery and Commander Gregg Mierka for arranging and hosting the Congress. INVOCATION: Chaplain-in-Chief and Past Commander-in-Chief (PCinC) Robert G. Carroon gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief (SVCinC) Waldron K. Post, II led the Pledge of Allegiance. READING OF THE PREAMBLE AND PRINCIPLES OF THE ORDER: Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief (JVCinC) James Simmons read the Preamble and Principles of the Order. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND COMMANDERIES: National Quartermaster Joseph T. Coleman, Ed.D. substituting for Recorder-in-Chief John K. Kane II took the roll. Elected Officers CinC, Jeffry C. Burden: Present SVCinC, Waldron K. Post, II: Present JVCinC, James Simmons: Present Recorder-in-Chief, John K. Kane II: Absent Registrar-in-Chief, Adam P. Flint: Absent Chancellor-in-Chief, Col. Eric Rojo: Present Treasurer-in-Chief, Lee A. Tryon: Present Judge Advocate-in-Chief, Gerald Fischer: Absent Chaplain-in-Chief, PCinC Robert G. Carroon: Present Surgeon-in-Chief, Gerald Hoeltge: Absent Council-in-Chief Councilors Richard Bishop: Present Bruce B. Butgereit: Absent Peter Arrott Dixon: Present Paul Kinyon: Absent Gregg Mierka: Present Robert Pollock: Present Appointed Officers Loyal Legion Historical Journal Editor-in-Chief, Robert Rock: Present National Quartermaster, Joseph T. Coleman, Ed.D.: Present National Membership List Coordinator, PCinC Keith G. Harrison: Present National Historian, PCinC Robert G. Carroon: Present National Webmaster, PCinC Keith G. Harrison: Present National Membership Contact, Larry Converse: Absence Washington DC Representative, Eric A. Rojo: Present
1 Commanderies California: Present Kentucky: Absent Pennsylvania: Present Connecticut: Present Massachusetts: Present Rhode Island: Present District of Columbia: Present Michigan: Present Texas: Present Illinois: Present Missouri: Present Virginia: Present Indiana: Present Nebraska: Absent Wisconsin: Present Iowa: Present New York: Present Kansas: Absent Ohio: Present APPROVAL OF 2012 MID-WINTER MEETING MINUTES CinC Burden stated that the Commandery-in-Chief Journal of Proceedings, which includes the minutes of the 2012 Mid-Winter Meeting, has been posted on the National Website. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as contained in the Proceedings of the 2012 Mid-Winter Meeting as posted on the Order’s National Website; motion passed. REPORTS OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS Elected Officer Reports CinC: CinC Burden referred to his written report and indicated additional matters would be deferred for discussion under new business. He cited the initiative of the executive board to draw closer to the Military Order of the Stars and Bars (MOS&B) and the action of their immediate Past Commander General to be elected to membership in MOLLUS. Additionally, some members of the Executive Committee attended their General Executive Council meeting in March 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee, where both groups pledged to work together on a cooperative project. CinC Burden announced that he attended another meeting with the MOS&B officers in Richmond the prior week.
CinC Burden commented on the wonderful summary in the Loyal Legion Historical Journal regarding last spring’s activities in Puebla, Mexico. He also updated the Congress on the work to date, which is nearing completion, on having the MOLLUS emblem trademarked. A Notice of Allowance is anticipated following the expiration of the period to file a notice of opposition. A short discussion ensued on the length of the copy write and a reference to protections afforded under federal law for the service marks of veteran organizations.
A brief update took place on the status of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, which is still searching for a permanent physical location, and the status of negotiations with the Abraham Lincoln Foundation of the Union League of Philadelphia on the loan agreement for the MOLLUS archives. CinC Burden also commended Pennsylvania Commandery Recorder Jim Loudon for his work to acknowledge the final resting place of the Order’s three founders. SVCinC: SVCinC Post discussed his written report. Included in his report is a list of the recommended grants to be made by the Commandery-in-Chief in support for battlefield preservation/historic sites/archives and museums (Attached). JVCinC: JVCinC Simmons summarized his written report discussing the topics of membership and the awarding of the Grant, Hayes, and Doughty-Thompson cups and Meritorious Service Awards planned for the evening banquet. His report listed the upcoming Annual Congress locations: 2013 – Tennessee, 2014 Massachusetts (with a required meeting in Philadelphia), 2015 – Philadelphia, 2016 – Illinois (possibly in Springfield in coordination with the celebration of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic 1866), 2017 - Philadelphia, 2018 consideration being given to Indiana, Wisconsin or a return to West Point, New York.
2 Recorder-in-Chief: PCinC Harrison presented Recorder-in-Chief Kane’s written report (Attached). Essentially, insignia assignments and recordings are current but large membership certificates have been delayed by the lack of a calligrapher. There were a large number of ROTC certificates (38) prepared this year. Registrar-in-Chief: Companion Flint indicated that his written report as of 30 September had been provided on line (Attached). Chancellor-in-Chief: Companion Rojo summarized his written report dated noting we had welcomed 48 new Companions. (28 Hereditary Companions, 3 Junior Life Members, 17 Associate Companions, and 2 Honorary Companions). Included with his report was a listing of all the new Companions since the last Congress (Attached). Treasurer-in-Chief: Companion Tyron presented a detailed financial report discussing the MOLLUS Commandery-in-Chief Profit and Loss Statement, Memorial Fund Profit and Loss statement, MOLLUS Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012 with previous year comparison, Value of Memorial Fund Securities, State Commandery Dues Status, and MOLLUS Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual, October 2011 through September 2012 and proposed budget (Attached). He described in great detail the differences between the CinC Profit and Loss statement and the Memorial Fund. Of special note is a significant drop in contributions to the Memorial Fund. He noted that proposed budget of the CinC included no abnormal anticipated financial situations for the Order. He reminded all Companions to remember the MOLLUS and the Memorial Fund in their wills, and to make sure any bequests are left to the Memorial Fund. A motion was made and second to approve the Treasurer-in-Chief Report and the proposed budget; motion passed. Judge Advocate-in-Chief: Absent, no report. Chaplain-in-Chief: PCinC Carroon presented a list Companions who had passed away since the 2011 Congress (Attached). A moment of silence was observed. Surgeon-in-Chief: Absent, no report. Appointed Officer Reports Loyal Legion Historical Journal Editor-in-Chief: Companion Rock discussed his written report noting the various activities in which he participated on behalf of the Order. He invited Companions to submit articles for the Loyal Legion Historical Journal relevant to the Order and expressed his gratitude for the submission of information for the inclusion in future editions (Attached). National Quartermaster: Companion Coleman submitted a listing of merchandize sold since the 2011 Congress (Attached). He noted the efforts of Companion Weddle in securing a supplier for the highly prized MOLLUS scarf. He then deferred to Chancellor-in-Chief Rojo for a discussion on the newly created cufflinks and pins crafted in Puebla, Mexico. National Membership List Coordinator: PCinC Harrison summarized his detailed written report presenting updates the membership list and noting there were 25 address changes (Attached). Historian PCinC Carroon: No report. National Webmaster: PCinC Harrison listed the current updates to the website in his written report (Attached).
3 National Membership Contact: PCinC Harrison presented National Membership Contact Larry Converse’s report. The report noted that 20 referrals have come through the Internet (Attached). DC Representative: Companion Rojo presented his written report (Attached). He requested that the Recorder-in-Chief prepare “Thank You” certificates for the hosts of last spring’s visit to Puebla. He also announced the availability of a limited number of prints of the painting entitled “Brotherhood of Nations.” REPORTS OF STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Standing Committee Reports Audit Committee: Committee Chairman Bishop yielded to the report as submitted by Treasurer-in-Chief Tryon. Membership Committee: This report was discussed in JVCinC Simmons’ earlier report (Aattached). Constitution and Bylaws Committee: CinC Burden noted that the proposed change to the National Membership Committee Job Description was posted in advance pursuant to National Bylaws requirements (Attached). A motion was made and seconded to accept the changes to job description of the National Membership Committee; motion passed. History Committee: No report. Historical Sites and Preservation Committee: SVCinC Post submitted a list of recommended grants to be made by the Commandery-in-Chief as recommended by the Trustees of the Memorial Fund in support for battlefield preservation/historic site/archives and museums (Attached). He further recommended that the grant to the CWMP be reinstated when the agreement with the ALF/UL is finalized. Treasurer-in-Chief Tryon acknowledged the letters of thanks received from last year’s recipients. A motion was made and seconded to approve the list of grants as proposed; motion passed. National Meetings Report: Committee Chairman JVCinC Simmons summarized his written report (Attached). Companion Pollock reference information in his Commandery report about the arrangements for the Mid-winter meeting to be held in Arlington, Virginia on 11 February 2013 and the Washington DC ceremonies the following day to mark President Lincoln’s birthday. Internet Committee: Committee Chairman PCinC Harrison indicated that the report was contained in his National Webmaster report (Attached). Companion Mierka presented a proposal that was under consideration by the committee (Attached) Fraternal Relations Committee: PCinC Harrison read the Committee report (Attached). CinC Burden displayed the bicentennial medal of the Society of the War of 1812 that was presented to him by the President General of the Society. Special Committee Reports Civil War Library and Museum Committee: Updates on the status were included in CinC Burden’s earlier report and supplemented by comments from of CWMP Board of Directors member, National Quartermaster Coleman.
4 Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee: Committee Chairman PCinC Gordon R. Bury discussed the proposals being considered to commemorate the Lincoln Funeral Train and the plans for next year’s Congress at Lincoln Memorial University. He suggests that formal discussion begin with the National Parks Service about the activities to mark the 150th Gettysburg. He will report at the mid-winter meeting. COMMANDERY REPORTS California: No report Connecticut: Commander William Chase submitted a written report that was read by Treasurer-in-Chief Tryon (Attached). District of Columbia: Commander Robert Pollock paraphrased his Commandery’s written report (Attached). Illinois: Commander Donald Sherman’s written report was summarized by PCinC Harrison (Attached). Indiana: No report. PCinC Harrison expressed concern about the lack of any meetings for close to now three years and recommended that the Commandery-in-Chief look into this since this could result in the loss of the Commandery Charter if not corrected very soon (Attached). Iowa: Commander William Corbin submitted a report stating the Commandery has been inactive during the past year. PCinC Harrison also suggested that the Commandery-in-Chief follow up, again since this could result in the loss of their charter if not corrected very soon (Attached). Kansas: Commander Alan Russ submitted an email report stating that the Commandery had nothing to report. PCinC Harrison again recommended that the Commandery-in-Chief follow up on this, since this could result in the loss of their charter if not corrected very soon (Attached). Kentucky: PCinC Harrison summarized the Kentucky Commandery’s written report (Attached). Massachusetts: Commander Fred Stevens summarized his Commandery’s written report (Attached). Michigan: PCinC Harrison summarized the Michigan Commandery’s written report (Attached). Missouri: No report. Nebraska: No report. New York: SVCinC Post presented a verbal report on his Commandery activities for the past year. Ohio: Commandery Recorder PCinC Bury summarized his Commandery’s written report (Attached). Pennsylvania: The Commandery’s written report was summarized (Attached). Rhode Island: Commander Gregg Mierka summarized his Commandery’s written report (Attached).
Texas: Chancellor-in-Chief Simmons summarized the Texas Commandery’s report.
5 Virginia: Commander Richard Bishop summarized his Commandery written report (Attached). Wisconsin: PCinC Michael Sullivan summarized his Commandery’s written report (Attached). OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS Chancellor-in-Chief Rojo discussed the possibility of representatives of Puebla, Mexico participation in Gettysburg 150th events. He also asked for volunteers to assist in “fact checking” a book being written with the tentative title of “From West Point to Mexico”. He also suggested that a copy of Union Blue be provided by each Commandery to the ROTC recipients. National Quartermaster Coleman suggested that once there is finalization of the agreement with the ALF/UL, that the MOLLUS establish its official address at the Union League of Philadelphia. He also invited any Companion present this year in Gettysburg to join the Pennsylvania Commandery in a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to John Page Nicholson at 10:30 AM. Companion Mierka commented on the work of the Rhode Island Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee as well as the connection between Rhode Island and Mexican President Juarez.
PCinC Carroon announced that production on a WWI commemorative medal will begin soon.
CinC Burden brought up the production of a medal to be presented with the Hayes Cup. A motion was presented and seconded to proceed with production; motion passed. A motion was made and seconded to direct the CinC to proceed in cooperation with the MOS&B on the “Star Fort Project” in Winchester, Virginia; motion passed. CinC Burden adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Joseph T. Coleman Joseph T. Coleman, Ed.D. Recorder-in-Chief Pro Temp
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7 8 Jefry C. Burden Commander-in-Chief
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REPORT OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF TO THE 2012 ANNUAL CONGRESS
15 October 2012
Companions:
I am pleased to report that the Order is growing year-to-year, is financially stable, and that both the Commandery-in-Chief and local Commanderies are participating in activities and programs that further our goals and bring distinction to our name.
Activities: Following are my activities and events attended as Commander-in-Chief, since my installation at the 2011 Congress in Philadelphia.
-Meeting of the Virginia Commandery - 5 November 2012. -Remembrance Day, Gettysburg - 19 November 2011. See comment below. -Meeting & Banquet of the Commandery-in-Chief, Washington, D.C. - 11 Feb. 2012 -Lincoln Birthday Ceremony, Washington - 12 February 2012. -MOS&B “Summit Meeting”, Memphis - 23 to 25 March 2012. See comment below. -University of Richmond ROTC Award Dinner, Fort Lee, Va. - 30 March 2012. -Museum of the Confederacy-Appomattox Opening - 31 March 2012. -Meeting of the Brady Camp #63, S.U.V.C.W., Yorktown, Va. - 7 April 2012. -Lincoln Death Day Event, Springfield (speaker) - 14 April 2012. -B.F. Stephenson grave marker event, Petersburg, Ill. - 14 April 2012. -Meeting with Iowa Commandery leadership, Iowa City - 16 April 2012. -Meeting of Pickett Chapter, MOS&B, Richmond - 18 April 2012. -Capt. Clinton Cilley (MOH) grave marker event, Hickory, N.C. (speaker) - 21 April 2012. -Cinco de Mayo Commemoration, Puebla, 3-6 May 2012. See comment below. -Battle of Drewryʼs Bluff sesquicentennial event (speaker) - 15 May 2012. -Meeting of the Virginia Commandery - 15 May 2012 -Memorial Day Program, Fort Harrison National Cemetery (speaker) - 28 May 2012. -Memorial Day Program, Arlington National Cemetery - 30 May 2012. -Pennsylvania Commandery meeting - 6 June 2012. -James Madison / War of 1812 Bicentennial Event, Washington, D.C. - 18 June 2012. -Loudoun Rangers Descendants Reunion, Loudoun Co., Va. (speaker) - 23 June 2012. Commander-in-Chief Report page 2
-Shenendoah Valley Civil War Round Table, Harrisonburg, Va. (speaker) - 9 July 2012. -Allied Orders National Encampment, Los Angeles (speaker) - 9 to 11 August 2012. -Lynchburg (Va.) Civil War Round Table - 12 September 2012. -Annual Meeting, Shenandoah Valley Btfld. Fnd., New Market, Va. - 15 September 2012 -Belle Isle POW Marker dedication, Richmond - 6 October 2012. -MOS&B G.E.C. Meeting, Richmond - 13 October 2012. See comment below.
Remembrance Day: I brought greetings from the Loyal Legion to the 55th Annual Grand Army of the Republic Remembrance Day in Gettysburg on 19 November 2011. After placing a wreath alongside Pennsylvania Commander Adam Flint at the Woolson Monument, I had the privilege of marching with more than three thousand uniformed re- enactors in the annual parade through the streets of the city.
MOS&B March and October G.E.C. meetings: At the invitation of Military Order of the Stars and Bars Commander-General (and new Michigan Commandery member) Max Waldrop, I and four other officers of the Legion attended the Spring meeting in Memphis of the MOS&B’s General Executive Council. We also participated in various social events over that weekend, including a tour of the Shiloh battlefield just prior to the Sesquicentennial observances there.
The express purpose of the invitation, and our presence there, was to begin a process of drawing the two organizations closer together, and possibly set the stage for future collaborative efforts. The weekend included a very useful exchange of ideas and concerns, and led to a general commitment to work together on matters important to the MOS&B and the MOLLUS. We furthered our discussion at the 13 October G.E.C. meeting in Richmond. Junior Vice C-in-C Jim Simmons, Chancellor-in-Chief Eric Rojo and I attended at the invitation of Commander-General Toni Turk, who succeeded Max Waldrop in June.
I believe it is now critical to identify a specific focus to make our verbal agreement tangible. In this way we draw closer to a larger organization (thereby leveraging its size and influence for our benefit), engage our Companions in a worthwhile effort, and increase the value of our “brand” through positive public notice.
I spoke about all this at the October G.E.C. meeting and identified to the MOS&B leadership a specific effort of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation. Supporting it could be a publicly-identified joint effort of the two Orders. Commander-General Turk has expressed his membership’s interest in consolidating the relationship through such a joint effort. A Project report, created by the S.V.B.F. is attached. I ask that we discuss if, and if so, how we wish to support this or whatever other project we may decided is appropriate.
Cinco de Mayo event, Puebla: I refer all companions to the Summer issue of the Loyal Legion Journal for a summary of the events and participants. Suffice to say that the Commander-in-Chief Report page 3
MOLLUS flag was proudly carried through the streets of Puebla and enthusiastically welcomed. I want to state again my thanks and appreciation to all who organized and participated, most especially Chancellor-in-Chief Eric Rojo, whose vision and persistence made it possible.
In addition to the above activities, I continue to represent the Loyal Legion through service as a member of the Abraham Lincoln Sub-Committee of the Virginia State Senate’s M. L. King Commission; and as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Virginia Sesquicentennial Commission.
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Emblem Copyright: For the past 18 months, counsel for the Order has pursued creation of a protected interest in our membership badge design, both obverse and reverse. By doing this, we can exercise control over the design and prevent any inappropriate use. At last report the approved copyright applications have proceeded to the “publication stage.” Persons have until 18 October to file opposition to the trademark requests. If not, counsel advises that the applications will “likely be approved and Notices of Allowance will issue.”
MOLLUS Documents/Union League: The leadership is negotiating with the Abraham Lincoln Foundation (ALF) at the Union League of Philadelphia, to create a lasting agreement for the conservation at the ALF of the paper records of the Order. Those documents had been at the now-defunct Civil War Library and Museum (CWLM).
Throughout much of this year, negotiations were stymied because of the ALF’s concern that, in case the Loyal Legion ceased to exist, the documents housed there would necessarily be removed and sent to the successor to the CWLM (as called for in the MOLLUS Constitution). That issue has been resolved to the ALF’s satisfaction. In early October, the Legion sent to the ALF a proposed contract with several minor changes or additions. We await the ALF’s response, and hope the contract can be signed within the next few weeks.
Civil War Museum of Philadelphia: The successor to the CWLM, the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, continues to organize toward a planned 2014 re-opening in Philadelphia.
Founders’ Graves: With the leadership and research of Companion Jim Loudon of Pennsylvania, the Order has a firm understanding of the conditions at the burial sites of our founders Thomas Ellwood Zell, Peter Dirck Keyser, and Samuel Wylie Brown Mitchell. We will continue to work toward making sure all three graves are appropriately marked and that memorial events are held in those locations when possible. Commander-in-Chief Report page 4
Membership: Although the Order has seen a welcome surge in new Companion applications in the last year, especially in late 2011 and early 2012, we must remain vigilant about recruiting those persons who would enhance the organization, and responding promptly to those who seek us out. I believe the Sesquicentennial will continue to be a spur to membership interest, and we must continue to take advantage.
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As always, I ask that Commanderies advise me of their meeting or event dates, as I will schedule visits to as many Commanderies as possible.
Loyally,
Jeffry C. Burden October 20, 2012
Commander-in-Chief Burden and fellow Companions:
As Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, I would like to submit the following report.
My position has placed me on several committees one of which I chair and many on which I sit. Some have kept me busy and some have not (which may or may not be a good sign).
Since our Mid-Winter meeting I have been privileged to have attended the joint meeting with our Southern Counterparts, (Military Order of the Stars and Bars) in Memphis and also have been privileged to have been part of the group invited by the State of Puebla to participate in their celebration of "Cinco de Mayo." Details of both of these events were covered in past Journal publications. In addition, I attended the reenactment of the funeral of one of our original members, Major General Regis de Trobriand, where I spoke a few words and laid a wreath (MOLLUS). This event was hosted by the Smith-Weaver VFW Post in Sayville, NY, the same town where the General is buried.
Loyally, Waldron K. Post Waldron K. Post II
13 14 FROM: Recorder-in-Chief 15 October 2012 TO: Commandery-in-Chief SUBJ: Recorder-in-Chief Report to the 2012 MOLLUS Congress 20 October 2012
The minutes of the 2012 Mid-Winter meeting have been previously submitted.
Insignia assignments and recordation’s are up to date.
Since the 2011 Congress, this Office has produced 9 Hereditary and Associate Companion certificates, 38 ROTC certificates (PA-17,VA-5,MI-6,MA-5,OH-2,CA-2), and 3 trophy certificates, and 2 Meritorious Service Medal certificates.
Five large membership certificates are presently underway. There has been a delay in producing these certificates, due to the retirement of the calligrapher. I am now dealing with a new calligrapher in Virginia Beach who is in the process of completing the current certificate orders. I have recently received one and will be sending it to the C-in-C for his signature.
Respectfully submitted,
John Kent Kane II Recorder-in-Chief
15 MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES Congress Meeting Warwick, Rhode Island 20 October 2012 Report of the Registrar-in-Chief
NEW HEREDITARY MEMBERS
Name/Insignia #/Commandery Name of person or entity (in case of internet) who referred applicant
1. Charles H. Nalls 22564 D.C. 18. Timothy P. Reese 22581 CA Robert D. Pollock Tad D. Campbell 2. Michael T. Bates 22565 D.C. 19. John P. Weddle 22582 NY Internet Ryan B. Weddle 3. Cole P. DeCoursey 22566 PA 20. John R. Conrad 22583 PA Joseph T. Coleman Internet 4. Adrian V. Rhinier 22567 PA 21. David A. Scott 22584 PA Joseph T. Coleman Laurence A. Converse 5. Thomas L. Dempsey 22568 VA 22. Robert J. Dormer 22585 PA Jeffry C. Burden Internet 6. Thomas T. Graham 22569 CA 23. Matthew S. Bowdish 22586 KS Tad D. Campbell Alan L. Russ 7. Joel A. Rodgers 22570 MA 24. Frank E. Roberts 22587 TX Laurence A. Converse John E. Schneider 8. Dale Edward Crandell 22571 IL 25. Mark W. Jepperson 22588 WI Donald W. Sherman Duane L.C.M. Galles 9. Richard A. McGeary 22572 PA 26. Thomas E. Doty 22589 MI Internet Keith G. Harrison 10. Max L. Waldrop 22573 MI 27. Robert W. Lull 22590 TX Sigmund J. Reckline, Jr. Internet 11. Quinn C. Bradlee 22574 D.C. 28. Paul A. Stout 22592 WI John D. Moore Vincent B. Baker 12. Kenneth L. Sherman 22575 IL 29. James A. Jones, III A252 PA Donald W. Sherman Internet 13. Ryan B. Weddle 22576 NY 30. Daniel B. McLaughlin 22591 CA Waldron K. Post Richard Breithaupt, Jr. 14. Gary L. Grove 22577 PA 31. Paul T. Zeien, Jr. A253 IL Anthony Waskie Donald W. Sherman 15. Bensley H.L. Field 22578 VA 32. Gregory M. Carter A254 IL George Van Sickle Donald W. Sherman 16. David D. McConnaughy 22579 VA 33. Peter M. Davenport A255 VA Douglas Richardson Richard D. Bishop 17. Mario Riestra-Venegas 22580 34. Jeffrey E. Fiddler A256 IL D.C. Donald W. Sherman Col. Eric A. Rojo 16 NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
35. William P. Kreml A257 IL 40. Michael S. L. Kerns A262 VA Donald W. Sherman Internet 36. Alan Orville Petit A258 WI 41. Ken L. Freshley A263 OH Lt. Col. Vincent B. Barker Gordon R. Bury 37. Blair K. Thron, Jr. A259 PA 42. Alfred C. Carty A264 PA Dr. Anthony Waskie Keith G. Harrison 38. Brian L. Kerns A260 VA 43. William L. Shade A265 PA Internet Internet 39. Scott R. Kerns A261 VA 44. Jack C. Blair A266 TX Internet John E. Schneider
Respectfully submitted, Adam P. Flint Adam P. Flint
17 Military Order of The Loyal Legion of The United States
Office of the Chancellor-in-Chief
10 October 2012
Dear C-in-C Burden,
I am pleased to make this report to you for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Loyal Legion.
Between 1 October, 2011 and 18 October, 2012, the Legion welcomed forty-eight (48) new companions, of whom twenty-nine (29) are Hereditary members, seventeen (17) are Associate members, one (1) is an Honorary member, and one (1) is a posthumous honorary member. The new companions are members of twelve (12) different commanderies. The list of new companions and their commandery affiliation is attached.
All new companions have been sent their welcome mailing that in addition to the welcome letter and membership card, includes the appropriate rosette, a MOLLUS roster and the booklet of prominent companions. With the speed with which our staff is operating, we are able to send these mailing within 24 hours of the assignment of the insignia number.
The new member total shows steady growth. All those Companions who have recruited new members should be applauded and we need to encourage all companions to follow their lead.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Rojo
4430 Tindall ST NW, Washington, DC 20016 [email protected] (202) 329-5853
18 MOLLUS NEW COMPANIONS OCT 2011 – OCT 2012
Insignia Number Date Commandery Companion
Hereditary (26)
22559 08/22/2011 VA William Madison Kennedy III 22561 09/04/2011 CA Walter Lewis Michener IV 22562 09/24/2011 VA John Charles Gilbert 22563 09/25/2011 OH Peter J. Hritsko, Jr. 22568 10/19/2011 VA Thomas Lawrence Dempsey 22569 11/03/2011 CA Thomas Talbott Graham 22570 11/02/2011 MA Joel Arthur Rodgers 22571 11/20/2011 IL Dale Edward Crandell 22572 12/10/2011 PA Richard Alan McGeary 22573 12/13/2011 MI Max Lee Waldrop, Jr. 22575 02/1/2012 IL Kenneth Lee Sherman 22576 02/6/2012 NY Ryan Bradford Weddle (Change from Associate) 22577 02/16/2012 PA Gary Lee Grove 22578 02/16/2012 VA Bensley Hammond Longstreet Field 22579 02/16/2012 VA David Daniel McConnaughy 22581 05/11/2012 CA Timothy Paul Reese 22583 06/11/2011 PA John Regis Conrad 22584 06/11/2012 PA David Alexander Scott 22585 06/15/2012 PA Robert James Dormer 22586 06/20/2012 KS Matthew Stiles Bowdish 22587 06/25/2012 TX Frank Ernest Roberts 22588 06/25/2012 WI Mark William Jepperson 22589 06/25/2012 MI Thomas Earl Doty 22590 07/17/2012 TX Robert Williams Lull 22591 09/04/2012 CA Daniel Brian McLaughlin, USN (Ret) 22592 00923/2012 WI Paul Allan Stout
Junior Life Hereditary (3)
22567 10/19/2011 PA Adrian Vincent Rhinier 22566 10/19/2011 PA Cole Patrick DeCoursey 22582 05/19/2012 NY John Putnam Weddle
Associate (17)
A250 09/25/2011 OH Robert Joseph Wolz A251 09/25/2011 OH Timothy Michael Daley A252 0/19/2011 PA James Arthur Jones, III A253 11/20/2011 IL Paul Thomas Zeien, Jr. A254 11/20/2011 IL Gregory Matthew Carter A255 11/26/2011 VA Peter Malcolm Davenport A256 01/20/2012 IL Jeffrey Edward Fiddler A257 01/20/2012 IL William P. Kreml A258 02/17/2012 WI Alan Orville Petit A259 02/16/2012 PA Blair Kennerly Thron, Jr. A260 03/16/2012 VA Brian Lewis Kerns A261 03/16/2012 VA Scott Robert Kerns A262 03/16/2012 VA Michael Scott Kerns A263 03/21/2012 OH Ken L. Freshley A264 06/11/2012 PA Alfred Christopher Carty A265 06/15/2012 PA William Luther Shade A266 07/ 9/2012 TX Jack Christopher Blair
Honorary (1)
22560 08/29/2011 CIC Luis Maldonado-Venegas
Honorary Posthumous (1)
22580 04/23/2012 DC Mario Riestra-Venegas
19 BudvsActual13
Actual Proposed $ Variance Actual '12 % Variance Actual '12 10/01/11 - 09/30/12 Budget '12 Budget '13 from '13 Budget vs. '13 Budget NOTES Income Appl. Fees 880.00 600.00 800.00 80.00 91% Book Revenues 162.50 - - 162.50 0% Dues 8,928.00 8,700.00 8,700.00 228.00 97% Gifts 3,445.00 6,200.00 5,000.00 -1,555.00 145% Invest. Income 7,378.14 7,000.00 7,500.00 -121.86 102% Life Membership 1,300.00 (500.00) (500.00) 1,800.00 -38% 40 refunds @ $25 ea. NOW Interest 233.06 300.00 250.00 -16.94 107% Sales 6,789.30 6,700.00 6,500.00 289.30 96% Misc. Income - - - 0.00 0% Total Income 29,116.00 29,000.00 28,250.00 866.00 97%
Expense Ads 356.00 500.00 500.00 -144.00 140% Bank Chrg -- - 0.00 0% Commem. Observ. 2,100.00 2,100.00 2,100.00 0.00 100% Donations 15,000.00 5,000.00 7,000.00 8,000.00 47% Insurance 600.00 500.00 600.00 0.00 100% Journal 15,078.61 15,000.00 15,000.00 78.61 99% Meetings/C-in-C Discretionary 400.00 500.00 500.00 -100.00 0% Mem. Wreaths 351.95 500.00 500.00 -148.05 142% Merchandise 6,377.03 6,000.00 6,500.00 -122.97 102% Misc 4,611.25 500.00 500.00 4,111.25 0% MOLLUS Support 2,188.85 2,000.00 2,500.00 -311.15 114% Office 106.65 100.00 150.00 -43.35 141% Organizations 60.00 100.00 100.00 -40.00 0% Postage 520.76 700.00 700.00 -179.24 134% Printing 38.95 500.00 500.00 -461.05 0% Service Charges -- - 0.00 0% Special Projects - - - 0.00 0% Total Expense 47,790.05 34,000.00 37,150.00 10,640.05 78%
Net Income (18,674.05) (5,000.00) (8,900.00) -9,774.05 48% Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Commandery Assessment Report October 2011 through September 2012
Oct '11 - Sep 12 California Commandery, MOLLUS 504.00 Connecticut Commandery, MOLLUS 492.00 D.C. Commandery, MOLLUS 720.00 Illinois Commandery, MOLLUS 264.00 Indiana Commandery, MOLLUS 384.00 Iowa Commandery, MOLLUS 36.00 Kansas Commandery, MOLLUS 144.00 Kentucky Commandery-MOLLUS 60.00 MA Commandery, MOLLUS 504.00 Michigan Commandery, MOLLUS 276.00 Missouri Commandery, MOLLUS 480.00 Nebraska Commandery, MOLLUS 36.00 New York Commandery, MOLLUS 720.00 Ohio Commandery, MOLLUS 756.00 PA Commandery, MOLLUS 1,944.00 Rhode Island Commandery, MOLLUS 144.00 Texas Commandery, MOLLUS 192.00 Virginia Commandery, MOLLUS 972.00 Wisconsin Commandery, MOLLUS 300.00 TOTAL 8,928.00 6:35 PM Military Order Of The Loyal Legion 10/09/12 Accrual Basis Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual October 2011 through September 2012
Oct '11 - Sep 12 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget Income Appl. Fees 880.00 600.00 280.00 146.67% Book Revenues 162.50 0.00 162.50 100.0% Dues 8,928.00 8,700.00 228.00 102.62% Gifts 3,445.00 6,200.00 -2,755.00 55.57% Invest. Income 7,378.14 7,000.00 378.14 105.4% Life Membership 1,300.00 -500.00 1,800.00 -260.0% NOW Interest 233.06 300.00 -66.94 77.69% Sales 6,789.30 6,700.00 89.30 101.33% Total Income 29,116.00 29,000.00 116.00 100.4%
Expense Ads 356.00 500.00 -144.00 71.2% Commem. Observ. 2,100.00 2,100.00 0.00 100.0% Donations 15,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 300.0% Insurance 600.00 500.00 100.00 120.0% Journal 15,078.61 15,000.00 78.61 100.52% Meetings Expens 400.00 500.00 -100.00 80.0% Mem. Wreaths 351.95 500.00 -148.05 70.39% Merchandise 6,377.03 6,000.00 377.03 106.28% Misc 4,611.25 500.00 4,111.25 922.25% MOLLUS Support 2,188.85 2,000.00 188.85 109.44% Office 106.65 100.00 6.65 106.65% Organizations 60.00 100.00 -40.00 60.0% Postage 520.76 700.00 -179.24 74.39% Printing 38.95 500.00 -461.05 7.79% Total Expense 47,790.05 34,000.00 13,790.05 140.56%
Net Income -18,674.05 -5,000.00 -13,674.05 373.48% 5:19 PM Military Order Of The Loyal Legion 10/09/12 Accrual Basis Balance Sheet Prev Year Comparison As of September 30, 2012
Sep 30, 12 Sep 30, 11 $ Change % Change ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings C-in-C SAVINGS 64,870.43 64,637.37 233.06 0.36% New C-in-C 21,743.55 16,897.94 4,845.61 28.68% New Mem. Fund 10,292.26 1,623.41 8,668.85 533.99% Total Checking/Savings 96,906.24 83,158.72 13,747.52 16.53%
Accounts Receivable Receivables 1,526.00 1,728.00 -202.00 -11.69% Total Accounts Receivable 1,526.00 1,728.00 -202.00 -11.69%
Other Current Assets Securities 165,419.83 169,602.02 -4,182.19 -2.47% Undeposited Funds 300.00 0.00 300.00 100.0% Total Other Current Assets 165,719.83 169,602.02 -3,882.19 -2.29%
Total Current Assets 264,152.07 254,488.74 9,663.33 3.8%
TOTAL ASSETS 264,152.07 254,488.74 9,663.33 3.8%
LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Payables 3,090.10 0.00 3,090.10 100.0% Total Accounts Payable 3,090.10 0.00 3,090.10 100.0%
Other Current Liabilities Advance Payments 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.0% Prepaid Expense -4,678.65 -1,486.26 -3,192.39 214.79% Total Other Current Liabilities -4,676.65 -1,484.26 -3,192.39 215.08%
Total Current Liabilities -1,586.55 -1,484.26 -102.29 6.89%
Total Liabilities -1,586.55 -1,484.26 -102.29 6.89%
Equity MD Funds 1,170.75 1,170.75 0.00 0.0% Open Bal Equity 147,771.00 147,771.00 0.00 0.0% Retained Earnings 105,477.33 106,337.81 -860.48 -0.81% VT Funds 1,553.92 1,553.92 0.00 0.0% Net Income 9,765.62 -860.48 10,626.10 -1,234.9% Total Equity 265,738.62 255,973.00 9,765.62 3.82%
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 264,152.07 254,488.74 9,663.33 3.8% 10/09/12 MOLLUS Memorial Fund Value of Securities As of September 30, 2012
Sep 30, 08 Sep 30, 09 Sep 30, 10 Sep 30, 11 Sep 30, 12 ASSETS Current Assets Other Current Assets Securities 213,906.46 170,539.60 169,425.94 169,602.02 165,419.83 Undeposited Funds 20.00 2,727.50 0.00 0.00 300.00 Total Other Current Assets 213,926.46 173,267.10 169,425.94 169,602.02 165,719.83
Total Current Assets 213,926.46 173,267.10 169,425.94 169,602.02 165,719.83
TOTAL ASSETS 213,926.46 173,267.10 169,425.94 169,602.02 165,719.83
LIABILITIES & EQUITY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10/09/12 Loyal Legion Memorial Fund Profit & Loss October 2011 through September 2012
Oct '11 - Sep 12 Income Book Revenues 162.50 Gifts 3,445.00 Invest. Income 7,378.14 Total Income 10,985.64
Expense Commem. Observ. 2,100.00 Donations 15,000.00 Journal 15,078.61 Mem. Wreaths 351.95 MOLLUS Support 2,188.85 Total Expense 34,719.41
Net Income -23,733.77 10/09/12 MOLLUS Commandery-in-Chief Profit & Loss October 2011 through September 2012
Oct '11 - Sep 12 Income Appl. Fees 880.00 Contributions 0.00 Dues 8,928.00 Life Membership 1,300.00 NOW Interest 233.06 Sales 6,789.30 Total Income 18,130.36
Expense Ads 356.00 Insurance 600.00 Meetings Expens 400.00 Merchandise 6,377.03 Misc 4,611.25 Office 106.65 Organizations 60.00 Postage 520.76 Printing 38.95 Total Expense 13,070.64
Net Income 5,059.72 MOLLUS National Dues Paid 2011-2012
Commandery Memo Amount Due CA CA-'12; 42 @ $12 504.00$ -$ CT CT-'12;41@$12 492.00$ -$ DC DC-'12;60@$12 720.00$ -$ IL IL-'12;22@$12 264.00$ -$ IN IN-'12;32@$12 384.00$ -$ IA IA-'12; 3 @ $12 36.00$ -$ KS KS-'12; 12 @ $12 144.00$ -$ KY KY-'12; 5 @ $12 60.00$ -$ MA MA-'12 42 @ $12 504.00$ -$ MI MI-'12; 23 @ $12 276.00$ -$ MO MO-'12; 40 @ $12 480.00$ -$ NE NE-'12; 3@ $12 36.00$ -$ NY NY-'12;60@$12 720.00$ -$ OH OH-'12;63@$12 756.00$ -$ PA PA-'12; 162 @ $12 1,944.00$ -$ RI RI-'1212@$12 144.00$ -$ TX TX-'12;16@$12 192.00$ -$ VA VA-'12; 81 @ $12 972.00$ -$ WI WI-'12 25 @ $12 $ 300.00 $ - 744 Paid Hereditary & Associate 8,928.00$ -$ MOLLUS-National Dues
COMMANDERY 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID REPORT PAID California 42 42 40 40 37 37 34 34 34 34 30 30 41 41 35 35 34 34 41 41 Connecticut 41 41 42 42 39 39 45 45 48 48 47 47 50 50 44 44 48 48 51 51 DC 60 60 61 61 57 57 51 51 50 50 50 50 54 54 62 62 61 61 64 64 Illinois 22 22 17 17 17 17 19 19 19 19 17 17 20 20 18 18 21 21 18 18 Indiana 32 32 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 37 Iowa 33333333 33333 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 Kansas 12 12 13 13 12 12 13 13 13 13 11 11 9 9 9 9 8 8 7 7 Kentucky 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 7 7 5 5 9 9 8 8 N/A N/A N/A N/A Massachusetts 42 42 47 47 50 50 54 54 54 54 56 56 56 56 55 55 53 53 57 57 Michigan 23 23 20 20 22 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 20 20 21 21 18 18 15 15 Missouri 40 40 47 47 47 47 44 44 42 42 40 40 43 43 42 42 46 46 52 52 Nebraska 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 22 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 New York 60 60 59 59 59 59 59 59 58 58 55 55 53 53 54 54 52 52 61 61 Ohio 63 63 60 60 61 61 61 61 63 63 62 62 63 63 70 70 71 71 68 68 Pennsylvania 162 162 159 159 175 175 172 172 181 181 180 180 219 219 233 233 229 229 223 223 Rhode Island 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 - 10 10 11 11 6 6 6 6 4 4 Texas 16 16 17 17 17 17 12 12 10 10 10 10 19 19 20 20 21 21 26 26 Virginia 81 81 75 75 68 68 63 63 60 60 52 52 45 45 38 38 37 37 29 29 Wisconsin 25 25 25 25 26 26 23 23 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 25 25 22 22 TOTAL 744 744 738 738 744 744 727 727 738 728 715 715 784 784 788 788 772 772 780 780 MOLLUS NECROLOGY OCTOBER 2012
California
Jerry A. Baker - January 2012 Jay M. Bayflour - October 2011
Indiana
Thomas B. Everitt - 2009
Massachusetts
Bayard Roosevelt Lincoln - August 2012 Howard E. Norris - August 2012
Michigan
E. Lou Hoos
Missouri
Harold James Spelman - March 2012
Pennsylvania
Arthur Costigan, Sr. Bruce Flint John Koltes Peter Platten Alfred Prime David Harris Ward - August 2012
Virginia
James William Reece
29 Robert E Rock National Editor MOLLUS Historical Journal
Report of the Editor in Chief for the Loyal Legion Historical Journal
October 20, 2012
To the Officers and Members attending the 127th National Congress for The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI, October 19 & 20, 2012:
Gentlemen,
I was honored to continue with my appointment as the MOLLUS Historical Journal Editor this past year. In January 2012, we once again had the pleasure to represent MOLLUS at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum in Canton, OH. In February, we attended the annual Lincoln Birthday Celebration in DC. In April Ohio MOLLUS members met in Wooster, Ohio and in September we met in Rittman Ohio to pay tribute to POW day at the National Cemetery. A very moving ceremony hosted by Rolling Thunder followed with our Commandery member Tim Daley speaking on Civil War prisons, which was enjoyed by all. In October I attended the 150th anniversary event of the battle of Perryville, KY with family and PCinC Keith Harrison.
In working with our Treasurer, Lee Tryon, I believe that we have successfully eliminated the delay issues we were having a year ago. Please, if there are still issues regarding late arrival of the Journal, let me know so I can better serve you.
Finally, I encourage you once again to submit any MOLLUS news relevant to our organization. It is an exciting time for Civil War History and there is opportunity for membership recruitment. If you need a few extra copies for your efforts please ask. I have some back issues and can always get more printed if need be. My wife and I sincerely appreciate any and all submissions from any of our membership. Please take the time to share any information or articles in .doc or .txt format and pictures in .jpg format as this is the best way for me to manage and place the information.
I sincerely look forward to continuing my service to the National Organization of MOLLUS in the capacity of Editor in Chief for the Loyal Legion Historical Journal.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Rock
30 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Report of the National Quartermaster 20 October 2012
By order of Commander-in-Chief Burden, I assumed the duties of National Quartermaster and took possession of all MOLLUS merchandise on 7 March 2012. I have succeeded Registrar-in- Chief Adam P. Flint who served in the capacity with distinction. In addition to maintaining the merchandise inventory, I am currently the custodian of the Hayes, Grant and Daugherty- Thompson cups.
As you can see from the attached spreadsheet, there is a more or less continuous request for merchandise. One period of time that does cause some concern is the time of the year when Commanderies are requesting ROTC medals. Since these are traditionally mailed out from our supplier, a little more lead-time would be appreciated. I will also stock a few in the inventory for late requests.
A major addition to the inventory is the return of the MOLLUS scarf. We owe a debt of gratitude to Ryan Weddle of the New York Commandery for his assistance in finding and handling communications with a supplier in Great Brittan.
I have stocked a limited quantity of polo shirts with the MOLLUS insignia embroidered on the left chest to “test the market”. Additionally, through the efforts of Col. Eric Rojo of the D.C. Commandery, we will offer on an initially limited basis cufflinks and tie tacks produced especially for Col. Rojo in Mexico.
I have appreciated the assistance of Adam Flint and your patience during my learning curve in this new position.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph T. Coleman, Ed.D. National Quartermaster
31 Keith G. Harrison Past National Commander-in-Chief National Webmaster & Membership List Coordinator Chair, National Standing Committee on the Internet Chair, National Standing Committee on Nominations Member, Board of Officers Member, National Standing Committee on Constitution & Bylaws Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 4209 Santa Clara Drive Holt, Michigan 48842-1868 517-694-9394 (Home) [email protected] (E-Mail) http://suvcw.org/mollus.htm (Internet)
Report of the National Webmaster, National Membership List Coordinator, National Standing Committee on the Internet, and National Standing Committee on Nominations National Congress Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Warwick, Rhode Island October 20, 2012
Commander-in-Chief Burden and Companions:
I am pleased to present my reports as National Webmaster, National Membership List Coordinator, and Chair of the National Standing Committees on the Internet and Nominations.
National Webmaster & National Standing Committee on the Internet Chair Report Presented below is a listing of the changes that have been made to the Website since the last Congress:
Placement of eight more complete volumes of an original MOLLUS Commandery War Papers to the Website resulting with the following 36 complete volumes now on-line: Illinois Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8; Indiana Commandery - Volume 1; Kansas Commandery - Volume 1; Maine Commandery - Volume 1, 2, 3, and 4; Massachusetts Commandery - Volumes 1 and 2; Michigan Commandery - Volumes 1 and 2; Minnesota Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4; Missouri Commandery - Volume 1; Nebraska Commandery - Volume 1; New York Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4; Ohio Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; and Wisconsin Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Placement of an updated listing of Commandery-in-Chief elected and appointed officers and committee appointments for 2011 – 2013 onto the Website; Placement of New Commander-in-Chief picture and biography onto the Website; Updating of the Commandery-in-Chief Annual Award Recipient List; Report of the National Webmaster and National Membership List Coordinator October 20, 2012 Page 2
Placement of 32 old National Congress Proceedings onto the Website. [1st (1885), 2nd (1886), 5th (1889) - 12th (1896), 14th (1898), 15th (1899), 17th (1901) - 29th (1913), 31st (1915) - 37th (1922)], Placement of the Journal of Proceedings for the 2011 126th National Congress of the Commandery-in-Chief on the Website; Placement of the Journal of Proceedings for the 2012 Mid-winter meeting of the Commandery-in-Chief on the Website; Placement of Lincoln Birthday and Tomb Ceremony announcements onto the Website; Placement of a proposed changed to the Commandery-in-Chief Job Descriptions on the Website; Composition and placement of a Loyal Legion Vignette regarding the Puebla, Mexico Cinco de Mayo Sesquicentennial Commemoration onto the website; Placement of 2012 National Congress announcements onto the Website; Adding the trademark notation (TM) to all Insignia that currently exists on the Website; Continued placement of all Loyal Legion Historical Journals onto the Website; Continual updating of the MOLLUS Merchandise Price List and the addition of photographs for several of the merchandise; Continued placement of the most recent Commandery newsletters onto the Website; and Continual updating of the National DOLLUS Website; and Continual updating of all Commandery Web pages. National Membership List Coordinator Report There have been 41 Loyal Legion Historical Journals returned and 19 address change notifications from the U.S. Post Office since the last Congress. All address changes are provided immediately to each Commandery when the Commandery-in-Chief is informed. The cost associated with the returns was $41.48, (41 Journals at $0.78 = $31.98 plus 19 address changes at $.050 = $9.50). As in previous years, I have absorbed these costs as a donation. Address labels were provided for the mailing of the Loyal Legion Historical Journal and for the mailing of Commander-in-Chief’s annual request for donation to the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund. Also, and as has been done each year for the last 7 years, each Commandery was provided in early May with a roster of their membership as of April 30th and given an opportunity to correct the Commandery-in-Chief membership records before they pay their annual assessment. I have also been in the process of adding past members names and ancestor information from old Recorder-in-Chief records to the National Membership Database. This is a very long and tedious process. The database currently has 1,587 names. Miscellaneous In addition of placing an article into the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War’s Banner, an article was written and placed into the Civil War Courier on the Puebla, Mexico Cinco de Mayo Sesquicentennial Commemoration. Report of the National Webmaster and National Membership List Coordinator October 20, 2012 Page 3
Instead of donating to the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund this year, I purchased and then donated to the Commandery-in-Chief a 4-foot by 6-foot fringed United States Flag with tassels and a 9-foot pole with finial, and base.
National Standing Committee on Nominations Chair Report No report is required for this meeting.
Loyally, Keith G. Harrison Past National Commander-in-Chief National Webmaster & Membership List Coordinator Chair, National Standing Committee on the Internet Chair, National Standing Committee on Nominations Member, Board of Officers Member, National Standing Committee on Constitution & Bylaws Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States National Website:
To: Commander in Chief Jeffry Burden and the officers of the Commandery in Chief
Subject: Report of the National Membership Contact
Since the last Congress there have been twenty viable inquiries regarding membership in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
New York Commandery: one hereditary
California Commandery: representing Colorado: one hereditary
California Commandery: representing Arizona: one hereditary
California Commandery: representing Oregon: two hereditary Missouri Commandery: one hereditary
Ohio Commandery: two hereditary, one associate
Michigan Commandery: one hereditary
Texas Commandery: four hereditary
Virginia Commandery: representing Florida: three hereditary: one associate
Indiana Commandery: one hereditary
Connecticut Commandery: one hereditary
Those who indicated a source for their inquiry mentioned the MOLLUS Website eleven times, the Sons of Union Veterans website/banner magazine seven times and other sources twice.
Respectfully submitted 17 October 2012.
Laurence A. Converse
National Membership Contact
35 Col. Eric Rojo USA (Ret) CinC Washington DC Representative Washington, D. C. Commandery Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 4430 Tindall St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 202-329-5853 [email protected]
FROM: CinC Washington DC Representative 16 October 2012
To: Commander-in-Chief
SUB: 2012 Annual Meeting Report
In my capacity as CinC DC representative and also having been appointed as the Washington Regional representative of the 5 de Mayo Celebration Committee by the governor of Puebla, I am happy to report that the participation of MOLLUS at the commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Puebla on May 5 1862 was a great success. In addition to meeting our objectives to promote the Lincoln-Juarez relationship and addressing the role of both presidents within the larger geopolitical arena of the period and how each played a role in the final outcome; our participation was an adventure for all participants and a good exercise in logistical planning and flexibility to deal with unexpected events.
The marching unit composed of MOLLUS and SUVR members lead by PCIC Keith Harrison, who escorted President Lincoln, were received with cheers and applause by the public (and the not unexpected occasional jeer) who at every stop of the parade made an effort to have their pictures taken with our companions and Mr. Lincoln. While this was a surprise to most of the people, it was also a very pleasant surprise to our Ambassador to Mexico who was in the reviewing stand with President Calderon and Governor Moreno-Valle. I was contacted much later as the ambassador wished the opportunity to meet with our group, however the call came to late. I met briefly with the ambassador at an event in Washington and gave him a short briefing of who we are and why we were there. We agreed to chat more when we have a chance to meet with more time.
The arrival and departure were upset by the smoke flares of the volcano Popocatepetl who caused United Airlines to cancel our flights (without due justification from an experienced pilot’s perspective (me) as the Puebla airport never closed for other flights. In addition to schedule changes the necessary early departure of some members on Sunday made our delegation to the audience with the Mayor or Puebla, Companion Luis Maldonado and the City Council to be rather small. However, we did manage to have the last contingent to stop by on their way our of the city and still make a good showing. All those present received Distinguished Visitor” diplomas presented by the Mayor; I had the honor to speak for the group and thank the state, the city and the citizens of Puebla for inviting us and giving us such an honor.
Thanks to the good work of the school of design at Northern Virginia (NOVA) college we had two –one-of-a-kind certificates presented for President Calderon and Governor Moreno-Valle. We also presented to companion Luis Maldonado a bust of President Lincoln that is a copy of the statue that will some day (fund raising dependent) as part of the Monument Lincoln at the Cross Roads). 36 There is need to work on finalizing the certificates we should present to the team that supported us at NOVA and in Puebla to show our appreciations for their efforts.
And, while some details will be relegated to telling stories of the adventure, I commissioned a commemorative painting from a resident Puebla artist that depicts the Battle of Puebla and President’s Lincoln and Juarez, titled “The Brotherhood of Nations” taken from the speech Honorary Companion Maldonado made at the MOLLUS Annual Meeting in Philadelphia last year. We are issuing a limited edition or the painting that is being offered to those interested in a copy in the US and Mexico.
We need to consider how to invite our friends in Puebla to participate in some form at the Battle of Gettysburg sesquicentennial next year.
Respectfully submitted, Loyally
Col. Eric Rojo USA (Ret)
37 38 Standing and Special Committee Reports (Most Committee Reports are contained in the Officer Reports)
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Gentlemen, My report as Chairman of the Committee on Historical Sites and Preservation.
Grants Recommended by the Committee on Historical Sites and Preservation Companions:
This is the list of recommended grants to be made by the Commandery-in-Chief in the area of support for battlefield preservation/historic sites/archives & museums
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center $700.00 Grant Monument Association $700.00 Zellwood Historical Society Museum & Library $350.00 Friends of U.S. Grant Cottage $700.00 Civil War Preservation Trust $700.00 National Trust for Historic Preservation (Anderson Cottage) $350.00 GAR Museum & Library $700.00 Abraham Lincoln Museum at LMU $700.00 Abraam Lincoln Presidential Library $700.00 National Monitor Historic Site & Museum $700.00
Total recommended grants $6,300.00
The grants are to those whom we usually support with increased amounts due to the fact that since we have had no new requests, and since the large amount we have given to the CWLM in P is no longer in our budget (for the time being), we have sufficient funds.
In the coming year I would like to have the committee review the current list and maybe delete organizations and/or add additional ones. I also would like to recommend that when an agreement with the ALF is signed that we add them to our list. I also recommend that once the museum is again in full operation and is caring for the "MOLLUS" collection that they be added. And lastly, we do honor one of our original members, Elwood Zell by donating to the museum in the town which was named for him. I would like to find similar organizations where we can make a contribution, honoring the other two gentlemen, Samuel Mitchel and Peter Keyser, both were prominent PA people.
In reviewing the requests it seems to me that we are providing support in all areas of our mandate.
Loyally
Waldron K. Post, II Chairman
44 2012 Lincoln Tomb Committee Financial Statement
Beginning Balance $3,577.16
Income: MOLLUS 1,100.00 SUVCW 2,000.00 Luncheon 1,546.00
Total Income $4,646.00
Expenses: Luncheon 1,515.48 Speaker 101.91 Equipmental Rental 125.00 Postage 32.45 Printing 485.75 Misc. 366.33 Muscians 1,100.00 Photographs 100.00 Travel 63.40
Total Expenses $3,890.32
Ending Balance $4,332.84
This is an unaudited statement. The fund is audited as part of the audit of all the SUVCW books and the audit is currently being conducted.
Richard Orr, PCinC National Treasurer Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Chair, SUVCW-MOLLUS Lincoln Tomb Committee
45 National Congresses Dates
-----Original Message----- From: James Simmons
Adam,
Jeffry and I want to know your thoughts on the continuity of the 3 year PA Congress cycle, as per the bylaws. We interpret this to mean that the 2017 Congress would stay in in PA. even though you swapped 2014/2015 with MA. As we are starting to "sales-pitch" the 2018 & 2019 Congresses to potential State Commanderies to take on, we will need to confirm this issue at the RI Congress.
Loyally,
Jim National Meetings Chair
MOLLUS Congresses (Past/Planned/Potential)
2018 + ? West Point (Last held 2003). Indy. NY ( 59 Companions) IN ( 33 Companions) Milwaukee. WI (25 Companions) 2012 RI 2017 PA 2013 TN/LMU 2018 2014 MA 2019 2015 PA 2020 PA 2016 IL Joint with SUVCW (?)
Past
'00 MO '07 MD/USNA '01 VA '02 PA '08 PA '03 NY/USMA '09 KY '04 Tx '10 MI '05 PA '11 PA '06 TN/LMU
46 MOLLUS INTERNET COMMITTEE ______October 20, 2012 127th National MOLLUS Congress Rhode Island
Suggestion being Considered by the Committee
Greetings Companions:
This year, because the National Congress is being held in Rhode Island, where I live, the logistics of the location afford me the opportunity to bring several cases of MOLLUS War Paper material to this meeting for your inspection, material that I have worked on for the past few years. As you can see the work thus far is somewhat extensive. However the volume of work necessary to complete the copy phase of the project has been halted because my two work horse copy machines were over used and now need maintenance. One needs about $400 in repairs and the other about $900. This problem has also impacted the RI MOLLUS ability to resume its news letter. Much of the paper for the MIC project was donated by several local venders and I incurred the expenses for toner. At the moment I am unable to fix my machines, thus the reason why finishing the project has stalled. However you can see we have quite a bit of material now to keep us busy. The current material needs to be scanned and forwarded to PCnC Keith Harrison for the Website. In spite of several messages sent to committee members in the past have not received a good response for assistance in this regard. I am quite sure if I try to scan all this material myself I will burn out my scanner as well in no time at all. So I find myself sitting on a wealth of material that will benefit MOLLUS and its website. Therefore I would like to make several substantive proposals that I think MOLLUS should consider in the coming year for possible action. I suggest these ideas now, because I am not sure MOLLUS really needs a committee focused solely on the Internet. However a committee working on MOLLUS History is very necessary. I think the mission of the MIC should be clarified and expanded, or focused in a way that could better promote the Order and involve all the State Commanderies more productively.
My suggestion begins with the name of the committee itself. May I suggest MOLLUS consider re-naming the committee to be “The MOLLUS History & Education Committee”? I would suggest that Companion Harrison does a fine job with the MOLLUS website and the membership list, and equally Companion Rock does a great job with his work on the Journal. As result I do not think MOLLUS needs a committee solely focused on what either of them are doing for the Order. Both PCnCs Niermeyer and Harrison should be commended for their efforts to start the MOLLUS Internet Committee and all the great work they have done over several years as founding members of the committee. Companions, I suggest re-naming and altering the mission of the committee to better serve the Order. I suggest the new mission of the committee should focus on Public Educational Policy, Public Educational Assistance, Public Relations of the Order, generating potential income, assisting the growth and future development of the Order, and extending the professional image of the Order within America’s Educational paradigm to include Secondary and Higher Educational areas as well as programs of Life Long Learning or continuing education. However the continuance of the War Papers Project and the MOLLUS Vignette Projects would continue.
47 Companions, MOLLUS has a great wealth of resources, its artifact collections, and its documents, but the greatest resource of the Order is its membership. MOLLUS possesses an abundance of professional level people on the rosters of all of its State Commanderies. I suggest the Order needs to find better ways to tap this resource for the Good of the Order. Therefore I would like to suggest MOLLUS consider the following measures. 1. Change the name of the MOLLUS Internet Committee to the MOLLUS History and Education Committee 2. Make the MOLLUS History and Education Committee a National Standing Committee. 3. Amend the Bylaws to reflect the proposed change and a new or revised mission. 4. The Commander-in-Chief would normally appoint a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Assistant Chairman, however, each State Commandery Commander would appoint one member of his Commandery to serve on the Committee, with final approval of the Commander-in-Chief. This would get all State Commanderies involved in a way that would not expect each Commander-in-Chief to know every member of the Order, which is impossible. Each State Commandery Commander is more appropriately suited to do this. 5. The State Commandery Rep would not only assist with the projects of the committee, he would also be the MOLLUS State level Rep or liaison to his State’s educational policy makers, i.e. city and town officials, State officials and federal officials from his State—all this in the name of MOLLUS Public Service and MOLLUS Professional Educational Insight and expertise. 6. Since the historical assets of the Order are extensive and important to public education, MOLLUS should be seen by everyone as the Nation’s best authority on Civil War period History. The Federal Government needs to understand this fact. Therefore the three most important entities of the Order involved with a new MOLLUS Public Educational Initiative should be the DC Commandery, the PA Commandery and National MOLLUS, but include all other State Commanderies. 7. The new mission of the MOLLUS History & Education Committee should be a educational programs function, a collections and documents advisory body and serve as a MOLLUS advisory body concerning internal and external educational initiatives considered by the Order, plus the committee would be designed to assist and produce material for the website and the Journal when needed. Companions, if you consider how the Original Members of MOLLUS functioned and managed the Order from 1865 to about 1930, the PA Commandery, the MA Commandery, the NY Commandery and especially the DC Commandery were very critical in achieving the successes of MOLLUS simply because they possessed the people, material and visible accessibility. However, the DC Commandery directly connected the Order to our Government because of its members and its location. I would suggest we need to do the same today. Therefore at some point in the future may I also suggest that the Commander-in-Chief should make a practice of considering among the pool of qualified Companions to chair the new committee by appointing a Past Commanders-in-Chief to lead the effort, because they have the most MOLLUS experience and more importantly they have the name recognition within the Order to inspire the future success of the committee and all its efforts. I would suggest the most appropriate members to hold the Vice Chair and the Assistant Chair positions should always be an appointee from the DC Commandery and the PA Commandery respectfully. However the committee must also serve each State and each State Commandery. Therefore I would also suggest MOLLUS should consider the following: 1. Appoint two members of the MOLLUS History & Education Committee to scan and digitize all the Original MOLLUS applications, then copy all the data to external thumb drives and distribute a thumb drive to each State Commandery. This would aid with processing new applicants on the State level, making the Registrar- in-Chief’s job somewhat easier. Plus it would be a very good way to disseminate this information to help educational initiatives in each State and promote MOLLUS.
48 2. Consider appointing two or three members of the MOLLUS History & Education Committee to advise, monitor and recommend procedures for mounting a traveling exhibition of MOLLUS historical material temporarily dividing up the material and periodically rotating the MOLLUS Historical material to be shown in States, by State Commanderies, that have a facility to participate in such a program, plus the expertise and the personnel to properly secure, maintain and show the material to the public, with the legal understanding that all such material is the property of PA MOLLUS and National MOLLUS. I believe it does the Order no good at all to store its material in places whereby the public cannot view and learn from the material and the history of the Order. I also would suggest a program of this sort will have a positive impact on increasing our membership over time because the program would connect and share our history better with the public, casting a wider net to catch the attention of a wider market. This would be a good program for MOLLUS until it can secure a permanent facility to properly house and display its history eventually under one roof to be centered in Pennsylvania, where the lion’s share of the material rightfully belongs. It would require an insurance policy and a scheduled procedure for inventorying, assessing preservation needs, crating, shipping and proper display to be rotated perhaps once every two or three years. Although it is nice that other organizations have offered to assist MOLLUS with its material I think storing MOLLUS material with any other organization other than MOLLUS, in places out of the public eye and the direct care of MOLLUS will sooner or later become another problem. If two or three, or more other State Commanderies that have facilities can help house and display MOLLUS material, this temporary solution could become a far more preferable temporary solution, because all the material would still be under the direct care and possession of MOLLUS at all times. This matter could become one of the most important functions of the National MOLLUS History & Education Committee.
Companions, as a member of the current MOLLUS Internet Committee I do not want to make any of these new measures a formal motion at this time, but rather I submit them to you as suggestions for the Order to consider over the next year or so. As with all new ideas this one should be discussed, shaped and re-shaped in ways that will benefit the Order. May I ask that all our attendees this year take this report back to their States and National MOLLUS discuss this matter over the coming months then discuss it again at the next Annual Congress? My hope is next year or the year after MOLLUS will develop a clear understanding of these suggestions and want to try instituting these measures in some appropriate form. I look forward to serving in this or any capacity that can help advance the history of MOLLUS.
“All For The Union” & The Grand Old Fellows In Blue”
Respectfully Submitted
G.A. Mierka, Committee Member [email protected]
49 Report of the Standing Committee on Fraternal Relations
Commander-in-Chief and Fellow Companions,
The Committee has identified the following Civil War Societies:
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Women’s Relief Corps Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 National Society, Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States Sons of Confederate Veterans United Daughters of the Confederacy Military Order of the Stars and Bars
It has also identified the following Societies that are composed of descendants of commissioned officers of other American Wars:
General Society of the Cincinnati Military Society of the War of 1812 Aztec Club of 1847 Order of the Indian Wars of the United States Military Order of the Carabao
All requisite arrangements were made for the Order's participation at the Annual Remembrance Day Commemoration Program at Gettysburg, Lincoln's Birthday in Washington, DC and the Lincoln Tomb Program in Springfield, Illinois.
An historic meeting between the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and the Military Order of the Stars & Bars took place during a meeting of the General Executive Council of the Military Order of the Stars & Bars in Tennessee. Companion Sigmund Reckline has been appointed Chief of Staff on the Staff of Commander General of the Military Order of the Stars & Bars, Toni Turk.
Respectfully Submitted and Loyally,
Adam Gaines (MI) Chair Standing Committee on Fraternal Relations Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
50 Commandery Reports
51 52 REPORT OF THE CONNECTICUT COMMANDERY MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL CONGRESS 19 OCTOBER 2012
Since the last Congress held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in October 2011, the Connecticut Commandery has had its Annual Meeting on 29 July, 2012 at the GAR Hall/New England Civil Ware Museum in Rockville, Connecticut, and elected Officers for the 2012-2014 term.
In the last year, the Connecticut Commandery has lost 2 companions from its membership. Companion Alan Eugene Green, passed away on June 21, 2012. He was the great-great grandson of Lloyd Garrison Seymour, who was commissioned Captain of the Fifth Battalion of the Connecticut National Guard, after service in the War of the Rebellion with the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops. Green, an African-American whose professional career spanned 40 years of corporate and public service, served three terms (1999-2005) as Registrar of the Connecticut Commandery, and received numerous awards for his community and public service. Companion Davis Lee Wright of Delaware, was transferred to the Pennsylvania Commandery in September of 2011.
The Connecticut Commandery currently has 33 hereditary, 8 associate, 4 honorary, 1 junior Companion and 2 Senior National Life Members for a total of 48.
We continue to decorate the graves, in Hartford’s Cedar Hill Cemetery each Memorial Day, of departed Union Officers as well as that of Lincoln’s Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles. As usual, we presented the outstanding cadet in military science in the third class at the United States Coast Guard Academy, with the ROTC medal, Award of Merit and $250 at the Annual Awards Ceremony at the Academy in New London. The 2012 presentation on October 6th marked the 21st consecutive year CT MOLLUS has participated in the program. The Commandery will be represented at the Annual Massing of the Colors of the Hereditary and Patriotic Societies of Connecticut, to be held in East Haddam, CT on 4 November, where the flags of over 40 participating organizations are carried in procession. The program will include a patriotic service and address, and this year is being hosted by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut.
Companions of the Connecticut Commandery were present and represented the Commandery at the Lincoln Birthday Commemoration in Washington DC in February 2012.
The CT Commandery is an organizational partner, along with more than 40 other museums, historical societies and hereditary groups in CT for “Connecticut Commemorates the Civil War”; events marking the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Companions of the Connecticut Commandery, continue to represent MOLLUS at an array of events throughout the state on virtually a monthly basis.
Respectfully Submitted, Harold L. Colvocoresses, Commander
53 District of Columbia Commandery, Including DC Metro Area, Delaware, Maryland & New Jersey Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Robert D. Pollock, Commander 3504 Wilson Street City of Fairfax, VA 22030
CC 1224
16 October 2012
Commander in Chief Burden
Sir, I have the privilege of forwarding you a summary of our Commandery’s activities since the Philadelphia Congress, and our plans for 2012-2013.
In December 2011 Col Eric Rojo transferred Command to Col Robert Pollock at our Annual Business Meeting.
In February 2012, we had the honor of hosting the Mid-Winter Meeting and Banquet of MOLLUS and DOLLUS in Washington DC. We also participated in the Lincoln Birthday Ceremonies organized by the National Park Service and the Lincoln Birthday National Commemoration Committee.
In March 2012 I represented the CINC at the US Navy Memorial during the Memorial Service and Plaque Dedication to the 16 Crew Members lost when the Civil War Ironclad USS Monitor sank. Also during the month, a Commandery delegation addressed the Delaware Historical Society at their monthly meeting and the DC Historical Society at their quarterly meeting.
In April 2012 we were joined by the DC Sons of Union Veterans for our first “The Union Preserved” Luncheon to celebrate the Union’s victory over the Confederacy.
In May 2012 Companions Eric Rojo, Lee Stone, Peter Dixon, and Dame Joan Dixon participated in the Battle of Puebla festivities in Mexico. Congratulations are offered to Companion Rojo for his herculean efforts with this singular ceremony. On Observed Memorial Day, I represented the CINC at the West Virginia State Memorial Day ceremony in Fairmont WV, and in wreath laying at the Grafton National Cemetery. On Traditional Memorial Day, the Commandery participated in the services at Arlington National Cemetery. We were pleased to host the Commander in Chief and the President of the DOLLUS during their visit to the Capitol City.
In June 2012, the DC Commandery financially sponsored and then participated in the first ever Loudon Ranger Reunion in Northern Virginia. The Loudon Rangers were a cavalry company raised for the Union from loyal citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We also participated with the Society of the War of 1812 in the District of Columbia as they hosted the US Government’s official “Salute to President Madison” which was the official kick-off of the War of 1812 Bicentennial celebrations.
In July 2012, the DC Commandery joined with the DC Sons of the American Revolution for Independence Day Celebrations and Services.
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Celebrating our 130th Anniversary 1882-2012 District of Columbia Commandery, Including DC Metro Area, Delaware, Maryland & New Jersey Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
In August 2012 a Commandery delegation addressed the Maryland Historical Society at their monthly meeting in Annapolis. The topic was the Civil War sesquicentennial. In September we joined the DC SUVCW for a luncheon.
The DC Commandery Calendar for the remainder of 2012 and for the calendar year 2013 is:
1 December 2012 – Luncheon and Election meeting at Fort Myer Officer’s Club
11 February 2013 — MOLLUS Mid-Winter Meeting and Banquet
12 February— Lincoln’s Birthday Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial
13 April— “The Union Preserved” Luncheon & General Meeting
30 May 5:00pm—Memorial Day Services at Arlington National Cemetery
4 July—MOLLUS, SAR & Hereditary Societies Memorial at Congressional Cemetery
14 September — Joint DC MOLLUS & SUVCW Luncheon and Meeting
2nd Weekend of October—Annual Congress of MOLLUS in Ohio
7 December—DC MOLLUS & DOLLUS Luncheon & General Meeting
We are looking forward to hosting the National Commandery for the Mid-Winter meeting and Banquet in February 2013. Our venue will be the Holiday Inn, National Airport in Arlington VA. Advance details are provided in the attachment to this report.
Loyally, COL ROBERT D. POLLOCK, USAF (RET) COMMANDER
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Celebrating our 130th Anniversary 1882-2012 District of Columbia Commandery, Including DC Metro Area, Delaware, Maryland & New Jersey Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Robert D. Pollock, Commander 3504 Wilson Street City of Fairfax, VA 22030 1 Attachment: Midwinter Meeting Attachment 1 2013 Abraham Lincoln Birthday Ceremonies and Midwinter Meetings Preliminary Plans Sunday 10 February 2013 1630-1830 Welcome and Registration Holiday Inn National Airport, Arlington VA (Host’s room) 1830-2130 Optional MOLLUS & DOLLUS Dinner “The Portofino”, Crystal City (Chef Richard Micheli 703/979-8200) Monday 11 February 2013 0800-1100 MOLLUS Midwinter Meeting Holiday Inn National Airport, Arlington VA (Eisenhower Meeting Room) (Coffee and Water) 0830-1030 DOLLUS Midwinter Meeting Holiday Inn National Airport, Arlington VA (Executive Board Room) (Coffee and Water) 1145-1330 Social and Luncheon Holiday Inn National Airport, Arlington VA (O’Malley’s Pub – Plated Luncheon) 1430-1730 Tour of the Smithsonian Civil War Exhibits Motor-coach 1845-2130 Social and Banquet Holiday Inn National Airport, Arlington VA (Shenandoah Ballroom – Plated Dinner) Tuesday 12 February 2013 0800-1000 Free time 1000-1030 Travel to Lincoln Memorial Motor-coach 1100-1230 LBNCC /MOLLUS/NPS Ceremony Lincoln Memorial 1300-1500- LBNCC Lincoln Birthday Luncheon Pier 7 Restaurant at the Channel Inn
Holiday Inn National Airport at Crystal City. 2650 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA 22202 1-877-410-6667 www.hinationalairport.com The hotel was remodeled in 2010. We have 20 rooms blocked for 10 and 11 Feb 2013 under “Military Order of the Loyal Legion.” Rooms available are: 2 Double Bed “mini-suite” or 1 King Bed. Both are $119.00 + 10% tax per night. Free parking. Complementary shuttle to National Airport and to Crystal City Metro. Room rate will be honored for three days before the meeting and three days after (7-15 Feb 2013). We are completing the details for Meeting Registration, Luncheon, Tour, and Banquet.
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Celebrating our 130th Anniversary 1882-2012 Iowa Commandery Report
Lee Tryon:
What is the procedure we need to follow to turn over the Comanderary of Iowa from William Corbin to Doug Slauson?
This request is long overdue. My fault.
I was scheduled for overnight hernia surgery - took 2 1/2 hours - and a stay of two weeks. During this time we moved Bill from one facility to a nursing home.
The move was necessary as he is unable to walk and suffers from dementia. Is quite alert and knows all the family and friends - so far.
Were he able to walk - he could be home. So sad. He has adjusted well - and realizes I had surgery and can't manage now.
Thank you for your help.
Regards:
Jane Corbin
57 Donald W. Sherman, Jr. Commander Illinois Commandery Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States PO Box 2806 Des Plaines, IL 60017-2806 847-977-8907 [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2011 Jeffry C. Burden, Commander-in-Chief Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Richmond, Virginia
Dear Commander-in-Chief Burden and Companions,
The Officers of the Illinois Commandery are:
Commander: DonaldW.Sherman,Jr. Treasurer: Donald W. Sherman, Jr. Recorder: Jon N. Austin Chaplain: Father Scott L. Archer Past Commander: Paul J. Kinyon Council: A.BinghamSeiboldIII John H. Kinyon David E. Upham In addition to their Loyal Legion responsibilities, Commander Sherman and Recorder Austin remain active as officers in their SUVCW Camps and as Civil War reenactors. Several Companions of The Illinois Commandery are very active as Camp and Department Officers in the SUVCW. Companions are active in Civil War Roundtables across the state. There is a commitment to revitalizing the Commandery in the Land of Lincoln.
Commander Sherman is in regular contact with the officers of the SUVCW Department of Illinois and the Department’s various camps. Commandery officers and Companions participate in Camp meetings and Department Encampments to promote the Loyal Legion. Two new Hereditary Companions and four Associate Companions have been added to the Illinois Commandery Roster since the last Annual Congress as a result of these efforts.
The current membership of the Illinois Commandery comprises: one Life Companion, twenty Hereditary Companions and five Associate Companions. Two of the Hereditary Companions and one Associate Companion hold dual membership, with their primary membership in another Commandery. The Commandery’s leadership is focused on increasing the number of Hereditary Companions.
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Founded on April 15, 1865. Dedicated to preserving the memory of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President The Illinois Commandery is financially sound, with a current bank balance of $883.50, and 2012 assessments have been submitted in a timely manner. The Officers and Companions of the Commandery continue to honor the memory of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln at events throughout the state of Illinois and the Midwest. A listing of the events since the last Annual Congress is attached.
Most respectfully and loyally submitted,
Donald W. Sherman, Jr. Commander & Treasurer MOLLUS, Commandery of Illinois
Since the last Annual Congress Officers and Companions of the Illinois Commandery have participated in the following:
2011
Annual Civil War Reenactment in Minooka, Illinois Annual civil War Reenactment in Palmyra, Missouri SUVCW Dept. of Illinois Mid-term Encampment in Tuscola, Illinois Veteran’s Day Observance at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois Veteran’s Day Observance at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois Veteran’s Day Observance in Quincy, Illinois Wreaths Across America Program at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois 2012 Annual Lincoln Deathday Association Observance in Springfield, Illinois The 56th annual Lincoln Death Day Ceremony in Springfield, Illinois Dr. Benjamin Stephenson GAR Memorial Ceremony in Petersburg, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Keokuk, Iowa In excess of 14,000 miles logged photographing Civil War monuments Civil War headstone re-dedications Civil War Monument restorations and dedications Civil War Living History Education Day in Pittsfield, Illinois JROTC “Change of Command” Ceremony at Marmion Academy in Aurora, Illinois SUVCW Dept. of Illinois Annual Encampment in Sycamore, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Naperville, Illinois
59 “General John A. Logan,” a presentation for Quincy University’s Communications/ Journalism program in Quincy, Illinois Conner Prairie Civil War Battle & Encampment Weekend in Fishers, Indiana GAR Memorial Day Observance in Aurora, Illinois Memorial Day Observance at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois Memorial Day Observance in Quincy, Illinois Memorial Day Observances in Smithton, Illinois GAR & Memorial Day Observances at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois Reclaiming our Heritage event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Civil War Reenactment in Pittsfield, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Jacksonville, Illinois General Lew Wallace Home & Study Civil War Encampment in Crawfordsville, Indiana Civil War Living History in Bloomington, Illinois Civil War Living History in Evanston, Illinois Civil War Veterans Memorial Services at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois Independence Day Ceremony in Naperville, Illinois Independence Day Parades in Niles, Skokie and Morton Grove, Illinois Independence Day Parade in Bartlett, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Wauconda, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Lombard, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Smithton, Illinois “Stealing Lincoln’s Body,” a presentation for Lincolnland Community College at Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Galesburg, Illinois Victorian Festival Steam Show, Civil War Battle Reenactment and Encampment in Jerseyville, Illinois STEAM-Civil War Educational Weekend at Connor Prairie Museum in Fishers, Indiana Constitution Day programs at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Danville, Illinois Civil War Reenactment in Lebanon, Indiana Civil War Reenactment in Wheaton, Illinois
60 Kansas Commandery
From: Alan L. Russ, PDC [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 9:50 AM To: 'Jack Kane' Subject: RE: 2012 MOLLUS Annual Congress Reports
We have no report.
Alan L. Russ Kansas
61 MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES
COMMANDERY OF KENTUCKY
6 October 2012
TO: The Commander in Chief and Companions assembled at the 127th Annual Congress FROM: Commander Timothy H. Downey SUBJECT: Report of the Kentucky Commandery
1. COMMUNICATIONS / MEETINGS / ACTIVITIES Mill Springs Battlefield Memorial Service in January. Commandery annual meeting held at Hustonville, KY in March. Memorial Day services, Elkhorn City, KY. Report to KY Department SUVCW Encampment, Ft. Duffield, KY in June. 9/11 and Veterans Memorial Services at Middle Creek National Battlefield in September.
2. MEMBERSHIP The 2012 Assessment has been completed. The Commandery currently has 4 Hereditary and 1 Associate Companions.
Timothy Howard Downey Commander 174 Berry Lane Hustonville, KY 40437 606 346-3789 [email protected]
62 The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Massachusetts
Report for the Annual Congress, October 20, 2012
Commandery membership stands at 43, with 37 hereditary and 6 associates. In addition to the loss of John Taft last April, in August we were staggered by the loss of both Bayard Lincoln and Howard “Jim” Norris. As of this report we have just one new member in process. The search continues.
Since the last Congress we have changed the year of hosting a Congress in Massachusetts from 2015 to 2014. This has resulted in numerous meetings to organize the necessary committees. Positive results now include an attractive newsletter which we have titled “The Companion”. We believe this effort will not only be appreciated by current members, but also aid our recruiting efforts.
Our September meeting was held in Portsmouth NH with a goal of attracting some of our far north members who find it difficult to attend meetings in the Boston area. Companions Eric Boothroyd of Dover-Foxcroft ME and Rufus Frost of Marlborough NH were two that we were glad to at last meet face-to-face.
Our restoration project on our old silk banner progresses, with a 2013 projected completion date. Conservation and treatment is being performed by Windsor Conservation in Wellesley MA.
The project to honor Col. Patrick Guiney, of the “Fighting Ninth” “Irish” regiment is proving quite difficult due to the enormous cost of reproducing the type of bronze plaque used by our forebears in the late 1800’s. We are seeking ways to reproduce the design of those plaques using less expensive materials.
Our participation in patriotic and memorial activities continues, with those for Abraham Lincoln in February, Memorial Day in May, and a special one on the upcoming Veterans Day which will honor those who died in the recent wars. Two events have been sponsored by the Massachusetts Sesquicentennial Commission; the first was a “kick off” at the State House in Boston and the second being a reenactment of an Abraham Lincoln speech in Boston given in 1848. At the first event, Governor Deval Patrick spoke and read the Gettysburg Address. At the second event, Abraham Lincoln’s 1848 speech in favor of Zachary Taylor for President was given at the Tremont Temple, as was the original. The speaker was Mr. James Getty of Gettysburg PA.
Loyally, Frederick A. Stevens, Jr. Commander
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Bruce B. Butgereit, Commander Commandery of the State of Michigan Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
http://suvcw.org/mollus/mi/mollus.html
15 October 2012
Annual report from the Michigan Commandery
Greetings Commander-in-Chief Burden, National Officers, and fellow Companions:
At the time this report is read at the 127th annual Congress of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, I will be taking the hockey team of Davenport University of Grand Rapids, Michigan on a tour of Appomattox Court House National Park. At first mention, the Civil War and hockey causes one to wonder what I am talking about. The attachment to this report should help explain this interesting blend of sports and Civil War history.
The Michigan Commandery held a mid-winter meeting on Saturday, 24 February in Detroit at Historic Fort Wayne and an annual business meeting on Saturday, 23 June in Wyandotte, MI. We will have a general meeting on Saturday, 3 November in Detroit.
The membership of the Commandery stands at twenty-seven. Our treasury stands at $2,972.54 in our savings account and $2,120.98 in a CD. Regular stories are submitted to the Historical Journal.
The following officers were elected at our June business meeting –
Bruce B. Butgereit – Commander Paul T. Davis – Senior Vice-Commander Adam W. Gaines – Junior Vice-Commander Bruce Butgereit, II – Recorder/Treasurer Thomas Singelyn – Council Colin B. Butgereit – Council
Other officers include – Keith G. Harrison – Registrar Charles DuCharme – Chancellor Jon D. Reed – Chaplain
The Michigan Commandery, through the guidance of Companion Walter F. Roberts and with the assistance of Companion Keith G. Harrison once again participated in the MOLLUS ROTC Medal of Merit program with the presentation of awards to cadets at Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan.
Founded on April 15, 1865. Dedicated to preserving the memory of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President The Commandery is an active participant in the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial History Partners of the Michigan Historical Commission. Regular communication is sent out across the state promoting the creation of events honoring the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Civil War. Companion Keith G. Harrison serves as the webmaster for the History Partners and has uploaded information on over 165 Sesquicentennial events to date in 2012. On 10 November 2012, the Commandery and History Partners will sponsor our third annual Michigan Remembers the Civil War conference for reenactors and other organizations commemorating the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
The following list of events include presentations, living history programs, Civil War headstone dedications and/or rededications, Civil War memorial dedications and/or rededications, parades, and more that the Commandery either sponsored or was a participant in. Note: This list does not include all of those conducted or participated in by Companion Keith G. Harrison, Commander-in-Chief or other members of the Commandery.
5 November, 2011 – Veterans Day Parade in Detroit. PC-in-C Keith G. Harrison led the troops of Michigan representing the Michigan Commandery; the Department of Michigan, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and reenactment units.
11 November – Veterans Day parade in Grand Rapids (MI).
14 January, 2012 – Sights and Sounds of the Civil War. The Commandery set up a MOLLUS informational display and shared with visitors to the Grand Rapids Public Museum. We were joined by members of the Gen. John A. Logan Camp No. 1, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; the Champlin Corps No. 41, Woman’s Relief Corps; and History Remembered, Inc.
21 January – The Civil War in Person. The Commandery set up a MOLLUS informational display and shared with visitors to the Michigan Historical Center in Lansing. We were joined by members of the Department of Michigan, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Dept. of Michigan, Woman’s Relief Corps, and a Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865; and History Remembered, Inc. PC-in-C Keith G. Harrison conducted a special “School of the Soldier” program for youngsters.
23 May – Memorial service at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids (MI). Spoke at the placement of over 5,000 flags at the by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts – of which 2,412 are Civil War soldiers.
27 May – Monroe County monument dedication in Monroe (MI). The Commandery set up a recruiting/informational display in the Sawyer House prior to the dedication of a new memorial honoring over 400 soldiers that died in the Civil War from Monroe County.
28 May – Memorial services in Ottawa and Kent Counties (MI). Conducted headstone dedications at five (5) different cemeteries for eight Civil War soldiers who had been buried without a headstone, one who received a flag holder for the first time, and one soldier from the War of 1812.
30 May – Memorial Day parade and services at Veterans Memorial Park in Grand Rapids (MI).
Founded on April 15, 1865. Dedicated to preserving the memory of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President
10 June – Confederate Iron Cross dedication service in Owosso (MI). The Commandery participated in a joint ceremony to honor Private Thomas Ryan, Virginia Light Artillery, Company A, 13th Battalion, CSA. Other organizations included the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic.
26 August – Michigan Day at Antietam in Sharpsburg (MD). The Michigan Commandery played a prominent role in this Sesquicentennial event commemorating Michigan troops at the Battle of Antietam. Commander Bruce B. Butgereit spoke on behalf of the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial History Partners and PC-in-C Keith G. Harrison commanded the military salute firing unit.
22 September – Sesquicentennial event at Chapel Cemetery in Oakfield Twp., Rockford (MI). A special ceremony was conducted commemorating the service and sacrifice of the twenty Oakfield Civil War boys.
9 October – Special program on Major General O.O. Howard at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans (MI). Presented by Scott Stabler, PhD., Associate Professor, Grand Valley State University.
Loyally submitted,
Bruce B. Butgereit, Commander 1691 Summerfield St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Ph: 616-827-3369 Email: [email protected]
Founded on April 15, 1865. Dedicated to preserving the memory of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President DUTY / VALOR THE
ESPRIT DE CORPS BLUE and GRAY
EVENTUAL BROTHERHOOD CUP The Civil War and Hockey At the mention of the words work...brotherhood and sportsman- 1861-1865 and could apply today to “Civil War” and “hockey” in the ship. these young hockey players as well. same sentence, a puzzled look ap- We just needed to find the historical Seeing the opportunity the histori- pears on peoples face as they at- bridge from the past to the present cal past provided, my immediate tempt to imagine how there could be concern was how to be respectful of With the knowledge that the a connection. SPONSORED BY: the fact that in the Civil War, young Third Michigan Infantry Regiment and In July of 2012, Mr. Phil Sweeney, men fought and died and, while in- the Sixth and Seventh Michigan Cav- THE MICHIGAN head coach of the Davenport Univer- tense and spirited, a hockey game is alry Regiments had formed in Grand COMMANDERY sity hockey team of Grand Rapids, just that, a hockey game. Rapids, I conducted some research OF THE Michigan, contacted me to ask that for units from Lynchburg and learned MILITARY very question - was there a way to of the Eleventh Virginia Infantry and ORDER OF THE share the history of the Civil War on the Second Virginia Cavalry Regi- LOYAL LEGION an ice rink versus a classroom. ments. (More information about OF THE Phil’s question was whether the those units is provided later in this UNITED subject of the Civil War could be document.) STATES combined with an annual three game My name is Bruce B. Butgereit hockey series between the Panthers and I serve as the Commander of the of Davenport University and the Michigan Commandery of the Mili- Flames of Liberty University from tary Order of the Loyal Legion of the Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty head United States (MOLLUS). coach Mr. Kirk Handy had expressed The Commandery proudly an- genuine interest as well. I then determined that many nounces the creation of the - historical moments provide examples I too had that puzzled look on my BLUE & GRAY CUP face but then started thinking about which can use to effect change or to build upon. The words of DUTY, - to be awarded annually to the Michigan and Virginia...North and VALOR, ESPRIT de CORPS, and school which is the victor in two of South...Blue and Gray...fields of valor EVENTUAL BROTHERHOOD had the three games played between and a sporting event...victors and the applied to those boys of Blue & Gray Davenport and Liberty Universities. defeated...esprit de corps and team-
CONTACT: The Civil War Sesquicentennial BRUCE B. BUTGEREIT Both Michigan and Virginia er to promote events, facilitate Fort Wayne, and History Re- 1691 are commemorating the 150th communication, and to ensure membered, Inc. SUMMERFIELD anniversary of the American Civil that “Michigan Remembers the History Partners Website STREET SE War from 2011-2015. Civil War.” GRAND www.micw150.us/ In Michigan, there is a part- The Partners include: the RAPIDS, MI Seeking Michigan Website 49508 nership between the Michigan Michigan Commandery of the Civil War Sesquicentennial His- Military Order of the Loyal Le- seekingmichigan.org/civil-war 616-827-3369 tory Partners and the Civil War gion of the United States; the Virginia Sesquicentennial Website Sesquicentennial Committee of Department of Michigan, Sons of CIVIL-WAR@ the Michigan Historical Commis- Union Veterans of the Civil War; http://www.virginiacivilwar.org/ COMCAST.NET sion. This alliance works togeth- iMichigan Productions; Historic MILITARY NEWSLETTER DATE Civil War Basics
The idea that a nation could soldiers from North and South SPECIAL POINTS OF exist without a ruling king or returned home, and became the INTEREST FROM dictator had never been tested leaders of the industrial revolu- CIVIL WAR TRUST: before America claimed her tion and were active in their How many soldiers fought - freedom in 1776. communities. They formed vet- Blue 2,128,948 erans groups to maintain the Gray 1,082,119 camaraderie they had established in the War. How many soldiers died* - Blue 360,222 They would also shake hands Gray 260,000 in an effort to bring unity back to *Recent research into medical and
the nation. pension records indicate this number may be low. The Spanish-American War would also serve to reunite What caused the Civil War? - While many still debate the ultimate these formers foes and serve to causes of the Civil War, Pulitzer Prize restore a truly united America. -winning author James McPherson writes that, "The Civil War started because of uncompromising differ- The Civil War was the first ences between the free and slave test of that new government. states over the power of the national Fought for many issues that are government to prohibit slavery in the still important in our lives today - territories that had not yet become civil rights, states rights, individu- states. When Abraham Lincoln won al freedoms, taxation, tariffs, and election in 1860 as the first Republi- can president on a platform pledging more - the Civil War was neces- to keep slavery out of the territories, sary to not only bring about the seven slave states in the deep South end of slavery but to effect seceded and formed a new nation, the change in so many other areas. Confederate States of America. The incoming Lincoln administration and Following the Civil War, the most of the Northern people refused to recognize the legitimacy of seces- sion. They feared that it would dis- credit democracy and create a fatal precedent that would eventually frag- ment the no-longer United States into The Blue & Gray Cup several small, squabbling countries."
The soldiers from Grand the Civil War, the rivalry by soldiers both Blue and Rapids, Michigan and Lynch- between the Davenport and Gray. burg, Virginia met on the Liberty Universities is often This trophy is meant to field of battle numerous intense and spirited too. symbolize that in victory or times throughout the Civil The tradition of oppo- defeat, we can demonstrate War. nents shaking hands after a proper character through Although far removed hard-fought hockey game is respect and understanding from the service and sacri- similar to the handshakes fice made by the soldiers of that were eventually shared FRONT The Text on Blue & Gray Trophy Base Cup
Each year, the victorious team will tie a ribbon to one of the handles of the trophy - BLUE for Davenport University and GRAY for Liberty University. In the future, a count of Awarded annually to the the number of ribbons attached will help identify which victor of the team was victorious most often. Davenport University & Liberty University Hockey Series
LEFT RIGHT Third Michigan Infantry Regiment Eleventh Virginia Infantry Regiment June 10, 1861 - June 20, 1864 May 15, 1861 - April 9, 1865 Grand Rapids, Michigan Lynchburg, Virginia
Blackburn’s Ford / First Bull Run Blackburn’s Ford / First Manassas Peninsula Campaign / Second Bull Run Seven Days Battles / Second Manassas Chancellorsville / Gettysburg South Mountain / Sharpsburg Wilderness / Spotsylvania / Cold Harbor Fredericksburg / Gettysburg / Cold Harbor Petersburg / Appomattox Sixth Michigan Cavalry Regiment October 10, 1862 - November 24, 1865 Second Virginia Cavalry Regiment Seventh Michigan Cavalry Regiment May 11, 1861 - April 10, 1865 January 16, 1863 - December 15, 1865 Lynchburg, Virginia Grand Rapids, Michigan First Manassas / Jackson’s Valley Campaign Brandy Station / Gettysburg / Cold Harbor Seven Days Battles / Second Manassas Winchester / Cedar Creek Sharpsburg / Chancellorsville / Brandy Sta. Five Forks / Appomattox Gettysburg / Petersburg / Appomattox
BACK Established in 2012 By:
Michigan Commandery Of The Military Order Of The Loyal Legion of the United States
During the Sesquicentennial OF 1861-1865 The Civil War 2011-2015 To Commemorate The Soldiers Both North and South
DUTY / VALOR
ESPRIT de CORPS
AND EVENTUAL BROTHERHOOD Images of the Third Michigan courtesy of Steve Soper: http://thirdmichigan.blogspot.com/
Some of the men who served Third Michigan Infantry in this regiment:
Color Sgt. Daniel Crotty
Abraham Lincoln, President of the Unknown group of Sergeants United States of America Pvt. John Strong
“...Now we are
engaged in a
great civil war,
testing whether
that nation, or 1st Lt. Ernst Synold Pvt. George Wiselogel 1st Lt. Fred Stow
any nation so
conceived and so
dedicated, can
long endure…”
Pvt. Andrew Webster Sgt. Martin Taylor Pvt. Isaac Waite
Gettysburg, July 2nd 1863: Byron R. Pierce, This regiment, deployed as skir- Third Michigan, mishers, held the line extending from the Peach Orchard east to Brevet the woods, was the right of de Major General Trobriand's Brigade, and connect- U.S. Volunteers ed with the left of Graham's.
Went into action with 19 officers, 267 men. - Total 286 Casualties - 7 men killed, 3 officers and 28 men wounded, 7 men miss- ing - Total 45.
Photo courtesy of: http://www.gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/MI/3MI.php Images of the Eleventh Virginia courtesy of Library of Congress Eleventh Virginia Infantry Some of the men who served in this regiment:
Pvt. Peter Arthur
Jefferson Davis, William Henry Taylor and Stephen Stewart President of the Pvt. John Anthony Confederate States of America
“I worked night
and day
for twelve years to
prevent the war,
but I could not. Pvt. J. Ray Unknown Unknown Unknown The North was mad
Gettysburg: and blind, would Longstreet's Corps Pickett's Division Kemper's Brigade not let us govern 1st, 3rd, 7th, 11th, & 24th Virginia Inf. July 2. Arrived about sunset and bivou- ourselves, and so acked on the western border of Span- gler's Woods. the war came.” July 3. In the forenoon formed line in the field east of the woods with right flank near Spangler's Barn. At the close of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreet's assault upon the Union posi- tion in the vicinity of the Angle. Exposed to Samuel a severe fire of artillery and vigorously Garland, Jr., assailed beyond the Emmitsburg Road by Eleventh Virginia, infantry on the right flank with ranks thinned and much disorganized by its loss- Brig. General es especially of officers it pressed on Killed at the against the Union line at the stone wall Battle of where after a fierce encounter the strug- South Mountain, gle ended. Gen. J. L. Kemper fell wound- Sept. 14, 1862 ed in front of the stone wall. July 4. Spent the day in reorganization and during the night began the march to Hagerstown. Present 1575. Killed 56, Wounded 356, Missing 317 - Total 731
Photo courtesy of: http://www.gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/HQ-CSA/ANV-1-Pickett-Kemper.php Images of the Sixth & Seventh Cavalry courtesy of the Library of Congress and public domain Sixth & Seventh Michigan Cavalry
Some of the men who served in this regiment:
Capt. James Kidd
George A. Custer, Brevet Major General of Unknown group U.S. Volunteers Pvt. Orrin Arnold
“I would be
willing, yes glad,
to see a battle
every day during
my life.” Lt. Edwin Havens Pvt. Jacob Sciler Maj. C.W. Deane
Thomas Custer, (brother to George) Sixth Michigan, Lt. Colonel, Two-time recipient of the Gettysburg: At the same time as Pickett's Charge, Brig. Gen. George A. Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade helped turn back an attempt by Con- Medal of Honor federate Cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart to outflank the Union Army on what is now the East Cavalry Battlefield. The Wolverine Brigade - the 1st, 5th, 6th and 7th Michigan Cavalry Regiments - would go on under the Boy General to become one of the hardest-hitting, elite units of the Union Army - and to have the highest casualty rates of any Union cavalry in the war.
Photos courtesy of: http://www.gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/MI/Wolverine.php Images of the Second Cavalry courtesy of the Library of Congress and public domain Second Virginia Cavalry Some of the men who served in this regiment:
Pvt. George Gilmer
James Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart, Pvt. James Woodson Maj. General Fitzhugh Lee Maj. General, C.S.A Cavalry
General Stuart,
speaking of
Fitzhugh Lee after
the Battle of
Gettysburg was Pvt. James Watts Pvt. Jesse Rusher Pvt. John Cundiff Pvt. Thomas Robertson quoted as saying,
“one of the finest
cavalry leaders on
the continent, and Gettysburg: richly [entitled] to Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Cavalry Division promotion.” FItzhugh Lee's Brigade 1st Maryland Battalion and 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Virginia Cavalry July 3. The Battalion being on duty with Ewell's Corps the Brigade brought Thomas Munford, only five regiments to this field where it Colonel, arrived soon after midday and took posi- Second Virginia tion on the left of Hampton's Brigade on the edge of the neighboring woods. It Cavalry, participated actively in the conflict which ensued. Losses: Killed 5, Wounded 16, Missing 29 Total 50 Brig. General, C.S.A. Cavalry Photo courtesy of: http://www.gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/HQ-CSA/ANV-Cav-FitzLee.php
MEN OF CHARACTER - THE PRICE PAID
When the Third Michigan few days before their term ex- The Eleventh Virginia In- Infantry left Grand Rapids pired. The regiment has been fantry would have 1,544 men June 13, 1861, they num- engaged in twelve different ac- serve in its ranks during the bered 1,042 strong. Their tions, since the commencement war. Their first engagement first engagement was Blackburn’s of the present campaign, and was would also be at Blackburn’s Ford, Virginia on July 12, 1861, under fire constantly for sixty Ford in July of 1861. On July followed three days later at First (60) days. The endurance of the 3rd, the regiment would be Bull Run where they covered the officers and men was severely decimated during the assault Union retreat to Washington, tried by the incessant night that became known as D.C. At Gettysburg on July marches and digging in the Pickett's Charge. Forming 2, 1863, they went into ac- trenches and the excitement of up in the late morning, the tion with only 286 men - being constantly under fire. In regiment stepped off in the they would lose 45 in killed, the first engagement May 6th it middle of the afternoon and wounded and missing. numbered two hundred and within the hour, its men ninety (290) [and] of this number soaked the lush fields with The regiment suffered terri- two hundred and twenty (220) their precious blood. The ble losses in its last six weeks of have been killed, wounded and unit participated in the Battle of existence (1864). On July 20, taken, not over twenty are miss- Cold Harbor and the siege of 1864, Major Daniel Root of the ing. The Third effectively mus- Petersburg. When the regi- (consolidated) Fifth Michigan, tered out with only several hun- ment surrendered at Appo- writing from a camp near Peters- dred men fit for duty and those mattox on April 9, 1865; burg, informed Michigan Adjutant men had been transferred to the there was only 1 officer and General John Robertson, that Fifth Michigan Infantry Regiment.. 28 men left. the Third Michigan “accompanied the army in all its marches and was on duty up to the last of its term of service. Not a man flinched from his duty though several were killed but a
Some Numbers
Of the leading 48 battles Antietam The Wilderness, May 5-7: studied, it was concluded that 2,108 dead 2,700 17,666 out of every 1,000 Federals in 9,549 wounded 9,024 Spotsylvania, May 10 and 12: battle, 112 were wounded. Of 753 missing 2,000 10,920 every 1,000 Confederates, 150 12,410 total 13,724 Cold Harbor, June 1-3: 12,000 were hit. Mortality was greater Petersburg, June 15-30: 16,569 among Confederate wounded Total: 26,134 for one day because of inferior medical ser- Horses were not immune from vice and lack of supplies. Some of the bloodiest battles of the slaughter of battle either, Gettysburg the War came as Grant drove with over 5,000 horses killed at Union Confederate on Richmond in the spring of Gettysburg. One artillery battal- 3,155 dead 3,903 1864. Confederate casualties are ion, the 9th Massachusetts, lost 14,529 wounded 18,735 missing for this campaign, but 80 of its 88 animals on the Tros- 5,365 missing 5,425 were enormous. The Federal tle Farm. 23,049 total 28,063 toll:
Total: 51,112 for three days Images courtesy of the Library of Congress and public domain MEN OF CHARACTER - THE PRICE PAID The Third Michigan at Fair Oaks and Groveton As students of Civil War history, we can only read the stories or letters that describe daily life and battles. For those of us who have never served or faced possible death on a battlefield, we will never know the feelings of apprehension, fear, or courage that drove these men, just ordinary men, to charge into the jaws of death. Wallace W. Dickinson, Co. K, Third Michigan wrote to the Mecosta County Pio- neer, June 9, 1862 describing the battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia:
“…The “Gallant Third,” which had for many months been anxious to meet the enemies of their country, led the advance; and having reached the wood in which lay concealed their mortal foes, they sent up a shout that announced to the enemy that they were again face-to- face with “the brigade of sharp-shooters” that drove them from the woods and slashings at Williamsburgh (sic). The Third found themselves opposed by four regiments, but by a well-directed fire, and several splendid bayonet charges, scattered them like sheep. The Michigan 2nd, 5th, and New York 37th fought with their usual coolness and bravery.
Our loss is 30 killed, 124 wounded and 15 missing…Colonel Champlin was wounded in the hip during the early part of the engage- ment…Our Colors were brought down four times. The Color Sergeant and one of the guard was killed, and three of the guard was wounded…”
Colonel Champlin was not yet fully recovered from the hip wound he had received just three months before when he was again back with the regiment. George French, Co. K, Third Michigan wrote to his brother describing the events surrounding the Seven Days Campaign of 1862, the battle of Groveton, Virginia: “The Third went into the fight with 283 men, and out of that number there was 139 men killed and badly wounded…We were all in the fight and what saved any of us God only knows, for it was a horrid place. There was rebels on the left and front of us, and on our right was a battery throwing an enfilading fire of grape, canister and shell, while a fancy Pennsylvania regiment was firing on us from behind. Poor old Third! She caught —then. Our United States flag was shot to bits until there was not a piece as big as your hand left; and finally the standard was shattered and left on the field covered with the blood of the men who had so proudly borne it through all the battles of the Peninsula. Our State colors fared but little better, but we brought it back with us.”
W.W. Dickinson also described the battle of Groveton in another letter dated September 26, 1862 (the numbers reported in battle and killed, wounded or missing often varied from soldier to soldier):
“…The bravery of the “Gallant Third,” that has been tested at the battles of Fair Oaks and Malvern Hill, was to be tried again, if possible, by a more terrible ordeal. That your readers may form some idea of the murderous fire from which it was received, I have only to state that out of 260 men that went into the fight, only 120 came off the field unharmed!
Within the space of fifteen minutes 140 of our number was either killed or wounded!…Col. Champlin, not yet recovered from wounds received at Fair Oaks, was at the head of his regiment and led them into the fight. But in the early part of the engagement his partly healed wounds received fresh injury and he left the field, leaving the command to our gallant Major Byron R. Pierce…”
Currier and Ives and Kurz and Allison were two companies that created very colorful lithographic prints of battle scenes that were nothing like the actual action on the field. The above Currier and Ives image of the Battle of Fair Oaks includes Professor Thaddeus Lowe’s balloon the “Intrepid,” the first aerial reconnaissance of a battle in history.
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress Defending the Flag
Most regiments had a stand Third Michigan was Daniel Crot- Battle of in both legs in the knee area, and of colors - usually a national flag, ty. In his book, “Four Years Five was struck in the side by a piece U.S. or C.S.A. and a regimental Campaigning in the Army of the Forks, of shell as he planted the 11th state flag, often sewn by the Potomac” he describes a scene Virginia Virginia colors on the stone wall women of the community from involving his flag at the Battle of was 1st on Cemetery Ridge during which the regiment mustered the Wilderness: Lieutenant Pickett’s Charge on July 3, 1863. into the service. Presentation Martin ceremonies included exhorta- “An incident happened during Van Buren Note: At the time of this publi- tions to never lower the flag in this days' fight that I never shall Hickok of Company D “Fincastle cation, there is an effort under- defeat and never let it be dis- forget. As we are going forward Rifles”. Winegar was awarded way in Lynchburg to raise funds graced or captured by the ene- on the charge, a wounded the Medal of Honor for his hero- for the preservation of the Elev- my. soldier, as he is borne to the ic actions that day. Winegar’s enth Virginia Infantry flag. rear on a stretcher, caught Medal of Honor citation reads, The flag was “guarded” by a sight of my tattered banner, and “The President of the United unit called the Color Guard begun the song, "Rally States of America, in the name of which consisted of Sergeants that Round the Flag, Boys." Every Congress, takes pleasure in pre- carried the flag(s) and corporals man took up the words and senting the Medal of Honor to who were ready at anytime to went in with renewed vigor, First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Wil- defend the flag against capture or driving the rebel lines inside their liam Wirt Winegar, United to carry the flag if a color bearer works. They reform and drive us States Army, for extraordinary was killed or wounded. The flags back...Some of our lines com- heroism on 1 April 1865, while also served to guide a regiment mence to fall back, and a huge serving with Company B, 19th under fire on a battlefield thence rebel asks me to surrender my New York Cavalry (1st New the term, “Rally around the flag colors, but those I never intend York Dragoons), in action at Five boys.” The flags, on a nearly ten- to let go out of my hands till I Forks, Virginia. While advancing The 11th Virginia Infantry Flag foot pole and six feet six inches have no life in me to carry in front of his company and on the fly and six feet on the them.” alone, First Lieutenant Winegar pike could be seen above the found himself surrounded by the smoke on the battlefield. The Eleventh Virginia Infantry enemy. He accosted a nearby has a different story to tell re- enemy flag-bearer demanding Both Blue and Gray recog- garding their flag as researched surrender of the group. His nized the importance of these by Mr. Kevin Shroyer of the effective firing of one shot so flags and members of the Color Eleventh Virginia Infantry re- demoralized the unit that it sur- Guard were some of the first enactors. rendered with flag.” As a result targets in a battle - whether of his actions at Five Forks, Vir- from an effort to capture the flag The following is a summary of ginia, Winegar was brevetted to or to kill the Color Guard - in an the events surrounding the cap- the rank of Captain. effort to create confusion on the ture of the Eleventh Virginia field. Infantry’s battle flag at the Battle As for Hickok, like Winegar’s of Five Forks, Virginia on April 1, Medal of Honor citation notes, At Gettysburg, the Twenty- 1865. he is believed to have been cap- Fourth Michigan Regiment lost tured along with the other mem- eleven men who carried their The battle flag was captured bers of the 11th Virginia color- flags - eight were killed and three by 1st Lieutenant William Wirt guard, although no confirmation wounded - in about an hours Winegar, 19th New York Caval- of this has been found. Hickok time. ry (1st New York Dragoons). reportedly was wounded five The 11th Virginia officer in times during the war. Allegedly, The Color Sergeant of the charge of the color guard at the at Gettysburg, Hickok was shot
Images courtesy of Kevin Shroyer, Asst. Adjutant, 11th Virginia Infantry Re-enactors Second, Third and Fifth Michigan Infantry Regiments Annie Etheridge - Daughter of the Regiment
“The world never produced coln called for troops in 1861. chevrons, Annie never received ter, and they deserve to go forth but very few such women, for He joined the Second Michigan that appointment because Gen- to the world to show that if she is along with us through Volunteer Infantry, which was eral Kearny was killed two days England can boast of the achieve- storm and sunshine, in the heat forming under Colonel Israel B. later at Chantilly. And in spite of ments of a Florence Nightingale, of the battle caring for the Richardson in that city. Annie, the fact that she was given nei- we of America can present a still wounded, and in the camp look- accompanied the regiment to ther official rank nor pay; the higher example of female hero- ing after the poor sick soldier, Washington on June 5, 1861 as a men still called her their little ism and exalted acts of humanity and to have a smile and a cheer- volunteer nurse. Her duties also Sergeant in Petticoats. in the person of Anna Ether- ing word for every one who included cooking and laundering. idge.” Despite social disapproval of comes in her way. Every soldier Annie served for the entire four a woman serving in such a posi- Annie was brave and dedicat- is alike to her. She is with us to years as a volunteer nurse play- tion, Annie’s character and virtue ed in her work. The Detroit administer to all our little wants, ing a vital role in the histories of were above reproach. A Febru- Advertiser and Tribune also which are not few. To praise the Second, Third and Fifth Mich- ary 16, 1863 article in the De- reported that “At the com- her would not be enough, but igan Infantry Regiments. troit Advertiser and Tribune mencement of a battle, she fills suffice to say, that as long as one A week later, the Third Mich- states “Her demeanor is perfect- her saddle bags with lint and of the old Third shall live, she igan Infantry left Grand Rapids ly modest, quiet and retiring, and bandages, mounts her horse, and will always be held in the great- on June 13, 1861, and joined the her habits and conduct are cor- gallops to the front, passes under est esteem, and remembered Second Michigan in Washington. rect and exemplary; yet on the fire, and, regardless of shot and with kindly feelings for her good- Both regiments were placed in battlefield she seems to be alone shell, engages in the work of ness and virtues.” the Army of the Potomac so possessed and animated with the stanching and binding up the These words were written by they often fought side by side. desire to be effective in saving wounds of our soldiers…on Color Sergeant Daniel Crotty, of On July 18, Annie and the Michi- the lives of wounded soldiers. many occasions her dress has the Third Michigan Volunteer gan troops saw their first action No vulgar word was ever known been pierced by bullets and frag- Infantry, in his book ‘Four Years at Blackburn’s Ford, Virginia, to be uttered by her, and she is ments of shell, yet she has never Campaigning in the Army of the followed by the first major battle held in the highest veneration flinched and never been wound- Potomac. “ They describe his of the war at Bull Run on the and esteem by the soldiers as an ed.” respect and appreciation for Civil 21st. The brave men of the angel of mercy. She is indeed “No history on the war War nurse Annie Etheridge of Second and Third Michigan cov- the idol of the brigade, every would be complete that did not Michigan who performed ex- ered the Union retreat while man of which would submit to contain some mention of the traordinary deeds on the front- Annie worked tirelessly to help almost any sacrifice in her behalf. noble services performed by lines of battle amidst all the same the wounded. She takes the deepest interest in Mrs. Anna Etheridge of De- dangers and peril the soldiers the result of this contest, eagerly In August, 1862, Annie was at troit… “ (Detroit Free Press, themselves faced. reading all the papers to which the Second Battle of Bull Run, on 1881) she can obtain access, and keep- Early Years - August 29. While she was ad- ing thoroughly posted as to the Annie would serve for four Annie Etheridge started in ministering aid to a wounded progress of the war. She says years in a role that we would call this life as Lorinda Anna Blair, soldier from the Seventh New she feels as if she stood alone in a combat medic. She served in born May 3, 1839, in Michigan. York Infantry, an artillery shell the world, as it were, and desires nearly every battle of the Army In 1863, an article in the Detroit burst and “tore the soldier to to do good. She knows that she of the Potomac including Fair Advertiser and Tribune describes pieces.” Later that day, General is the instrument of saving many Oaks, Chancellorsville, Gettys- her “of Dutch descent, about five Philip Kearny saw her binding up lives and alleviating much suffer- burg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, feet three inches tall, with a fair wounds of a soldier while under ing in her present position, and Cold Harbor and others. complexion, brown hair and a fire. “That is right”; he said. “I feels it her duty to continue in so vigorous constitution, and decid- am glad to see you here helping doing.” After the war, Annie lived in edly good looking. these poor fellows, and when Washington, DC where she died this is over, I will have you made The article continued, “These Annie was in Detroit with in 1913 and is buried in Arlington a regimental sergeant.” facts can be substantiated by her second husband, James Cemetery. testimony of the highest charac- Etheridge, when Abraham Lin- Although given the Sergeant
Images courtesy of U.S. Army Heritage Center and State of Michigan Historical Archives MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES
Early History On April 15, 1865, as word of President Abraham Lincoln’s death spread throughout the country, three Union Army officer friends met in Philadelphia to discuss the tragic news. Rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders prompted the three officers to call other officers and ex-officers together to form an organization that could help thwart future threats to the national government. A mass meeting of Philadelphia veterans was held on April 20, 1865 to pledge renewed allegiance to the Union and to plan for participa- tion in the funeral arrangements for the President. The Philadelphia officers, who served as an honor guard for President Lincoln’s funeral cortege, met again after the funeral was over to establish a permanent organization of officers and ex-officers. The name they chose, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, first appeared in a notice calling for a meeting on May 31, 1865 at Independence Hall. By 1899, the MOLLUS had more than 8,000 Civil War officer members on its rosters and was sometimes referred to simply as the Loyal Legion. At its zenith, practically every prominent officer could be counted among the ranks of the MOLLUS. In addition to Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes, Original Companions Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, and William McKinley served as President of the United States. Objects and Activities Although originally organized to promote fraternal ties between Companions, advance the interests of veterans, provide relief to widows and children of deceased comrades, and promote allegiance to the United States government, the focus of the MOLLUS today also includes perpetuating the memory of those who fought to preserve the unity of the Republic and honoring the memory of wartime President, Abra- ham Lincoln and promoting his ideals. We do this by sponsoring and participating in ceremonies honoring President Lincoln and memorializing events of the Civil War and the men and women who were active in them; by furthering the study of military and naval science with ROTC awards; by promoting research and writing about Lincoln and Civil War subjects through the presentation of literary awards; by erecting, restoring, and maintaining plaques and monuments commemorating events and personalities of the Civil War; by publishing a historical journal, The Loyal Legion Historical Journal; and by engaging in other patriotic and educational activities.
MICHIGAN COMMANDERY
Established 4 February, 1885 in Detroit, Michigan. For many years, the Commandery met at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial (GAR Build- ing). Original companions included: Bvt. Maj. General (U.S.V. ) Russell A. Alger; Bvt. Brig. General (U.S.V.) James H. Kidd; Bvt. Maj. General (U.S.V) Byron E. Pierce; 2nd Lt., 4th Mich. Cavalry James Vernor.
Enemy Combatants 1861-1865 Opponents 2012 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Ohio Office of the Ohio Recorder
To Commander-in-Chief Burden, The Officers and Companions assembled at the 2012 Congress-Warwick, RI, October 20,1012.
The Ohio Commandery continues to actively seek new Companions and strives to maintain those already on our rolls. Membership retention is a challenge in these economic times when so many of our Companions are retired on fixed incomes. Ohio is in the process of developing an additional Ohio Commandery Web Site which will be a researcher’s focal point whereby a large number of research links related to the war and related materials will draw the public to our site. Our hope is to draw researchers and other interested parties to our site to see what we are all about and additional provide links for research of their Civil War ancestors. The web address is WWW.OhioMOLLUS.org and we are now on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ohio-Commandery-MOLLUS-Military-Order-of-the-Loyal- Legion/434153813288101. We encourage other Commandery’s to view our sites as they develop of the next several months. Our goal is to increase our membership by making the public more aware of our Order during this 150th Anniversary of the War resurgence of interest in that conflict and thus bring in new memberships.
The Annual Spring Meeting of the Ohio was held in Orrville, Ohio n April 14th to correspond with the April 12, 1862 capture of the Confederate Steam Engine The General by “Andrew’s Raiders which result in the First Congressional Medals of Honor being issued by Congress. Serial Number 0001 was issued to Jacob Parrott. Parrott joined fellow Raiders and Congressional Medal of Honor Winners Bessinger and Knight to reside in Wayne County Ohio after the war. Both Bessinger and Knight were both born South of Orrville, Wayne County, Ohio. Orrvile was a central point of members of the Andrew’s Raid participants and there were a number of Reunions held in Orrville after the War, thus our location for the 150th celebration of the Andrew’s Raid and the issuances of the first Congressional Medals of Honor. In 1962 President John F. Kennedy summoned the Parrott family to the White House and present Jacob’s grandson John with a medal commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Jacob Parrott has received the First Congressional Medal of honor. We are planning a Commandery Meeting along with community involvement and activities including: lectures, displays including the two Parrott medals (Congressional Medal of Honor and JFK 100th Commenative Medal), reunion of any Andrew’s Raiders family members, and being another CW 150th event. The Ohio Commandery plans on a series of these public programs to reflect back on the 150th anniversary of the War of the Rebellion and our forefathers who fought to preserve the Union under President Lincoln. 79 The Ohio Commandery Fall Meeting has held on a perfect day of September 22 at Western Reserve National Cemetery as Rolling Thunder (Ohio) sponsored RADM. Robert Shumaker USN,an eight-year prisoner at the Hanoi Hilton as the main speaker. Then followed our Fall Dinner was followed by a well-researched presentation of CW prisons by Ohio Companion Timothy Daley, Exec. Dir. of the Cleveland Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Ohio is looking forward to hosting the 2013 Congress of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States at Lincoln Memorial University with the focus of that Congress being a 150 year tribute to President Lincoln and his Gettysburg Address.
Respectfully submitted, Gordon R. Bury Gordon R. Bury Past Commander-in-Chief Recorder, Commandery of the State of Ohio Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 10095 Wadsworth Road Marshallville, Ohio 44645 phone (330)-855-4251
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80 THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES COMMANDERY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Report of the Pennsylvania Commandery Congress Meeting, 20 October 2012
The Pennsylvania Commandery held its annual dinner to commemorate President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address on 17 November 2011 at a restaurant in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Our guest speaker was Dr. Anthony Waskie. Dr. Waskie spoke about his new book, Philadelphia and the Civil War. Nineteen members and guests enjoyed the evening.
On 31 December 2011 the Commandery participated in the General Meade Birthday Celebration and Champaign Toast at his grave at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia.
On 12 February 2012 the Commandery hosted its annual Lincoln’s Birthday Reception at the Merion Cricket Club. The twenty-six members and guests enjoyed a presentation by Gregory J. W. Urwin, Ph. D. on the life of President Lincoln.
On 4 April 2012 the Commandery set up a recruitment and information table at a Civil War reenactment at Neshaminy State Park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Commandery participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony at Montgomery Cemetery in Norristown, Pennsylvania and laid a wreath at the tomb of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock. General Hancock was the Commander of the Pennsylvania Commandery and the Commander-in-Chief from 1879 to 1886. The Commandery also participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On 6 June 2012 the Pennsylvania Commandery held its annual meeting at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Essington, Pennsylvania, followed by a reception for 30 Companions and guests. Elected for the 2012-2013 term were: Commander Adam P. Flint, Senior Vice Commander Thomas Kellogg, Junior Vice Commander F. Tee Adams, III, Recorder James Loudon, Treasurer F. Tee Adams, III, Registrar Robert Lynch, Judge Advocate Davis Wright, Chancellor Mitchell Schmidt, Chaplain F. Thomas Adams, Jr., and Council members Ellis Adams, J. Michael Coleman, Douglass Hocker, Brian Maloney, and Drew Techner.
On 17 July 2012 the Pennsylvania Commandery held its annual BBQ picnic at the Merion Golf Club. Twenty seven members and guests were present for good food and fellowship.
The board of officers held meetings on the following dates: 7 September 2011, 7 December 2011, 7 March 2012, 7 July 2012, and 5 September 2012.
The Pennsylvania Commandery has agreed to keep the grass trimmed at a gravesite at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia. The grave plot is the burial place for those who died at the Civil War Cooper Hospital and the Civil War Soldiers Home in Philadelphia.
The Commandery is working to recover Civil War veterans’ grave stones from the Delaware River. In the 1950’s Temple University needed to expand and a cemetery was removed. The unclaimed stones were used to secure the base of the Betsy Ross Bridge. During a recent drought the stones were exposed and a few of which belong to original MOLLUS members. We are trying to get permission from the Delaware River Port Authority to recover these stones and place them at a proper location.
81 THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES COMMANDERY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
The Pennsylvania Commandery has welcomed 11 new Companions: 1. Cole P. DeCoursey 2. Adrian V. Rhinier 3. Richard A. McGeary 4. Gary L. Grove 5. John R. Conrad 6. David A. Scott 7. Robert J. Dormer 8. James A. Jones, III 9. Blair K. Thron, Jr. 10. Alfred C. Carty 11. William L. Shade
We regret the death of 5 Companions: 1. Arthur Costigan, Sr. 2. Bruce Flint 3. John Koltes 4. Peter Platten 5. Alfred Prime 6. David Ward
The Pennsylvania Commandery’s membership is currently 182 Companions. The Commandery’s finances continue in good order in spite of a 2011 deficit of $3,045 with a market value of the investment portfolio of $98, 623 as of 30 September 1012.
The Commandery’s next event is the Remembrance Day Program in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on 17 November 2012.
8 October 2012
ADAM P. FLINT Commander
82 2012 RI MOLLUS Annual Report The 127th National Congress of the Commandery-in-Chief Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Presented to the National MOLLUS Commandery-in-Chief And Companion Jeffry C. Burdon, Commander-in-Chief Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island, October 19-21st, 2012 By: Gregg A. Mierka, RI MOLLUS Commander, MOLLUS ID# 22108
RI Major General Ambrose E. Burnside RI Major General George Sears Greene
MOLLUS ID# 00889 MOLLUS ID# 05520
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, selected for 2012
Greetings to Commander-in-Chief Burdon & to all MOLLUS Companions:
RI MOLLUS is extremely pleased to welcome the Order and Congress to our State for the first time ever. The 127th National Congress is truly a historic event especially during this the second year of our Nation’s observance of the Civil War Sesquicentennial. Eighteen sixty two was a momentous year for many of our Rhode Island Civil War officers who served President Lincoln and the cause of freedom, liberty and the preservation of our great Union. The time frame of 2012, like the time frame of 1862, is and was a crossroads whereby like our ancestors, we the citizens of “Little Rhody” and members of the Rhode Island State Commandery were put to the test. I think we have come through the test in good fashion. We will know for sure by Sunday night after the conclusion of all the events we planned. I will forward a final report to Commander-in-Chief Burdon and Treasurer-in-Chief Tryon as soon as possible. As RI MOLLUS Commander and Hosting State Coordinator of the Congress in Rhode Island, I would like to thank Companions Kinny Post, Jim Simmons and Lee Tryon for their assistance. I would also thank RI MOLLUS Companions Rev. Raymond Ferrick and John Duchesneau for all their efforts, and especially my wife Mary Mierka for her invaluable assistance. Companions I think it is also appropriate to thank Companion Don Troiani for his generous donation of a limited edition print, a fine example of his art work to help support this event. We also own our thanks to our Rhode Island public leaders, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, RI US Senator Jack Reed, RI US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, RI US Congressman Jim Langevin, RI US Congressman
83 David Cicilline, RI General Assembly House Speaker Gordon Fox, RI State Senator Beatrice Lanzi, Providence Mayor Angel Tavares, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Warwick Mayor Scott Avedesian, and Newport Mayor Henry F. Winthrop. In addition to these State leaders we must also thank our Companion, former RI State Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank J. Williams who chairs the RI State Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration Commission for the commission’s endorsement of the 2012 MOLLUS Congress and all its events and his gracious appearance as keynote speaker at the MOLLUS/DOLLUS Annual Banquet. But Companions I want everyone to know we deeply appreciate the participation of the Providence Brigade Band, and RI SUVCW Elisha Dyer Camp No. 7 as well as all others who helped make the Congress special. It goes without saying we must also thank the Executive Directors of Rhode Island State Tourism Councils, the Honorable Myrna George of South County, Dr. Robert Billington of the Blackstone Valley, Katrina White of Central Rhode Island, NPS Park Ranger Chuck Arning, and the Newport and Fort Adams tourism offices as well. We also thank the State House Staffs, Swan Point Cemetery, Newport Vineyards, the Cranston Historical Society (Governor Sprague Mansion Museum), and especially Professor John Hattendorf and John Kennedy of the Newport Naval Wear College for all their great efforts and assistance in making the Congress a memorable occasion. Designing, arranging and hosting all the events of the Congress was a team effort and we could not have accomplished all we have done without all these outstanding individuals. Companions, in spite of the passing of three of my close family members, plus health situations that required me to be hospitalized several times during the planning stages of this Congress, with the added need to assist my father, as I stand before you holding the walking stick of my Great Great Grandfather, passed down to my Great Grandfather, then to my Grandfather and my Father and finally to me in my sixty second year, I am proud to say, We Did It ! Gentlemen, I hope you can see, RI MOLLUS has a bright future. It appears that MOLLUS is alive and well in Little Rhody !
Companions after twelve years working to establish the RI MOLLUS State Commandery, the first ever for Rhode Island, following the early efforts of Colonel Elisha Hunt Rhodes back in 1878, hence inspired by Elisha, I too convey my concluding correspondence salutations “All For The Union” & “The Grand Old Fellows In Blue”, and therefore plan to pass the torch to my successors when my final biannual term of office ends next October. I shall do so knowing the RI MOLLUS Commandery is in good hands. I trust that all my successors will no doubt take the Commandery to new and greater heights. MOLLUS is truly a gifted and great organization. As I said in my end of the year National MOLLUS Internet Committee Report as its chairman, I think the Order’s greatest asset is its members. The same is true for the men of RI MOLLUS. I take great pride in the thought that I might have had some part in its success. I think we made history in Little Rhody, and I am sure others will follow and do the same, hopefully far better than I well in to the future.
During this past year I represented the Order holding a seat as Treasurer of the RI State Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration Commission under Companion Frank Williams, I attended Memorial Day ceremonies, I negotiated a new effort to establish the Civil War Museum in a new facility with the Cranston Mayor’s office, the Cranston City Council and Mr. Fred Rockefeller CEO of the Cranston Print Works. I have positively discussed the museum project with Keith Lang, Executive Director of the Champlin Foundation, Joseph Lagana, Finance and Compliance Director of Cranston Community Development (CDBG) and Daniel Kertzner Vice President of the Rhode Island Foundation about funding issues and support. Companion Ferrick and I will also be opening discussions with the professional Cuneen Fundraisers Firm to mount efforts to establish an endowment and an operations financial program for the museum. All the prep work for establishing the museum is well under way. Companion Raymond Ferrick and I will complete the initial procedures necessary to start the museum after this Congress. RI
84 MOLLUS will have a historic home. Establishing a headquarters will become a way to help secure the Commandry’s future in our State. But as I have said to our membership several times, we must work harder to attract new members who live locally. They must become our successors and carry on. Our current membership is solid, but we must find new men locally who will get involved and help lead RI MOLLUS to new possibilities in the future. Although we are a time honored historical and Fraternal Order, we must always look to the future. The best way to secure and extend our future is through Public Service and Educational Initiatives.
Currently RI MOLLUS is still holding its meetings in the Governor Sprague Mansion and due to the current situation we no longer meet in the Sprague Carriage House facility. We have a better understanding of the financial condition of RI MOLLUS after this Congress. But in the final analysis of my tenure please allow me to thank all my MOLLUS Companions for the opportunity to serve. The great experiences we have shared together will stay with me for the rest of my life.
COMMANDERY MEMBERSHIP STATUS - 2012:
R.I. MOLLUS Membership Roster and Companion Status: 17 Total, 15 Hereditary & 2 Associates Note: 5 Hereditary Members are Dual MOLLUS Members and 10 are Primary RI MOLLUS Commandery Members
~Eugene T. Beales, Hereditary Companion, Dual Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS, also Primary Member of IL MOLLUS & Dual Member of MO MOLLUS. # 22071 ~Henry L.P. Beckwith, Hereditary Companion, MA MOLLUS Primary Commandery, Dual Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS. # 21626 *~John T. Duchesneau, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. # 22416 *~Henry C. Duquette, Associate Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. #A-237 (NOTE: Duquette discontinuing membership as of October 2011) *~Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member and Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS, also Dual Member of CT MOLLUS. # 22107 *~LTC Ian N. Greene, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22437 *~LTC John G. Greene, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22436 *~Gregg A. Mierka, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member and Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS, also Dual Member of CT MOLLUS. # 22108 *~Robert J. Mierka, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member and Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22313 ~Douglas R. Niermeyer, PCnC, Hereditary Companion, CT. Primary Commandery, Dual Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS. # 22018 *~Robert L. Renehan, Associate Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. #A-183 ~Robert W. Storm, Hereditary Companion, CT. Primary Commandery, Dual Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS. # 22175 ~Lee A. Tryon, Hereditary Companion, CT. Primary Commandery, Dual Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS. # 21857 *~James L. Veach, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22421 *~Bruce P. Watson, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22489 *~ Christopher P. Watson, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22490 *~ Justin M. Watson, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22491 *~Frank J. Williams, Associate Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. # A-196
Additional Membership Note: * = Members who are Primary Commandery Candidates of RI MOLLUS as of December 2010 Hereditary Candidates still pending are: Thomas Casey Greene, Gordon Sharp-Bolster, Leonard R. Wood, Robert S. Cocroft, Robert W. Mierka, Robert Stetson Cocroft, and David R. Hines. Associates still pending are: John Hattendorf, David A. Proccacini and Reginald A. Centracchio, Lt. Gen. Ret’d. Also Note: All future official RI MOLLUS Meetings and events are held at the RI GAR Civil War Museum & Library (Sprague Mansion Carriage House Facility), or the Governor Sprague Manson in Cranston, RI, unless otherwise specified by advanced communication. 85 RI MOLLUS Status on the Internet: The RI MOLLUS Website has by our request been removed from the Internet due to the changes made by the primary server Yahoo/Geocities. Work has been completed to repost the Commandery Website, however it is not complete. We just have not had the time. We hope to be able to repost our Webpages soon.
“All For The Union” & “The Grand Old Fellows In Blue”
G. A. Mierka
Loyally submitted to National MOLLUS & RI MOLLUS by: G.A. Mierka, PCC, RI MOLLUS Commandery Commander, 2000—2012 Ntl. MOLLUS Council, and Chair, National MOLLUS Internet Committee
86 HEREDITARY COMPANIONS SELECTED TO SERVE RI MOLLUS BY THE COMMANDERY BOARD OF OFFICERS FOR 2010 – 2012 2012 Report
SELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2010—2012
Gregg A. Mierka, PCC, RI MOLLUS Commandery Commander
John T. Duchesneau, Senior Vice Commandery Commander
James L. Veach, Junior Vice Commandery Commander
John G. Greene, LTC—USA ret., Commandery Chancellor
Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick, Commandery Recorder-Registrar
Commandery Treasurer Vacant: Duties assigned by the Commander
Douglas R. Niermeyer, PCC/PCnC, Commandery Council No. 1
Lee A. Tryon, PCC, Commandery Council No. 2
Robert J. Mierka, Commandery Council No. 3
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE COMMANDER
Chief Justice Frank J. Williams, esq. retd., Acting Judge Advocate And Chairman of the RI MOLLUS Sesquicentennial Committee
Robert L. Renehan, Acting Chaplain, assisted by Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick
RI MOLLUS member also serving on the Board of Governors of the Rhode Island Grand Army of the Republic GAR Civil War Museum & Library Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick
Duties of the Webmaster, RI MOLLUS biographies and War Papers shall be performed by the Commander And the new RI MOLLUS Internet Committee 88 90 91 92 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Wisconsin Office of the Wisconsin Commander
To Commander-in-Chief Burden, The Officers and Companions assembled at the 2012 Congress-Warwick, RI, October 20,1012.
The Wisconsin Commandery continues to actively seek new Companions and strives to maintain those already on our rolls. Under new leadership, the Wisconsin Commandery has new energy and increased enthusiasm to promote the mission of our Order. We have initiated an excellent bi-monthly Commandery newsletter which is available on the national MOLLUS website at http://suvcw.org/mollus/newsletters/wisconsin.pdf The newsletter endeavors to keep the members informed and connected to activities at the national and Commandery level. In the last 12 months the Wisconsin Commandery has welcomed 4 new hereditary members and one associate member. Additional hereditary applications are being worked. We have also increased WI Commandery activities by participating in several events with the Wisconsin Department, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) with the purpose of improving awareness of our organization to SUVCW members and recruiting members from the SUVCW ranks. In August 2013 the Wisconsin Department, SUVCW, will be hosting the SUVCW National Encampment in Brookfield and the WI Commandery will be present with our information/recruiting display. We encourage other Commandery’s to view our newsletter at the web address given above.
The Annual Spring Meeting of the Wisconsin Commandery was held at the West Bend Country Club on April 20th. Companions enjoyed fellowship and met incoming new members. New Commandery officers were elected the other business of the Order was discussed. Incoming WI Commandery Commander, COL Vincent Barker, USAR, gave a presentation on the relevance of the Civil War in the modern military.
Throughout the spring and summer of 2012 WI Commandery members participated in several Civil War related events throughout Wisconsin as well as the annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony in Springfield, IL. Companions participated in Memorial Day activities throughout the state, and in June Commandery leadership attended the rededication of the Camp Randall Memorial Arch in Madison, WI, on its 100th anniversary. Commandery members also participated in several Union veteran headstone dedications in conjunction with Camp 8, WI Dept., SUVCW. Several Companions are also members of Camp 8.
On October 27th, the WI Commandery will conduct a memorial service for 1st Lieut. Florian Ries, who was an original WI Companion and charter member of the GAR Post # 1 in Milwaukee. 1st
93 Lieut. Ries was also a former Chief of Police for the City of Milwaukee and is the ancestor of WI Companion Robert Meyer. Members of the Wisconsin Dept., SUVCW, will also be participating. The Wisconsin Commandery Winter Meeting will be held at the West Bend Country Club on 14 December.
Respectfully submitted, Vincent B. Barker Commander, Commandery of the State of Wisconsin Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States W6109 Colonial Drive Appleton, WI 54914 920-428-2188
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94 Annual Banquet and Photographs
95 96 97 98 99 100 Colors are brought into the Banquet 101 Commander-in-Chief Jeffry Burden address the Banquet
Pennsylvania Commandery -2012 Recipient of the Daugherty Thompson Cup. Companion Joseph Coleman accepts on behalf of the Commandery.
Companions Eric Rojo and Lee Tyron receive Meritorious Service Award 102 PCinC Keith Harrison – 2012 Recipient of the Rutherford B Hayes Cup Award
PCinC Jerry Carroon receives a special gift
PCinC Michael Sullivan also receives a gift 103 Rhode Island Commandery Companion Gregg Mierka introduces Chief Justice Frank J. Williams
Rhode Island Chief Justice Frank J. Williams addresses the Banquet
Past Commanders-In-Chief Jerry Carroon, Keith Harrison and Michael Sullivan, and Commander-in-Chief Jeffry Burden 104 Companions attendnig the 2012 National Congress of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of United States Warwick, Rhode Island
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