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Camp Orders 2013-04 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Grand Army of the Republic “Old Abe” Camp #8 Wisconsin Department July 2013 Our Next Old Abe Camp Meeting Will Be Held At The Walter Beltz Historical Landmark Church, Auroraville, Wisconsin On July 15th Picnic starts at 6:00 PM Meeting starts at7:00 PM Our July 15th meeting will be at the Walter Beltz Historical Landmark Church located 1 mile North of Auroraville on Hwy 49 at the intersection of Hwy 49 & Chicago Avenue. This old Church sits next to the present Immanuel Lutheran Church. You can barely see the old Church in the middle of the trees in the upper left picture. We will have a picnic before the meeting starting at 6:00 pm. Parking is available in the back of the new Church (the gravel area in the upper left picture). After the meal we will have the business meeting in the old church. There is no electricity in the old church. Wives and/or guests are welcome to attend. Remember to bring lawn chairs, eating utensils and mosquito repellent. To the left is a map of where the church is located about 2 miles north of the intersections of Hwy 49 & Hwy 21. Page 1 of 23 Commander’s Remarks veterans in Weyauwega and Ogdensburg in Waupaca County. It is a most appropriate way for the Camp to honor our Nation's independence and enjoy some fellowship with our camp brothers as well. Also, please don't forget that our July meeting is our annual cookout on July 15th at the Walter Beltz Historical Landmark Church located 1 mile North of Auroraville, WI on Hwy 49 at the intersection of Hwy 49 & Chicago Avenue. Camp Treasurer Kurt Kirk and his wife Anne host this event and provide some excellent grilled chicken breast, hamburgers, bratwursts, etc. Please try to attend! By Camp Commander Camp 8 has experienced some positive Vince Barker growth over the past couple months. First, our new Camp 8 Auxiliary was officially chartered at Greetings Brothers, the Department Encampment in Boscobel on June 15th! Congratulations to Auxiliary # 8 As I write this on July 2, momentous events President Sr. Luann Williams and all the were occurring 150 years ago at this very members of the new auxiliary! We are extremely moment. In Gettysburg, General Meade's Army fortunate to again have an active auxiliary to of the Potomac continued to consolidate and participate and assist Camp 8 in our various hold the high ground after the fierce opening activities honoring the Boys in Blue. engagements of July 1st. Today would see even We also gained three new members over the worse carnage in the Devil's Den, the past couple months: Br. Ron Krebs, Br. Mike Wheatfield, and Little Round Top. Hundreds of Mladenik, and Br. Ken Williams. Welcome miles to the west, in Vicksburg, General Grant aboard gentlemen! Ron's qualifying ancestor is was waiting on the unconditional surrender of his gg-grandfather Pvt. John Arthur Bland who General Pemberton and his starving served in 2nd Minnesota Cavalry. Mike's Confederate Army, which occurred two days ancestor was his gg-grandfather, Pvt. John A. later on July 4th, 87 years to the day after the Reed who served in the 39th Illinois Vol. Infantry, signing of the Declaration of Independence. This and Ken's ancestor is his gg-grandfather, Pvt. is a very special time in the history of our Nation, Zebulon Williams, who served in the 141st New and for our Order. As you go about your summer York Infantry. You may recall that we installed a activities and holiday vacations, please take time new marker and conducted a dedication for to remember the sacrifices that our Union Zebulon Williams in Marion, WI, in 2011. ancestors made to assure we were indeed one, Recruiting by word of mouth continues to be the undivided Nation. If you are participating in any most effective way of gaining new members. Civil War Sesquicentennial events please let us Please talk about our organization whenever the know, and send a photo or two and we will opportunity arises! include it in the next newsletter. Hope to see you on the 15th in Auroraville! In F, C, & L, On July 4th members of Camp 8 will be installing three new headstones for Union Vince Page 2 of 23 David Dresang Jr. Memorial Service Old Abe Camp 8 members, Company E Second Wisconsin members and family of David Dresang gathered for a photo after the memorial service held Sunday June 2, 2013 at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in De Pere, Wisconsin. Old Abe Camp 8 member Ron Arndt fires a canon salute during the memorial service for David Dresang Jr. Old Abe Camp 8 Sr. Vice Commander Kirby Scott led the service along with Camp members Dan McGraw acting as Chaplin and Brian Peters as guard. Page 3 of 23 Edward S Bragg #8, ASUVCW It’s Official! June 15th 2013 was a very special day indeed. Edward S Bragg #8 Auxiliary to Old Abe Camp #8 was instituted, officers were installed and the business of being an auxiliary commenced. Lucy Peters, Kathy Heltemes, Kathy Balza and LuAnn Williams were able to attend the Department of Wisconsin Encampment where Danielle Michaels was the Installing Officer. Just a short note about this picture, Kathy claims the mist off to the left is our Civil War ancestors giving the thumbs up. Not sure about that, but that's her story and I'm sticking with that! The officers of the auxiliary are President, LuAnn Williams, Vice President, Rachel The Auxiliary for Camp 8 was installed at the Williams, Secretary/Treasurer, Lucy Peters, State Department Encampment. Trustees, Kathy Heltemes, Kathy Balza, and Fran Galow, Patriotic Instructor, Rachel After the ceremony, we took part in the Williams, and Chaplin Fran Galow, Members, Department meeting, where Danielle explained Stephanie Barker, Debra Boldon, Kathy everything being done from the Ritual. One of Flanagen-Blaney, Anne Kirk, Angela Shirley our own, Kathy Balza, received a Certificate of and Brenda Stout. I am so incredibly proud of Appreciation from the Sons for her work in this group of women. I also wish to thank Green Bay registering over 200 Civil War Danielle Michaels, Linda Brown, Elizabeth graves. She has been doing an outstanding job, it Craig, and Patricia Bures for all of their help in was a proud moment for her to receive this answering my questions. I am really looking recognition, and it's with pride that we can call forward to the National Encampment so I can her Sister. spend some additional time with each of these ladies. Last but not least, I wish to thank Camp 8 Commander Vince Barker, the auxiliary Counselor, for all his help as well. It is sincerely appreciated. Our first meeting will be after the picnic on July 15th in Auroraville. Remember to bring bug spray and chairs. I hope to see all of you there! Page 4 of 23 Page 5 of 23 GETTYSBURG 150 YEARS AGO 150 years ago this newsletter editor’s great great grand The plaque below has this inscription: uncle, Dewitt Clinton Gardner of Company K. 5th Wisconsin Infantry participated in the battle of Army of the Potomac Gettysburg from July 2 – 5, 1863. They were part of the Sixth Corps First Division 3rd Brigade (Russells) 1st Division 6th Corps. Third Brigade Brig. Gen. David A. Russell In 2012 I traveled to Gettysburg for the first time on 6th. Maine 49th. (4Cos.) 119th. Pennsylvania Memorial Day to visit this historic battlefield. 5th. Wisconsin Infantry The picture above is looking down into Devil’s Den July 2 – Arrived about 4 p.m. from Manchester, MD from Little Round Top where my ancestor probably and moved to the east slope of the northern side of Little stood. Round Top. Arriving at dark and held in reserve until morning. The 5th Wisconsin monument is located southeast on Wright Avenue. July 3 – Moved to the extreme left and on the east slope of Round Top and remained until late in the afternoon then went into position on the left center in support of Fifth Corps not engaged. July 4 – Moved to the left of Fifth Corps and occupied the slope of Round Top. Casualties – Wounded 2 men. Page 6 of 23 Kim Heltemes from Camp 8 Elected Wisconsin State Department Commander Elected officers gather for a photo after the Encampment held in Boscobel, WI on Saturday June 15, 2013. Left to right are: Kent Peterson (Camp 1), Ron Knaus (Camp 2), Andrew Bollen (Camp 5), Tom Brown (Camp 1), Brian McManus (Camp 1), Brian Peters (Camp 8), Kim Heltemes (Camp 8), Alan Hembel (Camp 2), Alan Petit (Camp 8), and Dan Chroninger (Camp 49). Kathy Heltemes, wife of Kim, pins the State Department Commander’s badge on him during his installation Page 7 of 23 At the end of the State Department Encampment in Boscobel, WI several Brothers visited the last GAR Hall still standing in Wisconsin. This is one of only 3 original GAR Halls left in the Midwest. Left to right: Alan Petit (Camp 8) Vince Barker (Camp 8), unknown, Kent Peterson (Camp 1), Gary Young (Camp 49), Bruce Laine (Camp 4), Dan Chroninger (Camp 49), Gene Mortorff (SUVCW National Secretary), Kirby Scott (Camp 8). Memorial Day Services Old Abe Camp 8 members participated in the Memorial Day services at the Veteran’s Home in King, Wisconsin. Camp members left to right are: Kim Heltemes, Brian Peters, Jim Waid, Kirby Scott, and Dan Wilson.