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Camp Communicator Sep 2018 x Frederick H. Hackeman CAMP 85 September 2018 A Message From the Commander Brothers, Since the June issue came out our camp has been invlved in two activities which I think were a positive experience and worth starting as traditional activities: the June Flag day pa- rade in Three Oaks and the Three Oaks Civil War Days in July. Why make these two events a traditional camp activity? Frst, we get out in the public - they see us and know tat we are around. Second, they may walk up and ask about us which then gives us a foot in the door into recruiting new members. While we are a a worthwhie organi- zation we can’t do much to fulfill SUCW goals by sitting at home and waiting for something to happen TO us. We have to go out and DO something - out there. War The Civil War Days event is a prime example of what these activities can mean to our camp and the SUVCW in general. I set up my tent with a table (closely approzximating a period table with a 35 star American Flag, our camp flag, and a reproduction flag of the 6th MI Light Artillery). On the table I had both of the SUVCW pamphlets for the public to take. Commander to Page 9 In this Issue Page 1 - Commander’s Message Page 2 - Berrien County in the War Page 3 - Three Oaks Civil War Days Page 3 - Department News Veterans of the Civil Page 4 - Civil War Time Line Page 6 - Upcoming Events Page 8 - The Battle of Mobile Bay Page 11 - GAR in Michigan & GAR Records Project Sons of the Union Camp Communicator Next Camp Meetings September 20, 2018 - 6 p.m. Location - 10329 California Road, Bridgman Page 1 Berrien County in the American Civil War 7th INFANTRY. Seventeenth regiment had about forty men from Berrien County, and about half e as many from Van Buren. It. was raised in the summer of 1862, and left De- troitTh for Washington on the 27th of August. Scarcely had it arrived at the latter place when it was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and in less than three weeks from the time of leaving Michigan these raw recruits were gallantly battling for their country at South Mountain. The victory gained there by the Union army cost the regiment the lives of twenty- seven of its officers and men, besides one hundred and fourteen who were wounded. On the 17th of September it was again hotly engaged at Antietam, where it had eighteen of its members killed and eighty-seven wounded. Officers 2017 - 2018 After following Lee’s, defeated army through Northern Virginia, and camping for awhile Camp Commander: at Falmouth, the regiment crossed the Rappahannock at Fredericksburg, but did not par- Steven Williams ticipate in the battle of that place. It remained in the Army of the Potomac through the winter, but in the spring was ordered to Kentucky. After a short stay in that state, it proceeded SVC: Richard Gorski with the 9th Corps to Mississippi and joined Gen. Grant. It was stationed at Hayne’s Bluff and Milldale, and was slightly engaged before Jackson on the 10th of June. JVC: Rex Dillman It soon returned to Kentucky, and moved thence with Burnside’s army into Eats Tennes- Secretary : Charles L Pfauth Sr see. It took part in numerous movements and counter-movements, for which the forces in East Tennessee became famous, and on the 16th of November was acting as the rear-guard of the Treasurer : Charles L Pfauth Sr army, which was falling back towards Knoxville. While it was crossing Turkey Creek, near Campbell’s Station, the enemy attacked in force, and a sharp engagement followed. The 17th, Council 1: Charles L Pfauth Jr with its brigade, steadily covered the rear of the army, having twenty-six officers and men killed and wounded during the fight. Council 2: Ray Truhn That night the whole Union force moved into Knoxville, and from then until the retreat of Council 3: Ted Chamberlain the enemy, on the 4th of December, the 17th was busily engaged in the defense of that place, suffering greatly from want of rations, but gallantly performing its duty. After the defeat of the Patriotic Instructor: Confederates, and marching up and down the Tennessee Valley was resumed, and was kept up, Ted Chamberlain with some intervals of rest, throughout the winter. Chaplain : Open On the 20th of March , 1864, the regiment set out with the 9th Corps from Knoxville, and marched over the Cumberland Mountains to Nicholasville, Ky., whence it moved at once to Graves & Memorials: Maryland. Rex Dillman With the same corps the 17th passed through the great campaign of 1864. It was sharply Historian: Rex Dillman engaged in the Wilderness on the 6th of May, having forty-six men killed and wounded. At Spotsylvania, on the 12th of May, the regiment charged gallantly on the rebel works, but was Eagle Scout surrounded by a superior force in the dense woods, and had twenty-three killed, seventy-three wounded, and ninety-three taken prisoners, out of two hundred and twenty-five engaged. So Coordinator: Unassigned small a Squad remained for duty that on the 16th of May it was detailed for engineer service, though still retaining its regimental number. Signals Officer: Unassigned It served throughout the winter of 1864-65 either in this capacity or as provost-guard. During the Confederate attack on Fort Steadman, however (March 25, 1865), the 17th ad- JROTC contact: Unassigned vanced as skirmishers, drove back the enemy’s skirmishers, and captured sixty-five prisoners. After the capture of Petersburg and the surrender of Lee, the regiment moved north to Wash- Guide: Unassigned ington, set out for Michigan on the 4th of June, 1865, reached Detroit on the 7th, and was forthwith paid off and discharged at the latter place. Editor Company B Steve Williams [email protected] 1st Lieut. John Cunningham, Niles; Com. June 2 1862 Sergt. Williams H. Martson, Niles; enl. June 2. Berrien to Page 7 Page 2 Other camp members coming by during the weekend were, Ray Truhn and Keith Chapman. Greg Scygiel and Three Oaks Civil War Days son, Mark, were there as re-enactors. Scattered thor- oughout this issue will photos of the event. The second Civil Wars Days event in Three Oaks took place All camp members are encouraged to consider taking starting on Friday July 27th withthe grave markings of three civil part at next year’s Civil War Days even if it’s to come war veterans buried at Shedd Cemetery. The veterans so honored for a couple hours and sit with us at our tents. Certainly and remembered were if you have an outfit so much the better. • Pvt. John Redman - 23rd Michigan Infantry Co. G • Pvt. Thomas Bock - 102nd Michigan Colored Troop Co. H & K Department News • Corp. Benjamin Platt - 12th Michigan Co C Installations of Officers Camp 85 provided the SUVCW Ritual portion of th ceremony after the local DAR begn the presentation. The DAR chapter la- Greetings Brothers, dies researched and discovered these veterans buried in Shedd At the recent 137th National Encampment of the SU- Cemetery. In that research they noted that there were no head- VCW, a proposal brought forward before the Encamp- stones marking their buria sites. The headstones were ordered ment by our own Department of Michigan has changed from the VA and placed by Bob Cooley. Participation in the SU- the time period of Camp officer installations. They may VCW ritual were three Sons from the new South Bend camp of the take place between September and January to assist the Indiana Depatment as well as several Confederate Soldiers. The installing officers in avoiding inclement weather and honor guard provided a 7 shot volley. Camp members atteding hazardous driving conditions. Therefore the Depart- this service were Charles Pfauth Sr, Charles Pfuath Jr with mus- ment Commander Rob Payne requests that the camps ket, Rex Dillman, Glenn Palen, Ted Chamberlain, and myself. begin scheduling their installations. Please schedule as soon as you can with the Department Chief of Staff L. The Civil War days this year was the second year for this event Dean Lamphere, Jr. at [email protected] . and according to all reports was double the umber of tents for the re-enactors; 4 Federal and 4 Confederate to twice that number. Thank You and best regards. Each day had activities from 9 am to after dinner: 3 battle simu- In Fraternity, Charity, & Loyalty lations, music, presentations of civil war personages (4), a free Dick Denney, PCC breakfast for the re-enactors on Saturday morning by the Ameri- Secretary, Dept. of Michigan can Legion post, a free dinner Saturday for the re-enactors, Music March to the Sea Camp No. 135 in the park Saturday evening, a Sunday worship service, an af- Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War ternoon presentation by the Harbor Country singers of Civil war era songs,plus everal vendors All of the activities were open to the general public and throughout both days many visitors came around to experience he ambiance. The Five Year Strategc Plan This plan can be found at this link http://www.suvcwmi.org/hq/Strategic%20Di- rection%205%20YR%202018.pdf and accessed via the Department of Michigan website - http://www.suvcwmi.org/ The Department of Michigan’s Quarterly news- letter The Messenger is also accessed through the department’s website. Page 3 War Time line August-September 1861 August 2 Congress passed the first national Income tax measure calling for 3% on in- comes over $800.
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