September – October 2017

2015 ~ 2016 DeWitt Smith Jobe Award Winner

VOL. IV Issue 2 Official Publication of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans September/October, 2017 Robert E. Lee Birthday So, what’s the good news? Back to Milledgeville The Georgia Division is tive from Muscogee County Commander. talking lobbyists and PR. may see one of your Division If you care, if you are seri- The Robert E. Lee Birthday event Your Executive Council is se- Officers and be respectful. ous, if you want to leave the will return to Milledgeville for 2018. The event will be held Sat- rious. But, you want to know When that Representative sees treasures that we received to urday, January 20th at First Baptist something? a voter from Muscogee Coun- future generations, GET IN- Church in the Old Capital City, THE MOST EFFEC- ty, it’s an entirely different sce- VOLVED! These treasures sponsored by the Old Capital TIVE WAY TO INFLU- nario. To succeed in protect- most likely will not be here if Camp #688. ENCE LEGISLATION IS ing the Confederate monu- you AND I don’t act...NOW. The keynote speaker will be Sam FOR A CONSTITUENT TO ments, we MUST be engaged What are you waiting for? Hood a descendant of Gen. John CONTACT HIS/HER at the local level. Make yourself known in your Bell Hood. GEORGIA STATE REP- For those of you who are local community and let the Show your support for the RESENTATIVE AND already engaged, THANK elected officials know where memory of General Lee. Make a GEORGIA STATE SENA- YOU. [See the letters from you stand. statement about the removal of Lee TOR. Period. Kim Beck, Page 17, and John- Lord, help us to stand for statues. Let’s have the biggest This will require the mem- ny Mack Nickles, Page 18, this something, lest we fall for any- crowd we have ever had. bers to get involved. The big- issue.] thing. Let’s let the whole State know gest fear of any elected official If you don’t like the things .al perry., Editor that General Lee was born in JAN- is that he/she will NOT be re- your Executive Council is do- The Georgia Confederate UARY, not November! elected. A State Representa- ing, speak to your Brigade

PURPOSE We, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, having been commissioned by the Confederate Veterans themselves, retain our responsibility and right to adhere to the founding principles of the United States of America remem- bering the bravery, defending the honor and protecting the memory of our

beloved Confederate Veterans, which includes their memorials, images, symbols, monuments, and gravesites for ourselves and future generations. SCV GHQ Executive Council

The Charge Inside this issue: DIVISION NEWS 3 ~ 8 to the Georgia Division To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindi- COLOR PHOTOS 2, 9,

cation of the cause for which we fought; to your strength will 12, 19

be given the defense of the Confederate soldier’s good name, CAMP NEWS AND 16 ~ 18 the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, ARTICLES the perpetuation of those principles he loved and which made GA DIV HISTORY 10, 11 him glorious and which you also cherish. 1927 ~ 1928

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Camp Commander Garry Daniell [L] (Leonidas Polk #1446) and Michael Reither [C] (Kennesaw Mountain Camp #700) installed twelve (12) new Southern Crosses of Honor at Maloney Springs Cemetery in Cobb County. The new crosses are replacements for those stolen by cemetery vandals back in 2009. Maloney Springs is a historic cemetery that pre-dates the War of Northern Aggression and is the resting place for many of compatriot Daniell’s pioneer ancestors. Far Right, William Reither

George W. Anderson Benjamin J. Hamby Micajah L. Hamby Jesse W. Martin John D. Polston Lest Andrew J. Burgess We Isaac A. Reed Forget September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 3 Commander's Report. Lee used the sentence that begins Gentlemen: with “Remember it is your du- October/November, 2017 ty….” Details for the Lee Birthday (and EC meeting) are set. Please

Moving on to current affairs, mark your calendars for Satur- Fellow Compatriots of the the past weeks and months since day, Jan. 20, 2018. We will be Georgia Division: Charlottesville have been dis- back in Milledgeville and the Old This past week your Division heartening, frustrating, and upset- Capitol Camp #688 is working Executive Council met and con- ting to all of us. There is however hard to make it a great day. ducted a significant amount of good news: as of this writing, not business over four hours with on- a single monument in our State We will be having our parade ly a few short breaks. Please has been taken down, moved, or which will start at 10:45, lineup thank your elected officers for altered. How long that continues is no later than 10:30. The parade their commitment next time you to be the case no one knows. The will head to the First Baptist see them. threat however is more real than it Church of Milledgeville at 330 S. has been since the State flag issue, Liberty St. The Church is blocks The two most serious issues and we must prepare and work away from the historic landmarks discussed were “The Charge”, harder than we ever have. It will in town and they have been gra- and the potential hiring of a lob- take time, money, and personal cious enough to allow us the use byist. The discussion re our tor even though having your name sacrifice. of their fellowship hall. It seats charge was at my request. I invit- in the paper may be uncomforta- 150, I think we will have over- ed Past Commander in Chief Time means putting other ble. Personal sacrifice means flow and that will be great if it Kelly Barrow in his capacity as a things aside except Church and meeting and getting to know your happens. Our speaker is Sam former Division Historian, and family and giving as much to the elected officials even though you Hood. You probably have heard national Historian in Chief to pre- SCV as you can. Time means at- may not like “politics”. Personal of Sam, he is a collateral de- sent the historical background and tending your Camp meetings un- sacrifice means speaking up in scendant of Gen. JB Hood. Sam evidence on “The Charge”. Cmdr. less there is an absolute emergen- public when you hear someone was excited to get the invite, and Barrow, a high school history cy that prevents you from doing slander our flags (including the refused all offers of a gratuity or teacher, made a very detailed so. Time means reading every US flag), and any other patriotic any help with travel expenses (I presentation and answered ques- local newspaper, and any other symbol of our State, and nation. hope we will try and provide tions posed by the group. publications that contain infor- Personal sacrifice means educat- with something, even if he turns mation about the political, social, ing your family, friends, and co- After his presentation there it down). or cultural goings on in your com- workers at the risk of damaging a was discussion and a motion was munity. Time means attending relationship. Brigade Commanders: Please passed to recognize the version of every county commission/town make sure you start reminding “The Charge” commonly referred Camps, get involved in the council meeting in your commu- your Camps about this event. We to as the “Minutes Charge” pend- public arena. Join your local nity. Time means monitoring lo- want each Camp to bring their ing approval by the delegates at Chamber of Commerce. Pay for cal Churches and colleges for an- banner, if they have one, and the June, 2018 Division conven- sponsorships for local events even ything that sounds like flags. I respectfully ask that each tion and reunion. Our national though they may not be Confeder- “community meeting”, or “panel Camp be asked to bring only US organization formally adopted the ate oriented (car shows, farm her- discussion”, and knowing exactly flags, CS flags of any pattern but Minutes Charge several years ago itage festivals, music events, what the topics are and who is NO "Hank Williams" battleflags, and it is more than appropriate youth sports, etc.) If you have a involved. or "bass", "deer" or other types of that we take the same position. I great meeting place, plan an battleflags. Period correct only, support, and I hope you will sup- Money means reevaluating “elected officials” open house and ask them to make sure they port formally recognizing the cor- your contributions to the SCV. If after the elections and invite every are in good condition (not wrin- rect version next June. you only pay dues each year, elected official in your area of kled up, faded, etc.) No tea party please consider adding an addi- operations to drop in for food and Someone asked “why are we flags, etc. tional donation when you reenlist. drink and to meet your members. dealing with this now?” A very Pay your dues on time or better Look at what other non-profits do fair question: the answer is that This event will be advertised yet, pay them early. Money in your community and use any we should have dealt with it when and with the legislature in ses- means contributing to heritage good ideas that you draw from the change was made by national sion, PR might be very big for defense, both at the national, and them. No matter what it is, do several years ago. I had hoped to us. at the Division level. Money something. deal with it at previous meetings, means sponsoring a youngster, Thanks in advance, but for various reasons, we never Sincerely, student, or retiree that may need had time. The primary reason that some financial assistance. Money Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. Scott Gilbert it is important now is that we are means supporting a permanent Georgia Division Commander in a fight to tell the truth about our Commander, Georgia Division dues increase next June at the re- ancestors and their struggle and to Sons of Confederate Veterans union. be successful we must first be truthful to ourselves. There is no Personal sacrifice means contemporary evidence that Gen. speaking out via letters to the edi- Page 4 The Georgia Confederate September/October, 2017

Johnathan P. Fronebarger Sons of Confederate Veterans APPOINTED STAFF OFFIC- 81 Tinsley Way Georgia Division Officers ERS Senoia, Ga. 30276 Chaplain Jack C. Wray 678-675-2008 Commander Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. Thomas Miller 33 Oak Park Pt. Aide-de-Camp Gould B. Hagler, 81 Tinsley Way 326 Longwood Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31405 Jr. Senoia, Ga. 30276 Statesboro, Ga. 30461 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 912-596-2950 770-728-5092 404-449-2521 912-536-5775 Deputy Chaplain John Maxey COMMITTEES Lieutenant-Commander North 6th Brigade Commander [email protected] FINANCE: Chairman Tim Pilgrim Philip J. Autrey Donald Newman 678-863-9196 Members: Garry Daniell, Rick Leake

416 Candler St. NE 128 West Deerfield Rd. Atlanta, Ga. 30307-2036 Bloomingdale, Ga. 31302 Historian C. Mark Pollard TAG PROJECT FUND: [email protected] [email protected] 2772 Ga. Hwy. 20 Chairman Philip Autrey Members: Steve Camp, Jeff Robison, 404-849-5615 912-547-4212 McDonough, Ga. 30252 John Carroll, Scott Gilbert, Tim Pil- [email protected] Lieutenant-Commander South/ 7th Brigade Commander grim, Dan Coleman 678-770-7003 Editor Allison Perry Charles W. Griffin TIME AND PLACE: 4300 S. US Hwy. 301 3393 Swamp Rd. Parliamentarian Judge Chairman Don Newman Jesup, Ga. 31546 Waycross, Ga. 31508 Ken W. Smith Members: John Culpepper, Curt Col- [email protected] 912-585-9144 [email protected] [email protected] lier, Richard Straut, Thomas Stevens, 912-283-1125 Karl Haun, Ken Arvin Adjutant Timothy F. Pilgrim Deputy Parliamentarian 20 Old Fuller Mill Rd. NE 8th Brigade Commander Grady K. Dukes COMMUNICATIONS OVER- Marietta, Ga. 30067 Hershell Smith 2330 Lochinver Ln. SIGHT: [email protected] 105 New Bethel Church Rd. Conyers, Ga. 30094 Chairman Hank Segars 404-456-3393 Fitzgerald, Ga. 31750 404-702-4641 Vice Chairman Mitchell D. Crabbe; Members: Sparks Ramey, John Todd, [email protected] [email protected] Chief of Staff David Moncus Joe Underwood, Gould Hagler, 229-425-2966 648 E. Church St. Inspector Manning (Tom) Jeter, Charles Lunsford, Jack Wray, Mark Mount Vernon, Ga. 30445 9th Brigade Commander Lt. Col. (Ret.) USA Pollard 646 Third Ave. [email protected] Ken Arvin AWARDS: Chairman Ron Colson Columbus, Ga. 31901 706-840-9439 69 Brooklyn Circle Members: Jim Cavanaugh [email protected] Richland, Ga. 31825 DISCIPLINARY: Judge Advocate Dan Coleman 706-887-0559 [email protected] Chairman Tom Jeter 8735 Jenkins Rd. 706-662-4532 Deputy Inspector John W. Wright Members: Judge Ken Smith, Grady Winston, Ga. 30187 th 24 Mary Musgrove Dr. Dukes, Dan Coleman, Jonathan Till, [email protected] 10 Brigade Commander Joseph Savannah, Ga. 31410 Dr. William A. Thomas, John Wright 770-265-7910 Alfred Medcalf, Jr. [email protected] 122 Medcalf Rd. HEADQUARTERS STUDY COM- 1st Brigade Commander 922-660-8323 Barnesville, Ga. 30204 MITTEE: Chairman Mark Pollard Barry L. Colbaugh Spokesman P. Charles Lunsford [email protected] Members: Thomas Stevens, David 1850 Skylar Leigh Dr. [email protected] Moncus, Dennis Elm, Robert Bailey Buford, Ga. 30518 11th Brigade Commander 678-342-0936 AUDIT OVERSIGHT COMMIT- [email protected] Jeff Robison, Major (Ret.) USA Quartermaster Dennis Elm TEE: Chairman Lee Mize, C.P.A. 678-908-3805 P.O. Box 1174 17 Parkstone Members: Sam Stacey, C.P.A.; Rich- 2nd Brigade Commander Villa Rica, Ga. 30180 Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087 ard Straut [email protected] [email protected] Michael Dean 404-362-7963 770-279-9128 JEFF DAVIS STATE PARK OVER- 200 Pruitt Dr. SIGHT: Chairman James King; Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 12th Brigade Commander Genealogist Hu Daughtry Members: Allison Perry, Charlie [email protected] William Lathem (appointed by EC) Parks, Bo Slack, Hershell Smith

404-771-6507 139 Summer Lake Dr. P.O. Box 406 Metter, Ga. 30439 [email protected] PROGRAMS rd Dallas, Ga. 30157-2519 3 Brigade Commander 912-687-6153 CADET: Coordinator Thomas Miller

[email protected] Curtis H. Collier, III 404-538-8781 Surgeon Dr. William A. Thomas, Jr., CONFED. HISTORY/HERITAGE 82 Bassingborne Dr. Colonel (Ret.) USAF MONTH: Coordinator th Athens, Ga. 30507 13 Brigade Commander 430 Scotts Way Augusta, GA 30909 Calvin Johnson [email protected] Steven W. Camp [email protected] GRAVES REGISTRY: 706-540-9062 P.O. Box 82718 601-620-9156 Division Coordinator Garry Daniell th Conyers, Ga. 30013 4 Brigade Commander Sergeant-At-Arms Richard K. Straut Kim Beck confeder- [email protected] GEORGIA DIVISION OFFICE 2321 Middle Ground Church Rd. [email protected] 770-851-3395 Secretary 770-760-8200 Catherine “Kitty” Dorety Eastman, Ga. 31023-3043 Chief Aide-de-Camp J.H. Segars pinebarrensvolun- Immediate Past Commander 1280 Westminster Way [email protected] [email protected] Jack Bridwell Madison, Ga. 30650 1-866-728-4642 478-358-4168/ 478-290-3885 P.O. Box 1213 [email protected] P.O. Box 1081 Moultrie, Ga. 31776 770-355-0985 544 Mulberry St. Ste. 310 5th Brigade Commander Macon, Ga. 31202 [email protected] Aide-de-Camp September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 5

HEADQUARTERS Georgia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans August 31, 2017

General Orders 08-083117

It is my privilege to announce the creation of the Georgia Division HAM Radio Signal Corps to be headed up by Compatriot Richard My- ers, AD4VS, Heard County Rangers Camp #1996, and 1st Lt. Com- mander Bill Grimes, KK4UA, of the Major William Simmons Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans #96, of Gwinnett County. support for our nation and the rule of law The Corps is hereby charged with using the HAM network to foster

(Elm Springs, TN) 14 August 2017 – The Sons of Confederate a positive image, and Southern hospitality focused on our Confederate Veterans opposes the KKK and other racist organizations. The heritage, to promote the story of the Confederate soldier, and his peo- SCV condemns in the strongest possible way the actions, words, ple. and beliefs of any racist group. These groups are filled with ha- The Corps will also focus on recruiting new members, and helping tred and bigotry, and their espoused principles are counter to the them establish contact with Camps in their respective home areas.

American principles of freedom for all citizens. Neither white Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. supremacists nor any other racist group represent true Southern Commander, Georgia Division

Heritage or the Confederate Soldier, Sailor, or Marine. In like manner, the SCV condemns the actions of the “Antifa” counter- protestors whose role was to meet violence with violence and to Dear Brigade Commanders: answer hate with hate. The SCV also condemns the Alt-Left’s attempts to attack Confederate monuments and other war memo- At your earliest opportunity, please send out a request to all of your rials in an attempt to tarnish the true history of our great nation Camps to please help with the following issues:

and to further their modern socialist political agenda. 1. Local heritage issues: any and all heritage violations/potential viola-

The clash in Charlottesville, Virginia on 12 August between the tions/rumors/news articles/internet stories/local government actions need to “Antifa” and “Alt Right” has nothing to do with the Confederacy, be verified, and be dealt with immediately at the local level, regardless of the SCV, nor Southern history. Antifa and the Alt-Right are op- what the response may be.

posing political perversions which chose a hallowed historical 2. Camps should report any of these issues to their respective Brigade monument as the location for their vile criminal acts. There is no Commander immediately. link between these criminal elements and Confederate history, and to try to create one is ridiculous. Leave history to history. 3. Brigade Commanders need to offer any immediate or emergency assistance, and at the first opportunity, inform the Division Commander, and The SCV has a strict policy which forbids SCV members from their respective Division Lt. Commander. associating with the Klan or any other racist organizations. The SCV supports and promotes a unity and respect. The U.S. is a 4. Please make sure that each Camp in our Brigade has the legal refer- nation of laws, and the SCV respects the Constitution our forefa- ence to the current Georgia law that pertains to monuments, flags, etc. This thers wrote and the government of our reunited country. There law is in Ga Code Section 50.1.3; the law has forced several larger cities are no classes of citizens and the SCV is no different. We expect and individuals to back off efforts to remove monuments, etc. Each Camp and demand that all Americans respect each other’s perspectives needs to furnish this information in a friendly, formal, and official capacity with civility, regardless of demographics. to their respective Mayors, and Commissioners.

As an organization, the SCV goal is to follow the direction of 5. Please respect the chain of command. Each day we are bombarded the Apostle Paul and “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:16). with calls from one section of the State concerning stories and rumors There is no place for violence and hatred. All individuals are cre- about monuments in a completely different area of the State. Almost every ated in the image of God and worthy of acceptance and respect. instance has proven that the Camp in the concerned area is already aware The SCV condemns all acts of hatred and the improper use of our of the news. Please concentrate all your actions in your area unless other- ancestors’ battle flag, which they nobly carried into battle for wise requested (at the Camp level).

their own political independence. The Battle Flag was not and 6. Please ask your Camps to contact any other Camp if it intends to never has been a legitimate symbol of racism; it is a soldier’s bat- physically involve itself in a situation without having been asked to do so. tle flag given to the SCV by the Confederate veterans themselves. Camps driving all over the State from one issue or rumor to another is not The KKK, nor any other group, has legitimate use of our Confed- productive and in some cases, it is counter-productive. erate symbol. I appreciate your assistance with these items in advance. Thos. V. Strain Jr Commander-in-Chief Sincerely, Scott Gilbert, Commander Georgia Division Page 6 The Georgia Confederate September/October, 2017

MEETING MINUTES Gilbert is going to meet with the thy to be remembered along with County Commission Chairperson theirs? Do you choose for your- Georgia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Third to get a vote scheduled for the self this greatness of soul?’ Quarter Executive Council Meeting held at the Macon Commission meeting. If they re- “Not in the clamor of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Building Macon, fuse to meet then a similar letter crowded street.” Georgia September 23, 2017. notifying them of a pending law- “Not in the shouts of and suit will be sent. The local SCV plaudits of the throng,” Camp is ready to take legal action “But in ourselves are tri- Division Commander Scott Gil- with an estimated total of 270 peo- if the Commission won’t vote. umph and defeat.” bert called the meeting to order ple in attendance. D. Special Discussion on “The and Chief of Staff David Moncus 2. Commander Stevens expressed Charge”: Commander Gilbert in- “This comes from the June 1906 called the roll to determine a quor- his appreciation for all who attend- troduced Past CIC Kelly Barrow Confederate Veteran pages 245 – um. ed. to speak as a historian on the histo- 255 where the magazine version Those present: Division Com- ry of the actual wording of “The 3. Commander Stevens said his of Gen. Lee’s speech is printed. mander Scott Gilbert, Lt. Com- Camp made $3400 as the host Charge” given to the SCV by “The History Charge – ‘To you, mander North Phil Autry, Lt. Camp UCV Commander Stephen D. Sons of Confederate Veterans, we Commander South Al Perry, Ad- Lee. Kelly gave three versions of 4. He asked Brigade Commanders will commit the vindication of the jutant Tim Pilgrim, COS David “The Charge” that have been used to please get the word out that you cause for which we fought. To Moncus, Judge Advocate Dan and published. should put the name you want to your strength will be given the Coleman, 1st Brigade Commander “The Minutes Charge – ‘To you, see on your name tag on the regis- defense of the Confederate sol- Barry Colbaugh, 2nd Brigade Sons of Confederate Veterans, we tration form. dier’s good name, the guardian- Commander Michael Dean, 3rd will commit the vindication of the 5. For the 2018 Reunion the regis- ship of his history, the emulation Brigade Commander Curtis Colli- cause for which we fought. To tration fee will be $25 and late fee of his virtues, the perpetuation of er, 4th Brigade Commander Kim your strength will be given the $35 those principles which he loved, Beck, 5th Brigade Commander defense of the Confederate sol- 6.. The Georgia Division will be and which you also cherish, and Thomas Miller, 6th Brigade Com- dier’s good name, the guardian- hosting the 2018 Reunion in Ma- those ideals which made him glo- mander Don Newman, 7th Brigade ship of his history, the emulation con again and his Camp will take rious, and which you also cherish. Commander Charles Griffin, 9th of his virtues, the perpetuation of the lead on handling everything. Remember it is your duty to see Brigade Commander Ken Arvin, those principles which he loved, Volunteers from any other Camp that the true history of the South is 10th Brigade Commander Al Med- and which you also cherish, and are more than welcome and much presented to future generations.’ calf, Jr., 12th Brigade Commander appreciated. those ideals which made him glo- William Lathem, 13th Brigade rious, and which you also cherish.’ “As you can see each version in 7. The Saturday luncheon will be common use today is similar and Commander Steven Camp. “This is the entire paragraph a Division Awards Luncheon. is comprised of the Minutes Not Present: 8th Brigade Com- pertaining to the SCV from the 8. Profit from the 2018 Reunion Charge with a different ending mander Hershell Smith, 11th Bri- speech of Gen. S. D. Lee as taken will go to the Georgia Division to added after the word cherish. gade Commander Jeff Robinson, from the 1906 minutes of the help make the Division Office self Immediate Past Commander Jack UCV pages 30 – 35. The para- “I have found no document con- -supporting. Bridwell. All were excused ab- graph previous to that quoted temporary to the 1906 United sences. B. Commander Gilbert gave a above is a charge to the Memorial Confederate Veterans (UCV) or report on Confederate Flag remov- the United Sons of Confederate Invocation was given by Divi- Association and the paragraph fol- al from the city cemetery in La- Veterans (USCV) reunions that sion Chaplain Jack Wray. lowing is a charge to the Daugh- Grange, Ga. The flag was re- contains the History Charge.” Flag pledges were led by Divi- ters of the Confederacy. Also moved and replaced with a current Historian Barrow gave the fol- sion Commander Gilbert who also found in the 1906 minutes of the Georgia State flag without notice lowing basis for concluding that delivered the Charge to the SCV. United Sons of Confederate page to anyone and a new sign was put 4, 58 -59 the Minutes Charge is the official Division Commander Gilbert up calling it the Mulberry Street “The Magazine Charge – ‘To charge given to the SCV and that asked for a motion to accept the Cemetery without any mention of you, Sons of Confederate Veter- is why it should be used. minutes from the Post Reunion EC the fenced off Confederate Sec- ans, we will commit the vindica- “1. The minutes version is quoted Meeting in June, 2017 as pub- tion. Commander Gilbert met tion of the cause for which we in two newspapers of 1906 in New lished in the July-August Georgia with city officials and they did put fought. To your strength will be Orleans Confederate. A motion to do so up a marker acknowledging the rd given the defense of the Confeder- “2. The minutes version is shown was made by 3 Brigade Com- Confederates buried there but re- ate soldier’s good name, the used in the 1907 minutes of the mander Curt Collier and seconded fused to change the flag. The guardianship of his history, the USCV in Birmingham by Lt. Commander North Phil Au- SCV has sent a letter to them of a emulation of his virtues, the per- “3. The 1923 CV Magazine try. The vote to accept was unani- pending lawsuit if they refused to petuation of those principles which mous. cooperate with getting the Confed- “4. The 1951 last UCV Reunion he loved, and which you also cher- Old Business erate Flag back in place. “Minutes Charge” was used ish, and those ideals which made A. Commander Tom Stevens “5. The National SCV voted in C. The Henry County Commis- him glorious, and which you also gave a report on the 2017 Division 2004 to use “Minutes Charge” as sion has refused to take a vote on cherish. Are you also ready to die Reunion the official SCV Charge.” putting the Confederate Flag back for your country? Is your life wor- 1. Were 215 registered delegates up at Nash Farm. Commander Minutes: Continued on Page 7 > September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 7

Minutes: Continued from Page 6 Dean seconded the motion. benefit of the Georgia Division. Judge Advocate Coleman pro- th Vote was 9 yes and 8 no thus ap- 7 Brigade Commander Griffin posed an amendment that for eve- Lt. Commander South Al Perry proving to accept this motion seconded the motion. It was a ry dollar spent on a lobbyist we asked does anyone know where 12th Brigade Commander Wil- unanimous “Yes” vote. spend an equal amount on PR. Lt. the “History Charge” actually liam Lathem made a motion that B. Adjutant Tim Pilgrim presented Commander Perry seconded the came from and when it was first the last sentence of the “History an Adjutant’s Report to each EC proposed amendment. The used? Historian Barrow said it is Charge” beginning with member and then reviewed the amendment failed with 3 Yes and not known. Lt. Commander Perry “Remember” be adopted as the report. Some questions were pre- 7 No. asked why do we want to change Division Motto. sented and all were satisfactorily Adjutant Pilgrim stated that he to the “Minutes Charge” if we 13th Brigade Commander Steven answer by Adjutant Pilgrim. A felt we needed to know more don’t know where the “History Camp seconded the motion motion was made by Adjutant Pil- about the firm and that he thought Charge” came from? Historian 5th Brigade Commander Thomas grim to purchase 100 crosses of the proposal was too broad in Barrow said that since we are say- Miller made a comment that the honor to come from the tag fund what services we would actually ing that we are quoting Gen. S. D. th word “Remember” should remain. or operating fund after verification be getting. 5 Brig. Commander Lee then we need to be historically of the appropriate fund to draw Thomas Miller proposed an Vote was 8 Yes, 9 No, thus the accurate in the quote. from. Division Judge Advocate amendment that within two weeks motion failed Commander Gilbert said that the will verify that the funds can be that EC members send Command- National SCV demands that we New Business utilized from the tag fund by EC er Gilbert questions that they may use the “Minutes Charge” as the A. Judge Advocate Dan Coleman approval. Lt. Commander Autrey have for the lobbyist firm and that quote. made a motion to go into Execu- seconded with a unanimous ap- a meeting be held with the pro- Division Chaplain Jack Wray tive Session to discuss a real estate proval vote following. posed lobbyist with EC members offered comments on his research issue. Lt. Commander North Au- 9th Brigade Commander Arvin who can make the meeting to dis- that supports the “Minutes trey seconded the motion and it made a motion to accept Adjutant cuss his services then have an Charge” as the official charge giv- was unanimously approved. Pilgrim’s report and 5th Brigade electronic vote by October 14. en. Commander Gilbert stated that Commander Miller seconded. A The proposed amendment was there is a small piece of property rd 4th Brigade Commander Kim Beck unanimous approval vote was giv- seconded by 3 Brig. Commander on Peachtree Street in Atlanta that asked why with all the efforts to en. Collier and passed with a vote of 8 had been donated to the National destroy our monuments and histo- C. The Georgia Confederate Edi- Yes, 2 No. SCV some years ago. Currently it ry are we worrying about this is- tor Al Perry gave a report on the Due to this amendment passing has two markers installed on it put sue. Division newsletter. He wants the previous motion to hire the there by the Georgia Civil War th more Camps to be involved in get- lobbyist firm as proposed was ta- 13 Brigade Commander Steven Commission. Commander John ting reports submitted to him on bled until the amendment require- Camp made a motion that the Hall has requested that the Geor- their activities during the quarter. ments were met and rescheduled “Minutes Charge” as accepted by gia Division work with National National be accepted by the Geor- He would like to have all Camps for October 14 by computer bal- for the Division to assume control gia Division as the official charge submitting information. He urged loting. of the property and erect a flag Brigade Commanders to promote E. Division Spokesman Charles to be used. Lt. Commander North pole to fly the Confederate Battle Phil Autrey seconded the motion. this effort with each of their Camp Lunsford made a presentation on Flag. Past CIC Barrow was asked Commanders. his media packet for the best way An amendment was offered by Lt. if he thought that the National Or- to handle the media during any Commander South Perry that if ganization would support such a D. Commander Gilbert discussed attacks on our heritage or attempts the motion passes the issue should request and he said he thought the ongoing situation with devel- to remove monuments. be brought before the 2018 Con- they would. There was some gen- oping laws for protection of Geor- vention. Commander Gilbert gia military monuments. He said Judge Advocate Coleman then eral discussion about the property asked for a ruling from Judge Ad- and caution made about potential that he has been informed by our made a motion that we spend vocate Coleman if bringing it be- friends in the legislature that there $30,000 for PR to fight against problems with the city of Atlanta th fore the convention was the right in being able to erect a flag pole. is no support for strengthening the attacks on our heritage. 13 Brig. thing to do and JA Coleman said There were also cautions about law in the 2018 legislative session. Commander Camp seconded the that he thought it was proper. potential problems with under- He said that we need to be battling motion which led to discussion on Commander Camp accepted the ground utilities. There were ques- against legislation to repeal the how to fund this effort. The mo- amendment tions about the taxes on the prop- current law. Commander Gilbert tion passed with a 7 Yes, and 3 No th 13 Brigade Commander Camp erty and they are paid up-to-date handed out and discussed a pro- vote. withdrew his original motion and and are less than $100 per year. posal to hire Poole & Dunn Man- Adjutant Pilgrim then made a submitted the following motion: Question was raised about the po- agement Services, LLC as a lob- motion that the funding come The “Minutes Charge” as accepted tential of being able to be exempt bying firm to support us in the up- from a dues assessment over the by National should be accepted by from the taxes and that is thought coming 2018 legislative session. next three years of $6 per year and the Georgia Division as the offi- to be a possibility. Judge Advo- Judge Advocate Coleman spoke at the end of the three years the against the proposal. Lt. Com- cial charge to be used pending ap- cate Coleman made a motion that dues would return to the original mander Autrey made a motion proval by the Division body at the the Division take control of this $12 unless the membership decid- 2018 Convention to be held in property and a committee be ap- that we hire the firm as proposed ed otherwise. Motion seconded th Macon. at a cost not to exceed $30,000. by 5 Brig. Commander Miller. pointed to see what would be the th nd 6 Brig. Commander Newman 2 Brigade Commander Michael best use of the property for the Minutes: Continued on Page 8 > seconded the motion. Page 8 The Georgia Confederate September/October, 2017

Minutes: Continued from Page 7 th ment. This amendment was accept- 7 ed by Adjutant Pilgrim and the vote ✯SATURDAY✯ Brig. Commander Griffin offered was 9 Yes and 1 No to permanently an amendment to raise the assess- raise Division dues by $8.00 a year. ✯JANUARY 20, 2018✯ ment to $8 per year and that was th Of course this will have to be pre- seconded by 10 Brig. Commander sented and voted on by the Division ✯✯✯✯ Medcalf. Body at the 2018 Convention. At that point Commander Gilbert Commander Gilbert reassumed gave control of the meeting over to control of the meeting and the Robert E. Lee Birthday Event Lt. Commander Autrey so that he meeting was closed with prayer and First Baptist Church could offer an amendment to make the singing of Dixie by all. it a permanent Division dues increase of $8.00. Judge Advocate Respectfully submitted by 330 S. Liberty Street Coleman seconded this amend- COS David C. Moncus Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Division Executive Council meeting to follow.

Keynote Speaker for Robert E. Lee Birthday Event

Stephen M. “Sam” Hood

Sam Hood is a graduate of Kentucky Military Institute, Marhsall University, and a veteran of the United States Martine Corps.

A collateral descendant of General John Bell Hood, Sam is a re- tired industrial construction company owner, past member of the Board of Directors of the Blue/Gray Education Society of Chatham, Virginia, and is a past president of the Board of Directors of Confed- erate Memorial Hall Museum in New Orleans.

Sam resides in his hometown of Huntington, West Virginia with his wife Martha. He is the proud father of two sons, Derek Hood of Lexington, Kentucky, and Taylor Hood of Barboursville, West Vir- ginia. NEEDED: CAMP NEWS

Y’all doing anything out there? Editor

CAMP GROWTH & RETENTION ???? Recruitment/ The best way to build your Camp is to start a Genealogy Officers CADET PROGRAM !!!! You would be hard pressed to find a more active, loyal member than Hu Daughtry The Dixie Guards one who has been nurtured by your Camp through the Camp # 1942 CADET PROGRAM.

P. O. Box 406 Metter, Ga. 30439 RECRUIT CADETS TODAY. [email protected], 912 687-6153 For more info: Thomas Miller [email protected] 912-536-5775 September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 9

☜ Third Na- tional Flag flying at Newton, Georgia. We take our stand in Dixie Land! V. T. Akridge

☞ 1st Lt. Cmdr. Corey Harrelson ad- ministers the oath to his son Bradley Harrel- son at the Con- federate Monu- ment in East- man, Georgia as he joins the Pine Barrens Volunteers Camp # 2039 as an SCV Ca- det.

The Confederate Veteran ~ Testimony to his noble character.

Wesley W. Chadwick John Theodore Pace James L. Wylie Jacob B. Barber John A. Booth Maloney Springs Cemetery Lest ☝ Haralson Invincibles Adjutant Richard Boarts We receives the National SCV’s Graves Award and Medal. Forget Page 10 The Georgia Confederate September/October, 2017

The History of the Georgia Division, Sons of Con- federate Veterans Compiled by: Mark Pollard, Georgia Division Historian, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

1927 seemed embarrassed. The writer The year 1927 was significant in of the Confederate Veteran maga- two ways. It was the year in which zine article knowing him, intro- the first major revision of the SCV duced him to the Veterans as the Constitution took place and it was Rev. William Mack Lee also the movement of several of the Baptist Church, (servant Georgians to prominent positions and cook) of Mas, General R.E. within the SCV. Lee. Although it had never been confirmed that he had been Gen- The 1927 Constitution was the eral Lee's cook and servant during first major revision in several the war, William Mack Lee years and was the result of consid- claimed he was freed by General erable debate. No significant Lee in 1863 by the Custis will. changes were made from the old version as an entry was merely The crowd broke lose a applause A good Georgia lady, aged 94 in The parade disbanded at the fair "updated." This probably meant in asking to send him up to the this column said she had attended ground, wherein the grand stand that they raised the dues. platform. Two Boys Scouts took every reunion. Two brothers who were thousands of school children. him by the arm and led him to the had not met for 62 years were also The Veterans meet the local citi- In 1927, the Confederate Veter- platform and sat him down by the in the parade, now marching side zens for a greet and meet. an Magazine ran an article side of the official ladies. They all by side. about the 37th Reunion of shook his hand and he was wel- Here, the Million Dollar Band the United Confederate Veterans comed to the Convention. The old vets were marched with played for its guests. While sitting which was held in Tampa, Florida. thousands of boys and girls, wom- listening to this good music, one The Reunion of 1927 elected en and their friends. Three of the Veteran stated; "At my back was favorite Son, Sumter L. Lowery as 15 bands with the Veterans, one of where DeSota landed about the Commander in Chief from the them was called, "The Million 16th century and where Teddy Tampa Bay area. He lost no time Dollar Band." Roosevelt loaded his rough riders in appointing Georgians to posi- for Cuba and San Juan Hill. tions of leadership within the Con- First came two ladies carrying This is on the Hillsborough Riv- Confederate flags and flowers, federation. There was our Son, er, which is a beautiful stream. Nathan Bedford Forrest III of At- behind them a column of old Con- The winds blows gen- federates with a lady on his arm, lanta was selected as a member of tly throughout the city and it has the Executive Committee as Sec- stepping to the music of these six beautiful bridges spanning the retary and former CIC, Dr. W.R. bands. river. This city is in Hillsborough Dancy of Savannah as the Georgia This made a grand march and County." Division Commander. John Ash- picture in the presence of 5,000 ley Jones, past Commander of the At 11 o’clock pm, the boys participants. Then bedlam broke John B. Gordon SCV Camp 46 in and girls got the dance floor and loose, music changed for Atlanta became Commander of the old Veterans seemed delighted Some of the guess attendees those marching in the parade to the Army of Tennessee. to watch them dance. At 12 were the last living General of the tune of Dixie! It was wonder- the Confederacy, General Felix o’clock the music stopped The Georgia Division was clear- ful to see these octogenarians of a Huston Robertson, of Texas. He and every one was off for home. ly in good shape in 1927, although hundred battlefields enjoy them- rolled up on the platform in a it had lost some membership in selves. The Veterans lives were wheel chair, 88 years young to a Although the Reunion was held 1926. renewed like the eagle. roaring crowd. Also in attendance in Tampa, it also included an ex-

was Mr. D. Witherspoon, a grand- After the days Convention was cursion cruise to Havana, Cuba son of one of the signers of the over, there was a grand parade with special rates for the Veterans. Declaration of Independence of seven miles long, headed by For- It would be interesting if the Vet- South Carolina. rest Cavalry and William Mack erans could see what has become

Lee. In all, seven miles of cars in of the Cuba today by those who Just before the convention was double formation and 15 bands. had visited it in 1927. to start, in came a colored man They were cheered and saluted by into the Tampa Hotel and sat 1928 two hundred thousand citizens down with the Virginia Divi- In 1928, the year before the along the street, from curb to up- sion. He was the only col- Great Depression, the SCV was as per story. ored man on the floor, everyone HISTORY: Continued on Page 11 September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 11

HISTORY: Continued active as federate Veteran. 9/28/17 ever. The Compatriots, Georgia Division had 617 paid Close to home there were im- members and ranked third behind portant events happening through- It is with heavy heart I am Virginia with 1,188 and South out Georgia in association with the sending this email. Our Carolina with 651. The John B. 195th Birthday of the State of Friend, Brother, and Compat- Gordon Camp, 46 of Atlanta had Georgia. On 12 February, which riot Michael “Killer” Kilpat- about 100 with Savannah close is "Georgia Day," many events rick passed away in his sleep behind. commenced. It is sad that this day last night. Please keep the Kil- is no longer celebrated as it once patrick family in your The 38th annual Reunion of the was. The schools went all out lec- thoughts and prayers. Ar- UCV/SCV was held in Little ture series and the libraries put rangements are incomplete at Rock, Arkansas with the usual books relating to Georgia history pomp and of course, discount train on the shelves for the occasion. this time. As soon as the ar- rates. A total of 32 committees rangements have been con- The UDC also participated by firmed, we will let everyone were active in different facets of Special guests included Major holding an essay contest with the the activities with Edmond R. Giles B, Cooke, the last surviving know. subject being "Alexander H. Ste- Wiles as overall Chairman. The member of General Lee's staff and phens," and the Georgia Society. For those of you who are State of Arkansas rolled out the little five year old Master Robert The UDC held a flag sale to sup- red carpet for the occasion, even Edward Lee IV, son of Dr. George new to the Mechanized Caval- port the Helen Plane Educational going as far as to appropriate Boiling Lee of New York and ry and the SCV, “Killer” was Fund, which assisted young wom- $30,000 dollars from the State great grandson of the Great our State Safety Officer, an en with college tuition. Also, in budget to defray the costs. Lee. Clearly this was the biggest ordained chaplain, and Chap- association with Georgia Day, a event of the year in the Georgia lain for the Lt. James T. There were several compatriots bust of Alexander H. Stephens Division. Woodward Camp 1399 in that were mentioned in the records was given to the State on the late Warner Robins. during the year from Georgia. Governor's birthday, 11 Febru- Part (11) - The History of ~ James H. Hall, Jr. John Ashley Jones was Com- ary which represented a replica of the Georgia Division, Sons mander of the army of Tennessee, that which was unveiled in Statu- of Confederate Veterans Chairman of the Stone Mountain ary Hall, Washington, D.C. Committee, Chairman of the Text- will Continue in the next book Committee, member of the The most important event of the issue of the Georgia Con- Executive Committee and for a year was the unveiling of the Lee federate. sculpture at Stone Mountain on 9 time, candidate for CIC. Nathan In an effort to document Bedford Forrest III was Secretary April. This event was a very big the history of the Georgia of the Executive Committee. Sa- deal. All Governors were invited vannah was also represented as Dr. as were all Confederate organiza- Division, Sons of Confeder- W.R. Dancy was our Division tions. A joint congressional reso- ate Veterans, I am in the Hello Camps! Commander for the year. lution delegated five Senators and process of compiling as ten members of the House to at- much information as possi- At the Reunion, Compatriot John tend. The military pageantry was GOT NEWS?? ble on the Division. Ashley Jones of the John B. Gor- provided by the Old Guard of the don Camp 46 of Atlanta was pre- Gate City Guard and other If your SCV Camp has sented as a candidate for CIC, but "ancient" military organizations ever held a Reunion in the How about he asked Nathan Bedford Forrest from around the nation were in past, please submit who the telling us III to withdraw it in favor of host attendance from Louisiana to New elected Division Officer's Edmond R. Wiles of Arkan- Hampshire. were in that particular about it. sas. Edmond was elected without dissent and the Reunion proceeded The unveiling started at year. Submit that or any with regular business such as pass- 2:00pm by Mr. Hollis Randolph, a other Division information ing a resolution thanking President longtime compatriot and President to: Georgia Division Histo- Ask someone Coolidge for sending the Marine of the Stone Mountain Memorial rian, Mark Pollard at: Band to the Reunion. Association. The invocation was [email protected] in your Camp given by Bishop H.J. Mikell of the In another action, Camp's were Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. urged to seek out loyal, former Judge Marcus W. Beck of the to send us a slaves who were in financial need Georgia Supreme Court was a and to adopt them so that their principal speaker and accepted the needs would be met. Many were statue in behalf of the short report. old and without recourses for their South. Mayor James J. Walker of [email protected] own care. The resolution passed New York accepted it on behalf of and notice was printed in the Con- the North. 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☞ 9th Brigade Commander Ken "Sarge" Arvin [L] and Compatriot Al Redmond [R] of the Stewart/Webster Camp #1607 standing in front of a actual battle flag brought home after the war by one of the local members of the Clement Evans UCV Camp.

☞ Michael “Killer” Kilpatrick has “crossed over the river.” He was an ordained chaplain, and Chaplain for the Lt. James T. Woodward Camp 1399 in Warner Robins. See Page 11.

☝Camp 673 family member Jerry Segal is smiling big at reception of our real Certificate of Appreciation for his tireless work both on the front lines of many Camp events and behind the scenes efforts of promo- tion of the Haralson Invincibles, Georgia Division SCV and most importantly our Confederate ancestors.

☝ 16th Georgia in New York. Wayne Dobson ~ The Howling Dawg.

☜ 16th Georgia at the August 16th Jonesboro Memorial Service. Wayne Dobson ~ The Howling Dawg.

Charlottesville, VA Great news out of Charlottesville this morn- ing! Patriots removed the tarps from both the Robert E Lee AND the Stonewall Jackson monuments! They are once again relieved of their ille- gal and disrespectful shrouds and are enjoying the beautiful fall sunshine! God bless those willing to make a stand against tyranny and corrup- tion...and God bless the eternal memory of Lee and Jackson! VaFlaggers ☜ General Lee General Jackson ☞ September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 13

Recruitment/ ….the The 42nd Annual Genealogy Officers quietness of Capt. Henry Wirz

Hu Daughtry heavenly wisdom Memorial Service The Dixie Guards , and will be held in the Camp # 1942 inflexible P. O. Box 406 willing- town of Anderson- Metter, Ga. 30439 ness ville on Sunday after- [email protected], to obey 912 687-6153 present noon, November 12 duty … at 3:00 p.m. R. E. Lee

Memorial Bricks to Honor Your Ancestors Honor your Confederate ancestor by purchasing a memorial brick with their name and unit on it. These great Georgia units trained at Camp Davis: The 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, 51st, and more. Even if your ancestor was in another unit, you can still purchase a brick with their name and name of unit on it.

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HEADQUARTERS Georgia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans

September 18, 2017 General Orders 09-091817

It is my privilege to announce the creation of the Georgia Division Disas- ter Response Team. The following Compatriots have volunteered to be on standby for emergency relief efforts in times of weather or other events that place our members and their family in danger and/or in need.

Adjutant James “Bo” Hall, Jr. of the James T. Woodward Camp #1399 is here-by appointed as Coordinator for the Team. Contact info: 478-256-8307; [email protected]

9th Brigade Commander Ken Arvin is here-by appointed Deputy Coordi- nator. Contact info: 706-662-4532; [email protected]

We encourage any member of the Division that has equipment and proper transportation to contact these very generous Compatriots and volunteer for their team. This is a great way to be of service to your fellow Georgians when they are in need.

Scott K. Gilbert, Jr. Commander, Georgia Division cc:/file/staff

CAMP NEWS: Is your Camp doing anything OR are you ashamed they are NOT? Editor September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 15

Are you ready for user friendly. I have not even way and all you can do is dig SCV pages and see how they tapped into the resources, ge- them up and move them. cultivate their farm. Some are the NOW? nealogy and information out These are hard headed people rich and well maintained. I just wanted to comment. there. If we are going to go and you are not going to Others not so much. Camp One of the problems I am forward in the information sway them one way or anoth- members and new recruits seeing with a lot of folks is age you have to dive in. The er. Have you ever tried talk- want to talk and share. You they are not connected to the Internet is like a field full of ing to a rock? They will not can reach your camp 24/7 and Internet and Facebook. It’s a rich soil and your browser receive information and they they will respond when they problem but like Forrest you connected to it is the plow. exist for one purpose to get in can. Many of the camps tell have to get there the first with You can cultivate some rich your way. Some of them are me they are having a hard the most. Our Georgia Divi- relationships with people by large. People who cling to time recruiting members but sion Facebook page reaches networking with it. Of course slavery for example. We have they don't have a webpage or 61,292 people and engages you can also destroy some hundreds of facts on slavery Facebook. Web Pages are 20,873. That means 20,873 too but a good farmer can get and tons of documentation useful for solid facts and info. people respond to the posts an incredible yield. but they don't care. Their I have posted free infor- there. Facebook is free and Every picture of your camp minds were programmed a mation from the Lillian Hen- it’s a powerful tool. The doing something. Giving a long time ago and even the derson Rosters like say an email and contact forms al- book to the library, a grave sharpest pick ax won’t pene- entire company from your low you to connect with city dedication, a camp meeting, a trate. Let them go. Move camps county or a list of vet- hall, the Governor’s office picture of a member having a them aside. A rock serves a erans in your cemeteries. You and a great deal of news and smile, or a picture of a new purpose on a farm from time can’t post all of that on Face- information. I am preaching member engages the public to time but these boulders on book but you can provide a to the choir for you here be- and plants a seed. On Face- the internet are generally use- link to it. Facebook is the cause you are using the com- book you can post these pic- less. people site. This is for net- puter now but some of you tures with a caption and it Our Facebook farm has to working and talking to peo- are not on Facebook. helps not only sell the Sons be cultivated for weeds. They ple. If they can’t see your or I am not advertising for of Confederate Veterans but pop up everywhere. Spam, what you are doing they will Zuckerberg but in order to also your local camp. When people trying to sell flags and never be interested. connect with youth who stare people see you on there they books on your page and espe- I maintain several Face- at their phone all day we need may have been on the fence cially those that have nothing book sites for the First Bri- to speak through their medi- before but suddenly they feel to do with the SCV. We often gade. Without pictures of the um. I also think we need to empowered especially in a promote booksellers from camp activities and goings on share something that the world that's bringing them within our ranks but these I can’t cultivate and attract youth don't have and that's down. people troll Facebook for any new members. The same with respect for each other. While On every farm you have word Confederate and then the Georgia Confederate. If I have been going through pests. There are a variety. try to ply their trade. You you don't send camp activi- Samuel Hollingsworth Stout's You have the crows but on have to pluck these out soon ties and info no one will ever records and letters each time the Internet they are called because on Facebook they know. We can’t reach the the surgeon or officer would trolls. These crow trolls try to will sprout up everywhere youth of the world if you’re sign "Respectfully Yours, eat your crop you’re cultivat- and will clog your field. If not willing to step in the in- Your Obedient Servant" I ing and make lots of noise. you are going to sell stuff you formation age. They are out think we need to take on that They try to attack Lee and want to sell your camps stuff. there. They are looking for older dialogue. I have found our heroes. Facebook has a Facebook has rules about us. They have crows gnawing that when someone does way to ban or delete them. online stores but from time to on them and boulders stand- something no matter how Like all good successful time you can mention in a ing in their way. A good well small a compliment of Thank farms you have to deal with post you have some flags or maintained Facebook page You and Good job really these pests every day and items for sale when you have can get you some members. brightens their day. they keep coming back. The an event. Facebook is free but If you have any trepidation I We are getting a lot of con- best scarecrow is the truth. when they see you making will be happy to help. tacts wanting to join but it’s They really hate it. Share pic- money like the mafia they frustrating when you can't tures of your ancestors and want their cut. Barry Colbaugh reach a camp. Most of which their graves. Facts about your If you are nervous about Stiles/Akin Camp #670 don't have an email or they camps namesake pictures and getting on Facebook I would

have been relying on a certain letters. I have never success- suggest diving in. A Face- camp member to handle it. fully befriended a troll but book page is easy to set up. Let’s face it. I am a geek so I sometimes you can convince You just need your email and am comfortable around com- them that we are not the ene- if a member doesn't have an puters and technology. Some mies the liberal media says email that is free too. Just ob- people are reluctant to touch we are. serve for a while. Look at it and it’s understandable but There are boulders on this what people are saying. this stuff is really easy and farm. These things are in the Watch and learn. Go to other Page 16 The Georgia Confederate September/October, 2017

Confederate Graves Registry nah area, Bonaventure Ceme- CAMP NEWS tery and Laurel Grove have not By Frank Grimm Immortal Six Hundred Camp 2600 been completed. Memorial Service The Georgia Division par- Confederate Graves Registry Qualifications are to fol- On Saturday October 21, ticipates in the National Con- as of July, 2017: low membership guidelines. 2017 there will be a memorial federate Graves Registry Veterans ~ 137,569 However, there are many in- service at Van Wert Church which was established to pro- Cemeteries ~ 17, 239 stances of a record stating that (Rockmart) 100 Church St. For vide a central database for re- States ~ 46 the veteran deserted or took the information call Leonard Draper cording the gravesites of those Countries ~ 15 oath. Those facts are added in 770.748.2042 or email who served the Confederacy. the notes section as the service [email protected]. It is meant as a research tool Currently the Georgia record often reports errors. and to be helpful to those who Confederate Graves Registry Those that ended the War may be searching for their only contains a little over in the Union army are not con- Southern Ladies : Confederate ancestors. 20,000 Georgia soldiers and sidered for registration. The ties that bind. Within the Confederate sailors, so there is a lot of work Our Camp, the Immortal Graves Registry you will find The women of the South gave to be done to account for those Six Hundred Camp 2600, par- the final resting place of the all they had to the Confederacy. 250,000 plus that Georgia con- ticipates in the two annual They saw their fathers, hus- soldier or sailor along with his tributed. tours to cemeteries at Ft. Stew- bands, and brothers march off to rank, company and regiment. According to Garry Dan- art. There are some 66 ceme- war, and some they saw no Birth and death information is iell, the Georgia Division teries that the Army preserves more forever. They put away listed when available. In many Graves Registry Coordinator, and maintains there. Including their store- bought garments and cases there also will be his ser- we only have full enumera- the Confederate veterans bur- dressed in clothes that were vice dates, other units in which tions for 17 Georgia Counties. ied there and in the Richmond homespun. They tore up the car- he may have served, spouses, Full enumerations in some of Hill are, we have submitted 86 pets from their floors and sent and parents. the larger cemeteries have not names to Chairman Daniell for them to the camps to be used as National statistics for the been completed. In the Savan- inclusion in the Registry. blankets. They wove blankets, knitted socks, made over and THE CAMP OF THE 45th GA, Co. F men from our patched old garments, and sent UNKNOWN SOLDIER own Jones County area. Our We must take them to a half-naked army. The Camp met at Chevy’s November 2017 Camp meet- They took charge of the hospi- Pizza (115 West Clinton ing will be held on the Gris- our stand! tals and nursed the wounded and Street just past the court- woldville Battlefield during sick back to health. They house). our annual memorial service. Our Confeder- dressed the dead and laid them Our June meeting featured The guest speaker for that away in their last resting place. Ltc. Col. (USMC Ret.) Pro- date, Saturday, November 18, ate ancestors They followed the army on the fessor of History, at GMC 2017, will be State SCV field of battle and hung like who made a return visit to Commander Scott Gilbert. ministering angles at the side of our Camp to speak on the We do not meet in Decem- WERE “VETS” the wounded and dying. They topic of “George Washing- ber. Our 2017 guest speaker bound up the wounds of friend ton”. We will next meet openings for Camp 2218 and foe alike, and cheered them on August 17th when Donna meeting programs are filled. with sympathy and kindness. Faulkner Barron, daughter of Please apply to Adjutant They heard the last wish of a Roy Faulkner, the man re- Dobson if interested in book- dying boy, and sent it with a sponsible for the completion ing 2018 dates. Inducted was lock of hair and words of undy- of Stone Mountain's icon- new Camp member, Colton ing love to the mother at his far- ic Confederate Memorial will King. off home. speak. Looking ahead to Sep- They were truly angels of mer- tember we will enjoy a revisit cy and the true heroes of the by artifacts expert extraordi- War and should never be forgot- naire, Johnny Mack Nickles ten. The southern lady has al- (SCV Camp 18) and on Octo- ways been a special breed apart ber 19th, Compatriot Earl and should never be forgotten! Colvin will bring what prom- ises to be a vital and mighty interesting program on the Have A Great Dixie Day! -- Commander "Doc John" Baxley B/Gen. E. Porter Alexander HEY! HEY! WHAT’RE Y’ALL DOING? Camp #158; Augusta, Georgia THERE’S ROOM FOR CAMP NEWS. September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 17

Colonel Charles Edward Broyles, C.S.A. Dodge County News; Eastman, GA August, 2017 On August 14, 2017, Coach Ridge. Following the “advance to John Franklin [Frank] Broyles the rear”, they fought at Resaca in Greetings: passed away at age 92. He was an May. Before the battle, Major outstanding three sport player at Broyles was promoted to Colonel On behalf of the Dodge County chapter Sons of Confederate Veterans Decatur High School; a football in April, 1864. known as the Pine Barrens Volunteers Camp #2039, we express sorrow All-American and three year let- Next, the Regiment fought at over the tragedy that took place in Charlottesville last week. While it is at terman at Georgia Tech; and As- Cassville, New Hope Church, this time unclear to us exactly who the individuals and organizations were sistant Football Coach for Head Lost Mountain, Brushy Mountain that were involved, the one thing that is absolutely certain is that the Sons Coach Bobby Dodd during the Line, Kennesaw Mountain of Confederate Veterans had no connection to the event. glory years of the late 40’s and [Kolb’s Farm], Atlanta, Jonesboro From all appearances there seems to have been multiple groups of antag- early 50’s at Tech. In 1958 and Nashville. onists who showed up with helmets, shields and clubs which serves as evi- Broyles became Head Coach at On February 5, 1865 Colonel dence that they fully expected a violent confrontation. In addition to this, it Arkansas and later was Athletic Broyles was furloughed by Gen- seems that the city’s authorities stood idly by and allowed the situation to Director. eral Beauregard at Augusta for get out of hand until it was too late. Where is the logic in any of this, and Coach Broyles great- incapacitating rheumatism, thus precisely what did it accomplish? As could have easily been expected, the grandfather was Colonel Charles ending his Confederate service. outcome had tragic consequences and the SCV deplores the violence and th Edward Broyles of the 36 Geor- Physically unable to return loss of life that resulted from such emotionally-charged, irrational and ca- gia Infantry Regiment. He was home, he was paroled in the fall of lamitous circumstances. born March 26, 1826 in Pend- 1865 at Anderson Courthouse, The events in Charlottesville and across the country calling for hatred leton, S.C. The family migrated to S.C. Eventually he made his way from both sides do not represent what the Sons of Confederate Veterans northwest Georgia where he home to Georgia and then relocat- stand for. We do not represent hatred or bigotry; we are not a neo-Nazi or passed the bar and practiced law. ed to Colorado where he engaged white supremacy organization. We are fathers, husbands, laborers, doctors, nd In 1858 his 2 cousin, Governor in mining. He was appointed lawyers, preachers, teachers, and U.S. Veterans. We are just average Amer- Joseph Brown appointed him Registrar of the U.S. Land Claims icans who proudly support our Southern heritage. Our heritage includes all Colonel and Aide-de-camp. In Office, and resumed his law prac- races and nationalities. addition he was elected to the tice. In 1906 as the aging veterans from the War began dying off, General Ste- Georgia legislature from Whitfield Colonel C.E. Broyles died on phen D. Lee charged that the sons of those veterans and his off-spring pro- County. He opposed secession. October 13, 1906 and today rests tect the relics and tell the story of the Confederate soldier to future genera- In 1861 C.E. Broyles joined the peacefully in Antonito Cemetery tions. Just as God told Joshua to have men build a “memorial” as a remind- th 11 Georgia Infantry Regiment as in Conejos County, Colorado un- er of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River, memorials were erected to a private. At First Manassas the derneath a Veterans Administra- remember the dead from both side of the “Civil War”. No other group can th 11 was not engaged. In the fall tion Confederate headstone. legitimately make this claim and no other group or individual has just au- of 1861, Broyles returned to Geor- Post-war he was quoted: “…We thority to define, re-define or represent the true Cause and history of the gia where he and Colonel J.A. worked hard and our troubles Confederate soldier, other than the Sons of Confederate Veterans. th Gleason formed the 36 Georgia were great and many, but bourn as Confederate soldiers are officially considered American veterans and are and Broyles was appointed Major. we could.” supposed to be afforded the same protection as Union soldiers because of a th th The 36 served in Kentucky and law approved by the 17 Congress called Public Law 810, Feb. 26, 1929. Tennessee until Christmas of 1863 By Mike Bowen, Life Member Robert E. Lee said “I pray that, on this day when only peace and good- when it was assigned to Steven- Sons of Confederate Veterans will are preached to mankind, better thoughts may fill the hearts of our ene- son’s Division in Vicksburg. Sources: mies and turn them to peace.” In this spirit we denounce the hatred being They fought at Champion Hill and Diary of C.E. Broyles; An- leveled against our glorious ancestors by radical leftists who seek to erase surrendered at Vicksburg with the cestry.com; history, and we will continue to fight these battles in court or by any and all Army. Find-a-grave.com; other lawful and peaceful means. We likewise mourn the loss of life and Following his parole/exchange, repudiate in the strongest terms, attempts by any group that advocates ha- Soldiers and Sailors website; the 36th Georgia reformed and tred, bigotry or violence towards others, to use our symbols, or otherwise Bing Search Broyles was posted at Chattanoo- undertake to tarnish the good and glorious name of the Confederate soldier. ga and fought at Missionary With that said, we abhor any unlawful act to remove our Confederate monuments and pray that when such actions arise across our nation, that It’s a FACT: The monuments are you will join in voice with us and declare such actions as cowardly and un- constitutional. for the VETERANS! If you would like to know more about the Sons of Confederate Veterans you can find us online at scv.org and gascv.org. It’s a LAW: No anarchist can tear May God bless and bring togetherness to our country and a healing to our land. them down! K. M. Beck, Chaplain Pine Barrens Volunteers #2039 Stand up or go home. Eastman, Georgia Page 18 The Georgia Confederate September/October, 2017

August 23, 2017

Attention Mayor Reichert and all nine Commissioners Macon, Georgia

For years Macon has had three monuments: two to honor the Confederate Veterans and the Woman and Children of the Confederacy, and one to honor a Railroad man, W.M. Wadley. In recent years the City has changed the name of roads, bridges, interchanges, and parks. As an example, Armory Park was changed to Rosa Parks Park. We added a monument to Rodney Davis, Otis Redding, and a Vietnam memorial at the Coliseum. Why did the City change the names and add the monuments? It was done to honor someone and to make sure future generations remember their contributions to our city or state. Building memorials to commemorate an event or to remember person's achievements are not new. When the Children of Israel crossed the Jordan River on dry ground, Joshua called together the twelve men God had told him to choose. Joshua sent these twelve men into the Jordan to each pick up a large stone and carry that stone into the land of Canaan where the Children of Israel would camp. God told Joshua, "That these may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come saying, what do these stones mean to you? Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the Go to the ant, covenant of the Lord; when it crossed over the Jordan the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these thou sluggard; stones shall be for a memorial to the Children of Israel forever." (Joshua 4:6-7) The monument built from those twelve stones was a visible reminder of God's faithfulness and it was also a silent reminder that God consider her ways, was in control. and be wise: The two Confederate Monuments were built by people who wanted to honor their fallen comrades as Which having no well as their struggles. They put those monuments up for us to see, remember, to ask questions and to try to guide, overseer, understand our past and to learn from our past. or ruler, One hundred years from now, there will be no one alive that knew Rosa Parks, Rodney Davis, Vietnam Provideth her meat in the summer, soldiers, Otis Redding, or M.L. King. What if future generations no longer find their accomplishments wor- and gathereth her food in the harvest. thy of a monument and decide to take them all down or put them in a cemetery because they are offensive? These two Confederate Monuments are just as important to me and other descendants of Confederate How long wilt thou sleep, O slug- soldiers. If the Confederate Monuments have to go, then all monuments have to go as well. You can not gard? when wilt thou arise out of thy pick and choose according to what you believe is proper or not proper. All monuments are there to remind sleep? us of our past. We either learn from our past or we will relive the same actions. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a I have watched documentary films on the History Channel of Germany, Austria, Italy and Russia in the little folding of the hands to sleep: 1930's. No one at that time could agree on which way their countries should go. There were a lot of differ- So shall thy poverty come as one that ent factions and each thought they had the answer to their countries problems. If you did not agree with travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. them, you were their enemy and they would beat you, kill you, or burn your house or business. A naughty person, a wicked man, When I saw what was going on in Charlottesville, Va., my first thoughts were of Europe in the 1930's. The European people's inability to appreciate everyone's contribution led to the rise of Hitler, Mussolini, and walketh with a froward mouth. Stalin. Hate groups like the Klan and Neo-Nazi's are always looking for a place to spew their hatred. When He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh Charlottesville decided to remove General Lee's monument, they opened the door for the hate groups to with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; come in. Then along comes the Alt-Left, whoever they may be. Now the hate groups have the fight they Frowardness is in his heart, he devi- went looking for. Three people died over a monument. Now the Alt-Left wants to remove George Wash- seth mischief continually; he soweth dis- ington and Thomas Jefferson from everything. When will all this end? Will this problem destroy our country like it did Europe in the past? cord. Looks like the ball is in your court. I want you to be unanimous in your support for our Confederate Therefore shall his calamity come Monuments. I want you to send a message to all our citizens that Macon respects every ones history and the suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken right of all to honor their hero's whoever they may be. without remedy. I want the Commission to make it clear that all monuments will be protected and any attempt to damage, These six things doth the Lord hate: pull down, or paint with graffiti will not be tolerated. All violators will be punished. yea, seven are an abomination unto him: As a city, Macon if full of problems. We have robberies, shootings every day or week, fathers not raising A proud look, a lying tongue, and their children, and gang violence. We need to work on the problems we already have. We do not need to hands that shed innocent blood, add to our problems by removing monuments. To move the Confederate Monuments will not unite our city behind our existing problems. It will only divide. An heart that deviseth wicked imagi- nations, feet that be swift in running to Please keep my concerns in mind as you consider this issue. mischief,

Respectfully, A false witness that speaketh lies, and Johnny Mack Nickles he that soweth discord among brethren. 478-737-2623 Proverbs 6: 6 ~ 19 September/October, 2017 The Georgia Confederate Page 19

☝ Saturday August 19, men of Troop 1, 3rd Battalion, Company B, Georgia Division Mechanized Cavalry hosted Compatriots and Southerners from across the State to rededicate a 20'x30' Confederate Battle Flag in Ringgold Geor- gia. Special thanks to Compatriots Denny Forster and Mark Watts for making this event possible. Division Commander Scott Gilbert was the keynote speaker and the rededication was well attended by SCV from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.

☞ Folks gather at Jeff Davis Memorial Park, Ir- winville to plan support for ☝George Cobb speaking on Confederate the Park through the Chaplains Month at Camp #669 Max Van Den Friends of Jeff Davis Park. Corput Camp Lindale, Georgia.

☜ Compatriot Michael Reither manning a recruitment table at the Civil War Round Table of Cobb County meeting.

☞ Habersham Guard Camp ☜ Haralson Invincibles #716, member Nathan E Forrister is Clarkesville, GA the proud and most deserving --Commander recipient of the National SCV Kenneth Craig Heritage Defense Award and presents new Medal. member Wallace Going above and beyond the Lewallen with regular duties expected of his membership regular members, his efforts certificate after were recognized by SCV HQ being sworn in at the National Reunion. by past Com- Chaplain Forrister's award mander Andy brings a total of over a dozen Eller. National SCV decorations to Welcome Wal- Camp 673 members.since lace we are glad 2010 – and #4 Heritage De- to have you! fense Medal on our member's John J. Butler uniforms. Page 20 The Georgia Confederate September/October, 2017

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