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NOW ENLISTING ABLE BODIED & FIRST CLASS VETERANS & RECRUITS!!!! * |
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*Actual Phrase from a CW Recruiting Poster |
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UNION VETERANS COLOR GUARD |
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(aka) Civil War Medal of Honor Color Guard |
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Welcome!!
We are an Austin, Texas based Civil War reenacting unit depicting and honoring the Civil War Color Guards of the Union Army, and in particular those who won the
Medal of Honor.
We focus on the typical Western theater volunteer regiments that fought in places such as Wilson's Creek, MO, Shiloh, TN, Perryville, KY, Prairie Grove, AR, Vicksburg, MS, Chickamauga, GA, Olustee, FL,
Pleasant Hill, LA, Honey Hill, SC, Bentonville, NC
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Color Guard at Veterans Day 2004 |
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Left:The position of Color Guard was the most honored & dangerous job in the Regiment. |
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The music you hear is "THE VACANT CHAIR" appearing around Thanksgiving, 1861 in honor of Lt. John William Grout of Company D of the 15th Massachusetts Infantry Regt. who died at the Battle of Balls Bluff, Virginia on Oct 21, 1861. He was 18 years old. This song was embraced by both the North and South and came to represent all the sorrow suffered by families on both sides. This site honors those men and their families. It is our humble privilage to attempt to portray them to our modern society. |
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During the Civil War (April 1861 to May 1865) over 80 Medals of Honor were awarded to members of the Color Guard for extraordinary heroism in battle!! |
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See "Dress on the Colors"-Click here |
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Army Medal of Honor-Present Day |
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Army Medal of Honor-Civil War |
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Our primary impression is a Full Dress Union Color Guard for parades, ceremonies and memorial events in the central Texas area.
For the field oriented members, our secondary impression is a Campaign style Volunteer Regimental Color Guard where we would join a designated Color Company for reenactments. We portray the "8th US Infantry Regt (Regulars)" for the Gen Twiggs Surrender Reenactment at the Alamo in San Antonio & the "94 Illinois Volunteer Regt" for the Juneteenth Parade in Austin.
Members are also available to offer technical advice to film, video & stage productions as well as participate as actors & extras. Several of our members have experience in film, theater and video. We also do programs for civic & school groups.
Veterans & newly enlisted men in Mr. Lincoln's Army are needed!! |
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Above-Lakeway, TX 4th of July Parade-2004-Northern Belle, Lora , Color Cpl. Mike , Color Sgt. Steve, Color Cpl. Scott ,
Principal Musician, Jay , & Northern Belle, Leslie .
(Photo by-Texas Hill Country Magazine) |
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Scroll way down for more event photos |
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SEE pg 2- Unit Roster & MORE PICS! -CLICK HERE |
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Left-Field Color Guards in Action.
(1st Photo by Leslie W, 2nd by Steve D) |
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If you ever imagined what it would be like to depict a Union Civil War SOLDIER or a Civil War DRUMMER or FIFER, we need you!! Openings are now available. You will join us in parades & on the field. We have extra loaner muskets & equipment for new volunteers.
We will also train you.
Age 16 and older for soldiers and 10 years or older for musicians.
We especially welcome veterans of other units looking for some additional opportunities as well as our Confederate brethern who would like to switch on occasion. Your commitments to us would obviously include holidays such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, & Veterans Day.
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Click to see Uniform Guidelines for the Union Veterans Color Guard.
Also links to Rolling an Overcoat & Blueing of Enfield Muskets |
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E-mail below For Information to Join or ask Questions |
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93rd New York Infantry Drum & Fife Corps Aug. 1863, Bealton, VA. |
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Email-Color Sergeant |
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Webmaster/Site Design-Steve with lots of input from the members |
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--Upcoming Events-- |
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Email-Principal Musician |
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CLICK LINKS OF INTEREST
See Civil War Preservation Trust (All reenactors & CW buffs should be members, it's that important!!)
See Medal of Honor History
See Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients A-Z
See Medal of Honor Purge of 1917
See A Color Guard Corporal earns the Medal of Honor at Battle of Vicksburg, MS
See Four Medal of Honor holders prisoners at POW Camp Ford, Tyler, Texas, CSA
See Amazing story of Rebel Veterans returning Yankee Veterans Flag 53 years after its capture!
See Pamplin National Museum of the CW Soldier (May be the best CW Museum)
See Texas Civil War Museum
See Friends of Gettysburg
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Ladies!! If you like to be in parades and wear 1860's stylish clothing, we need you! The ladies of the unit carry the parade banner and help provide historical interest at other events.
During the war they were crucial to the morale & well being of the men of both the North & South. |
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R: Two ladies of our Unit-Lora & Leslie |
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L: Actual photo of Civil War era lady |
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See: Civil War Era Dresses-Click here |
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Click links for SOME OTHER TEXAS UNITS
13th US Infantry-USA-Houston
173rd New York Infantry & Field Hospital-USA-Austin (Provides Gen Granger)
6th Texas Inf-CSA-San Antonio
Texas Rifles-CSA-Houston & Austin
(Great campaign unit-several of their men in our unit also) |
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Right: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker-The only woman awarded the Medal of Honor-Recommended by Gen William T. Sherman for her Civil War Service. Note MoH near left shoulder.
See more on Dr. Walker-Click here |
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Email-Ladies Coordinator |
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The new CW movement in Denmark interesting--Click and scroll down for English Version (their authenticity is amazing!) |
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Roll Call!! Number of those that have viewed our page!! Thanks! Signourguest book!! |
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Click to see pg 2 School of the
Color Guard & more! |
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BELLMEADE, TX REENACTMENT-May 14-16, 2004 |
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Right: Combat was horrific on the Color Guards of both armies. ColorCpl Bill Montgomery of the 76th Ohio Infantry was the only survior of his 7 man color guard at the Battle of Ringgold Gap, GA, Nov 27, 1863.
A Confederate cannon shell ripped off his right arm as he was carrying the National Color. The other six guards were killed one after another as they tried to protect the flags,even though he Regimental (state) flag was captured. See story under Links of Interest above for the return of the State flag. |
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Our National flag is the Philadelphia Depot style, 34 stars in double oval pattern with 2" gold fringe w/ blue & white infantry tassel. Most units carried both a National & Regimental (or state) flag. We ordered it from Gideon Flags See Gideon Flags here. |
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Debut of our Flag in battle-"The Elephant is seen!"
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See more BELLMEADE, TX Pics--Click Here |
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SEE pg 2- UNIT ROSTER & more pics! -CLICK HERE |
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7th Illinois Color Guard w/ Henry Repeating Rifles, National Color, & mascot. |
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23rd Ohio Color Guard w/ Springfield Muskets & Regimental Color |
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JUNETEENTH PARADE and CEREMONY-Austin,TX We portray the 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry-a unit that was part of Gen Granger's 13th Corps at Galveston & that one of our members great great uncle was a soldier. The 94th Illinois was one of a very few Union units that spent a good amount of time in Texas. Click link.
94th Illinois Campaign History
94th Illinois-An amazing eyewitness account
Bio & Image of General Granger
General Order # 3-by Gen G. Granger-Galveston TX Jn 19, 1865 |
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Jim. as "BrigGenl Gordon Granger" reading 'General Order # 3-Emancipation' |
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Jujunne June 19, 200419, 2004 |
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L-Listening to the General-Steve , Phil & Jay (Photos by Carol) |
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Above:Remains of 94th Illinois Flag preserved in Illinois museum. |
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R:Col McNulta-Regt CO of 94th Ill. Note the stylish Hardee Hat |
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June 19, 2006 |
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New members Jeremy. & Jamers being sworn into the Guard |
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Above: At rest-Lee, Phil , Steve, Jay , & Jim
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R-Rehearsing before rained-out parde &, uncasing of colors.
Dave carries the banner. Photos-Carol |
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4th of JULY PARADE-Lakeway,Texas |
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July 4th, 2004 |
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Below-We meet modern Army CG-Jay W, Steve, Mike. |
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Center -And the Parade is on!!! March photo by -Texas Hill Country Magazine. Leslie & Lora lead the way! (Center photo by Lake Travis View ) |
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Above and far R:-Practicing "Fire by the Drum"
5 minutes before parade-Mike , Steve , Scott , & Jay -Note the perfect musket alignment &
t-shape of feet of Mike and Scott-True Veterans!! |
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July 4th, 2005 |
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Pg 2- Unit Roster & MORE PICS! -CLICK HERE |
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Above L: Note how the Cpls are loading their muskets while marching. This was done to prepare for the next volley with stopping. This is a credit to the skill and training of our veterans. |
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Soldiers present for duty. L to R:
Color Cpls Rick & John ,
Color Sgt Steve .,
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Other Photos-Carol |
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L-R-Our ladies who alway add clsss to an event-Leslie & Lora |
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Above: Seems the Color Sgt is looking for the Ladies & the Color Cpls are looking for the Color Sgt. |
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Comments Received from Audience
"The shooting was awesome!"-Lake Travis HS Band member.
"You are invited next year; it was fantastic!"
-Lakeway Mayor:G. Astorino (also a Navy Vet).
"I was very impressed with the military bearing!"-Veteran Submariner.
"You were the best!"-City Councilman:S.Swan.
"When I saw you come over the hill, I was so moved, tears came to my eyes"-DAR member. |
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Veteran's Day Ceremony-Heritage Park,Lakeway Tx
See Heritage Park here -Click here |
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UNION VETERANS
COLOR GUARD
Back Row-L-R:
Color Sgt-Steve .,Color Cpl-John , Color Cpl-John., Color Cpl-Rick ,Principal Musician-Jay
Front Row-L-R:
Color Cpl-Mike .,
Color Cpl-Phil .
(It is interesting to note that 6 members of the Guard are themselves veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force, & Marines. Several members were also ROTC in college) |
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Below: CG makes dramatic entrance in front of dignitaries including Mayor of Lakeway
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SEE pg 2- Unit Roster & MORE PICS! -CLICK HERE |
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Below: "Shoulder Arms!" |
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Left:-Color Cpl John -Excellant example of Full Dress Uniform, incldng Dress Frock Coat, ostrich feather, infantry cord, proper accouterments, early war canteen, shoulder scales, gloves, & service stripes incl prior Mexican War service. He is using a Springfield Rifle Musket. Note: This is the ideal. In reality, many CG's dressed as we do-a mix of Frocks/Sacks/and head gear, though we continue to to work toward the 'regulations'. |
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Above: What the Event was all About:Marine Gunnery Sgt -Keynote Speaker reviewing program. He is a WWII, Korean, & Vietnam Vet!! |
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All 2004 Photos by Carol unless otherwise noted. |
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Click Here Uniform Guide-
Union Veterans Color Guard |
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Color Cpls John , John., Rick , Mike ,
Color Sgt Steve .,
Color Cpl Phil , & Principal Musician Jay . |
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Below: "Fire!" |
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Below: Color Rank retires the Colors |
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Steve, Mike, Rick, John , and John in"Countermarch, by file left, march!" (Photo by Lake Travis View ) |
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Pg 2- Unit Roster & MORE PICS! -CLICK HERE |
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R:-Color Cpl. Phil. "Presents Arms" during playing of "Taps" |
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Below:A perfect "Present Arms!" |
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Far Left-L to R:
Color Cpls John & Jeremy ,
Color Sgt Steve .,
Color Cpls John & Phil
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3 of our real veterans Dusty & John (US Army) and Phil
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Photo by Carol. |
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"Uncase theColors"
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Morning Rehearsal-"By the Left Oblique, Fire by the Drum"-L toR:
Color Cpls Dave, Dusty , John , Phil , Jeremy, & John Drum Sgt Jay.Photo by Carol |
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General Twiggs Surrrender, Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Tx
See History of Gnrl Twiggs giving up Tx to the Confederacy
See 8th US Infantry History In an interesting twist, 2 men were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions concerning the event, yet the medals were taken away in the Medal of Honor purge of 1917.
See Entries from "Official Records or Union and Confederate Armies" |
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Above:Actual photo 8th US Infantry-Fairfax Courthouse, Va. 1863: A few years after they left TX & reorganized. Note the confident campaign attitude but still exhibit high discipline & training. |
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Uncasing and Trooping of the Colors |
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Present for Duty-L-R:
Color Cpl Rick , John Phil.,
Color Sgt Steve , Color Cpls Jeremy , Lee & Drum Sgt Jay. |
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Ppg 2- Unit Roster & MORE PICS! -CLICK HERE |
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