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| SgtMunro |
Posted - November 12 2003 : 06:16:55 AM
Hello All,
I figured since a thread has already been started on our reenacting personas and the weapons we use, I thought it might be a good idea to tell the readers a little about the units you reenact with. This could be as fun as sharing the other information we had in the past threads.
If you are one of the founding members of a recreated company, tribe, milita, etc., please tell the readers a little about the actual history of your 'unit'. Also include what gave you the inspiration in recreating your particular unit. If the region you live in has a certain geographical affiliation with your recreated unit's historical counterpart, please include that as well. If you joined your particular unit after the fact, tell us what made you choose that unit.
Once again, let me thank all of you for sharing your knowledge and experience with your fellow residents here in Mohicanland.
Your Most Humble Servant,
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| 42ndNCO |
Posted - November 25 2003 : 3:48:24 PM
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I look forward to reading some of your thoughts as well.
Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant,
Sir,
May I return your greetings 10-Fold. I, too look forward to the upcoming celebration of thanks and its associated parade along the banks of the Allegheny....
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - November 25 2003 : 03:57:33 AM
Hello my Nephew, I am glad to see that you are over the flu bug that had you down and out. I look forward to marching with you and my Shawnee Brother, at the parade on friday. The weather should be warmer, so you may not need your capote or matchcoat. Till then...
Your Highland Uncle,
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| YoungNative |
Posted - November 24 2003 : 11:47:35 PM
Its nice to see my friends from the highland regiment. How are all of you?
Congrats on the promotion McMilan.
-MarK "ouisaw kitehi" |
| Highlander |
Posted - November 24 2003 : 12:39:25 AM
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Originally posted by SgtMunro
"That was when Ensign MacMillan came up with the idea of doing a 42nd RHR F&IW impression, since nobody does that in the mid-atlantic region."
~~Actually I suggested the 42nd because the blue facings highlight my rugged Highland good looks so much better than green.~~
Humbly &c.,
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - November 24 2003 : 12:16:38 AM
Mister McMillan sir, how are you today. Tis good to see you here, I'm sure the Captain will chime in shortly with similar greetings. It is good to see your promotion to Ensign finally came through, given the slow state of communication, since you do have a gentlemans air about you. I look forward to reading some of your thoughts as well.
Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant,
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| 42ndNCO |
Posted - November 23 2003 : 08:02:16 AM
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Originally posted by SgtMunro
"That was when Ensign MacMillan came up with the idea of doing a 42nd RHR F&IW impression, since nobody does that in the mid-atlantic region."
~~Actually I suggested the 42nd because the blue facings highlight my rugged Highland good looks so much better than green.~~
Humbly &c.,
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| Seamus |
Posted - November 12 2003 : 09:08:35 AM
Go here to learn about the 3rd Battalion Pennsylvania, The Augusta Regiment.
www.augustaregt.com |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - November 12 2003 : 08:16:50 AM
Well, I guess I could take point on this one. My unit is Captain Graham's Company of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment. 'Highlander', Ensign Fergus MacMillan and I started this unit in early 2002. We portray an actual battalion company of the 42nd RHR that was assigned to Fort Pitt (present day Pittsburgh (PA), my home) from 1763-1767.
The three of us got started in French & Indian War reenacting when we joined Captain Robertson's Company of the 77th Regiment of Foote (Mongomery's Highland Battalion), which also had historical ties to my hometown. When we decided that we wanted to 'strike out on our own', we originally were going to do another company of the 77th. That was when Ensign MacMillan came up with the idea of doing a 42nd RHR F&IW impression, since nobody does that in the mid-atlantic region. I was the one who did alot of the research, and decided which company we would portray. The choice of Captain Graham's Coy., was made due to the fact that his company had taken part in every major campaign of the 42nd RHR, during their stay in North America (1756-1767). This decided, and all the bugs worked out, we started took to the field officially in June 2002 with 6 men total. Word of mouth helped draw recruits from all over western Pennsylvania (and one guy from central Ohio) to where we now number 20 effectives and 4 distaff (including a drummer and a piper).
I have included below a brief historical sketch, which I had written for "The Thistle" (a periodical of the St. Andrew's Society of Pittsburgh), of my regiment and its service in North America:
The 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, in the Ohio Country 1763-1767
"Frontier Peacekeepers and Protectors of The Forbes Road"
by Edward S. Vogler Jr.
The 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, also known as 'The Black Watch', were first embodied as a regiment of the line in the British Army in 1740. Made of the old independant companies which policed the Scottish Highlands, their baptism of fire was to be on the European Continent at the Battle of Fontenoy on 9 May 1745. After the battle, the men of the 42nd (43rd, before being re-numbered in 1749) earned the reputation as steady, cool and professional soldiers of the king.
With hostilities breaking out again between England and France, the 42nd was shipped to North America in 1756. Initially posted in the Hudson River Valley, the 42nd distinguished itself again for its conduct during the poorly planned attack at Ticonderoga in July 1758. Later that year, the 42nd recieved a Royal Warrant renaming the senior highland regiment as The Royal Highland Regiment, this was in recognition for faithful service and not the action at Ticonderoga, as some may believe. After Crown Point was taken in late 1759, the 42nd then was dispatched to campaign against both French and Spanish possessions in the Carribean. Actions at Martinique and Cuba served only to reinforce the reputation of the Royal Highland Regiment.
Returning to New York in December of 1762, worn with battle losses and rife with tropical illness, the boys of the 'forty-twa' had little time to rest. During the late spring of 1763, a well coordinated offensive by several Native American Nations caused the fall of all but two British Forts in the Ohio Country. Those two remaining forts, Ft. Detroit and Ft. Pitt, were both under a very disciplined siege. The 42nd was again called to service.
Assigned as part of Col. Bouquet's Relief Expedition, along with elements of the 77th Highlanders and the 60th Royal Americans, the 42nd had its work cut out for them. After a forced march along the Forbes Military Road, the field force encountered an ambush within a mile of Bushy Run Station (a watering and cantonment waypoint). After almost 24 hours of exposure to thirst, hunger and very effective sniper fire, Col. Bouquet enacted a plan to save is besieged 'relief force'. After a sucessful ruse, followed by a flanking action, the Native F |
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