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| Bookworm |
Posted - March 21 2004 : 10:21:40 AM
I thought our veteran reenactors might find this article encouraging:
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/west/index.ssf?/base/news/1079865245116481.xml
Unfortunately this link doesn't give you the photo that appeared with the article -- "Jake Kirsch ...wearing a winter outfit modeled after common male clothing of the 1770s and hold[ing] a copy of a Pennsylvania rifle." |
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - March 22 2004 : 11:43:08 AM
You are right, Seamus. I was just being my usual historical-hysterical self. The rules I set forth for my unit, limits the age to seventeen and only if his parent/legal guardian is in the battle with him. Otherwise it is eighteen for soldiers, and only after they are vetted by the group.
Your Most Humble Cousin,
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| Seamus |
Posted - March 22 2004 : 10:42:43 AM
Yes, Duncan, but many sites have a requirement that one be sixteen before they can shoulder a musket/rifle and take their place in a firing line, whether they fire or not. Some insurance carriers are requiring the same thing.
This lad is a great role model, however, to the younger set and is a welcome addition to our hobby.......for sure. |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - March 22 2004 : 09:58:07 AM
A good lad, and one who his parents should be proud of. Fifteen huh? That makes him historically old enough to 'take the King's shilling', and he should be big enough for the King's Musket and broadsword...
Your Most Humble Recruiting Sergeant,
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| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - March 22 2004 : 07:59:28 AM
Now, that is one cool kid!! Good for him! |
| Scott Bubar |
Posted - March 21 2004 : 11:00:47 AM
I just don't understand what's wrong with today's teenagers. |
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