Sunday, July 7, 2013

"Skirmish on the River" Gilbert, WV April 2013





 
Sgt. Major Jason Studenwalt assesses the field prior to the engagement


 
Members of the Kanawha Artillery prepare to fire against Union infantry

 
Hale's Battery dispatches a shell into oncoming Union infantry







150th Blue-Gray Alliance Gettysburg

 
 
Members of Wise's Legion retreating back to Seminary Ridge after Pickett's Charge

 
 
Members of Wise's Legion (foreground) 5th Regiment, and 1st Battalion of Longstreet's Corps portraying Armistead's Brigade, advanced towards the "The Angle" during Pickett's Charge

 
Brig. Gen. Ken Wilt & Staff of Jackson's Corps

 
Pvt. Connor Miller of Wise's Legion and Pvt. Jamie Wagstaff
returning to Confederate lines during Pickett's Charge

 
Members of Wise's Legion and 5th Regiment deploying for Pickett's Charge

 
Col. Nick Miller, Wise's Legion Color Guard, and the rest of the
battalion advancing toward "The Angle" during Pickett's Charge

 
The Color Guard of Wise's Legion, flanked by one of Gen. Wilt's couriers, advances toward
"The Angle" after passing the Emmittsburg Road during Pickett's Charge

 
Maj. Gen. Bill Russell (seated, second from the left) surrounded by his staff, of Longstreet's Corps as 1st Division commander, 1st Corps


 
Col. Nick Miller (right) and 2nd Lt. Kevin Mullenex (left) showing the Wise Legion headquarters guidon made by Color Sgt. Steve McKenney

 
(Left to Right)
Pvt. Joe Grissom (60th Va), 2nd Lt. Kevin Mullennex (Reg't QM),
Chaplain James Gilbert, Col. Nick Miller, Capt. Roger Caldwell (36th Va.)
and Pvt. Ken Meador (60th Va.)

150th Anniversary Battle of Chancellorsville

 
1st Sgt. Tim Delay of the 36th Virginia receiving the Second Place
certificate for the Wise Legion Sharpshooter contest in April
 


Cpl. Allen Harmon of the 36th Virginia takes time to assure Hannah before battle


Col. Nick Miller awaiting orders for deployment on Sunday's battle
 

 
Hannah and Jade
 
 
Members of Wise's Legion listen attentively as
Sgt. Major Jason Studenwalt address the battalion 


 
Cpl. Allen Harmon and Pvt. Jim Fattellah
patiently awaiting orders to fall in before battle 

 
1st Sgt. Don Gallagan of the 31st Virginia
 inspecting weapons before Sunday's Battle
 


 
Pvt. Chris Leiva of the 36th Virginia shakes hands with Col. Nick Miller after receiving ana donation on behalf of Wise's Legion, Jackson's Corps, and Longstreet's Corps. Senior members of Wise's Legion had a "pass-the-hat" fundraiser for Chris and his family on Saturday evening. Chris had a devastating fire at his home the weekend of Appomattox, which nearly destroyed everything he owned. 

Spring 2013 Annual Muster

 
Capt. Jason Studenwalt (now Sgt. Major) and members of the 31st Virginia




Pvt. Jim Fattellah, Capt. Roger Caldwell, and 1st Sgt. Tim Delay
peek into the back of the Colonel's van to get a glimpse of
"The Avengers" movie while unloading in camp Friday evening