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Lincoln's 200th Birthday

February 12, 2009

Photographs taken at the Ohio Republican Party's Lincoln-Reagan Memorial Dinner at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio.

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(Photos courtesy of Pat Taylor)
-Ohio Republican Rob Portman takes advantage of a photo opportunity with the Color Guard.
-Corporal Spencer leads the way to center stage.
-19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard (L to R) Rick Spencer, Tim Maddock, Kevin Ketron, Jim Lady, Rob Portman, Scott McGowan, Jan Ketron, Rufus Guy, Terry Pastor, and Pat Taylor.
-At "Present Arms" during the National Anthem.
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard enjoying an inside gig in February at "Parade Rest".
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard kicks off the Ohio Republican Party's Lincoln-Reagan Memorial Dinner.

Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Indianapolis

March 17, 2009

Photographs taken of the 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard advances on Meridian Street at support arms during the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Deb Foster)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard forms up to kick off the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard steps off at the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard marches in formation at support arms during the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The Color Guard nears the end of the Parade Route on Meridian Street. (L to R) Rufus Guy, Rick Spencer, Tim Maddock, Jim Lady, Tom Mitchell, Scott McGowan, Jan Ketron, Rick Roush, and Dave Cala. 1st Sgt. Don Taeger is marching behind the line. (Photo by Deb Foster)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard in fine form marching with fixed bayonets at support arms. (Photo by Deb Foster)
-1st Sgt. Don Taeger addresses the Color Guard before stepping off. (Photo by Molly Allen)


Spring Drill

April 4th & 5th, 2009

Photographs taken of the OVCWA at the Spring Drill which took place at Ray Schmid's farm near Lewisburg, Ohio.



(Photos courtesy of
Marvin Knasel, Doug
Roush, and Pat Taylor)
-1st Sgt. Hawley barking orders at the Infantry line as Shammy the Pug, and resident pet, inspects the front rank.
-The new recruits are provided with expert instruction from Willard, Richard, and Allen. Marcus at position #1 and Nathan at position #4.
-Forming into a battle line.
-The finest of the artillery crew guarding the limber.
-The "Low Twelve" Mess. (L to R) Callahan, McGowan, & Evil, (bottom) Ketron, & Mongo.
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-Prussian Skirmish drill. (Photo by Marvin Knasel)
-Walt McVicker helps Devon get his fife playing up to par. (Photo by Marvin Knasel)

Sidney School Day

April 17, 2009

Photographs taken during the School Day program in Sidney, Ohio at the County Fairgrounds for the 8th grade classes of the Shelby County Schools.

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(Photos by Rufus Guy)
-Teresa Mitchell teaching with the Civil War Ladies
-Scott McGowan demonstrates the role of a Civil War surgeon to the students with Laura Van Fossen and Doc McLin.
-Students work the gun positions during a mock firing drill under the instruction of Willard Motsinger and Richard Snyder.
-Sgt. Hawley firing a rifle during the Sharpshooter's demonstration while the crowd and the infantry boys look on.
-The Civil War Ladies (L to R) Teresa Mitchell, Karen Kisling, Kathy Barney, and Wilma Casenhiser.
-Anthony Gibbs of Black Historic Impressions performs his stunning Living History presentation as John Parker, a notable participant of the Underground Railroad.
Stones River
Living History

May 2nd & 3rd, 2009

Photographs taken at Stones River National Battlefield near Murfreesboro, Tennessee during
the OVCWA's Living History event.

(Photos by Rufus Guy & Teresa Mitchell)
-Sgt. Willard Motsinger mans the OVCWA artillery display in the foyer of the museum at Stones River.
-A battery wagon on the lawn of the visitor center.
-Although heavy rain all weekend moved us and our displays into the museum, we still managed to conduct another great Living History event. Here, Jan Ketron takes a break after setting up the gun display before the museum opened for the day.
-Park Ranger Jim Lewis leads the group during an early Sunday morning tour of Fortress Rosecrans. (L to R) Willard, Scott, Tom, Jim Lewis, Laura, Bryan, and Doug while Rufus takes the photo.
-The Stones River National Cemetery.
-The Color Guard marches out of the Stones River National Cemetery.
-Craig L. Barry takes a break outside to enjoy a smoke in between the rain spells. Craig is with the 9th Kentucky Infantry and fell in with us during our demonstrations. Thanks Craig! We enjoyed having you with us.
-The Color Guard marches into the Stones River National Cemetery to retire the colors.
Photographer Randy Harris took some awesome photographs on Saturday and Sunday.
(Click the day to view)

Sharon Woods
Living History
Educational Week

May 12th - 15th, 2009

Photographs taken at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods in Cincinnati, Ohio during the OVCWA's Living History Educational Week School program.

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(Photos by Rufus Guy)
-The Ohio Valley Civil War Association set up camp at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods for the Educational Week school program despite the soggy conditions.
-Willard discusses Civil War artillery with the help of Richard to a school group that came up to Cincinnati on a field trip from Atlanta, Georgia.
-Willard and Richard "don't need no stinking raincoats" as they teach Living History artillery to a school group at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods.
-The kids take what they have learned and work the positions on the cannon for a mock firing demonstration during the Educational Week school program at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods.
-Pat and Rufus discuss the food items that a soldier would have eaten during the Civil War.
-Pat Taylor, as Col. Harris, discusses the uses of ginger root along with several other "tasty" food items assisted by Rufus Guy, Rick Spencer, and Allen Coffman.

Sharon Woods
Living History
& Reenactment

May 16th & 17th, 2009

Photographs taken at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods near Cincinnati, Ohio during the OVCWA's Living History event combined with a battle reenactment.




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(Photos by Sister Joanne, Rufus Guy, and Fran Guy)

-Members of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association discuss their game plan early on Sunday morning before the crowds show up.
-The depleted ranks of the Union Army receive an order to charge!
-A battle weary Pvt. Coffman returns victoriously from the field! He said: "I saw the elephant and kicked his a_ _"

Eaton School Day

May 22, 2009

Photographs taken of the
OVCWA at Bruce Elementary in Eaton, Ohio during the school's
"Pioneer Day"
-Scott McGowan teaches the kids about some of the medical techniques from the Civil War.
-Kathy checks on the Shepherd's Pie.
-The crew that worked the Eaton School Day program to a success! (L to R) Scott McGowan, Karen Kisling, Rufus Guy, & Kathy Barney.
-The Eaton 4th graders came to school dressed in their "Pioneer Days" outfits.
-Rufus discusses the life of a soldier from the Civil War.
-Scott McGowan, as an Assistant Surgeon, explains to the kids items that would be found in a Civil War field hospital.
-Scott and Rufus recruit two of the kids to the ranks of the infantry.
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(Photos by Kathy Barney)

Madisonville Dedication Ceremony

May 24, 2009

Photographs taken of the OVCWA Color Guard during the Civil War grave marker dedication at Laurel IOOF Cemetery in Madisonville near Cincinnati, Ohio. Hosted by the Sons of Union Veterans.




(Photos by Molly Allen)
-Denny Brown, of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), speaking at the Civil War grave marker dedication ceremony at Laurel IOOF Cemetery in Madisonville near Cincinnati, Ohio.
-The OVCWA Color Guard at attention. (L to R) Terry Pastor, Jim North, Scott McGowan, Rick Spencer, Tom Mandrackie, Rufus Guy, and Tim Pieper. (Jim, Tom, and Tim are helping out and falling in from the 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry)
-Marching the colors in.
-Posting the Colors.
-The Color Guard firing a musket gun salute volley.
-The Color Guard with the Regimental Flag and the National Flag.
-Break Ranks, March!
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-President Lincoln (as portrayed by Stan Wernz) visits Ohio Valley members, Kathy Barney and Fred Lynch.
-You'll notice a few of the OVCWA guys mixed in with this detachment at Sharon Woods. Look closely to find Jan Ketron, Spencer, Maddock, Guy, Coffman, Pastor, and McVicker.
-The South will rise again, or at least try to. Here, some of the Rebels show up in Ohio to defend their cause at Sharon Woods.
The Ohio Valley Civil War Association provided the public with scheduled artillery firing demonstrations throughout the weekend. Here is a detachment of Battery C, of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery. (L to R) Hapner, Spencer, Guy, and Coffman. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Fire!" (Artillery style) (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Visitors gather to take pictures during one of the weekend's artillery firing demonstrations. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Defending the village at all costs against the enemy foe is the Mighty 35th! (L to R) Capt. Ketron, Spencer, Maddock, Guy, and Coffman. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Fire at Will!" (Photo by Sister Joanne)
The rough and tough veterans of the Union Volunteer Army ready to march on the enemy! (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Close Ranks!" The 35th Ohio falls in with another company to defend Heritage Village. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
The 35th Ohio are determined to outlast the Johnnies as they pause to fire a few rounds before advancing again. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Sister Anthony, of the Sisters of Mercy, rushes out to give water to a mortally wounded soldier in the middle of the street. (Sister Joanne and Rufus) (Note to reenactors: Holding onto your cap is one way to keep your bald head from getting sunburned!) (Photo courtesy of Sister Joanne)
Pvt. Darrell Reel and Pvt. Richard Hapner discussing military strategy at company headquarters. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Rufus listens to Allen spin yarns about the good old days back home in Ohio. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Pour it on and give it to 'em, boys!" (Photo by Sister Joanne)

Symphony
on the Prairie

July 2nd, 3rd,
& 4th, 2009

Photographs taken of the 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard during their performance at Conner Prairie's Symphony on the Prairie Independence Day Celebration in Fishers, Indiana.




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(Photos by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard formed up and ready to march. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-1st Sgt. Taeger finds fault with Corporal McGowan's bayonet tip cover. (Nothing can escape the scrutiny of the Sergeant's inspection) (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The Sons of the American Revolution. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard, the nation's finest. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-Confetti showers the Color Guard after the closing notes of the National Anthem. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard in front of the audience while Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard shake hands with the Indiana National Guard. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-A crowd of over 12,000 concert goers pack the symphony amphitheater at Conner Prairie for the Independence Day Celebration. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-Led by Sgt. Spencer, the 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard halts briefly before marching in the colors to kick off the Independence Day Celebration at Conner Praire. (Photo by Molly Allen)

Crawfordsville
Living History

July 11th & 12th, 2009

Photographs taken of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association during the Living History event at the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum in Crawfordsville, Indiana.


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-The Ladies at Crawfordsville. (L to R) Kathy, Karen, Christine, Joanne, Isabel (in front). (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-Richard Snyder and Willard Motsinger teach some visitors about Civil War artillery. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-General Lew Wallace discusses military strategy with members of the Western Sharpshooters. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-Dave Brown, of the Mid-States Living History Association, sneaks into the hospital kitchen for a snack. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum located in beautiful Crawfordsville, Indiana. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-"If you can read this; You are in range !" Packing up at the end of the weekend. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-A statue of Lew Wallace on the grounds of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-The day camp kids listen to hospital steward, Rick McNutt, of the Mid-States Living History Association. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-The camp surgeon, Fred Schaefer and his nurse, Michelle. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Nurse Isabel listens intently for a heartbeat from a young brave soldier at the hospital tent. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Gabriel sits up on the operating table at the hospital tent under the care of the regimental surgeon. (Hope he's left handed !) (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Belle Parker visits with Frank the Broom Maker while infantry form up in the background. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Capt. Roush conducts a Woodfield drill with the day camp students. Co-instructing are Sgt. Hawley and Private Guy. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-The men line up at attention during the graduation ceremony of the day camp students. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-I guess it's safe to say that we did happen to get a little bit of rain on Saturday, but an event at Crawfordsville simply would not be complete without it. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Adam Hall, a news videographer for Channel 18 WLFI in West Lafayette, Indiana, interviews Jim Lady in the Signal Corps tent. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-The real Lew Wallace. Notice any resemblance to the previous photograph? (Photo courtesy of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum)
-Capt. Roush explains a soldier's uniform and accoutrements to visitors during an infantry demonstration. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Jupiter)
-The Infantry fires a volley for visitors during a demonstration. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Jupiter)
-General Lew Wallace instructing how to use a field scope. Bernie O'Bryan of the Mid-States Living History Association portrayed General Wallace. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Jupiter)
-The Color Guard just before they formed up to retire the colors at the Stones River National Cemetery.
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-Capt. Doug Roush and Pvt. Rufus Guy soaking in the atmosphere (literally) at Stones River National Battlefield near the Visitor's Center.

Glendower
Living History

August 1st & 2nd, 2009

Photographs taken of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association during the Living History event at the Glendower Mansion in Lebanon, Ohio.

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-Lieut. Fred Lynch and Barbara Lynch work the crowd as they did all weekend with an impressive display of Civil War era artifacts. Both of them have shown that they are excellent teachers of living history and have quickly become a great addition to the group. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-Doug Roush demonstrates his artistic magic as he shows visitors the writing styles of the period complete with pen dipped ink. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-Lieut. Ed Corley awes the public with his weapons display. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-The fighting was not limited to the soldiers in the field as shown here in the kitchen tent as Laura Van Fossen stands her ground against Ray Schmid. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-The Civil War era mess tent hard at work to prepare meals for the soldiers and ladies during the weekend festivities. Here we see Laura Van Fossen and Ray Schmid checking on the progress of the chicken and rice and the dutch oven apple pies. Mmmmmm! (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-Bob Bradford, a Civil War Marine, and his display added to the many displays on hand for the enjoyment of the visitors. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-Pvt. Bill Fuller expains to visitors the common soldier of the Civil War complete with his collection of period personal items and effects. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-Pvt. Rufus Guy portrays a soldier artist and is shown at work on a sketch of the Glendower Mansion. (Photo by Bill Fuller)
-The Glendower Mansion in Lebanon, Ohio was the site of the OVCWA Living History encampment again in 2009. Built in 1840 it is one of Ohio's finest examples of residential Greek Revival Architecture. (Photo by Rufus Guy)
-While most of the OVCWA camped at Glendower, member Pat Taylor camped at the Preble County Fair. He continued to relentlessly play his part as a diligent and loyal recruiter for the cause as can be seen here at his booth at the fair which doubled as a recruit post. (Photo by Pat Taylor)
-The Civil War Ladies of the OVCWA. (L to R) Debbie Barnett, Wilma Casenhiser, Barbara Lynch, Teresa Mitchell, and Liz Knasel. (Not pictured but present were: Kelly Coffman, Kathy Barney, Laura Van Fossen, Connie Coffman, and Christine Bock) (Photo by Kelly Coffman)
-The infantry at attention during a drill demonstration. The men portray the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company G. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-Captain Doug Roush interprets the movements of a squad of soldiers to the visitors during an infantry demonstration. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-Two soldiers of Birge's Western Sharpshooters demonstrate the tactics of a sharpshooter in action with a scoped rifle and a spotter with a pair of field glasses. Pictured here are Rick Spencer and Jason Hawley. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-Visitors gathered on and around the steps to provide an audience to the demonstration area all weekend long. Here Capt. Roush is explaining the different uniforms and accoutrements worn by Union soldiers during the Civil War. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-The 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company G, fires a volley of musketry during one of many demonstrations for the public. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-The artillery soldiers fire the cannon during one of the weekend demonstrations while portraying the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery C. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-The men of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery C, march into their positions to work the artillery piece during one of the weekend demonstrations. Darrell Reel (facing the soldiers) explained to the visitors the movements and implements of the artillery crew. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-The OVCWA has made annual appearances at Glendower for over 12 years. Pictured here is one of the neighbors who have been enjoying the company of the members since he was knee high to a duck. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-The U.S. Signal Corps was present all weekend with a fine display of working signal and telegraph equipment. Pictured in the shade of the fly tent are Lieut. Jim Lady and Maj. Dave Bock. (Photo by Lisa Philippo)
-The 1st Ohio Light Artillery preparing for another demonstration. (Photo by Liz Knasel)
-The 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company G. (Photo by Liz Knasel)
-Capt. Doug Roush conducts a weapons inspection. (Photo by Liz Knasel)
-Captain Doug Roush. (Photo by Liz Knasel)
Photographs taken at OVCWA events in 2009

Fort McAllister
Living History

March 6th & 7th, 2010

Photographs taken of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association during the Signal Corps Program and Living History event at Fort McAllister near Savannah, Georgia.

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-At Fort McAllister. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-The Ohio Valley Civil War Association at Fort McAllister. (photo courtesy of Scott McGowan)
-The Ladies at Fort McAllister. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-At Fort McAllister. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-Earthworks at Fort McAllister. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-The Captains and Brenda present Denny Brown of Fort McAllister with a turpentine canteen that belonged to the USS A.S. Cole which was present at the battle at Fort McAllister in 1864. (Photo courtesy of Scott McGowan)
-Sharpshooters Demo at Fort McAllister. (Photo courtesy of Scott McGowan)
-Mongo and Evil Uncle man the Sharpshooter display at Fort McAllister. (Photo courtesy of Scott McGowan)
-The OVCWA cannon crew preparing to perform an artillery demonstration. (Photo courtesy of Ed Corley)
-Lieut. Corley surveying the scene and ready to squash the enemy rebellion. (Photo courtesy of Ed Corley)
-Pvt. Maddock tries to out shoot Henry-rifle wielding Corpl. Spencer. Ehh, well that's not going to happen. (Photo courtesy of Ed Corley)

Spring Drill

April 24th & 25th, 2010

Photographs taken of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association during the Spring Drill at Fort St. Clair in Eaton, Ohio.

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(Photos by Dave Schrodi)
-Capt. Roush commands the company to attention. (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-Milling about smartly. . . . . . Yeah, that's what they're doing here. (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-Inspection Arms conducted by our beloved First Sergeant. (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-In two ranks at Shoulder Arms. (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-"Take Arms!" (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-"Charge Bayonets!" (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-"Support, Arms!" (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-Group photo at the Infantry Drill on Saturday. (From L to R in the front row) Capt. Doug Roush, Rick Spencer, Tim Maddock, Bill Fuller, Scott McGowan, and Thomas Mitchell. (L to R in the back row) Don Taeger, Kevin Ketron, Kevin Anderson, Rufus Guy, and Jason Hawley. (Photo by Dave Schrodi)
-Sending signals from the tower. (Photo by Pat Taylor)

Conner Prairie

May 15th & 16th, 2010

Photographs taken of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association during the event at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana.

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-Pat Taylor as Col. Harris speaks with visitors. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Capt. Roush and Pvt. Rufus conduct a Woodfield Drill with some of the younger guests. (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Mike Carr, a bango player, and Dave Brown jamming it old style! (Photo by Kathy Barney)
-Molly Allen and Kathy Barney showing off their new period dresses. (Photo courtesy of Molly Allen)
-Scott McGowan explains how the telegraph system was incorporated during the Civil War. (Photo courtesy of Molly Allen)
-The Signal Tent with Dave Bock, Molly Allen, Scott McGowan, and Christine Bock. (Photo courtesy of Molly Allen)

-The OVCWA field piece in action. (Photo by Pat Taylor)
-Sgt. Motsinger and Pvt. McVay observe the action on the field from behind the limber. (Photo by Pat Taylor)
FIRE ! (Photo by Pat Taylor)
-Pvt. Knasel gives the sign that the piece is ready to fire. (Photo by Pat Taylor)
Skirmish at
Fort Mitchell

June 26th & 27th, 2010

Photographs taken of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association during the event at Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

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-The infantry skirmishers of the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Co. G. These guys are like John Wayne, they're rough and tough and they don't take crap from nobody! (L to R) Spencer, Ketron, McGowan, Guy, and Pastor. (Photo by Pat Taylor)