The Trans-Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Battalion is an organization dedicated to the accurate portrayal of soldiers serving in the Western Theater of war during the War Between the States. Colonel Rick Hunt and his staff are committed to providing outstanding leadership to the companies within the battalion. We are a proud member of the Trans-Mississippi Brigade.




Airman Lauren E. Hunt



Well she made it! Graduated and is now "Airman Hunt, Lauren E." Lauren, daughter of Col. Hunt is now stationed at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls Tx. She will be there at least through the middle of August. From there she believes she's headed to Luke AFB, Pheonix AZ. If you look close at her ribbons, there's a green ribbon in the middle. She won best in her squadron, women and men, shooting a M16. I guess it's payed off being a member of the 19th Tx. Co. A for the last 17 years.


Daddy's girl, now an Airman in the most powerful military in the world.

Dad say's, "To the best daughter a dad could have you have been and always will be my pride and joy. Much success to you now as you start your new life. Promise me that you keep your old dad in your heart and trust that he's thinking of you where ever you are".

With all my love and respect

Col. Hunt TMVI commanding



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Here are some pics of Senior Airman Robert A. Hutcheson, member of the 1st Arkansas Co. D reenactors, and Patrick R. Cleburne SCV Camp #1433 in Pine Bluff Arkansas, holding their SCV Camp Flag while stationed in Kirkuk,


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5/23/06 Allen Fitzwater and Joe Pattman sent in some photos. See the Belle Mead pics and the Jefferson 06 pics and more!

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TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

If you havent been there yet...go. Lots of amazing things in there and presented in a new impressive way. FLAGS! Lot of 'em and...more Confederate shell jackets that you've seen anywhere. You will not believe how small the waist is on Gnl Robert Hoke's jacket. They even have locks of General Lee's hair and Jeff Davis's hair. Go see if your reenacting equipment looks like the original stuff.

Costs just $6.00 to get in...well worth the trip
http://www.texascivilwarmuseum.com

 

WHO WE ARE

1st & 9th AR Colsolidated - Cpt. Kalkbrenner

3rd LA - Cpt. Solice

5th LA - Cpt. Johnson

11th LA - Cpt. Grambling

12th LA - Cpt. Parker

31st LA - Cpt. Adkins

12th TX - Cpt. Schell

15th TX - Cpt. Pettigrew

19th TX - Cpt. Falconer

145th ANNIVERSARY REENACTMENT OF FIRST MANASSAS
In celebration of the 145th anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas, 10,000 reenactors converged on Middletown, Va. in the Shenandoah Valley, 50 miles west of the original battlefield. Hotly contested battles raged for 2 days with both sides reeling from intense cavalry, artillery and infantry duels. Over 15,000 wealthy spectators driving wagons and buggies from Washington City expected to see a Union victory and picnic in the shade. Instead, the carnage was shocking, and they fled in the chaos of the Union retreat.
Exactly 45 years ago, on a similarly muggy weekend in July, 2,500 "soldiers" marched on Manassas National Battlefield Park to mark the centennial of the battle. Dressed in blue and grey work shirts from Sears, they ran and hollered at each other, firing blanks wildly. 50,000 spectators viewed. It was the birth of modern reenacting; unfortunately the crowd took a heavy toll on the park and the National Park Service will not allow the use of its system for reenacting. The "hobby" is comprised of 150,000 soldiers today, according to Ed Hooper, the editor of Camp Chase Gazette.
The Trans-Mississippi Brigade was well represented with participants from AR, TX, LA, OK, TN, PENN. and MO, well over 120 men. The composite battalion represented the 2nd Mississippi proudly and fought with great elan. As they marched into battle on Saturday they covered two miles of hard marching to get into position to deliver their deadly blow to the invading Northern hordes. While heavily engaged on their left flank by a host of scores of cavalry, the troops were assaulted by several brigades of enemy forces. At the moment of initial contact, with guns loaded, the troops fell victim to blinding torrential rain, but held their position. With no way of knowing whether the figures advancing in front of them were friend or foe, due to the torrent, hundreds of troops went into posititon on the horizion. They were Federal and let loose a staggering volley, charging our fair troops. Then the 2nd repulsed the Union advance only to be sent reeling again. Colonel Sanders was sent to the rear, wounded by a stray musket ball, yet maintained the men in good order, refusing to allow the Yankees to advance. After several more assaults by well disciplined and hard charging Federals, the 2nd was ordered to the rear with one third of her men fallen dead on the field of honour. The troops of the ANV quickly took up position and the battle shifted back and forth for over two and a half hours. With artillery belching mountains of dark smoke from the hills above, the 2nd stood its ground around the Henry House, circa 1780. Remarkably, due to the presense of the 2nd, the house remained intact and the field was held.
The next day the 2nd was placed first in line of march by General Stepp, and the 2nd went back in to face a grim fate. In spite of overwhelming odds, the Yankees were sent into an eventual rout and the prize was won by the Confederate forces.
Respectfully submitted,
Your humble and ob't servant,
S Bailey
Private





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