43rd Georgia
at Manassas GA
Mar. 14-16 2008
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Fine group of young men. Bobby, Heath & Goose visiting in camp.
The battle hasn't even started and Chad & Wesley have to carry Ralph around.
Hall Light Guard (Co. F, 43rd GA) at Manassas GA.
Now what caught DJ's eye to make him grin like that. Wesley looks on impassively.
Forming up for Saturday's Battle. Hey! What's Bobby doing with my Jacket?
Waiting to move out. James, Chad, DJ & Wesley.
GVB exchanging volleys with the advancing Federal army.
Federal Skirmishers attempting to turn the flank of the GVB.
Confederate Artillery firing on the advancing Federals.
Around the camp fire. Wesley, Bobby & Montana.
Joke telling time around the camp fire. "What has the personality of a donkey and lots of stripes?"
"LtCol" Mills with staff. (or is he under arrest for impersonating an officer?)
The Battalion is formed for the Flag Presentation Ceremony.
Julie Rogers presented the 47th Ohio's National Colors to Colonel Poythress on behalf of the ladies. Col. Poythress presenting the Colors to Capt. Larry Bacon of the 47th.
Escorted by 1Sgt Mattocks, Ladies wait to present the 47th Ohio's & 47th Georgia's new flags. (Kris Mattocks, Julie Rogers and unknown)
Color Bearers with the colors after being charged to their keeping by Capt. L. Bacon of the 47th.
The new Colors of the 47th take the wind!
Kris Mattocks presents the 47th Georgia's flag to Colonel Poythress.
Color Guard trooping the Colors before the Battalion.
Chaplian Young blessing the new Colors.
The Color Guard begins to troop the colors.