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The 24th Missouri is hosting a federal adjunct for the 2015 Battle of Pea Ridge! Get it on your calenders!
The website for the adjunct is: http://westernfederal.webs.com/
The Facebook Page is: https://www.facebook.com/events/788256471255708
We will be portraying no other than the 24th Missouri itself!
The 24th Missouri Infantry Volunteers was organized in 1861 and began its service on December 28th of that year. In January 1862, the 24th joined General Samuel Curtis at Rolla, MO for Curtis' 1862 campaign against Confederate General Sterling Price.
The regiment's first major engagement was the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas in March of 1862. Designated as the Union Provost Guard, the men of the 24th occupied the area around Elkhorn Tavern. It was in this area that the early fighting of the battle occured. In fact, Private John Franklin of the 24th Missouri became the first Union casualty of the battle as he was severely wounded while attempting to repel the initial rebel attack. Early in the battle, Confederate Generals Benjamin McCulloch and James McIntosh were killed, creating a void in the rebel command structure which could not be overcome. This resulting lack of organization and leadership helped secure a decisive Union victory and a crushing loss for the Southern forces.
Losses suffered by the 24th during the battle were 4 killed, 17 wounded. Total Federal losses at Pea Ridge numbered 203 killed, 980 wounded and 201 missing for a total of 1,384 casualties.
Throughout the remainder of the war, the regiment and its detachments could be found serving in a wide range of campaigns and battles in both the Western and Trans-Mississippi Theaters. Some of the engagements in which the 24th fought include Vicksburg, The Red River Campaign, The Occupation of Alexandria, The Battle of Corinth, The Battle of Pleasant Hill, The Battle of Franklin, and Missionary Ridge. During the 24th Missouri's three and a half years of service, almost thirteen hundred men would serve in its ranks. By the end of hostilities, the 24th would lose 3 officers and 40 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded. Another 221 would die of disease. The last men of the 24th were mustered out of service in February of 1865.
UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Uniform Items
Coat:
1. State Jacket
2. Sack Coat
3. Frock Coat
Headgear:
1. 1858 Army Hat
2. Forage Cap
3. Civilian slouch hats in black are permitted. No Bowlers or turn of the century headgear.
Footwear:
1. Federal issue Jefferson Bootees preferred.
2. Civilian pattern brogans or boots.
Trousers:
1. Sky Blue Federal Foot Pattern Trousers
2. Private Purchase trousers.
Shirt:
1. Federal Issue Shirt
2. Period civilian patterns permitted.
Drawers:
1. Federal Issue pattern of Canton flannel.
2. Period civilian patterns.
Socks:
1. Hand knit civilian patterns.
Ordnance Equipment
Weapon:
1. 1855 Springfield rifle-musket
2. 1861 Springfield rifle-musket
3. 1842 Springfield musket
Bayonet:
Correct pattern for your weapon with a functional locking ring required.
Waist Belt:
1857 pattern waist belt with US belt plate required. Belts maybe of bridle, waxed or blackened buff leather.
Bayonet Scabbard:
Two-rivet Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbard preferred. All sewn Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbards permitted.
Cap Pouch:
Shield Front cap pouch preferred, all sewn 1850 Pattern cap pouches permitted.
Cartridge Box:
1. 1861 pattern .58 Cal cartridge box preferred,
2. 1857 pattern .69 Cal and .58 Cal cartridge boxes permitted.
Cartridge Box To Be Worn On Belt
Personal Items
Canteen:
Federal issue canteen (smooth side or bull’s eye) with cotton or linen sling and twine attachment preferred. .
Haversack:
Federal pattern painted cloth haversack required.
Knapsacks:
1855 pattern double bag knapsacks
Blanket:
Federal Issue blanket in Grey or Brown preferred.
Ground Cloth:
Federal Issue Gum Blanket preferred. Period Oil Cloths permitted.
Shelter Half:
Federal Issue Shelter Halves with hand sewn grommets are encouraged but not required.
Mess Furniture:
Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Cup and Utensils required. This is a encampment event. Groups are encouraged to utilize a ‘Mess’ structure to cook over company fires, camp kettles and coffee pots. Further direction may come down from company leadership.
Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, gloves permitted. NO MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal hygiene items permitted. Prescription medications/contact lens care items should be concealed in period containers. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes.
All interested parties must contact Cal Kinzer at ckinzer@juno.com or Jonathan Siltman at jonathan.siltman@gmail.com. Every effort will be made to keep individual messes and pards together. Any volunteers for positions of leadership must also be approved by company leadership, with knowledge, experience, and accompanying rifles taken into consideration.
The website for the adjunct is: http://westernfederal.webs.com/
The Facebook Page is: https://www.facebook.com/events/788256471255708
We will be portraying no other than the 24th Missouri itself!
The 24th Missouri Infantry Volunteers was organized in 1861 and began its service on December 28th of that year. In January 1862, the 24th joined General Samuel Curtis at Rolla, MO for Curtis' 1862 campaign against Confederate General Sterling Price.
The regiment's first major engagement was the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas in March of 1862. Designated as the Union Provost Guard, the men of the 24th occupied the area around Elkhorn Tavern. It was in this area that the early fighting of the battle occured. In fact, Private John Franklin of the 24th Missouri became the first Union casualty of the battle as he was severely wounded while attempting to repel the initial rebel attack. Early in the battle, Confederate Generals Benjamin McCulloch and James McIntosh were killed, creating a void in the rebel command structure which could not be overcome. This resulting lack of organization and leadership helped secure a decisive Union victory and a crushing loss for the Southern forces.
Losses suffered by the 24th during the battle were 4 killed, 17 wounded. Total Federal losses at Pea Ridge numbered 203 killed, 980 wounded and 201 missing for a total of 1,384 casualties.
Throughout the remainder of the war, the regiment and its detachments could be found serving in a wide range of campaigns and battles in both the Western and Trans-Mississippi Theaters. Some of the engagements in which the 24th fought include Vicksburg, The Red River Campaign, The Occupation of Alexandria, The Battle of Corinth, The Battle of Pleasant Hill, The Battle of Franklin, and Missionary Ridge. During the 24th Missouri's three and a half years of service, almost thirteen hundred men would serve in its ranks. By the end of hostilities, the 24th would lose 3 officers and 40 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded. Another 221 would die of disease. The last men of the 24th were mustered out of service in February of 1865.
UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Uniform Items
Coat:
1. State Jacket
2. Sack Coat
3. Frock Coat
Headgear:
1. 1858 Army Hat
2. Forage Cap
3. Civilian slouch hats in black are permitted. No Bowlers or turn of the century headgear.
Footwear:
1. Federal issue Jefferson Bootees preferred.
2. Civilian pattern brogans or boots.
Trousers:
1. Sky Blue Federal Foot Pattern Trousers
2. Private Purchase trousers.
Shirt:
1. Federal Issue Shirt
2. Period civilian patterns permitted.
Drawers:
1. Federal Issue pattern of Canton flannel.
2. Period civilian patterns.
Socks:
1. Hand knit civilian patterns.
Ordnance Equipment
Weapon:
1. 1855 Springfield rifle-musket
2. 1861 Springfield rifle-musket
3. 1842 Springfield musket
Bayonet:
Correct pattern for your weapon with a functional locking ring required.
Waist Belt:
1857 pattern waist belt with US belt plate required. Belts maybe of bridle, waxed or blackened buff leather.
Bayonet Scabbard:
Two-rivet Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbard preferred. All sewn Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbards permitted.
Cap Pouch:
Shield Front cap pouch preferred, all sewn 1850 Pattern cap pouches permitted.
Cartridge Box:
1. 1861 pattern .58 Cal cartridge box preferred,
2. 1857 pattern .69 Cal and .58 Cal cartridge boxes permitted.
Cartridge Box To Be Worn On Belt
Personal Items
Canteen:
Federal issue canteen (smooth side or bull’s eye) with cotton or linen sling and twine attachment preferred. .
Haversack:
Federal pattern painted cloth haversack required.
Knapsacks:
1855 pattern double bag knapsacks
Blanket:
Federal Issue blanket in Grey or Brown preferred.
Ground Cloth:
Federal Issue Gum Blanket preferred. Period Oil Cloths permitted.
Shelter Half:
Federal Issue Shelter Halves with hand sewn grommets are encouraged but not required.
Mess Furniture:
Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Cup and Utensils required. This is a encampment event. Groups are encouraged to utilize a ‘Mess’ structure to cook over company fires, camp kettles and coffee pots. Further direction may come down from company leadership.
Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, gloves permitted. NO MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal hygiene items permitted. Prescription medications/contact lens care items should be concealed in period containers. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes.
All interested parties must contact Cal Kinzer at ckinzer@juno.com or Jonathan Siltman at jonathan.siltman@gmail.com. Every effort will be made to keep individual messes and pards together. Any volunteers for positions of leadership must also be approved by company leadership, with knowledge, experience, and accompanying rifles taken into consideration.
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