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I am happy to be raising the Palmetto Sharpshooters (PSS) for the Battle of Wauhatchie. The PSS served a pivotal roll in the engagement attacking the Federal right with the 2nd SC. After the 2nd SC broke and fell back the PSS were reinforced by the 6th SC and continued to push the Federal right flank along the railroad line until the order arrived to withdraw. The PSS were chewed up by enfilading artillery fire and heavy rifle fire during the battle. As the PSS we will be recreating a key component of the night engagement.
I want us to raise a minimum of four solid companies with six being ideal. As of now the command structure is as follows with invitations extended for remaining positions. If you are interested in raising a company please let me know. We would love to have you in the PSS. This following list will be updated as remaining company commanders and staff are confirmed.
Battalion Commander - John Wickett
Adjutant - Bridger Zedina
Sgt Major - Dave Stieghan
Bugler - Cole Adkins
Wing Commander - TBD
Company A - James Sturckler / Backwash Mess - Facebook Page
Company B (Color Company) - Johnny Lloyd / SCAR - Facebook Page
Company C - Leonard Bowling/ Palmetto Rifles
Company E - Bridger Zadina / AoP
Company K- Alan Eney/Spartan Guards - Facebook Page
Company L - Will MacDonald / Confederate Guards - Facebook Page; Historical References & Info
Again, if you would like to raise a company please let me know. Several companies are pending final verification by potential Commanders.
We will be sending out initial guidelines within the a week and will refine them as appropriate based on continuing research. Company designations may change as we fill out the battalion.
Please let me know if you have any questions during the initial planning phases of this event. I am greatly looking forward to this event and portraying the men of the Palmetto Sharpshooters!
I am happy to be raising the Palmetto Sharpshooters (PSS) for the Battle of Wauhatchie. The PSS served a pivotal roll in the engagement attacking the Federal right with the 2nd SC. After the 2nd SC broke and fell back the PSS were reinforced by the 6th SC and continued to push the Federal right flank along the railroad line until the order arrived to withdraw. The PSS were chewed up by enfilading artillery fire and heavy rifle fire during the battle. As the PSS we will be recreating a key component of the night engagement.
I want us to raise a minimum of four solid companies with six being ideal. As of now the command structure is as follows with invitations extended for remaining positions. If you are interested in raising a company please let me know. We would love to have you in the PSS. This following list will be updated as remaining company commanders and staff are confirmed.
Battalion Commander - John Wickett
Adjutant - Bridger Zedina
Sgt Major - Dave Stieghan
Bugler - Cole Adkins
Wing Commander - TBD
Company A - James Sturckler / Backwash Mess - Facebook Page
Company B (Color Company) - Johnny Lloyd / SCAR - Facebook Page
Company C - Leonard Bowling/ Palmetto Rifles
Company E - Bridger Zadina / AoP
Company K- Alan Eney/Spartan Guards - Facebook Page
Company L - Will MacDonald / Confederate Guards - Facebook Page; Historical References & Info
Again, if you would like to raise a company please let me know. Several companies are pending final verification by potential Commanders.
We will be sending out initial guidelines within the a week and will refine them as appropriate based on continuing research. Company designations may change as we fill out the battalion.
Please let me know if you have any questions during the initial planning phases of this event. I am greatly looking forward to this event and portraying the men of the Palmetto Sharpshooters!
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