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The Georgia Southern Heritage 1
The Georgia Southern Heritage
Volume 1, Issue 4 Apr 2013
From the Captain
Brothers
You were my Brother long before we met. What we share, no amount or color of money can ever buy,
because of what flows through our veins, we are a Band of Brothers, but we are more, we are Friends to the
end. A Man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend that sticks closer than a Brother.
(Proverbs 18:24). Two of my 3 X Grandfathers on my Dad’s side of the family, 1st Sgt Jacob Tapley Snell
of Co E 32 Regiment Georgia Volunteers, and his Brother 2nd Lt. Christopher Snell survived the war. Sgt.
George Washington Gaddy, Company A, Wright Legion, Georgia
Volunteers, 38th Regiment, Georgia Infantry (my Mom’s side) had five
children and another was due when he was killed at Sharpsburg on
September 17, 1862 from an artillery shell. He gave all fighting the
invading enemy. I can’t even imagine the sacrifices my other two
Grandfathers and their families and yours went through until the end of the
war, and then they had to tolerate occupation. There is another term for this,
it was called reconstruction, and it lasted until 1877, reconstruction that
included 40,000 yankee soldiers. The only Americans, other than American
Indians, who ever experienced extended, large-scale enemy occupation
were the people of the Confederate South. General Lee may have
surrendered his Army, but the Confederate people didn’t.
Last fall a number of us rode our Iron Horses to Ft Pulaski for the Immortal
600 Camp dedication to the 600 Confederate POWs and the 13 men that
died there, as POW’s.
Our Soldiers died while held as prisoners by the Union government. The men were intentionally abused at
the hands of an unrelenting hatred enemy by withholding food, clothing, and blankets during one of the
coldest winters ever experienced in Georgia. After the War, the story became widely known and the 600
Confederate POWs became known as the Immortal Six Hundred for their steadfast courage in the face of
their severe suffering. While held at Fort Pulaski from October 21, 1864 until March 4, 1865, the
Confederate officers organized the Confederate Relief Association on December 13, 1864 to care for and
nurse the sickest among them. The men were intentionally selected from the amputees of the POW
population and were mostly suffering from wounds they had received when they were captured. U.S.
government policy had ended the exchange of prisoners in July, 1863, but it was thought that if the men
were exchanged, the Confederacy would not gain any men capable of continuing the fight.
As a result of the additional care provided by their comrades, only thirteen Men died while held at Fort
Pulaski. Fed mostly on a regimen of wormy corn meal, pickles, and little water, the common cause of death
was chronic diarrhea, scurvy, and dysentery. Four of the thirteen were deemed too sick to be moved and died
within ten days of the departure of their comrades.
I’d always heard of these diseases but never knew the symptoms and how they wrecked and exhausted
the mortal body, until only his soul was left. Those Men died a slow agonizing death, and died for the same
cause we stand and fight for today.
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
1 From The Captain
3 From the Saftey Sgt.
4 Chaplins Corner
5 Stone Mountain
8 New Members
9 Org Chart
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Scurvy a disease caused by insufficient vitamin C often presents itself initially as symptoms of malaise and
lethargy, followed by formation of spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from the mucous
membranes. Spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels
depressed, and is partially immobilized. As scurvy advances, there can be open, suppurating wounds, loss of
teeth, jaundice, fever, neuropathy and then death.
Dysentery a disease of the lower intestine caused by infection with bacteria, protozoans or parasites and
marked by severe diarrhea, inflammation, and the passage of blood and mucus
Not only did the men at Ft Pulaski suffer and die from these and other diseases and the extreme cold,
Confederate POW’s at Camp Douglas, Elmira, Pt. Lookout, Rock Island, New York City, Camp Randal,
Camp Morton, Ft Delaware and Johnson Island suffered the same fate.
After the War, the UCV was formed. There are dozens of accounts
where these Veterans had reunions, from National to small town gatherings.
There were also a few Last Confererate Reunions. One was a 1944 event in Montgomery Alabama that was
billed as the “Last Confederate Reunion, “ there is a pic of this reunion that included seven white and one
black Soilder. I think the reason they were listed as the “Last” is because it was the last in their area.
The Official last reunion was in Norfolk, VA from 30 May to 01 or 03 June 1951. This was listed as the 61st
and final reunion of the United Confederate Veterans. The USPO created a stamp to commemorate this
occasion.
On 31 December, 1951, the last veteran of The War passed away ... closing forever the life of the United
Confederate Veterans.
Born Pleasant Riggs Crump Dec 23rd, 1847 in Crawford's Cove, St. Clair County, Alabama.
Crump and a friend left home and traveled to Petersburg, Virginia, where Crump enlisted as a Private in the
10th Alabama Infantry in November of 1864.
Assigned to Company A, Crump saw action at the Battle of Hatcher's Run, participated in the Siege of
Petersburg, and witnessed General Robert E. Lee's surrender, as well as attending Lee's "Official Surrender"
to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.
"Colonel" Pleasant R. Crump PACS died having just turned 104 years old on 31 December 1951 ~ and is
buried in Hall Cemetery, Lincoln, and Talladega County, Alabama...
United Confederate Veterans, these Band of Brothers remain Eternal Friends.
“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and
be my friend.”
Wayne---Captain
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C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N
Contact information is provided for you to contact any of the
State Officers if you have a question about Mechanized
Cavalry issues, events, newsletter topics, and meetings or
anything pertaining to the Mechanized Cavalry. The more we
communicate the more we honor our Confederate ancestors
by making the Georgia Mechanized Cavalry the best in the
Nation.
C O N T A C T S
CAPTAIN
WAYNE SCARBOROUGH
CHIEF OF STAFF
1ST LT. TIM HAWKINS
CHAPLIN
1ST LT. JAMES HUDSON
ASST CHIEF OF STAFF
2ND LT. BOB BLANKENSHIP
TREASURER
2ND LT. PHIL CHEATWOOD
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
2ND LT. DANA HARRIS
TRUSTEE
2ND LT. JACKIE DILLON
SAFETY SGT.
1ST SGT. MICHAEL KILPATRICK
Compatriots,
Winter just doesn’t seem to want to give up does
it? I can hardly wait to be complaining about the
heat. One thing for sure is that as opposed to
figuring the wind-chill factor and how
overdressed you’ll be at the ride’s destination,
there’s something to be said for just getting on
and riding, without much thought to wardrobe. As
a song I have says, “The only way I know how to
decide, is just get on and ride.” Don’t know how
those boys stand it up north, but I’m sure thankful
to be on the South side of heaven down here.
As more opportunities for just gettin’ on and
ridin’ come up this season, it can’t be encouraged
enough to be steadfastly locked into threat level
yellow. Not just caution, but vigilant assessment
of a 360 environment. I recall once on the way to
Deal’s Gap and the Dragon’s Tail, during the last
2-Dog rally, being really entranced with the great
road and scenery. Normally I take a quick glance
in the mirrors pretty regular, but I must have been
a little negligent. All of a sudden a pair of crotch
rockets blew by us somewhere far north of the
speed limit. I never saw or heard them coming,
and jerked pretty violently as they screamed by.
Now maybe they were going so fast that my
mirrors would’ve looked clear, and they’d have
been on top of us by the time I looked away, but it
sure got my attention anyway.
The threats we face come from all directions.
Down here in Middle Georgia a brother named
Delmar was sitting at a light and was killed by a
van that took him from behind. Who knows if he
might have been able to gun it out of the way had
he seen the van not slowing down. Maybe not, but
the point being; keep track of the 360 perimeter,
and ya’ll use your mirrors. None of us looks
forward to the notices of another brother gone
down on his bike. The cages are all out to kill us,
and though we can’t be safe (even if we wanted
to), we can be careful.
Ride as you would with Forrest, Killer
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Chaplain’s Corner, 3rd Georgia Cavalry’s Monthly Inspiration
Let the Past Be the Past……..
General Robert E. Lee said,
The Gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind an offender of a
wrong he may have committed against him. He can not only forgive; he can
Forget; and he strives for that nobleness of self and mildness of character,
which imparts sufficient strength to let the past be put in the past.
Dr. Charles Stanley states that unforgiveness is one of the land mines in the way of
believers:
An unforgiving Spirit is the primary cause of many of our health problems,
much of our unanswered prayer, many of the feelings of stress that you and I
experience…Unforgiveness is disastrous to the Christian. It affects every single
aspect of life. Your body, your mind, your relationships, your work, your goals,
your ambitions, your desires in life. It affects your effectiveness in your
Christian life, your witness…It affects the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Jesus died on Calvary’s Cross for the sins of the World. He was totally innocent, yet he was willing to suffer because he “so loved the world.” Through the forgiveness he obtained for us, God will allow our “past to be put in the past.” In our daily lives we should forgive others when they sin against us. I am hopeful and prayerful that everyone had a Great Easter Holiday. I am also hopeful and prayerful that everyone remembers the reason for the Easter Holiday. Our Heavenly Father sent his ONLY Son to earth to be crucified on the Cross at Calvary, to redeem ALL of Humanity, and to save us from our Sins. If anyone needs Prayer, or just a kind soul to talk to, remember that I am always available!! Feel free to reach out, at any time, for Prayer….. Until next month…… Jim “Oatmeal” Hudson, #1568, Chaplain 3rd GA Cavalry, 3rd BN / Co.B (678) 953-1333 [email protected]
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for
they know not what they are doing.”
- Luke 23:24
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The Georgia Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Mechanized Cavalry celebrate the 12th
Annual Confederate Memorial Day service at Stone Mountain GA... Below Captain Wayne
Scarborough is swearing in Tommy Miller Jr. in front of GA. Stone Mountain. This is
Georgia’s and our nation’s largest Confederate Monument.
Cannon fire could be heard for miles echoing off of the Mountain as a salute
to our Flag.
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Captain Wayne Scarborough is swearing in David Denard in front of Stone
Mountain. We had a great turnout at the Memorial Day Services. We had people
from as far as Ohio attending the event.
Below is the Georgia Mechanized Cavalry Troops that attended the Memorial
service. It is always good to meet up with the Brothers from around the
Confederation at this event. Great turnout and growing every year.
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Pictured below is the full beauty of Georgia Stone Mountain. Stone Mountain Park is a prehistoric wonder of nature and a modern marvel of
man. The world’s largest exposed piece of granite is home to the world’s largest
relief sculpture, a creation by the designer who would later carve Mount
Rushmore. Stone Mountain's Confederate Memorial Carving is a war memorial
that is a masterful mix of art, engineering and technology. The carving includes
three Confederate heroes: Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Thomas
“Stonewall” Jackson.
Men,
I thought the turnout at Stone Mountain was the best ever. We all need to make a stand for our Confederate
Monuments and let all know how much they mean to the Georgia SCV and Mechanized Cavalry. Memorial
Day events are still on going across the State. We have our local ceremonies this Friday and Saturday taking a
stand in honoring our Confederate ancestors. Attend these events in your area if possible and don’t forget they
will need help removing flags after the ceremonies are over. Captain Scarborough and I will be in Athens
Sunday helping remove flags after there cerimonies.
As we celebrate our history we need to also remember out Brothers in Texas. We pray for the families that lost
loved ones and a speedy recovery for all injured in this great tragedy.
Trigger
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The SCV Camps are the foundation of the Mechanized Cavalry. Tim Bassett
Troop 2 Lt. of the Georgia Mechanized Cavalry had the honor of swearing in
Col. Hiram Parks Bell # 1642 Camp Commander Cliff Roberts into the
Mechanized Cavalry, holding the Stainless and certificate. Welcome
Commander Roberts. L to R – Monte Clontz, Lt Tim Bassett, Cliff Roberts,
1st Sgt Larry Knight, Ronnie Spear and Chris DeLamater kneeling.
Tim Bassett is one of Georgia’s most active Troop Lts., on the left. He has
brought on 18 new members within the last 6 months. Victor Fisher pictured
center is the newest member of Troop 2, welcome Victor. Larry Knight pictured
right is the Troops First Sgt... The pictures are taken in Larry’s shop, nice shop
Larry.
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SCV-MC Org Chart-Third Battalion Company B (Georgia)
Col. Kevin Stone, Commanding
Lt. Col Greg Kalof
3rd Bat. Maj. Johnny Strickland
Capt. Wayne Scarborough
Troop. 3, 1st Lt.,
William (Bud) Cranford
Troop 4, 1st Sgt.,
Robert Ballard
Troop 4 Cavalry
1st. Sgt.,
Michael Kilpatrick
Sgt.,
JR Shannon
2nd Lt.
Jerry Bridges
Sgt.,
David Guest
Troop 2, 1st Lt.,
Tim (Slipper) Bassett
Troop 1, 1st Lt.,
Denny (Vudu) Forster
1st. Lt. Chief of Staff,
Tim (Trigger) Hawkins
1st Lt. Chaplin,
Jim (Oatmeal) Hudson
2nd Lt. Treasurer, Phil
(10 Gauge) Cheatwood
2nd Lt. Comms Officer,
Dana (T Bone) Harris
Safety Sgt,
Michael Kilpatrick
2nd Lt. Trustee,
Jackie (PeeWee) Dillon
1st Sgt.,
Larry Wheeler
Troop 1 Cavalry
2nd Lt.
Bob Blankenship
1st Sgt.,
Larry Knight
Troop 3 Cavalry Troop 2 Cavalry
2nd Lt. Asst Chief of Staff,
Bob Blankenship
STAFF
STAFF
STAFF
Sgt. Maj.
Tommy Cofield
1st Sgt
Lionel Harris
Sgt. Maj
Wm. (ZBoom) Lockhart Sgt. Maj.
Steve (TAZ) Cook
