New Recruits

Woodbury, CT - I was driving through Woodbury today and noticed these Civil War reenactors at the school. I stopped by and found out this is training for some of the new recruits. I didn't even get their unit number, I just know they are based in Woodbury, CT. They were going through some rifle handling and marching drills.


Sarge here is showing the proper technique to hold a rifle.

Major General John Sedgwick's Gravestone

Cornwall Hollow, CT - This is the grave of Major General John Sedgwick. A few years back I took a photo of a monument for Major General John Sedgwick bt did not realize that his grave was just a few hundred feet away. I finally got back to the area and was able to get these photos.



A closeup of the stone.



John and some of his relatives.

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT - SUFFIELD CT

Suffield, CT - This Civil War Monument sits at the end of the town green.


Close-up of some of the text.


Close-up of soldier.

Info: Civil War Monuments of Connecticut

CHESTER ON TRACK - MASS 10TH CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTORS

Chester MA - Another attraction at Chester on Track 2007 was the Massachusetts 10th Civil War Re-Enactors. You might notice streaks in the photos, it was raining.

Enjoy the photos.


In formation


My nod to Matthew Brady.


Hope they like Sarge!


Seasoned Soldier...Green Kid




Officers!

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT - STOCKBRIDGE MA

Stockbridge MA - This monument is in the center of Stockbridge. I found a website that has all the names and an inscription transcribed.

The transcription says: To Her Sons
Beloved and Honored
Who Died for Their Country
In the Great War
Of the Rebellion

Info: Stockbridge Men who died

VETERAN'S TRIBUTE

I decided to post some of my photos, one from each war. I don't think I have anything from the Korean War, I guess they don't call it the "Forgotten War" for nothing.

Vietnam Monument - Winsted, CT



Iwo Jima Monument - Newington, CT



WW I Doughboy - Hopkinton, MA



Civil War Soldier - Brooklyn, CT



Revolutionary War Soldiers - New Haven, CT