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    VASSAR President Bowen Inducts 2011 Fairfax Resolves Officers

    A publication of The Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Sons of the American Revolutionpublication of The Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Sons of the American RevolutionThe DefenderThe DefenderThe Defender

    Fall 2010Volume 4, Issue 4

    Best Large Chapter in Virginia 2007, 2008, and 2009est Large Chapter in Virginia 2007, 2008, and 2009President, Jack Sweeney [email protected]

    Publisher, Phil Ray, Secretary [email protected]

    President, Jack SweeneyPresident, Jack Sweeney [email protected]@fairfaxresolvessar.org

    Publisher, Phil Ray, SecretaryPublisher, Phil Ray, Secretary [email protected]@fairfaxresolvessar.org

    Fairfax Resolves Guest Speaker Program Remains Second to NoneThe Fairfax Resolves guest speaker program

    continued to provide entertaining andeducational presentations following the summerbreak. The guest speaker program is managed by 1st Vice-President Larry Lamborn whocontinued to bring in highly entertainingspeakers. During this last quarter, thefollowing three presentations were given toFairfax Resolves. If you missed them, you can

    view them on the Fairfax Resolves web page.

    On 9 September, the Fairfax Resolves

    Color Guard presented Flags and Ceremonies

    of the Patriots. The Color Guard is an active unitthat participates in numerous patriotic, historical,and educational venues around the state andcountry. Members of the chapter guard openedthe 2010 fall presentation series with a presentation of colors and rendering of honors.Members wore their uniforms for display anddiscussion and then discussed various aspects ofcolor guarding including the history andtraditions, uniforms and weapons, protocols and

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    On 11 December, 2010 VASSARPresident Bob Bowen inducted the newslate of Fairfax Resolves officers for theupcoming 2011 year. In a ceremonyduring the annual holiday party held at

    Vinson Hall, outgoing President JackSweeney passed the gavel to incomingPresident Darrin Schmidt. PresidentSweeney had served Fairfax Resolvesfrom May, 2009 through December,2010. During his tenure, FairfaxResolves was selected Best Large

    Chapter in VASSAR for 2009. Weeagerly await the results of the 2010selection to see if President Sweeneysleadership results in a repeat of thataward. Fairfax Resolves would like to offer their congratulations to President Sweeney for hisexceptional service to Fairfax Resolves and the Sons of the American Revolution. In recognition of

    his service, President Sweeney was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Additional details of theevents of the evening will be in the next issue ofThe Defender.

    In the photo are the incoming officers for the 2011 year. They are (Right to Left): President andWeb-Master Darrin Schmidt; 1st Vice President Daniel Rolph; 2nd Vice President Phillip Ray;Secretary and Assistant Registrar Larry McKinley, Current VASSAR President Bob Bowen;Registrar, Board of Managers Member (BOM), and Outgoing President Jack Sweeney; AssistantChaplain Paul Peak; Treasurer William Price; and Assistant Registrar and BOM Member DonaldCooper. Not pictured are: 3rd Vice President Vernon Eubanks; Chaplain Father Edward Hathaway;Assistant Web-Master Duane Wills; and BOM Members Earl Anderson and Dennis Hickey, IV.

    Presidents

    Comments2

    Chapter Events 3

    Annual Awards 6

    Color Guard

    Activities9

    SAR Induction 10

    Meet My Patriot 11

    Vignettes of the

    Revolution14

    Veterans Report 16

    Registrars Report 21

    Survey Results 24

    Calendar of Events 27

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    Fairfax Resolves Guest Speaker Program - Continued

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    The past three months of Oct, Nov, and Dec have been pretty busy for our chapter. The 2Oct Battle of Point Pleasant commemoration in West Virginia was at no small effortattended by Vernon Eubanks dressed in VA-Continental Line uniform. Thank you Vernonour new 3rd Vice President! In response to Compatriot inputs to our recent chapter survey, adaytime meeting with a luncheon and guest speaker was held at Falcons Landing on Sat., 16

    Oct at 11:00 AM to 2:30PM with a great turn-out! It was a wonderful event for Compatriotsand wives and Rev. Jim Knisely did not disappoint with his excellent presentation on theAmazing Muhlenberg Family of Virginia and their contributions to the AmericanRevolution. Battle of Yorktown commemorative festivities on 18-19 Oct were reallywonderful and all SAR Compatriots should go at least once. The weather was ideal for allevents starting with a formal dinner at the Fort Eustis Officers Club in the evening of 18

    Oct and the next days wreath laying at the grave of Virginia Governor and Major General,Thomas Nelson. Also outstanding were a DAR Social at their (Yes, they own it!) oldCustoms House and the follow-on parade in which the Virginia Society of the SAR waswell represented with a formation of many VASSAR Compatriots in VA Continental Lineuniform led by VASSAR President, Bob Bowen. On Sat., 23 Oct, Compatriots, PaulHerbert, Mark Scott, Andrew Monahan, and Darrin Schmidt accompanied me to present theFire and Emergency Medical Service Awards at Fairfax County Fire Station #34 near Fair

    Oaks Mall. On 9 Nov our Chapters Teacher of the Year, Brigette Lavey, received her award at Langley High School in McLean with LarryMcKinley reading the citation and Darrin and Holly Lynn Schmidt there in support. On Veterans Day, 11 Nov, the Chapter sponsored SAR

    Grave Marking Ceremony at the grave of Ensign Thomas Millan in Fairfax City Cemetery was a huge success! Over fifty people, includingdescendants, public officials, and numerous other citizens attended the event which followed the SAR format with a bugler playing taps andthe VASSAR Color Guard firing musket volleys. The Life and Times presentation by Compatriot Bill Price, our new Rev. War GravesChairman and Chapter Treasurer, received applause from the spectators. Copies of the well documented research paper were presented tothe senior descendant, Compatriot Richard Millan, former Norfolk SAR Chapter President, the Fairfax City Historical Society and theFairfax Librarys Virginia Room. Almost every member of the Fairfax City Council was present as well as the local Delegate to the VAState Legislature, David L. Bulova. On 13 Nov. two Fairfax Resolves Compatriots (Bill Price & Jack Sweeney) attended the ribbon cuttingceremony for the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Trail Interpretive Display at Mason Neck West Park near Colchester, VA by theOccoquan River where some of the American forces bound for the Yorktown battle camped en route and on return. On Sat., 11 Dec, theChapter Christmas Social with a new member induction (Kim Rene Holmes, PhD & Wash., DC Heritage Society VP), Citizen of the YearAward to Compatriot Larry McKinley and new officer inductions were held at Vinson Hall. Darrin M. Schmidt was formally installed asour Chapters new President by Robert Bowen, the VASSAR President. As most know, for the past 20 months I have been ChapterPresident. I am proud of our Chapters sustained growth and good membership retention and acquisition. Most important is an i ncrease oftruly actively involved Compatriots and an expansion of the Chapters operations into Loudoun County where there was no SAR Chapterfor Loudoun County Compatriots. This operational expansion resulted in the Falcons Landing Retirement Community being a convenient

    meeting location for our Loudoun County Compatriots and providing greater flexibility for our Chapter. I hope this summary shows othersChapter activities other Compatriots are encouraged to be part of as we support President Darrin Schmidt and the new slate of officers. Itruly appreciate the SAR Meritorious Service Medal awarded for my service as President and the support I have received from so many ofyou. I intend to energetically support our new and most deserving President Schmidt.

    Fraternally, Jack Sweeney, Immediate Past President and Registrar

    Some words from Jack

    (Continued from page 1) insignia, and their participation in

    various events.

    On 16 October, Pastor Jim Kniseley presented The

    Amazing Muhlenbergs. The contribution of the Muhlenbergfamily to the cause of liberty is without parallel. The entire

    family contributed in various ways to our independence, fromPeter Muhlenberg who doffed his pastor's robe to reveal aContinental uniform, and Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, first

    Speaker of the House.

    On 11 December, Compatriot Paul Herbert presented The

    Revolutionary War Lottery. Fundraising is always a challengefor any organization in any time. It was especially difficult forthe risky and uncertain new government that was forming itselfto replace the established British colonial administration. Alottery was merely one way explored by the Patriots to raise

    much needed funds.

    Jim Kniseley Wears

    the Robe of

    Peter Muhlenberg

    Compatriot

    Paul Herbert

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    Historic Meeting of Congressman James Madison

    and Elder John Leland

    At Left, VASSAR President Bob Bowen Speaks About the Historic Meeting Between Madison and Leland.

    At Right, the Combined VASSAR Color Guard Fires a Musket Salute in Honor of the Event.

    On Saturday, 18 September 2010, Fairfax Resolves members attended a memorial ceremony at Elder Leland Monument

    at the Leland-Madison Park just north of Orange, Virginia. At 1:00 pm, a commemoration led by VASSAR President BobBowen and VASSAR Chaplain Rev. Canon Henry N. F. Nick Minich recalled the historic meeting of CongressmanJames Madison and Elder John Leland that convinced Madison to support the Constitution and introduce the FirstAmendment that guarantees Freedom of Religion and Speech. Numerous VASSAR Chapters participated.

    The Assembled VASSAR Representatives at Leland-Madison Park Remember the Historic Meeting Between

    Congressman James Madison and Elder John Leland. Fairfax Resolves Was Represented by President Jack

    Sweeney and Registrar/Chaplain Larry McKinley (seen on the left in front of the American flag)

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    Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Presides Over the

    Ensign Millan Ceremony While Descendants and Guests

    Gather Around the Grave Site

    Over 50 Attendees Listen During the Ceremony

    Honoring Ensign Thomas Millan,

    Revolutionary War Patriot

    The VASSAR Color Guard Fires a Volley in

    Honor of Ensign MillanBugler Jeff Johnson Plays as the VASSAR

    Color Guard Renders Honors

    Fairfax Resolves Honors Ensign Thomas Millan on Veterans Day

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    On Veterans Day, 11 November 2010, Fairfax Resolveshonored Ensign Thomas Millan during a grave markingceremony at the Fairfax City Cemetery. Approximately 50guests and spectators attended the ceremony, including

    Delegate David Bulova, 37th District of Virginia GeneralAssyembly. Also in attendance were five members of theFairfax City Council, representation from four DARChapters, the C.A.R., and Thomas Millans descendants led by SAR Compatriot and two-time Norfolk ChapterPresident Richard Farr Millan, 3rd Great Grandson of EnsignMillan. Highlights of the event included a presentation ofThe Life and Times of Ensign Thomas Millan, researched,prepared and presented by Compatriot Bill Price, Chairman,Fairfax Resolves Revolutionary War Graves CommitteeChairman. A VASSAR color guard of revolutionary warcontinentals provided a musket firing salute, and bugler JeffW. Johnson, a Bugles Across America Volunteer, rendered

    Taps. Fairfax Resolves would like to thank all whoparticipated in the event.

    Fairfax Resolves members in attendance for the cere-

    mony were (L to R in Photo): Larry McKinley, Brett

    Sweeney, Larry Lamborn, Clarke Bursley, JackSweeney, Vernon Eubanks, and Bill Price

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    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    On 13 Nov, 2010 Fairfax Resolves members attended a

    ribbon cutting ceremony at Mason Neck West Park inColchester, Virginia to commemorate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Trail Interpretive Display.

    The site honors the location where, in the fall of 1781,General George Washington and General le Comte deRochambeau and their troops camped on part of their 450-mile march to engage Lord Corwallis in the culminating battle of the Revolutionary War in Yorktown. After the battle, Washington and Rochambeau were joined by

    Marquis de Lafayette, troops again camped in Colchester.

    Chapter President Jack Sweeney and RevolutionaryWar Graves Chairman Bill Price Help Cut the

    Ribbon Opening the Interpretive Display

    Fire and Rescue Station #22

    Presented Flag Certificate

    Recently, Fairfax Resolves chapter President JackSweeney presented an SAR Flag Certificate to Fire andRescue Station #22. Located in Springfield, Fire andRescue Station #22 is one of the many dedicated stations inFairfax County, Virginia. Station #22 patriotically flies theAmerican flag on a daily basis. Accepting the certificate onbehalf of the station was Chief James J. Walsh, Operations

    A-Shift.

    Chief Walsh Accepts the Flag Certificate from FairfaxResolves President Jack Sweeney

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    The Crew From Fire and Rescue

    Station #22 Stands in Front of

    Their Rescue Vehicle. Station #22EMT Jennifer Svites was Presented

    With the EMS Medal. Read Her

    Story on Page 8.

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    Fairfax Resolves Awards 2010 Teacher of the Year

    Fairfax Resolves honored Langley High School advanced placement world history and world studies teacher BrigitteK. Lavey as their 2010 Teacher of the Year at a recent ceremony at the school. The outstanding accomplishments of

    Ms. Lavey are highlighted below.

    Brigitte K. Lavey - Fairfax Resolves 2010 Teacher of the YearBrigitte K. Lavey, advanced

    placement world history and worldstudies teacher at Langley HighSchool, McLean, Virginia isrecognized by the Fairfax ResolvesChapter of the Sons of theAmerican Revolution as the 2010Teacher of the Year for herextraordinary service to herstudents, fellow teachers and the

    overall educational environment atLangley High School.As the Fairfax County 2010

    Teacher of the Year award winner,she is well known throughout theFairfax County school system andLangley High School's administra-tors, faculty and both current andformer students for her over thirtyseven years of dedicated servicefar beyond any reasonableexpectations. She has devotedcountless hours in assistingstudents in achieving academicsuccess while also impartinginsights from history that can aidstudents in preparing for life. Sheis often seen in the school longafter closing assisting students, particularly those experiencingacademic difficulty. Unlike somewhose professional enthusiasmmight wane over time, she exudes exemplary dedication and serves as a source of inspiration for both her students andfellow faculty members.

    Brigitte Lavey sets high standards for herself and her students. As she encourages her students to seek greaterknowledge and understanding, she also pursues new professional development opportunities and is first to adapt to neweducational technical innovations and teaching techniques. An avid traveler, Brigitte Lavey integrates knowledge gained

    during summer and vacation travel opportunities to her classroom where the lessons of the past and challenges of thepresent and probable future are integrated. The achievements of current and past students are showcased in her alwayswell decorated and theme oriented classroom, obviously designed to create a positive academic environment.

    Brigitte Lavey is well known within the high school faculty as a leader and mentor who is particularly adept intactfully and skillfully coaching her less experienced faculty peers. At the request of her peers, she observes classes andprovides much appreciated guidance.

    Brigitte Lavey knows her fellow faculty and the students extremely well because she is involved with them, oftenlong after school hours and during virtually all extra curricular events. She is in reality everywhere!

    Brigitte Lavey is truly a special teacher to students and other faculty and administrators and now also the Sons of theAmerican Revolution is proud to recognize her as the Fairfax Resolves Chapter's Teacher of the Year for 2010.

    Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Jack Sweeney Presents Brigitte Lavey

    With The Bronze Citizenship Certificate and Medal.

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    Fire Safety Commendation MedalThe Fairfax Resolves Chapter is proud to announce the presentation of the Fire Safety Medal to Technician Daniel Hahn

    of Fire and Rescue Station Fire Station 34-A Shift (Oakton, VA) for his outstanding commitment to professionalism, hiscolleagues and to furthering the abilities of his Fire Station. Technician Hahn is assigned as an apparatus technician atStation 34, and further serves the community through educational activities and other station roles unrelated to a specificemergency.

    Technician Daniel HahnDan is an exceptional firefighter, EMT and mentor for the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. For Dan the job

    of firefighter/EMT is not just about receiving a paycheck, he truly has a passion for the job.Dan is assigned as an apparatus technician at station 34 which means his primary job is to drive and maintain the fire

    engine. Dan goes well above and beyond his duties on a daily basis. Over the last year or so he has been working with threefirefighters on his shift to get them qualified as back up enginedrivers. Training involves hundreds of hours per firefighter, andDan handles the task expertly and with a lot of patience. Danalways emphasizes firefighter safety and never hesitates to pointout anything that he feels is an unsafe practice.

    Dan Hahn is also a very knowledgeable EMT. He requests tobe put on the medic unit (ambulance) so that he can keep his EMTskills up to his high standards. Dan occasionally works overtime.When he does, he asks to be placed on one of the paramedic unitsso that he can continue to improve himself as an EMT.

    When responding to medical emergencies, and after hecompletes his duties as the engine driver, Dan is always involvedin patient care. He is very hands on and can be relied on to doanything that is asked of him when it comes to handling the sickand injured. As a paramedic, Dan is a tremendous asset on lifethreatening calls. Dan keeps his cool, knows his job, and can assistour ALS providers with any task or skill.

    Dan understands that our primary mission is to serve thecitizens and guests of Fairfax County. During the snow storms lastwinter Dan shoved sidewalks and driveways for anyone who called911 or simply made a request.

    When called upon to do educational or informational demonstrations for citizens, Dan ALWAYS asks to take the leadand speak to the public. When speaking tokids, there is no one more animated thanDan Hahn. He makes fire education a funand learning experience for any crowd.

    Dan is a great co-worker at the firestation. He can be called upon to handleany project he is asked to complete withlittle or no supervision. Dan keeps the crewlaughing all day long. When the alarmsounds, however, he is all business.

    One of the greatest things about Dan isthe fact that when he is not at the firestation, his world centers around hisdaughters. He speaks to them multipletimes a day, and on his days off he makesplans to spend as much time as he can withthem. Technician Dan Hahn is not only agreat Firefighter/EMT, hes also a greatDad and well deserving of the FairfaxResolves Firefighter of the Year Award.

    Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Jack Sweeney

    Presents Daniel Hahn With The

    Fire Safety Commendation Medal.

    Technician Hahn Stands With His Crew at Fire Station #34.

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    Emergency Medical Services MedalThe Fairfax Resolves Chapter is proud to announce the presentation of the Emergency Medical Services Medal to Lt.

    Jennifer Svites of Fire and Rescue Station 22, A-Shift (Springfield, VA) for her outstanding commitment to her work andher mentoring of colleagues that particularly emphasizes her dedication to her profession. Lt Svites is currently a paramedic preceptor and has trained several paramedic students through their training and internship. She is also committed tocontinuing her personal education, taking prerequisite classes for a nursing degree.

    Lieutenant Jennifer Svites

    Before joining the Fairfax County Fire andRescue Department, Lt Svites received herfirst medical certification in 1995 forEmergency Medical Technician - Ambulance(EMT-A). Three years later, she advanced hercertification to become a paramedic, earningthe Cardiac Rescue Technician (ALS provider)certification.

    Confirming her dedication to emergencyservices, she graduated from the University ofMaryland, Baltimore County with a Bachelorof Science in Emergency Health Services in1999 and became a Nationally RegisteredEmergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.Joining the Fairfax County Fire and RescueDepartment, she graduated from the Fire &Rescue Academy on April 20, 2001. She was promoted in 2002 to Technician-EMS andagain in 2006 to Lieutenant.

    Her mentoring of colleagues emphasizesher dedication to her profession, and her above

    and beyond participation in EMS exam

    committees (Appeal Committee, All-HazardLieutenants Exam Committee) speaks to herencouragement of those around her. Lt Svites is

    currently a paramedic preceptor and has trained several paramedic students through their training and internship. She is alsocommitted to continuing her personal education, taking prerequisite classes for anursing degree.

    Promotions, citations andcommendations awarded toLt. Svites highlight herwillingness to teach andmentor colleagues, perform at

    her personal best, and workfor the constant improvementof emergency services for thegood of the community.Beyond Fairfax County, Lt.Svites was deployed toMississippi from September2005 to October 2005 as partof Task Force 2 for HurricaneKatrina.

    Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Jack Sweeney Presents

    Jennifer Svites With The Emergency Medical Services Medal WhileCompatriot Andrew Monahan Looks On.

    Lieutenant Svites Stands With Her EMT Crew of Rescue Station #22.

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    Color Guard Activities

    Yorktown Day Celebration

    On 19 October, 2010, members of the Fairfax Resolves Color Guard attended the celebration commemorating the victoryat the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia. The anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown is commemorated in this annualevent featuring a parade, patriotic ceremonies at the Yorktown Victory Monument, and a demonstration of military tacticsby the Commander-in-Chief's Guard on the Yorktown Battlefield. Additional activities included guided walking tours of thebattlefield and a wreath laying ceremony at Surrender Field, where the Siege of Yorktown formally came to an end on

    October 19, 1781, securing independence for the American colonies. Below are some pictures from the events of the day.

    Alright my eager lads, were going to defend that redoubt. Compatriot Darrin Schmidt Carries

    the Fairfax Resolves Flag.

    At Left, Compatriot Larry McKinley Carries the Virginia Flag During the Yorktown Parade.

    At Right, VASSAR President Bob Bowen Leads the Color Guard Through The Streets of Yorktown.

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    Kristi Bowers Reacts to Winning First Place

    Top Left: Father Hathaway Accepts the SAR Oath from President

    Sweeney; Bottom Left: Father Hathaway Receives His SAR Certificate

    for Patriot Erastus Hathaway; Bottom Right: Compatriot Hathaway isWelcomed into Fairfax Resolves by President Jack Sweeney, 2nd Vice

    President Darrin Schmidt, Fellow Parishioner and Compatriot Bill

    Price, and Chapter Registrar/Chaplain Larry McKinley;

    Top Right: Principal Mary Baldwin Accepts the SAR Flag Certificate

    Father Edward Hathaway Inducted into the SAR

    St. Veronica School Presented SAR Flag Certificate

    The students of Saint Veronica School in Chantilly participated in a special Mass of Remembrance on Friday, Sept. 10 toremember the events of September 11, 2001. Since many of the children were too young to remember the specific events,Father Edward Charles Hathaway spoke on the virtues of justice, religion and patriotism. As a fitting demonstration ofpatriotism, the Fairfax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented St. Veronica School witha flag certificate in recognition of their proper display of the American Flag at the school. Father Hathaway was inducted asa Compatriot of the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Parishioner Bill Price introduced FatherHathaway to the SAR, and Father Hathaway was admitted as a proven descendant of Erastus Hathaway of Vermont.

    Read the Story of Patriot Erastus Hathaway on Page 12.

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    Meet My PatriotSometimes its a very tedious task to validate the service of a patriot in the Revolutionary War. Because of that, our

    fellow compatriots are proud of the service that they have discovered and proven even though sometimes there is very littledata available. We believe it is important to share the legacy of our founding patriots that fought and served for our

    freedom. Therefore, we like to have the story of each newly approved patriot told by our fellow compatriots. In this issue:

    John L. Wright, by Adam Freeman. Adams patriot was approved by the SAR on 3 May, 2010. Adam was inducted into

    the SAR on 9 September, 2010 at a Fairfax Resolves chapter meeting at Vinson Hall.

    Edward Barnard Jr., by Brett Sweeney. Bretts patriot was approved by the SAR on 10 May, 2010. This was Bretts

    second supplemental Patriot in the SAR.

    George and Francis Cockburn, by Phillip Ray. Phils two patriots were approved by the SAR on 29 June, 2010. George

    and Francis are Phils second and third approved supplements patriot. They are also his son Jeremy Rays second and third

    supplemental patriots approved by the SAR.

    Erastus Hathaway, by Fr. Edward Hathaway. Father Hathaways patriot was approved by the SAR on 18 Aug 2010.

    He was inducted into the SAR on 10 September, 2010.

    Patriot John L. WrightBy: Adam Freeman

    My patriot ancestor is John L. Wright. He was acorporal in the 26th Maryland Militia, which was CaptainWilliam Winters Company, just across the river inMaryland. He took the oath of allegiance in 1778 and hewas a resident of what was known as the Durham Lower100 in southern Maryland. His Wright fore-fathers cameto that area in southern Maryland, now called Charles

    County, in 1652. He would be my 5th Great-Grandfather.

    Above, Compatriot Adam

    Freeman Accepts His SAR

    Certificate for Patriot John L.

    Wright From Chapter

    President Jack Sweeney.

    At Right, New Compatriot

    Adam Freeman Is

    Inducted Into The SAR

    By Chapter President Jack

    Sweeney While His Wife

    Christine Looks On.

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    Patriot Edward Barnard Jr.By: Brett Sweeney

    My patriot is Edward Barnard Jr. He was from Windsor,CT. He was a Private in the Continental Army. He enlistedin May, 1775 which was a popular time to enlist. He wasassigned to the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of the continentalline. He didnt serve very long. He actually served under,then Colonel, Benedict Arnold of West Point infamy, on hisfailed trip to Quebec to seize Quebec City. Eleven Hundredsoldiers marched from Massachusetts through themountains of Vermont and Maine on their way to Quebec.When they got there, there were 600 of them left. Abouthalf of them turned back and about half of them died.

    Edward Barnard Jr. was one of the ones who died.

    Were not really sure where hes buried, but probablysomewhere in what is now northwest Maine. He wasmarried to a woman named Ruth. He was born in 1743 sohe was 32 when he enlisted. So his family was established.At that time when he left, he had two sons and threedaughters. His second daughter Sarah was the one that Im

    related to through my fathers side of the family. Were notreally sure what he did for a living but probably farming orworking in the family grist mill. After he died, were really

    not sure what happened to his wife.

    Compatriot Brett Sweeney Accepts His Supplemental

    Certificate For Patriot Edward Barnard Jr. From

    Chapter President Jack Sweeney

    Patriots George and

    Francis CockburnBy: Phillip Ray

    The task of proving the service of an ancestor is often

    very difficult, as you may be aware. Records are sometimesinconclusive and service by men with a similar name canconfuse the issue even further. This is the case with myPatriot ancestor, George Cockburn. George Cockburn livedin Martin County, North Carolina. Martin County is in thenorth-eastern section of the state, in the Halifax District.There are many revolutionary war records of a Capt GeorgeCockburn of the NC militia in the North Carolina statearchives. The problem arose when I obtained a copy of theLast Will and Testament of George Cockburn. George hadseveral sons, one of which was named George Cockburn.Thus began the difficult task of proving which George wasthe Captain since my line was through his son Francis and

    not George Jr. Both Georges were conceivably of an age toserve in the militia. Although George Sr. appeared to be upin years, the rank of Captain was often given to more seniormen or men of prominent stature in the community.Therefore the elder George was still a possible match for theCaptains records. After pouring through many, manydocuments, not one single clue could be found to distinguish between the two Georges. A trip to the DAR libraryrevealed that George Sr. was a documented patriot through aMartin County land transaction. You may not be aware, butseveral states required individuals to sign an oath ofallegiance to the patriot cause in order to buy or sell land.Although the North Carolina records do not still exist, the

    fact of the requirement is documented in the North Carolina

    Compatriot Phillip Ray Accepts His Supplemental

    Certificate For Patriots George and Francis

    Cockburn From Chapter President Jack Sweeney

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    laws of the day. Thankfully, a copy of the land grantrevealed that it was for George Cockburn Sr. A patriotconnection was thus established and George Cockburnsupported the cause of the American Revolution.

    During the process of researching George Cockburn, Ifound that his son Francis, also my ancestor, provided

    materiel support for the revolution. Francis Cockburn ofAnson County, North Carolina was allowed two pounds, tenshillings, eight pence for unspecified support. I believe thatFrancis is a forgotten patriot that has not been previously proven by the SAR or the DAR. Francis was born before1755 and died in July 1813 in Anson County, NorthCarolina. Anson County is near Charlotte in the area nearthe Waxhaws. Francis was also the father-in-law of my lastapproved patriot who fought in the Battle of GuilfordCourthouse, Private James Ross.

    In summary, the mysterious Captain George Cockburnmay never be unquestionably identified, although it waslikely George Cockburn Jr. However, George Cockburn Sr.,my seventh great-grandfather is a proven patriot through his

    oath of allegiance to the patriot cause. My sixth great-grandfather Francis Cockburn is also a proven patriotthrough his materiel support of the revolution. Althoughthese two men did not take up arms against British soldiers,it does not diminish their courage in the face of imminentdanger. In a time when men were hung for being a traitor tothe crown, George Cockburn Sr. outwardly declared hisallegiance to a fledgling nation. In a time when a familysnext meal might be in question, Francis Cockburn gave tothe cause what could have been the last meal his family hador the last shilling in his pocket. The bottom line is that theywere both, father and son, patriots in the cause of theAmerican Revolution.

    Patriot Erastus HathawayBy: Father Edward Hathaway

    Erastus Hathaway (my great-great-great-grandfather)was born August 27, 1760 in Connecticut. His mother andfather were Deborah (Austin) and Simeon Hathaway.Erastus was the ninth of twelve children.

    He moved in 1769 to what we today call Bennington,Vermont. When Erastus was alive, Vermont was calledNew Hampshire. In 1791, Vermont became the first state to

    enter the United States after the original thirteen colonies.Erastus served four different tours in the Revolutionary

    War: in 1777, 1778, 1780, and 1781. Erastus served in themilitia, which today would be like the Virginia ArmyGuard. He was only 16 when he served his first tour. Atour could be as short as a month. The Revolutionary Warended in 1783.

    Erastus married Anna Warner in 1784. Her uncle wasSeth Warner, one of the leaders of Ethan Allens Green

    Mountain Boys. In 1786, Erastus and Anna moved north toCornwall, Vermont.

    In 1787, Erastus helped form one of the first churches inCornwall. In 1801, Erastus again moved north to Swanton,Vermont. His younger brother, Silas, already lived inSwanton (the first church services in Swanton were held in

    Silas barn in 1799). Erastus farmed 70 acres of land inSwanton.In 1833, Erastus received a pension (retirement pay) of

    $20.00 per year for his service in the Revolutionary War.Erastus lived in Swanton until he died in 1844 at the age

    of 84. His wife Anna continued to receive his pension afterhis death. Erastus and Anna had seven sons and threedaughters: Austin, Lovice, Rhodah, Erastus, Isaac Tichenor,Benjamin, Anthony, Rebekah, Harry and John.

    Harry (my great-great grandfather) left Vermont after hismother Anna died in 1852 (age 90). He moved the family toWisconsin. From there, the family moved to Minnesota,then North Dakota, and finally to California.

    New Compatriot Edward Hathaway Tells the Students

    of St. Veronica About His Patriot Erastus Hathaway

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    Vignettes of the RevolutionProvided By: Andrew Monahan

    Not far from the intersection of Kempsville and Princess Anne Roads in Virginia Beach stands Pleasant Hall. Built circa1769 and also known as the Peter Singleton House or the Seldon House, it stands as the sole physical reminder of

    Kempsvilles pre-Revolutionary past. Peter Singleton obtained Pleasant Hall from the State in 1777 following the departureof the Royalist George Logan, who fled with Lord Dunmore during the shelling and burning of Norfolk on January 1 st 1776.Mr. Singleton was a Gentleman Justice of the Princess Anne County Court, and donated land behind Pleasant Hall for the

    county courthouse.

    On the property of Pleasant Hall is a monument dedicated on the 154 th anniversary of the November 16, 1775 Skirmishof Kemps Landing during which John Ackiss, according to the Virginia Gazette, was killed on the spot, thus becoming the

    first Virginian casualty of the Revolution.

    An act establishing the town of Kempsville was passed in May 1783. Ironically, one of the trustees was John Ackiss,who survived the Revolution and served as a Gentleman Justice, Vestryman, Church Warden, Lt. Colonel of the PrincessAnne County Militia and Burgess. Mr. Ackiss, who served with Mr. Singleton on the court, was among the signatories of a

    petition for locating the Princess Anne County Courthouse in Kemps Landing on the land donated by Mr. Singleton.

    The Virginian-Pilot and The Norfolk Landmarkpublished the following article on Sunday, November 17, 1929, the day

    after the monuments unveiling.

    Old Donation DAR Unveil Battle Marker at KempsvilleSpot where Minute Men Fought Lord Dunmore 154 Years Ago In Revolutionary Skirmish

    Is Scene of Patriotic Ceremony

    Judge White Reviews History of Territory

    Mrs. Nathaniel Beaman, State Regent, Presents Brass Tablet on Granite Boulder,

    Commemorating Historic Event

    tablet, stands beside the road as one enters Kempsville, on the

    edge of Dr. Whiteheads broad lawn. It was given by the OldDonation Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

    Silent Spectators Watch

    As solemn and appropriate as the ceremonies, was the setting.Over the speakers and audience towered oak trees that must have

    been silent spectators at the Skirmish of Kempsville. Behind Dr.Whiteheads house is the old stucco building that until 1817 was

    the county courthouse. Dr. Whiteheads home must also havelooked benignly on the modern activities that featured theskirmish, for it was already an established family mansion at the

    time of the little battle, the home of Maximillian Boush 200

    By PHILLIP DONNEL

    Members of many famous Princess Anne County families,descendants of men who Faced Lord Dunmores troops at the sameskirmish, 154 years ago, gathered yesterday to unveil a markercommemorating the Skirmish of Kempsville, which took place

    November 16, 1775.

    The ceremonies were held under the great oaks that guard thepre-Revolutionary home of Dr. R.C. Whitehead, and it was not onlythe two little girls dressed in Colonial costumes that gave the affairsomething of the atmosphere of gay gallantry that characterized an

    earlier Tidewater era.

    The marker, a block of gray granite on which is affixed a brass

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    Vignettes of the Revolution - ContinuedMinute Men, fresh from the plow and farm, and there the skirmishtook place, resulting in the death of John Ackiss, one of thefarmers who had leaped so quickly to the role of soldier. Forcedto retreat, the same little band, 20 days later, showed themselves

    defenders and heroes at they faced the British again at GreatBridge and drove them away.

    Kempsville, said Judge White, also was at this time thetemporary home of hundreds of refugees who had fled from

    Norfolk when Lord Dunmore burned a part of the city, and it wasthe home of one of the exquisites of the time, Edward Moseley,who once journeyed to the metropolis of Norfolk to dance with

    Lady Dunmore in a minuet.

    Monument Commemorating the Skirmish

    Housed Many Refuges

    Following Judge Whites address, the REV P.H. Sloan, rectorof the Old Donation Church, pronounced the benediction, and the

    ceremonies closed with the rendering ofAmerica, by the band.

    Chapter members and guests then were entertained by theladies of the Rectors Guild of the Emmanuel P.E. Church at therectory, and Dr. Whiteheads historic residence was thrown open

    to the public.

    The arrangements for the ceremonies were carried out by thecommittee on revolutionary markers of the Old Donation Chapterunder the official leadership of the DAR. Mrs. W.V. Tynes ischairman of the committee, and she was assisted by Mrs. B.E.Lukes, Mrs. E.S. Ells, Miss Ida May Walker, and Miss VirginiaHathaway. Mrs. James B. Abbitt, as regent of the Old Donation

    Chapter, presided.

    With guests from all over the State present at the unveiling,including Rear Adm. Guy H. Burrage, commandant of the Fifth

    Naval District, who was accompanied by his aide, Lieut. W.A.Griswold: with members of the county families, the sailors of the

    band, the boy and girl scouts all grouped together, America, andmore especially Virginia, seemed to be more of an entity in thequiet rural surroundings and in the shadows of the great deeds of

    the past.

    years ago, long before it was pressed into service as LordDunmores headquarters on his excursion from Norfolk that caused

    the scrimmage.

    The ceremonies yesterday afternoon began with music by a band

    from the Naval Training Station. There was something a bitincongruous in the sight of the blue-jackets under the great countrytrees, but also something of these new and cohesive United States.

    A sailor rose and blew the bugle call.

    Boy Scouts from Troop 30, Norfolk, and the Girl Scouts ofTroop 14, from Park Place Methodist Church, stood at attention oneither side of the marker as little Anne and Peggy Givler, costumedas their great-great-great-grandmothers were, drew aside the colorsthat veiled the monument, and the navy Band played The Star

    Spangled Banner.

    Just prior to this Mrs. J.B. Abbitt regent of the Old DonationChapter, DAR had welcomed the guests and the Rev. W.H.T.Squires had offered the solemn invocation, reminding his brothers

    of the great sacrifices of the past and the duties of the present.

    Pleasant Hall Today

    Judge White Tells Story

    The speech of presentation was delivered by Mrs. NathanielBeaman, State regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution,and the was accepted in a short talk by Dr. Whitehead, on whoseland the marker stands. There was a small intermission at this

    point, while the Navy Band played The Stars and Stripes Forever.

    The principal address of the afternoon was delivered by JudgeB.D. White, of Princess Anne County, one of the greatest living

    authorities on Tidewater Virginia, with its traditions and history.

    Judge White, after congratulating the DAR on their splendidefforts in keeping alive the memories of the great days of the past,spoke of the value of a thorough training in local history andgeography. The Eastern Branch, said Judge White, was once the

    home, the social center of Virginia.

    He then traced Lord Dunmores route, in the latters march from Norfolk on the district of Kempsville, and the events arising fromthis trip. With references to well-known landmarks of today, all ofwhich have a historic significance, he led his hearers along the pathof the conquering British, and, coloring his talk with a multitude oflocal anecdotes, brought the invaders right up the edge of

    Kempsville.

    There, he said, they were met by a small crowd of untrained

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    The Veterans ReportAs patriotic Americans, active duty military members and

    retired veterans, I know that all of us own and fly anAmerican flag on our homes. Have you ever looked to seewhere your American flag was actually made? Maybe its

    just me, but it just doesn't seem right when I look at anAmerican flag and see Made in China on it. If nothing

    else, our nations flag should be Made in America. Thefollowing story by Warren D. Jorgensen can be seen onAmerican Profile. It tells the story of the worlds largest flag

    manufacturer. And yes, theyre Made in America.

    Americas Flag Makerby: Warren D. Jorgensen

    From a mountain on Iwo Jima to the surface of the moon,from exotic ports of call to the North and South poles, fromatop Mount Everest to the rubble of the World Trade Center,

    Americans and the world have seen, flown and saluted U.S.flags made by Annin & Co. for nearly 160 years.

    The world's largest and oldest flag company, Annin & Co.and its 500 employees produce literally miles of stripes and amultitude of stars that go into 15 million U.S. flags a year.All are made in the U.S.A.at manufacturing plants inVerona, N.J. (pop. 13,533), South Boston, Va. (pop, 8,491),and Coshocton, Ohio (pop. 11,682).

    "Patriotism demands that an American flag has to bemade in America," says Carter Beard, who with his cousin,Randy, represent the sixth generation to help run thebusiness, based in Roseland, N.J. (pop. 5,298). "We hire the best workers, train them and give them the best machines,

    and from that we get the highest quality flag."The company's roots go back to 1820, when Alexander

    Annin opened a small flag-making shop on the New YorkCity waterfront, where ships bound for the four corners ofthe world did so under Annin-made flags. Annin's sons,Edward and Benjamin, followed in their father's footstepsand in 1847 founded Annin & Co., moving to a large full-service factory on New York's Fifth Avenue. The companyenjoyed success from the start, especially with its Americanflags.

    Woven into American HistoryIn many ways, the company's story is interwoven with the

    story of America itself.In 1849, Annin-made American flags were flown at the

    inauguration of President Zachary Taylor, starting aninaugural tradition that has continued through theinauguration of President George W. Bush.

    "We made the flag that draped Abraham Lincoln's coffin(in 1865), something we are especially proud of," Beardsays.

    By the close of the 19th century, regard for the Annins'product had spread, and the company's flags were hoisted at

    foreign expositions, world's fairs and at the opening of theBrooklyn Bridge in 1883.

    Exploration and involvement in world affairs consumedAmerica during the 20th century, and Annin was there. The

    company's flags were planted as symbols of success duringCommander Robert E. Peary's expedition to the North Polein 1909, Admiral Richard E. Byrd's expedition to the SouthPole in 1930 and the National Geographic expedition toMount Everest in 1963. It was an Annin-made flag thatMarines raised atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima in 1945,memorialized in a classic Associated Press photograph.

    On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrinstepped out from the Lunar Module and planted an Annin-made U.S. flag on the moon's surface, where it remainstoday. "We were a supplier to NASA . . . We officiallysubmitted flags to NASA for the moon missions, and ourswas picked," says Beard, who was age 4 at the time.

    The world's largest American flag104 feet by 235feetwas made by Annin for the J.L. Hudson Co. inDetroit in 1949 and was retired in 1976 to the SmithsonianInstitution. It was Annin artist Newt Heisley who designedthe POW/MIA flag, which was never copyrighted becausethe company decided the patriotic symbol belonged to allAmericans.

    Perhaps the nation's most recent memory of an Annin-made flag came after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, whenfiremen raced to a nearby marina and grabbed a ship'sAmerican flag to raise over the rubble of the World TradeCenter. The photographed moment became the iconic imageof that tragic day. "Everyone here was extremely proud thatit was an Annin flag," says Beard, his voice mixed withpride and regret. "It was an emotional sight to see that flagbeing raised."

    Flag Maker to the WorldAnnin annually produces 30 million flags of all kinds.

    The company has made state flags that fly over every stateCapitol in the nation, and appear in every parade where theAmerican Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars or Boy Scoutsparticipate. As the official flag maker to the United Nations,Annin manufactures each flag waving in front of the U.N.headquarters in New York City.

    Despite technological advances, the Verona plant, builtin 1916, remains the heart and soul of the company, wherecustom-made flagsAmerican, state and any one ofthousands of custom designsare crafted by hand. There,seamstresses carefully sew stars and stripes, while highlytrained embroiderers create meticulously detailed flagdesigns with foot-operated sewing machines. It's a slowlearning curve, where training an embroiderer can take upto four years.

    "I'm very proud of what we do here," says PlantManager Joe Vallone, as he watches workers fold a custom-

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    made 30-by-60-foot American flag that took four workers 10days to create. "There are machines that can do similarwork," he says, "but nothing like what you'll see when

    they're made by hand."Elisa Vaca, 61, of Bloomfield, N.J. (pop. 47,683), beganworking as a seamstress for Annin 35 years ago. Her prideand joy is a 60-by-90-foot American flag that often hangsfrom the George Washington Bridge between New York and New Jersey. It is only displayed on special occasions andretracts into the bridge tower when not in use.

    "I take my brother (to the bridge) to see it, and I tell him,'See, I made that,'" Vaca says. "It was so big, and up there itlooked so small. I am very proud."

    Red, White and BlueWhile standard American flags are sold in volume

    through the large chain stores, Annin's continued success liesin its nationwide network of more than 2,000 mom-and-popflag shops, such as The Flag Lady in Columbus, Ohio."My mother said that Annin made the best-looking, longest-lasting American flags," says Lori Watson, 47, who runs theOhio flag shop started by her mother more than 30 years ago."We made the choice to only sell Annin flags, and we'venever been sorry that we did. We swear by their quality."

    But perhaps the greatest reason for Annin's success andlongevity is the American people themselves, says flaghistorian Whitney Smith, founder and director of The FlagResearch Center in Winchester, Mass. (pop. 20,810)

    "Unlike the countries they came from, Americans have nonational, racial, religious or aristocratic identity," Smith says.

    "They came to regard the flag as embodying the symbolismof the country and its unity. It is the thread of our nationallife, and Annin has been there longer than anyone else."

    Visit www.annin.comto learn more.

    Military Trivia

    Q: Who was the oldest US Army officer in United StatesHistory?

    A: It was not General Winfield Scott, called Old Fuss andFeathers and The Grand Old Man of the Army, who had 53years of Military Service, 47 as a General Officer, serviceunder 14 Presidents from Thomas Jefferson to AbrahamLincoln and saw service in:

    The War of 1812, including time as a Prisoner,

    The Mexican-American War with Robert E. Lee as hisColonel of Engineers.

    The Black Hawk War,

    The Seminole Indian Wars and the

    US Civil War.

    Scott received aCourt Martial, had b e e n s e v e r e l ywounded in action, behaved worse thenpoorly on the Trail ofTears and was theSecond after GeorgeWashington to obtainthe rank of LieutenantGeneral.

    It wasnt Brigadier

    Genera l Char lesKeller who at age 75when he retired forthe second time afterWWII, had seenservice in the SpanishAmerican War, WWI and WWII.

    The honor belongs to Peter Conover Hains, MajorGeneral, USA who was in uniform at the age of 76. He wasa classmate of George Armstrong Custer at West Point andordered the first shot fired by the Union artillery at theBattle of Bull Run. He retired in 1904, was recalled to dutytwelve years later for service during WWI, the only CivilWar Officer to see duty in WWI.

    Winfield Scott

    (June 13, 1786May 29, 1866)

    Peter Conover Hains

    (July 6, 1840November 7, 1921)

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    refusing medical evacua-tion 1st Sgt. McNerneyremained with his unituntil the next day when thenew commander arrived.First Sgt. McNerney'soutstanding heroism andleadership were inspira-tional to his comrades. Hisactions were in keepingwith the highest traditionsof the U.S. Army andreflect great credit uponhimself and the Armed

    Forces of his country.

    Recent Congressional Medal of

    Honor Recipients*

    Richard L. Etchberger

    Born: 5 Mar, 1933, Hamburg,

    PA

    Date of Issue: 21 Sep, 2010

    Departed: 11 Mar, 1968

    Rank: Chief Master Sergeant

    Organization: US Air Force

    Division: 1043d Radar

    Evaluation

    Place / Date: Phou Pha Thi, Laos, 11 March 1968

    Citation

    For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at therisk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. ChiefEtchberger and his team of technicians were manning a topsecret defensive position at Lima Site 85 when the base wasoverrun by an enemy ground force. Receiving sustained andwithering heavy artillery attacks directly upon his unit's

    position, Chief Etchberger's entire crew lay dead or severelywounded. Despite having received little or no combattraining, Chief Etchberger single-handedly held off theenemy with an M-16, while simultaneously directing airstrikes into the area and calling for air rescue. Because ofhis fierce defense and heroic and selfless actions, he wasable to deny the enemy access to his position and save the

    lives of his remaining crew. With the arrival of the rescue

    * Veteran information provided by Congressional Medal of Honor Society andWikipedia

    David H. McNerney

    in 2005

    Here is the latest news on some of our countrys greatestveterans. Additional information can be found on thefollowing veterans by clicking on the link associated with

    their name.

    Recently Passed Congressional

    Medal of Honor Recipients*

    David McNerney

    Born: 2 Jun, 1931, Lowell, MA

    Departed: 10 Oct, 2010

    Rank: 1st Sergeant

    Organization: US Army

    Division: 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry

    Company: Company A,

    1st Battalion

    Place / Date: Polei Doc, Republic of Vietnam, 22 March

    1967

    Citation

    1st Sgt. McNerney distinguished himself when his unitwas attacked by a North Vietnamese battalion near poleiDoc. Running through the hail of enemy fire to the area ofheaviest contact, he was assisting in the development of adefensive perimeter when he encountered several enemy atclose range. He killed the enemy but was painfully injuredwhen blown from his feet by a grenade. In spite of thisinjury, he assaulted and destroyed an enemy machinegunposition that had pinned down 5 of his comrades beyond thedefensive line. Upon learning his commander and artilleryforward observer had been killed, he assumed command ofthe company. He adjusted artillery fire to within 20 meters ofthe position in a daring measure to repulse ??enemy assaults.When the smoke grenades used to mark the position weregone, he moved into a nearby clearing to designate thelocation to friendly aircraft. In spite of enemy fire heremained exposed until he was certain the position wasspotted and then climbed into a tree and tied the

    identification panel to its highest branches. Then he movedamong his men readjusting their position, encouraging thedefenders and checking the wounded. As the hostile assaultsslackened, he began clearing a helicopter landing site toevacuate the wounded. When explosives were needed toremove large trees, he crawled outside the relative safety ofhis perimeter to collect demolition material from abandonedrucksacks. Moving through a fusillade of fire he returnedwith the explosives that were vital to the clearing of thelanding zone. Disregarding the pain of his injury and

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    The Veterans Report - ContinuedRobert J. Miller

    Born: 14 Oct, 1983,

    Harrisburg, PA

    Departed: 25 Jan, 2008Rank: Staff Sergeant

    Organization: US Army

    Division: Special Operations

    Task Force

    Place / Date: Konar Province,

    Afghanistan, 25 Jan, 2008

    Citation

    Robert J. Miller distinguished himself by extraordinaryacts of heroism while serving as the Weapons Sergeant in

    Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3312,Special Operations Task Force-33, Combined Joint SpecialOperations Task Force-Afghanistan during combatoperations against an armed enemy in Konar Province,Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. While conducting acombat reconnaissance patrol through the GowardeshValley, Staff Sergeant Miller and his small element of U.S.and Afghan National Army soldiers engaged a force of 15to 20 insurgents occupying prepared fighting positions.Staff Sergeant Miller initiated the assault by engaging theenemy positions with his vehicle's turret-mounted Mark-1940 millimeter automatic grenade launcher whilesimultaneously providing detailed descriptions of the enemy

    positions to his command, enabling effective, accurate closeair support. Following the engagement, Staff SergeantMiller led a small squad forward to conduct a battle damageassessment. As the group neared the small, steep, narrowvalley that the enemy had inhabited, a large,well-coordinated insurgent force initiated a near ambush,assaulting from elevated positions with ample cover.Exposed and with little available cover, the patrol wastotally vulnerable to enemy rocket propelled grenades andautomatic weapon fire. As point man, Staff Sergeant Millerwas at the front of the patrol, cut off from supportingelements, and less than 20 meters from enemy forces. Nonetheless, with total disregard for his own safety, hecalled for his men to quickly move back to coveredpositions as he charged the enemy over exposed ground andunder overwhelming enemy fire in order to provideprotective fire for his team. While maneuvering to engagethe enemy, Staff Sergeant Miller was shot in his uppertorso. Ignoring the wound, he continued to push the fight,moving to draw fire from over one hundred enemy fightersupon himself. He then again charged forward through an

    open area in order to allow his teammates to safely reach* Veteran information provided by Congressional Medal of Honor Society andWikipedia

    aircraft, Chief Etchberger, without hesitation, repeatedly anddeliberately risked his own life, exposing himself to heavyenemy fire in order to place three surviving woundedcomrades into rescue slings hanging from the hovering

    helicopter waiting to airlift them to safety. With hisremaining crew safely aboard, Chief Etchberger finallyclimbed into an evacuation sling himself, only to be fatallywounded by enemy ground fire as he was being raised intothe aircraft. Chief Etchberger's bravery and determination inthe face of persistent enemy fire and overwhelming odds arein keeping with the highest standards of performance andtraditions of military service. Chief Etchberger's gallantry,self-sacrifice, and profound concern for his fellow men atrisk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, reflect the

    highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

    President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honorposthumously to the sons of Air Force Chief Master Sgt.

    Richard L. Etchberger, from left, Steve Wilson, Corey

    Etchberger, and Richard Etchberger, during a

    ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Sept.

    21, 2010. Etchberger received the Medal of Honor for

    his heroic actions in combat in Laos on March 11, 1968,

    after deliberately exposing himself to enemy fire in

    order to place three surviving wounded comrades in

    rescue slings permitting them to be airlifted to safety.

    (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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    The Veterans Report - Continuedheavy enemy fire, Specialist Giunta immediately sprintedtowards cover and engaged the enemy. Seeing that hissquad leader had fallen and believing that he had beeninjured, Specialist Giunta exposed himself to withering

    enemy fire and raced towards his squad leader, helped himto cover, and administered medical aid. Whileadministering first aid, enemy fire struck Specialist Giunta'sbody armor and his secondary weapon. Without regard tothe ongoing fire, Specialist Giunta engaged the enemy before prepping and throwing grenades, using theexplosions for cover in order to conceal his position.Attempting to reach additional wounded fellow soldierswho were separated from the squad, Specialist Giunta andhis team encountered a barrage of enemy fire that forcedthem to the ground. The team continued forward and uponreaching the wounded soldiers, Specialist Giunta realizedthat another soldier was still separated from the element.

    Specialist Giunta then advanced forward on his owninitiative. As he crested the top of a hill, he observed twoinsurgents carrying away an American soldier. Heimmediately engaged the enemy, killing one and woundingthe other. Upon reaching the wounded soldier, he began toprovide medical aid, as his squad caught up and providedsecurity. Specialist Giunta's unwavering courage,selflessness, and decisive leadership while under extremeenemy fire were integral to his platoon's ability to defeat anenemy ambush and recover a fellow American soldier fromthe enemy. Specialist Salvatore A. Giunta's extraordinaryheroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of dutyare in keeping with the highest traditions of military serviceand reflect great credit upon himself, Company B, 2dBattalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, and the

    United States Army.

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    President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor

    posthumously to the parents of Staff Sgt. Robert J.

    Miller - father Philip, and mother Maureen Miller - Oct.

    6, 2010, during a ceremony at the White House.

    cover. After killing at least 10 insurgents, wounding dozensmore, and repeatedly exposing himself to withering enemyfire while moving from position to position, Staff SergeantMiller was mortally wounded by enemy fire. His

    extraordinary valor ultimately saved the lives of sevenmembers of his own team and 15 Afghanistan NationalArmy soldiers. Staff Sergeant Miller's heroism andselflessness above and beyond the call of duty, and at thecost of his own life, are in keeping with the highest traditionsof military service and reflect great credit upon himself and

    the United States Army.

    Salvatore A. Giunta

    Born: 25 Jan, 1985, Clinton, IA

    Rank: Staff Sergeant

    Organization: US Army

    Division: 503rd Infantry, 173d

    Airborne

    Place / Date: Korengal Valley,

    Afghanistan, 25 October 2007

    CitationSpecialist Salvatore A. Giunta distinguished himself

    conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of hislife above and beyond the call of duty in action with anarmed enemy in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, onOctober 25, 2007. While conducting a patrol as team leaderwith Company B, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d InfantryRegiment, Specialist Giunta and his team were navigatingthrough harsh terrain when they were ambushed by a well-armed and well-coordinated insurgent force. While under

    President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor

    to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who rescued two

    members of his squad in October 2007 while fighting in

    the war in Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at the

    White House in Washington.

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    Registrars Report2010 Accomplishments

    Fairfax Resolves Chapter Registrar's Report 12/20/2010

    Yearly totals--last quarter or since last Registrar's report in bold)For 2010: 14 New members (3 in last quarter); 3 Forgotten Patriots: 4 New Applicants in last

    quarter; 11 Supplementals, 7 in quarter; 3 forgotten Patriots

    Working:13 Prospective members; and 7 Prospective Supplementals (1 Forgotten Patriot); 7

    Transfers in (2 in last quarter); 2 Transfers out in process.

    The difference between applicants and prospective members is the Applicant has already submitted

    their application to National

    and the prospective member is in the process of working on proof and their application has not been

    submitted yet.

    Approved and Submitted

    New Members Ancestor

    Colony

    of Service

    Forgotten

    Patriot

    Mailed to

    State

    Received at

    National Approved Chapter Status

    William Sidney Price, Jr. John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/15/2009 4/30/2010 Installed 6/4/2010* (Deceased)

    Carter Price John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/15/2009 4/30/2010 Installed 6/4/2010

    Harry Hemphill Price John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/15/2009 4/30/2010 installed 6/4/2010

    Earl Edward Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

    David Allen Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

    Mark Edward Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

    James Earl Bryant Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

    Bowen Rose, III Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

    Christopher Dean Wease Jacob Stalnaker, Sr. VA 3/5/2010 5/10/2010 8/6/2010 to be installed

    Fr Edward Charles Hathaway Erastus Hathaway VT 5/15/10 5/19/2010 8/18/2010 Installed 9/10/2010

    Adam Lee Freeman John L. Wright VA 12/31/2009 5/3/2010 installed 9/9/2010

    Kim R. Holmes John Howe VA yes 7/28/2010 8/6/2010 12/2/2010 installed 12/10/2010

    Adam C. Huftalen Lewis Shive PA 8/26/2010 9/6/2010 12/8/2010 to be installed

    Brandt Timot Heatherington Henry Grogan NC 8/26/2010 9/6/2010 12/9/2010 to be installed

    Applicants

    Howell Crawford Sasser Henry Lansford VA 12/20/2010 waiting on genealogy

    Percy Mellor Floyd Thomas Stanley CN 12/20/2010 waiting on genealogy

    Paul A. Walden Samuel Jacob MD 9/3/10 9/13/2010 waiting on genealogy

    Glenn Snow Joshua Danforth VA 11/18/2010 waiting on genealogy

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    Registrars Report - ContinuedSupplementals

    Phillip Anthony Ray Francis Cockburn NC yes 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

    Phillip Anthony Ray George Cockburn NC 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

    Jeremy Phillip Ray Francis Cockburn NC 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

    Jeremy Phillip Ray George Cockburn NC 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

    Joseph Patton Marshall James Wasburn MA 12/23/2010 waiting on genealogy

    John Clarke Bursley Samuel Thomas MD 12/23/2010 waiting on genealogy

    Lawrence E. McKinley Charles Parsons VA 10/15/2010 11/1/10 waiting on genealogy

    Willliam Wilson Price William Hudnall VA 10/1/2010 10/18/10 waiting on genealogy

    Andrew Witold Gutowski Jonathan Cowherd ?? 9/9/2010 waiting on genealogy

    Andrew Witold Gutowski Baldwin Dade, Sr. ?? 9/23/10 waiting on genealogy

    Willliam Wilson Price John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/14/09 5/10/2010 presented 9/9/2010

    Donald Cooper Magdalene Dellinger VA yes 4/1/2010 5/6/10 10/7/2010 presented 12/11/10

    Brett Matthew Sweeney Edward Barnard, Jr. CT 12/10/2009 12/30/10 5/10/2010 presented 9/9/2010

    Transfers in** SAR Society xxx

    Robert Francis Powers, III DE transferred 11/16/2010

    Scott Benjamin Powers DE transferred 11/16/2010

    Landgrave Smith DC

    Jay Matthews VAJoseph Patton Marshall CA

    LTC Mark Scott DC

    Robert Bruce Gemmill FL

    * Transfer process may end up as a drop and reinstate due to extremely cumbersome transfer process between States and National.

    Colony of

    Prospective Members Ancestor Service

    Nicholas A. Mason Major John Savage VA everything ready to go will submit on college break

    Howard F. Sorber, III Michael Wagner, Sr. PA Emailed NSSAR

    Phil Logan Issac Logan, Sr. Sent application--visited discussed

    Brad Guckenberger Lt. David Nelson VA DAR Applic. 445308

    Jeremy W. Gilliespie Working during 1st quarter 2011

    Richard Weeks, Esq Working during 1st quarter 2011

    Michael Weeks Working during 1st quarter 2011 (Son)

    Paul J. Kirkegaard Working during 1st quarter 2011

    Robert Stephens unknown

    Friend of Phillip

    Logan

    Robert E. Pratt unknown VA Working appl. Has all materials

    Kenneth Don Williamson unknown ??

    Will be working on a new line in

    2011

    Charles L. Booker, Jr. James Judge NC working on project

    William W. Millan Thomas Millan VA close to being an applicant

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    Registrars Report - Continued

    Supplementals (prospect.) Patriot Colony Status

    Robert E. Hampton Joseph Bullitschek NC Working

    Lawrence E. McKinley Thomas McKinley VA Yes Working

    John E. Sweeney Jonathan Hathaway MA yes Descent proven but correct Rev. War Serv. Quest.

    John E, Sweeney John Hamilton MA Descent proven but correct Rev. War Serv. Quest.

    George Lawrence Lamborn

    William Whitten

    Wash Need to begin working 1/1/2011

    George Lawrence Lamborn Daniel Tucker Need to begin working 1/1/2011

    William Wilson Price William Hudnall VA Need to begin working 1/1/2011

    Forgotten Patriots 2009 not accounted for at VASSAR; therefore listed below

    Compatriot Forgotten Patriot NSSAR Type ofDate of

    App. Appl

    John D. Sinks, PhD John Maxey 1/7/2009 sup*

    J. Clarke Bursley Nathaniel Wing 5/1/2009 New*

    John D. Sinks, PhD Nathaniel Barker, Sr. 5/26/2009 sup*

    James R. Naughton, Sr. John Davenport 6/18/2009 New*

    John D. Sinks, PhD Edward Laurance 7/2/2009 sup*

    Lawrence E. McKinley William Stuart 7/17/2009 sup*

    Robert Engle Johannes Ems 7/17/2009 sup*

    Elliot Berke Vincent Hudson 11/5/2009 New*

    Mark E. Scott** John Stanfield 1/3/2010 sup*

    ** Mark Scott's membership was incorporated into Fairfax Resolves & Supplemental worked and

    originally listed with VA but when approved listed with DCSSAR due to transfer glich that hassince been resolved

    Upcoming Stories in the Next Issue ofThe Defender

    Look for these stories in the next issue of The Defender.

    Details and pictures from the annual holiday party on 11 December.

    Compatriot Larry McKinley awarded the Fairfax Resolves Citizen of the Year.

    Jack Sweeney awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

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    Results of the 2010 Fairfax Resolves Chapter Survey

    Earlier this year, Fairfax Resolves conducted a brief survey to gather information from our members with respect to thechapter. The results of that survey are included to help you understand what information we have determined. Anabbreviated version of the results are included on the following pages. However, a summary of the result are included in

    this article. Although the total responses only represent slightly less than 35% of the chapters membership, we can assumethat the results represent the overall sentiments of the chapter as a whole.

    The largest membership base of the chapter falls into the age group of 50 to 59 years old, 37%. Nearly 60% of themembership is represented between the ages of 40 and 59. Of the total membership, our compatriots have been members ofthe chapter for just over a year, 14.3 months. This value was determined by excluding four long term members of over 10years which would not have yielded an accurate representation of average membership. The two leading reasons that ourcompatriots are members are because 1) they are interested in the history of the Revolutionary War and their ancestors role, and 2) they thought it would be interesting to say that their ancestor supported the Revolutionary War. Since therespondents were allowed to select all answers that applied, it was concerning that only 11% stated they were interested inthe events that Fairfax Resolves is involved with. This may be due to a lack of knowledge of events but it also may meanthat we need to better understand our memberships interests and target them more appropriately. Even with that, 93% ofour members expressed medium or high interest in the SAR. The attendance questions revealed that we have a small butdedicated group of regularly attending members, although 81% indicated that they would like to attend more events. The

    largest factor that prevented them from attending more is that they just dont have the time. Several questions targeted theday, time, and location of chapter meetings to see if anything stood out as a better option for meetings. Due to thegeographic area that the chapter serves and the hectic pace in the Fairfax County area, all members would be better servedwith a more convenient day, time, or meeting location. Finally, an attempt was made to determine if there was anoverwhelming preferred day and time for chapter meetings. The results show that there is not. Thursday evenings remainsthe leading choice for meetings. Although the Board of Managers discussed weekend meetings, the preferred meeting timeis during weekday evenings. There was significantly less support for meetings other than Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

    or Thursday evening.

    In an attempt to better support its membership, Fairfax Resolves has varied its upcoming meetings to include twolocations, weekday and weekend meetings, and morning and evening meetings. If you have any suggestions to help

    improve chapter participation, please contact the chapter president [email protected].

    Fairfax Resolves Wants You

    To Volunteer for a Committee Today

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    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    Fairfax Resolves Survey Results

    1. What is your age?

    18 29 0%

    30 39 7% 40 49 22%

    50 59 37%

    60 69 11%

    70 and older 22%

    2. How long have you been a member of Fairfax Resolves?

    _______ yrs ________ mo

    After extracting a few that were significantly over 3 years, the average was 14.3 months

    3. Why did you become a member of the SAR and Fairfax Resolves? (Select all that apply.)

    9% Someone in my family was already accepted into the SAR and I wanted to apply too.

    20% I thought it would be interesting to say that my ancestor supported the

    Revolutionary War.

    7% I am already a member of another organization that is based on ancestry and

    wanted to add the SAR to my list.

    37% I am interested in the history of the Revolutionary War and my ancestors role.

    11% I am interested in the events that Fairfax Resolves is involved with.

    0% It looks good on my resume.

    15% Other (Please explain):

    4. Now that you are a member of the SAR, would you say your interest in the SAR is:

    33% High

    60% Medium 7% Low

    5. Since you became a member, how many chapter meetings have you attended? ________

    Varied, low of 0 and high of 20

    6. How many meetings have you attended within the last year? _________

    Averaged about 4

    7. Would you like to be able to attend more chapter meetings?

    Yes - 21 no 5

    8. What factors prevent you from attending more Fairfax Resolves chapter meetings? (Select all

    that apply) 39% I just dont have the time.

    21% I cannot attend at the time they are scheduled.

    11% I am usually out of town.

    0% I really have no interest in attending.

    5% I usually just forget about them.

    11% They are too far from my home.

    13% I cant drive after dark.

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    Fairfax Resolves Survey Results9. Would you attend more often if the day, time, or location of the meetings were more

    convenient for you?

    yes - 13 no - 7 probably 2

    10. Which of the three would make it more convenient for you if it was changed?

    Day - 7 Time - 4 Location - 8

    11. Please rank your top three preferred times that would increase your probability of attending

    chapter meetings.

    __3__ Monday between 8-12 am

    _____ Monday between 12-6 pm

    __12_ Monday between 6-9 pm

    _____ Tuesday between 8-12 am

    __2__ Tuesday between 12-6 pm

    __11_ Tuesday between 6-9 pm

    __1__ Wednesday between 8-12 am

    __2__ Wednesday between 12-6 pm

    _13__ Wednesday between 6-9 pm

    _____ Thursday between 8-12 am

    __3__ Thursday between 12-6 pm

    _14__ Thursday between 6-9 pm

    _____ Friday between 8-12 am

    _____ Friday between 12-6 pm

    __5__ Friday between 6-9 pm

    __5__ Saturday between 8-12 am

    __5__ Saturday between 12-6 pm __1__ Saturday between 6-9 pm

    __2__ Sunday between 8-12 am

    __2__ Sunday between 12-6 pm

    __2__ Sunday between 6-9 pm

    __1__ None of the above

    12. If you could change one thing about Fairfax Resolves, what would it be? (Partial Answers)

    Probably the location.

    Consider scaling back some activities, if we cant support without overburdening the

    few who fill out multiple jobs.

    Too many meetings Figure how we can make participation in the programs more interesting than it is

    currently. I believe it is the programs that keep the long term effective Fairfax

    Resolves Member it is not the speakers or their content. If we revolve the chairman-

    ships and members on a yearly basis like we do officers then more people would be

    getting their feet wet.

    Meeting place

    More members involved in the chapters activities

    Get some more people involved!

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    27 Jan 2011, 7:00 to 9:00 PM Chapter Meeting

    (abbreviated) at Falcons Landing Air Force Officers

    Retirement Community Auditorium, Featuring:Youth Oration Contest. Compatriots and spouses are

    encouraged to attend to provide a large audience for ourChapters Oration Contestants as they compete for thechance to go onward to the VASSAR and hopefully

    National SAR contests.

    16 Feb 2011, 7:00 to 9:30 PM Chapter Meeting at

    Vinson Hall Retirement Community, Speaker - Past

    VASSAR President William Simpson, Topic: TBA

    19 Feb 2011, Time: TBD - Crossing of the Dan

    Commemoration - 230th Anniversary, Chastain

    Theater, South Boston, VA

    Wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Gen. David

    Morgan. Actual battle occurred on January 17, 1781.Website: ht tp: / /www.prizery.com/Crossing/

    Celebration.htm

    21 Feb 2011, Time: TBD - George Washingtons

    Birthday Parade - 279th Anniversary, Alexandria,

    VA George Washington's birthday is actually on

    February 22.

    Website:http://www.washingtonbirthdayparade.net

    25-27 Feb 2011, Virginia Society of the SAR Annual

    Meeting, Richmond, VA

    Website:http://www.sar.org/vassar/events.htm

    12 Mar 2011, 11:30 to 2:30 PMChapter Meeting at

    Falcons Landing Air Force Officers Retirement

    Community, (Salmon or Filet of Beef) RSVP Requiredby 5 Mar 11 to Chapter Treasurer with $20 per personcheck payable to Fairfax Resolves, SAR. RSVP to

    Chapter Treasurer

    * Cost is $20 per person, choice of filet of beef or

    salmon. Wine is $2 per glass.

    * Make checks payable to Fairfax Resolves, SAR.

    Mar 2011, Battle of Guilford Courthouse Ceremony,

    National Memorial Park, Greensboro, NC

    Time: TBDWebsite: ht tp: / /www.prizery.com/Crossing/

    Celebration.htm

    14 Apr 2011, 7:00 to 9:30 PM Chapter Meeting at

    Vinson Hall Retirement Community

    12 May 2011, 7:00 to 9:30 PM Chapter Meeting at

    Vinson Hall Retirement Community

    Details and directions to Vinson Hall and Falcons Landing

    Fairfax Resolves Calendar of Events8 Jan 2011, George Washington Chapter Hosted Gala

    "Black Tie" Evening Event, Belle Haven Country

    Club, Alexandria, VA

    VASSAR President Robert Bowen to award the Gold

    Good Citizenship Medal to Gen. Peter Pace, USMC-Retired, Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    (CJCS). All SAR Compatriots invited

    15-16 Jan 2011, Battle of Cowpens Commemoration,

    Gaffney, SC

    Wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Gen. Daniel

    Morgan. Actual battle occurred on January 17, 1781.

    Website:http://www.nps.gov/cowp

    19 Jan, 2011 - Richmond, Va. American Revolution

    Round Table Richmond presents a program by BillYoung appearing in person as Captain John Paul Jones of

    the Continental Navy in the Westhampton Room in the

    University of Richmonds Heilman Dining Center. Dinnerwill be available from 5:30 - 6:30 pm and will be followed by the meeting at 6:30 pm. For additional informationcontact Bill Welsch at (804) 755-1809, president@arrt-

    richmond.org.http://www.arrt-richmond.org

    23 Jan, 2011 Washington Crossing, Pa. - Winter/

    Spring 2011 Lecture Series: Early American Warfare.

    3:00 pm Bloody Footprints in the Snow: Military

    Footwear in the American Revolution - D. A. Saguto,Master Cordwainer of the Colonial WilliamsburgFoundation, will explore the style and evolution of

    eighteenth-century boots and shoes, along with the vitalrole footwear played in military operations during theAmerican Revolution. The production and procurement ofutilitarian shoes was an essential and under-appreciatedprocess for contemporary armies, and a point of continuitythat provided a link stretching from the troops at ValleyForge back to the armies of antiquity. This presentationwill examine the ways both armies, British and American,tried to meet their needs in the New World and will featurerarely-seen archaeological examples of contemporarymilitary footwear. Mr. Saguto is the leading authority inthe United States on historical shoemaking and thearchaeology of shoes. He has served as a consulting

    curator for institutions including the Smithsonian, NationalPark Service, Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and hasauthored over 30 publications. Snow date for this event isSunday, January 30. The event is free and open to thepublic, but you should RSVP to make sure a seat is savedfor you by calling (215) 493-2233 ext. 100 or [email protected]. The David Library of the AmericanRevolution, 1201 River Road (PA Route 32).

    http://www.dlar.org/index.htm

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