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GAF August muster - photos and after action report
I'd like to get copies of the photos taken at the August GAF muster - either by e-mail, kevin@kevingoebel.com or posted web link.<br />
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I'd also appreciate a link to the after-action report, once it's been approved by the Department of the Army and posted for public consumption.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Snidely Whiplash
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Col. Jerry “Pitsptr“ Davenport<br />
Headquarters Grand Army of the Frontier<br />
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Copies to: The ladies and gentlemen of the GAF at large<br />
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Sirs:<br />
I have the honor to submit my report following the second 2014 Illinois State Muster of the Grand Army of the Frontier. The division of Illinois held a local ceremony to commemorate the change in command and to honor the hard work and dedication of Lt. Colonel Shamrock. The following proclamation was read to the troops assembled.<br />
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Upon the completion of this ceremony the Division of Illinois was besieged by forces unknown. I am pleased to report they successfully defended the wilds of Winnebago county from these invaders. The division of Illinois was reinforced in strength with soldiers from the division of Wisconsin.<br />
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This defense required all present to man the gatling gun to provide covering fire while the troops headed to Fort Sackett. After the ammo of the Gatling Gun was exhausted the troops divided into two squads and worked together to provide simultaneous volley fire at the enemy. Just before reaching the fort, the enemy were thick on the ground and soldiers and scouts alike were faced with a target rich environment which required them to use both rifle and pistol to complete their journey to the fort. Upon gaining the fort all soldiers were needed to man the walls and fire from each and every shooting port. In the end the enemy retreated and soldiers again faced large numbers of enemy and a wily enemy commander who was difficult to hit. Each of the troopers conducted himself with valor and honor in the campaign.<br />
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The following are the results the campaign:<br />
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Results of 2014 GAF-IL Muster<br />
31 August, 2014<br />
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Milspec Repeater (Marksman)<br />
First: Bill "Charles Goodnight" Mayes GAF #815<br />
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Mil Spec Single Shot (Rifleman)<br />
First: Jim l “I.M. Portly” Zinkel GAF #794<br />
Second: Doug “Lt. Col. G.W. Strong” Strong GAF# 774<br />
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Cadet <br />
First: Charles “Moose Wrangler” Strong GAF# 787<br />
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Staff Officer<br />
First: Rob “T.K. Sackett” Arntzen GAF#622<br />
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Henry Rifle<br />
First: John “Johnny Popper” Clint GAF #801<br />
Second Pat Gannon “Lt. Col. Shamrock” Gannon GAF# 447<br />
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Scout <br />
First: Bob "Traveling Troubleshooter" Gifford<br />
Second: Joseph “Cornbread Lawman” Knaak<br />
Third: Mike "Whiskey River Mike" Cummings GAF#814<br />
Fourth: Kevin “Snidely Whiplash” Goebel<br />
Fifth: Sean "Marshal Cummings" Cummings GAF#810<br />
Sixth Bill "Sergeant Pizano" Scuderi<br />
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Buffalo Scout<br />
First: John "Johnny McCrae: Saffran GAF#644<br />
Second Don “Major S.H. Long” Long GAF#700<br />
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Regards,<br />
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Lt. Col. G. W Strong GAF# 774<br />
Commanding, Division of Illinois