Event: Battle of Fullbright Park (Union Gap, WA)

The second WCWA reenactment of the season took place last weekend at Union Gap's Fullbright Park.  Captain Jones reports that the 4th "made numbers", ie, had a least 8 pre-registered soldiers participate in the event.  We were also fortunate to be joined by Mr. Spellman of the 12th US, and by a new recruit. The Union Soldiers' Aid Society was on-hand to provide refreshments.

Under the leadership of Captain Jones, Sergeants Strand & Hicks, and Corporal Franks, the 4th acquitted themselves with courage valor, most notably holding off the entire rebel line to permit a flank maneuver by the volunteers.  Unfortunately, this was not enough to prevent a rebel raid on the union camp. [Note to the War Department: consider recruiting Miss D. and her frying pan for special defense objectives.]

Special thanks to Messrs. Strand and Mosby for transporting the company trailor, Mr. Strand for providing the mess, and Mr. & Mrs. Talbott for securing USAS supplies.  The young men of the 4th, notably Messrs. Franks, Franks, and Walker, worked very hard to set up and strike camp, and were in regular attendance on the ladies, as best their duties would permit.

The event was documented here (including aerial shots of the battles).  As the blogmistress's camera malfunctioned, pictures are from Sgt. Hicks.

USAS Sewing Circle

Pre-Event Cartridge-Making Party

Company Drill