Battle of Carthage Battle of Carthage took place eleven days before Bull Run. It was a small mobile...
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Battle of Carthage The first major land engagement of Lincolns War
Union Col. Franz Sigel
1,100 regular forces
Confederate Claiborne Jackson, Governor of Missouri
4,000 armed irregular forces
2.000 unarmed recruits
The Battle of Carthage took place eleven days before Bull Run. It was a small mobile affair that spread
over a ten mile area of maneuver. The Battle of Carthage State Park is sited on the final battlefield position.
This site was the Union camp the night before the battle and the Confederate camp the night after.
The Confederate forces were on the retreat from a series of skirmishes with a larger Union force under
Brig Gen Nathanial Lyon. Troops under Col. Sigel were able to move much faster than the bulk of the
forces under Gen. Lyon and arrived at Carthage ahead of the rest of the union army. The Confederates
learned that the smaller Union was force was separated and camped along a creek outside Carthage and
moved to attack before the rest of the Union forces could arrive on scene.
Alerted by pickets of the Confederate advance, Col. Sigel moved out to meet them on ground of his
choosing. Jackson sent his unarmed recruits on a flanking maneuver round the union position. Seeing the
flanking movement, and not realizing that the forces were unarmed, Sigel conducted a fighting withdrawal
and successfully fell back to their original camp site where they made their stand until nightfall, and then
completed their disengagement in good order.
The union suffered 44 casualties and the Confederates 77.
The Southern forces immediately declared victory because they
held the field but they failed to destroy or significantly damage
the Union force which had been their objective. The battle did
succeed in giving the Confederates some time to train and equip
their forces in Missouri.
B.G. Albert Pike Camp #1439 Gen Lewis A Armistead Camp # 1846 Cols Lewis & Harrison Camp # 1854 Gen William Steele Camp # 1857 Major Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920 South Kansas Camp # 2064
Volume XIV. Issue 7
July 1011
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1. Battle of Carthage
2,3, Commander‟s Corner
4. Around the Division
5. Division Calendar
6. Div officers & Com chairs
7 Battle of Carthage/ Recruiting
8. Last Roll Call Convention
Photos
9. 2011 National Renuion
Camp Info
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Delivered in Emporia, Kansas,
Saturday Last by His Son,
Compatriot Sterling T. Price
My Fellow Compatriots,
My father, Maj. R. Scott Price USAR (Ret.) of rural Abilene, would like to thank each and every member of
the SCV's Kansas Division for the honor of being chosen to lead the 150st anniversary of the War Between the
States or as our Yankee cousins refer to it, the Civil War.
Dad has been in the hospital since Valentine's Day and was released to go home late Thursday afternoon. He is
sad to report that while he grows stronger each and every day, he is not yet strong enough to join us here today. I
am however, happy to report that is expected to make a full recovery.
In 1861, like most Southerners my great, great grandfather Joseph H. Price wanted to be left alone to raise his
family. He, like his father before him, was a barrel maker in the city of Baltimore when in early 1861 during the
so-called secession crisis, he witnessed the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry Regiment fire several volleys in to an
angry crowd of citizens killing men women and children.
The next morning the city's mayor and chief of police were arrested by the Yankees and he learned that scores
of state legislators were being detained by Federal authorities to prevent them for voting on the question of
Maryland‟s proposed secession. ordinance.
It was also announced that the sacred corner stone of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights‟, the writ of habeas
corpus had been suspended indefinitely by the newly elected Yankee president.
The bottom line Abraham Lincoln had already begun to shred our nation‟s beloved Constitution and its system
of laws. It would get much worse especially out here near the Kansas-Missouri border. So, Uncle Joe borrowed a
southern friend‟s horse, rode into northern Virginia and joined Col. Lige White's 35th Virginia Cavalry Battalion.
This until was commonly referred to by both friends and foes alike as the Comanches; a famous outfit that boasted
three companies of exiled Marylanders.
Now in 2011, we are now standing on the threshold of the greatest challenge the South has faced since 1861.
Once again just as 150 years ago we must prepare anew to defend our rights and just as 150 years ago, all that we
ask is to be left alone.
The forces of political correctness as well as our traditional enemies are gathering to fight our efforts to
commemorate our Confederate ancestors and the ideals that they fought and, in so many cases, died for. Even as
we speak, our self-proclaimed foes have released their political minions and their winged attack monkeys in the
national media to continue their harassment of those of us who have the courage and grit to stand up to them.
As for myself and my house, we choose to stand our ground against those who have discovered that it can very
well prove to very rewarding for their careers and/or various agendas to continue to wave the bloody shirt. Let me
stress that our heritage organization has no animosity to any group or individuals. All that we ask is that to be
allowed to exercise the rights guaranteed to all citizens of our nation. Namely, freedom of speech in both words
and symbols, freedom to assemble peacefully, the freedom to redress grievances, and if need be, the right to face
those who accuse us falsely in an open court of law.
Why is it that the very people calling to tolerance and inclusion strive constantly to destroy the things we
cherish and hold to be true? If they take away our right to wave the Stars and Bars on the flimsy legalese
proposition that it is a public nuisance or a provoking gesture, what comes next? What other old freedoms and
beloved traditions will we be forced to sacrificed on the blood-stained altar of political correctness?* It must stop
here and it must stop now.
If the issue is slavery, I would like to remind our northern cousins that several states that remained in the Union
during the war also embraced the South‟s peculiar institution. A roll call of these states include Delaware, West
Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri as well as portions of the five civilized tribes of the Indian Territory, now
Oklahoma. Heck, citizens of New Jersey still held just under 100 blacks in bondage as late as 1861.
Out West, Native American tribes in New Mexico, Arizona and Utah continued to suffer slave raids from
Mexican slavers until the time of Kit Carson. Let us not forget that numerous tribes that populated the West and
the Plains also captured and enslaved their enemies, particularly women and children.
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And what should we think of the wealthy northern factory and mine owners, many of whom opposed slavery
in theory, but who felt no sympathy for the thousands of Irish men, women and children who toiled for slave
wages in the celebrated northern industries until they were maimed or died? Ah yes, I almost forgot, the winners
write the text books don‟t they?
Perhaps all those who wish us ill should consider removing the motes from their own eyes before insisting on
telling others how to live their lives. It seems that every group in our nation basks in and enjoys the rights and
freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution save one, Southerners, be they black, white, Hispanic. Brave men
all who chose to defend their homes. Each and every day we read or watch on television another outrage heaped
upon us, our families and our ancestors. I say enough is enough and that either the words in the Bill of Rights
apply to all citizens or they don't. It is that simple.
Kansas ended up a Federal State during the War Between the States sending its dark minions such as Senator
Jim Lane, Doc Jennison and William Montgomery to wreck havoc among their neighbors in Missouri and the
Indian Territory. But let us also remember that after the war, Kansas became a haven for destitute Confederate
refugees fleeing the so-called "Reconstruction" of the South. The results of our very own Operation Locate testify
to the number of southerners who decided to head West.
President Harry Truman's mother wept as she and her family was driven from their western Missouri home in
1864 as Kansas „red legs‟ looted then burned their farm. When her son became president of the United States in
1945, she refused to stay in the White House's Lincoln Bedroom.
Like our sires before us we are not hoping for or seeking a confrontation of any kind but, if our political foes
come looking for trouble, to quote General Gordon Sullivan, a former commander of Kansas' Big Red One, "They
will soon discover that they have come to the right place."
We members of the Son‟s of Confederate Veterans Kansas Division prove daily that we have the desire, talent
and doggedness to defend ourselves and the things that we hold to be sacred. Like the warning sign posted on the
lion‟s cage in the old Paris Zoo,”The lion is a vicious animal. When attacked it defends itself.”
Once again, our goal in NOT to refight the war. All that we ask is to be left alone and to have our beliefs and
traditions respected. And yes like that famous yellow banner warns now as it did in 1776, "Don't Tread on Me."
Now I'd like to talk about our beloved Kansas Division and issues that are staring us square in the face in the
here and now. Our ranks have been depleted by death, transfers and a kind of weariness that comes from being the
camp's "go to guy" for too long.
We need to raise a new generation of Neo-Confederate leaders to take up the torch and lead the charge to
protect our heritage into the future. I, like my father, am a member of the Lewis A. Armistead Camp that averages
the youngest overall membership in the division. We must take advantage of the SCV's cadet program and bring
our young men into the fold at an early age. We at the state level will do everything in our power to assist you in
this quest.
My father will be meeting with the outgoing commander and his staff as soon as practical to discuss staffing
positions and possible alternate attendees to the upcoming SCV National Convention in Montgomery.
It is imperative that we not only maintain the number of camps active in our division but that we strive to
expand across our land that was once proudly known as the „Soldier State.‟ Two decades in the military taught me
that nothing stands still. If you are not going forward, you are sliding backwards. I am sad to say that I have seen
too many SCV camps across the South that were ignored by their members until they simply went away...
I expect to attend meetings at each of your camps as the year progresses and other heritage related event.
I intend to discover the fate of Rev. Larkin Skaggs (killed in the raid on Lawrence) body and if he has a grave.
If so, is it marked and if not, to raise a memorial stone to his memory.
I intend to have the issued placed on the 2012 ballot in Dickinson County asking that Mud Creek once again be
called by its original name, Armistead Creek, its discoverer and commander of Fort Riley.
Armistead won undying fame on July 3, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg when he led the portion of the
Confederate Army across open terrain to capture the famous stone wall and Alonzo Cushing‟s Federal artillery
battery before he was shot down. However his valor gained the South nothing for behind him lay over 5,000 of
General Pickett‟s brave troops dead or dying. Flesh and blood and valor can only accomplish so much when
confronted with the Industrial Revolution‟s shot and shell To continue to produce an informative and timely news
letter and to secure the talents of a dedicated web master for the division's web page.
Once again thank you honoring me and my family with this opportunity to lead our people in the challenging
days ahead. To quote brother Blutto, “This could the best time of our lives...." So mote it be.
Your Humble Servant
Richard Scott Price Ks Div Cmdr.
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Please help the Division welcome its new elected officers
Division Commander Richard Scott Price
Leutenant Division Commander Kyle E Erickson
Border Brigade Commander Charles W Walthall
Indian Brigade Commander Thomas Westbrook See complete list of
Division officers on page 6
Richard Scott Price is back home from the Hospital and
recuperating just fine. He is already settling in as Commander and
doing his duties as needed.
Denver and Jo Erickson is proud to announce the engagement of
their daughter Samantha Jo Erickson to Zachary Nikkles. No
immediate plans are made at this time.
Confederate Enlistment
New Recruits
B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439
None
Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847 None
Col’s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854 Art Anderson
Sgt, Drury Lacy Winfield, H Company 2nd Reg. Mississippi Inf.
William Steele Camp# 1857 None Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920 None
South Kansas Camp # 2064 None
June Camp Agendas
B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439
July 09
No Report
Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847 July 09
No Report
Col’s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854
July 16
Division Commander Scott Price
William Steele Camp# 1857 July 07
No Report
Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920
July 07 Speaker Paul Petersen will discuss his book
"Quantrill at Lawrence: The Untold Story
South Kansas Camp # 2064
"The Battle of Newtonia"
"Party in the Park" at Swope Park at the Battlefield Museum.
10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday July 9. Recruiting/Display
table, musket firing demos, cannon firing demos
Maj Thomas J Key Camp has Three members to attend
SCV National Convention at Montgomery, Alabama
Dispatches from the Front
Intelligence from
the Wire… Events
in Kansas Division
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JULY CALANDER
Thomas Jefferson John Hancock
Red Letters Generals Blue Letters Camp Meetings Black Letters Camp Members
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Maj. Thomas J. Key
Camp Meets
David Peterie
B-Day Key Camp
2
Wendell Williams
B-Day Key Camp
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B.G. Richard B.
Garnett
Death 1863 Gettysburg
4 Independence Day
James M Jackson B-Day Col Lewis &
Harrison Camp
B.G. James Pettigrew 1828 Tyrrell Co, North
Carolina
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B. Gen Lewis A.
Armistead Death 1863 Gettysburg
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Gen William Steele
Camp Meets
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South Kansas
Camp Meets
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10 B.G. Albert Pike
Camp Meets
Gen Lewis Armistead
Camp Meets
B. G. Henry L Benning
Death 1875 Columbus, GA
BG Paul J Semmes
Death
1863 Martinsburg, W.
Virginia
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Rick Bullock
B-Day Key Camp
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Gen Nathen
Bedford Forest
B-Day 1821 Chapel Hill, TN
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Larry Wiezorik B-Day Col Lewis &
Harrison Camp
15 16 17
Cols Lewis &
Harrison Camp
Meets
B.G. James Pettigrew
Death 1863
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Maj William D Pender
Death 1863 Staunton, Virginia
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Larry McCrary
B-Day Key Camp
20 21
Matt Myers
B-Day Key Camp
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Warren Stidham
B-Day Pike Camp
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Maj. Gen Lafayette
McLaws Death 1897 Savanna, Georgia
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B.G. John M. Jones
B-Day 1820 Charlottesville, Virginia
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John Tyson
B-Day Pike Camp
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B.G. James H. Lane
Death 1833 Mathews Court
House, Virginia
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30 Maj. George E.
Pickett Death 1875
Norfolk, Virginia
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First Battle of Bull Run Seven Days Battle Gettysburg Battle of Carthage Missouri July 21, 1861 June 25, 1862 July 1-3 1863 July 5, 1861
Confederate Victory Confederate Victory Union Victory Missouri State Guard Victory
Battle of Murfreesboro Battle of Blackburns ford Battle of Boonsboro July 13, 1862 July 18, 1861 July 8, 1863
Confederate Victory Confederate Victory Inconclusive
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OFFICERS, COMMITTEES, CAMPS
Division Commander: Lt. Division Commander: Division Adjutant: Past Division Commanders:
Richard Scott Price Kyle E Erickson Paul Honaker John Handley: 1999-2000
2926 Jeep Rd 3285 Munson Av 4109 SW 29th James Spiecher: 2000-2002
Abilene, Kansas 67410 Topeka, Kansas. 66604 Topeka, Kansas. 66614 Jesse Estes: 2002-2003
(785) 234-8313 (785) 273-1253 (785) 286-0214 Jon Jenkins: 2003-2005
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Charles Walthall: 2005-2007
Denver L Erickson: 2007-2011
Division Chief of Staff: Division Judge Advocate: Division Historian: Division Chaplain
Jesse Estes Simon (Chip) Bucknder IV Jesse Estes Tyrone Williams 702 Plum St. 11617 Hemlock Drive 702 Plumb 3708 Rose
Wamego, Kansas. 66547 Overland Park, Kansas 66210 Wamego, Kansas 66547 Leavenworth, Kansas. 66048
(785) 456-2695 (314) 634-7320 (785) 456-2695 (913) 727-2701
[email protected] www.thebucknerhome.com [email protected]
Division Surgon: Division Investigator: Division Quartermaster:
Dr. Robert K. Norton VACANT VACANT
47858 N. Portwest Court Wichita, Kansas 67204
Cols. Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854 BG Lewis Armistead Camp #1847 BG William Steele Camp #1857
Camp Commander Camp Commander Camp Commander Pro Temp
Denver L Erickson Richard Scott Price Neal Hanley
190 NW Hawthorn 2926 Jeep Rd. 712 Canyon View Drive
Topeka, Kansas. 66606 Abilene, Kansas 67410 Lansing, Kansas 66043-6721
(785)234-8313 (785) 598-2410 (913) 250-5577
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Adjutant Paul Honaker Adjutant Jesse Estes Adjutant Jack Stewart
5200 NW Arroyo Dr. 702 Plum St. 131 Willow Dr Topeka, Kansas. 66618 Wamego, Kansas. 66547 Lansing, Kansas. 66403
(785) 272-4912 (785) 456-2695 (816) 330-3316
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
BG Albert Pike Camp #1439 Major Thomas J Key Camp#1920 South Kansas Camp #2064
Camp Commander Camp Commander Camp Commander
Richard Dame James Spiecher Kevin Ivey
2207 Horseshoe Circle 7325 Oakview St 1207 N 9TH Street
Derby, Kansas 67037-8657 Shawnee, Kansas. 66216 Garden City, Kansas 67846-4219
(316) 789-1978 (913) 962-9986 (620) 276-9275
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Adjutant John Handley Adjutant Heath Roland Adjutant Dick Croft
856 Waddington 2824 Oakview Street 11017 S. 151st West
Wichita, Kansas 67212 (913) 334-9367 (620) 584-2691
(316) 722-3974 Kansas City, Kansas 66109 Clearwater, Kansas. 67206
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
BRIGADES
Indian Brigade Commander: Border Brigade Commander: Thomas Westbrook Charles W. Walthall
Wichita, KS 76278 Blue Springs, Mo.
(316) 773-6636 (785) 272-6291
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Battle of Carthage
The Battle of Carthage, also known as the Battle of
Dry Fork, took place at the beginning of Lincolns War
on July 5, 1861, in Jasper County, Missouri.
The experienced Colonel Franz Sigel commanded
1,100 Federal soldiers intent on keeping Missouri within
the Union. The Missouri State Guard was commanded by
Governor Claiborne F. Jackson himself and numbered
over 4,000 unorganized, inexperienced soldiers, along
with 2,000 unarmed troops who did not participate in the
battle.
The battle was rather meaningless from a tactical or
strategic view, though it was deemed a victory by the
Missouri State Guard. Carthage played a part in
determining Missouri's course during the war, as it
helped spark recruitment for the Southern regiments.
Political views in Missouri were divided before the
War. St. Louis and its surrounding counties generally
sympathized with the Northern states because that region
was connected economically with North. The area also
had few slaves and contained a large German immigrant
population, most of whom opposed slavery.
Missouri Governor Claiborne F. Jackson was pro-
Southern, and the rest of the state was very heavily
divided. Publicly Jackson tried to stay neutral, but he was
suspected by the Union men of secretly preparing the
state militia to seize the Federal Arsenal in St. Louis.
In April 1861, after the firing on Fort Sumter, U.S.
President Abraham Lincoln called for troops from all of
the states to defeat the Confederacy. Missouri was asked
to send four regiments. Governor Jackson refused the
request. Instead, he called up the Missouri State Militia,
possibly to seize the St. Louis Arsenal.
If this was his intention, it was thwarted by the newly
appointed commander of the arsenal, Captain Nathaniel
Lyon of the 2nd U. S. Infantry.
Lyon was an abolitionist and had plans of his own for
the arsenal. He used its weapons to arm a Radical
Republican paramilitary organization called the Wide
Awakes.
To prevent the secession favoring governor and his
supporters from seizing the arms, Lyon secretly had most
of the arsenal's weapons moved across the Mississippi
River to Illinois. He then surrounded the state militia's
camp, forced them to surrender, and unwisely started
from there and marched them as prisoners through St.
Louis, inadvertently inciting a deadly riot (the Camp
Jackson Affair.)
The action drew great protests from Missourians, and
even representatives of the City of St. Louis petitioned
Lincoln for Lyon's dismissal. Lyon, however, was
politically connected to Postmaster General Montgomery
Blair. Blair arranged for Lyon's promotion to brigadier
general and saw that he was given command of the Army
of the West in place of Gen. William S. Harney, a
moderate.
Creek coming out of the ground The rocks contain caves. The Battle Paralleled the creek in Carthage, MO.
These caves were Explored by
the soldiers before the battle but
otherwise didn't play any real part
in the events.
On June 10, 1861, Lyon personally met with Governor Jackson in an attempt to resolve their differences in a
"gentlemanly" manner. The conference proved futile, with Lyon storming out of the room and declaring that the war was
on. Lyon moved his Army of the West up the Missouri River to capture the state capital at Jefferson City, leaving
General Thomas Sweeny to take steps to move his troops out of St. Louis.
Sweeny was delayed due to logistical problems, so Col. Franz Sigel took command of the Federal advance. On June
12 he started to move his First and Second Battalions, along with 5 infantry companies, 2 rifle companies, and an
artillery battery towards Springfield.
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The Missouri State Guard retreated to Boonville, where a
pivotal skirmish took place on June 17. Lyon quickly
took the town and chased the Missouri State Guard south.
Again due to logistics, Lyon could not keep up with the
retreating Guardsmen. Another group of State
Guardsmen in Lexington also moved south under
Sterling Price, after learning of the defeat in Boonsville.
Sigel‟s troops arrived in Springfield and quickly took the
town. They prepared to march to Carthage, hoping to
catch up with the retreating State Guardsmen. Jackson‟s
and Prices‟s units met in Lamar on July 3 and started to
organize. Jackson‟s army grew to 6,000 men, a large
number of whom joined along the march south.
However, the force in Lamar was for the most part armed
only with hunting rifles, shotguns, knives, or nothing at
all. The next day, July 4, Sigel arrived at Carthage with
his 1,100 men.
Learning that Sigel had encamped at Carthage, Governor
Jackson took command and made plans to attack the
smaller but better armed Union force. On the morning of
July 5, Jackson marched his green soldiers south. The
rival armies met 10 miles north of Carthage, and the
State Guard raised two Confederate stars and bars flags
on either side of their line, which stretched over half a
mile. Sigel‟s men provided an impressive display as they
formed a line of battle and moved within 800 yards of the
State Guard troops.
Opening the action with his artillery, Sigel closed to the
attack. Jackson replied his own artillery. Both sides then
engaged in some skirmishing. However, spotting a large
Confederate force—actually all unarmed recruits—
moving into the woods on his left, he feared they would
turn his flank. He ordered a retreat. The Confederates
pursued, but Sigel conducted a successful rearguard
action. By evening, Sigel was back in Carthage. Under
the cover of darkness, he retreated further to Sarcoxie.
The Battle of Carthage had little strategic meaning, but
pro-Southern elements in Missouri, anxious for any good
news, celebrated their first victory.
The battle also marks the only time a sitting U.S. State
governor has led troops in the field, and then, against the
Union
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Kansas Division Color/Honor Guard Available
Compatriot Gerald V. Spaur of the BG Albert Pike Camp #1439 is suited and ready for the occasion.
Gerald is prepared for the opportunity to be present as a Color Guard for your event, or to take on the
responsibility of Honor Guard for the passing of a family member, friend or compatriot where an honor
Guard is needed.
Gerald will go anywhere in Kansas and be available for any and all Military services for compatriots, family
members, and friends. Feel free to contact Gerald at 2947 Walnut Wichita Kansas 67217-3128
Phone: 316-524-2555
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LAST ROLL CALL
PAUL BRUCE GRAVES
Graves, Paul Bruce, 85, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away June 6, 2011,
Wichita. Retired City of Wichita Traffic Engineer (1957-1985); Private Consultant Forensic Traffic and Transportation
Engineer (1985-1997). Born Nov. 5, 1925, Oklahoma City to Willie M. (Froneberger) and Daniel M. Graves; youngest
of 3 brothers. Graduated Norman H.S. 1943. Married sweetheart Billie Jane Hacker 1947. Honorably served his
country enlisting US Navy 1943 during WW II; re-enlisted 1946 US Naval Reserve including active duty Korean War
1950-1951, Aircraft Carrier CVE 115 U.S.S. Bairoko, US Navy Seabees; honorably discharged 1954. Recipient of
numerous US military medals. Earned BS of Civil Engineering OU 1955. Life Member VFW (Commander Post 112),
DAV, American Legion, Sons of Confederate Veterans. Past-President of MOVITE. Paul was a great leader, teacher,
husband, father and friend, very proud to be an American, honored to serve his country, family and ensuring the
roadways of Wichita were safe. He loved family, laughter, friends, was an outstanding bowler and ruthless at cards! He
thrived on OU football, proud to be an OU alum. Preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Billie, and loving
brother Daniel Graves. Survived by three daughters, Linda, Catherine, Paula; brother Aaron; cousin Merritt; 5
grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Services will be held, Sat., June 18, 2011, 3:00pm, Resthaven Chapel. Tributes
may be sent to the family via www.resthavenmortuary-cemetery.com.
Norman Joy Doug McGovern aka Sterling Price (son of Richard
aka Gen Robert E Lee Alexander Garner & Matthew Brady Scott Price) receives his fathers
Commanders Ribbon from out going
Commander Denver L Erickson
This years convention was a compete success. Thanks to all who assisted in setting this up. Friday night was
a big success with the showing of “Song of the South”. And Oratory Contest with the two participants
Commander Mark Otey of the Gen Lewis A Armistead Camp and Denver Erickson Past Division
Commander.
Both men did an excellent Job portraying John Wilkes Booth
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CAMP MEETINGS GEN. ALBERT PIKE CAMP #1439 MAJOR THOMAS J. KEY CAMP #1920
LOCATION: Ryan‟s Steak House LOCATION: Zarda Bar-B-Q
3323 North Rock Road. Wichita, Kansas 11931 W 87th
St. Lenexa, Kansas.
DATE: Second (2ND
) Saturday each month DATE: First (1st) Thursday each month
TIME: 11:30 am fellowship 12:30 Meeting TIME: 6:30 pm. fellowship, 7:00pm. Meeting
COLONELS LEWIS & HARRISON CAMP #1854 SOUTH KANSAS CAMP #2064
LOCATION: Westside Christian Church, LOCATION: Rockwell Branch Library Meeting
432 SW Lindenwood, Topeka, Kansas. 5939 E 9th
Street, Wichita, Kansas.
DATE: Third (3rd
) Saturday each Month DATE: Second 2nd
Thursday each Month
TIME: 10:00am. TIME: 6:00 pm.
GEN. LEWIS A. ARMISTEAD CAMP #1847 GEN. WILLIAM STEELE CAMP #1857
LOCATION: Public Library Technical Conference Ctr. Rm. LOCATION: Bann Thai Restaurant
301 East Elm, Salina, Ks. 301 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
DATE: Second (2nd
) Saturday each Month DATE: Second (2nd
) Thursday each Month
TIME 1:00-1:30 fellowship, 1:00-2:30 Meeting TIME: 6:00 pm. Fellowship 7:00 pm. Meeting