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69thPVI
08-22-2018, 06:54 PM
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"Baker Guard" Zouave Uniform

About Our Unit

Our company looks represent the 69th Pennsylvania Company D as accurately as we can while still having fun playing War of Rights. We will be using historical commands that will help immerse our members into the Civil War, but we wont be doing them strictly out of the drill guides of the times. If you are looking for a unit that is trying to accurately represent a regiment during the war, but isn't that strict then this is the unit for you. See how to join our unit, our schedule, and our history below!


Uniforms and Equipment

The 69th Pennsylvania wears two types of uniforms. The first uniform was a Zouave uniform that was issued to 400 men which consisted of a dark blue Zouave jacket with green trimming, green cuffs, and sixteen brass buttons down the front on both sides of the jacket, a sky blue Zouave vest, chasseur sky-blue trousers, and a dark blue kepi. This uniform will only be available for our members who purchase the 1st Lieutenant pledge when the game release, and mainly used as our skirmishing force. Most of the men were issued the standard federal uniform that consisted of a four button sack coat, standard federal sky blue trousers, and forage cap/kepi. This uniform will be available for anyone who joins the unit regardless if they purchased the 1st Lieutenant pledge or not. The 69th was issued with the 1861 Springfield rifle.

https://warofrights.com/Crowdfunding#1st%20Lieutenant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKgdbegltQo&t

Regimental Battle Flag

The 69th PA had two distinctive flags. The Regimental flag was a green flag with the Irish Harp of Erin in the center. The reverse side has the Pennsylvania crest in the center. On both sides the red scrolled banner on top says in golden text "Presented to the 69th Penn. Reg.", and on the bottom scroll says in golden text "By Their Friends". The National flag was a standard Pennsylvania issued national flag that consisted of the thirteen red and white stripes, but along with the golden stars in the blue canton is the Pennsylvania coat of arms and written in golden text in the center red stripe is the Regiment's abbreviated name "69. Reg P.V." which stands for "69th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers". The War of Rights devs currently put the front side of the Regimental flag in game, and we will be working on getting the full flag in game along with the National Flag.

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Currently located at Bolivar Heights Drill Camp

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History before Antietam

The 69th Pennsylvania was mustered into service on August 18, 1861 from the remnants of the 2nd Pennsylvania Militia. The 69th PA also known as the "Baker Guards", "Gallant 69th", or "2nd California". On September they left for Washington D.C. attached to Baker’s Brigade also known as the "Philadelphia Brigade". During February 1862 they were stationed in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. March 24 they moved to the Virginia Peninsula attached to 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army Potomac to participate in General McClellan's Peninsular Campaign. They first saw action at the Battles of Peach Orchard and Savage Station on June 29, 1862. The next day on June 30, 1862 they saw action at the Battles of Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale. By August 28, 1862 they arrived in Alexandria, Virginia to help cover General Pope's retreat from Chantilly. On September 4, 1862 they would join McClellan for his Maryland Campaign.


History during Antietam

The regiment was commanded by Colonel Joshua T. Owen. It lost heavily in Sumner’s charge. Captain Francis V. Bierwirth and Lieutenants Joseph McHugh and James Dunn were killed and Major Devereux, Captains Thomas Kelley, James O’Reilly and Thomas Wood and Lieutenants Joseph M. Kelley and John Taggert were wounded. Colonel Owen took command of the brigade when General Howard took over the division from the wounded General Sedgwick. He did not return to regimental command. The 69th passed through the East Woods, crossed the Cornfield and the Hagerstown Pike and reached the edge of the West Woods, where its advance was checked. Its left flank having been attacked and turned by McLaws’ and Walker’s Divisions, it was forced to retire to the fields north of D.R. Miller’s, where it was reformed and placed in position in support of a part of the Artillery of the First and Twelfth Corps and of Sedgewick’s Division, Second Corps.


History after Antietam

September 22, 1862 they moved back to Harper's Ferry. They saw action from December 12-15, 1862 at the Battle of Fredericksburg. From July 2-3, 1863 they saw action at the Battle of Gettysburg, and were stationed at the famous "angle" during Pickett's Charge where their monument stands today. They would see action again on May 5-7, 1864 during the Battle of the Wilderness. They would see action from May 8-21, 1864 at the Battle of Spottsylvannia Court House assaulting the famous Salient. They would see action from June 1-12, 1864 at the Battle of Cold Harbor. They would join the assault on Petersburg from June 16-18, 1864 right before the Siege began. They would see action at the Battle of Ream’s Station on August 25, 1864. They would see action at the Battle of Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run from February 5-7, 1865. After Lee's Surrender at Appomattox Court House the 69th would participate in the Grand Review on May 23, 1865. The regiment would finally muster out of service on July 1, 1865.https://i.imgur.com/rmLGWf7.jpg

Only known picture of Captain James Harvey
The Commander of Company D


Weekly Event Schedule

To Be Determined


Interested in Joining?


(Click the recruitment poster to see Company D's Company Tool page)
https://i.imgur.com/L4CMDPM.jpg (https://warofrights.com/CT_ViewCompany?companyID=3391#companyToolHeader)

Add someone on our staff on Steam and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have and get you enlisted into the company.
http://steamsignature.com/profile/default/76561198050160229.png (http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198050160229/)

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69th PA Monument at the Angle in Gettysburg

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Colonel Joshua T. Owens, founder of the 69th PA
Later becomes the Brigadier General of the Philadelphia Brigade

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Charles M'Anally
Promoted from 1st Sergeant to 2d Lt., September 18, 1862; to 1st Lt., May 1, 1863; wounded at Spottsvlvania C. H., Va., May 12, and Cold Harbor, June 2, 1864; promoted to Captain, Company G, October 4, 1864

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Anthony McDermott from Company I wearing his Zouave uniform

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Henry McClarren from Company F wearing his Zouave uniform

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Pvt Hugh McFall Company H Wearing his Zouave uniform

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Unknown 69th Pa Solider wearing his Zouave uniform


Thank you Major Tyler of the 9th New York for helping the 69th PA create this forum page!

Tyler28256
08-22-2018, 11:34 PM
Welcome to the Union! Glad to have helped!

Kyle422
08-22-2018, 11:39 PM
Thanks for the help, looking forward to being part of the union and bringing glory to the 69th PA



- Kyle

Duke Of Longtree
08-25-2018, 02:23 AM
1st Lieutenant reporting for duty

4thNJ
08-25-2018, 05:35 AM
Good luck gentlemen.

Kyle422
08-25-2018, 06:52 PM
Thanks we appreciate it! Looking forward to fighting beside you in battle.


- Capt. Kyle

Jack.Word
08-25-2018, 07:25 PM
Good Luck

MadWolf
08-25-2018, 10:48 PM
Good Luck and nice work on the forum page!

Ben H. Phillips
08-26-2018, 12:49 AM
Good Luck

Kyle422
08-26-2018, 07:58 PM
Thanks greatly appreciated!

Kyle422
09-05-2018, 11:18 AM
Thread updated with correct images and more info.

RhettVito
09-10-2018, 06:13 PM
Good luck from 72nd PA

Duke Of Longtree
09-12-2018, 03:46 AM
a little bump

Kyle422
09-16-2018, 06:27 AM
I would like to welcome Sgt Kelly and Pvt Drew among the ranks of the 69th Pennsylvania.


- Captain Kyle

PAIOLETTI
09-16-2018, 05:43 PM
Much respect to Captain Kyle and the gallant 69th! This is an excellent young company on the come up. Looking forward to the new competition. Good luck Kyle!

Kyle422
09-17-2018, 11:15 AM
Much respect to Captain Kyle and the gallant 69th! This is an excellent young company on the come up. Looking forward to the new competition. Good luck Kyle!

I am humbled by your generosity Paioletti!

I also would like to welcome Serena to the ranks of the 69th Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry.

- Capt Kyle

Kyle422
09-18-2018, 02:48 AM
I’d like to welcome Pvt Ken to the 69th PA

- Capt Kyle

Kyle422
09-20-2018, 10:52 PM
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Men of the 69th I thought I would share this piece of art work I recently commissioned Co. D Captain with acquired Zouave Uniform

Shiloh
09-20-2018, 11:21 PM
Wow... that's really impressive Kyle. Is that an actual historical Captain or is it you?

Kyle422
09-20-2018, 11:22 PM
Thanks Its not a historical captain just a random character, Im much younger.


- Kyle

RhettVito
10-01-2018, 10:41 AM
SOON !

https://i.imgur.com/YMPndBf.png
Thank you rbsmith7 for this btw.

Ben H. Phillips
10-01-2018, 12:58 PM
Nice Header

Kyle422
10-01-2018, 09:41 PM
Thanks! I'll be touching up that splash page image just a tad, in a day or two. Getting a lot better with the wacom tablet.

Indeed you are, Thanks again for all your help especially for that one certain project!

CALL TO ARMS the 69th Pennsylvania is looking for men to fill its ranks. Add me on steam to be part of this famous Irish regiment!

- Capt Kyle 69th Pennsylvania Volunteers

Duke Of Longtree
10-02-2018, 04:18 AM
SOON !

https://i.imgur.com/YMPndBf.png
Thank you rbsmith7 for this btw.

now whats this ?

Kyle422
10-02-2018, 09:21 PM
now whats this ?

Its a new historical brigade that is being formed for war of rights

- Kyle

Ben H. Phillips
10-03-2018, 09:45 AM
Good luck with the Brigade hope it works out for y’all

Duke Of Longtree
10-03-2018, 02:41 PM
Good luck with the Brigade hope it works out for y’all

good sir we do not use that word for it is southern slag and we are northern gentlemen

Kyle422
10-06-2018, 04:13 AM
Men of the 69th Pennsylvania volunteers here is an original grouping from a Sgt in company B

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Kyle422
10-13-2018, 06:26 AM
The famous 69th Pennsylvania regiment is recruiting. Join if you wish to be part of the only PA regiment who carried a green flag into battle!


- Kyle

Kyle422
10-19-2018, 10:29 PM
Due to recent events I have decided to reactivate the 69th PVI. I am currently recruiting quality individuals to fill the ranks of the 69th PVI