Cedar Creek Reenactment
Members
of the 78th PVI, Co. F returned to Cedar Creek this year to try
something different, artillery. Attending
as a part of the 19th Ohio Light Artillery, members of the 78th
got the chance to serve on the crews of the big guns.
Our battery, under the command of Captain William Smith, included two
10-pounder Parrott Rifles, one original 1862 3-inch Ordnance Rifle, and one
6-pounder. Each day, our battery
participated in the artillery demonstration before the battle.
During Saturday’s battle, our battery was overrun and captured by the
Confederates after getting off only a few rounds.
On Sunday, our battery engaged the Rebels at a longer range and was not
pressed by them.
Al,
Justin, Aaron, Keith, and Mike stand around one of the 10-pounder Parrott
Rifles.
Aaron
waits for the signal to fire the 6-pounder during Saturday’s demonstration.
Aaron
fires the 6-pounder.
Al works the limber chest for the 6-pounder crew.
Aaron
and Randy wait for the start of Saturday’s battle.
The
crew of the 6-pounder prepare to retreat by prolong as the Rebels begin to close
in during Saturday’s battle.
The
78th members pose for a photo by wet-plate photographer Bob Szabo.
Mike
and Rob get a photo while hanging out at Szabo’s tent.
Aaron
and Mike pose for a Confederate photo by Bob Szabo.
Bob
Szabo and Mike pose for a photo together.
Vickie
and Randy pose for a photo on Sunday morning.
Justin
and Mike stop for a photo during morning drill.
Mike
fires the original 3-inch Ordnance Rifle during Sunday’s battle.
Justin
(at left) works in the Number 2 position on the crew of the 3-inch Ordnance
Rifle.
The 78th guys get a photo on the porch of the Heater House before leaving for home.