Directions to 5th Ohio Soldier's Gathering

The Soldier's Gathering at the Camp Workman Tavern will be held on January 15th, at 7 pm. Details are to follow in the newsletter. Click this link for directions to Camp Workman.

Acoustic Shadows' Walter Gasdek Passes

Walter Gasdek, band member of Acoustic Shadows of the Blue and Gray, passed away on December 19th after a battle with cancer. AS has been enjoyed by members of the 5th at a number of events in the east over the last few years, including Lisbon.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.acousticshadows.com

First Round of Unit Elections

For those of you who have not had a chance to peruse the December BATTLE EAGLE, the 2005 elections are wrapped up and nomination info for Corporal has been distributed. We are please to announce the 2005 5th Ohio staff...

Returning as Chairman, Ken Hillegass
Returning as Newsletter Editor, Tom Simich
Company Commander, Chris Smith
1st Sergeant, Andy Kaminski

Best of luck to all. This looks like it will be a great season. Boys, Keep the Colors Up!!

January Meeting

For those of you who were not at the Christmas party or have not had a chance to read the December newsletter, there will not be a unit meeting in December.

On Saturday evening, January 15th, there will be a 2005 planning meeting and Soldier's Gathering at the Campbellsport Tavern located at Camp Workman in Ravenna. Watch the newsletter for details.

Smithsonian Rolls Out American Conflict Web Site

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has launched its "Price of Freedom" web site exhibiting detailed multi-media presentations on American military conflicts from the Revolution, to the War on Terror.

This is a great information resource especially for those members with children.

Remembrance Day Parade

For those going to the Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg this weekend, we are unaware of any Army of the Ohio units attending at this time. The 5th is invited to fall in with Birney's Division (Cedar Creek).

Birney's Division will meet at the staging area at the middle school at 12:15 pm. Be reminded that no caps or powder are permitted in the National Park. Please mention to General Kelley or the Adjutant that you are from the 5th Ohio.

5th Ohio Revolver Located

We recently received an email from a gentleman who has located a .36 Cal Colt Navy 1851 Revolver with the name of Wm H. Thomas 5th OVI engraved on it. He also has the Boot gun this gentleman carried. If anyone has any information on Mr. Thomas, please contact Chris Smith clsmith@5thohio.com.

Army of the Ohio Update

The last Army of the Ohio meeting of 2004 was held in Mansfield, Ohio on 13 NOV. The 5th's Capt Buehrle and 1st Sgt Smith attended. The first order of business was the election of 2005 organization administrators and the the field commander. Last year's team, including Chairman Gary Sprang, were reelected. Our new field commander is Colonel Jim Ruley. Jim brings a great deal of experience as the commander of the 30th Ohio and having directed the battalion on the field in a variety of roles ovr the past few years.

Also in the discussion pool was the list of potential events the Army of the Ohio will participate in during the 2005 reenacting season. This list will be discussed at the 5th Ohio monthly meeting on December 9th as we begin to formulate our upcoming schedule.