The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Siege of Port Hudson - 1863 - Feb. 18th, 2003

http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/71hudson/71hudson.htm ^

[The Real Deal]

No BTTT!!!!! for us today? ;-)

It's late, and I wasn't able to read much futher then right here, but it was a great post. By all means this is for all of you here in the FReeper Foxhole.

BTTT!!!!!

[comwatch]

Comwatch, you may want to post a message about this on the IL board.

Thanks for the suggestion. I curious what Ross will list as his film credits. I don't want to steer someone to a liberal media monster. Benefit of the doubt for now.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!

[facedown]

Is there a Chicago area FR Chapter?

Pinging Chicagoland FR Chapter and Illinois ping lists.

I'm looking specifically for folks in the Chicago area who might consider a role in this project, who have participated or support our Support our Troop and Commander in Chief demonstrations.

Original request in the Freeper Foxhole.

See next reply as well.

[AlabamaRebel]

Thank You So Much SamWolf,

Because of U.S. Grant being in Vicksburg, this story is seldom told. Even though Port Hudson held a higher strategic value.

My 3rd Great Grandfather, Private Riley G. Rush served with Co. A, 1st Regiment, Alabama Volunteer Army (CSA) from the beginning of the war.

He was wounded at Port Hudson on 27 May 1863 (the first assault) and died from those wounds on 6 June 1863.

To this day, he is buried in an un-marked grave near the Port Hudson Battlefield, along with many other Confederate Soldiers.

In honor of all soldiers, North and South, for fighting for their beliefs, I Salute You!!!!

[SAMWolf]

Your're Welcome Alabama Rebel. Thanks for the lead on this storey and Thanks to your 3rd Great Grandfather for his service.

[AlabamaRebel]

Thanks to Freeper AlabamaRebel for the lead and research on this story.

My family and I thank you Sam for running the story.

[AlabamaRebel]

Thank you AlabamaRebel for the thread idea and for assisting SAMWolf with the research!!!

I have always felt that this battle was more important the Gettysburg, but then I am biased of course :)

[AlabamaRebel]

War Hero's Widow Gets Reprieve; Eviction on hold after fund set up to spare 70-year-old

I read this story when it happened, I am very happy to hear she will be saved.

[AlabamaRebel]

Held off the d#mn yankees for 48 days did they? God bless them bump

Damn good job against superior forces wouldn't you say?

[AlabamaRebel]

Some think the 54th Mass. was the first Black Regiment.

But these at Port Hudson were.

Great post.

[AlabamaRebel]

This is the attack that the movie "Glory" profiled.

Actually, No Wolf.

The movie Glory was about the 54th Mass. and the attack on Battery Wagner in South Carolina. And I believe it was a year later.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks AlabamaRebel.

You're right,I stand corrected, I should have checked before I posted.

[AlabamaRebel]

"Louisiana" Native Guards on the side of the Union/Federals/North? Gee, I didn't know that.

Actually you will find a 1st Alabama Cavalry (USA) and a 1st Alabama Cavarly (CSA).

Many states supplied troops to both sides of the war.

Hence the name "War of Brother Against Brother"

[AlabamaRebel]

That's alright Sam,

I'm a history buff in general, and a civil war buff mostly :)

[Jen]

OH! Thanks for that info. I must've slept through American History classes. I'm so thankful for our Foxhole and to be able to learn from SAMWolf and all the other FReepers who post here.

[AlabamaRebel]

Any Time.

Glad I could be of service.

My wife says I have not been re-incarnated, she says I just refused to die the first time around and I'm actually 159 years old.

Her reasoning here is that now one could know as much about the Civil War as I do by reading books, so I must have been alive back then, and went through it :)

[blackie]

Her reasoning here is that now one could know as much about the Civil War as I do by reading books, so I must have been alive back then, and went through it :)

Smart wife ... I can see why you married her. :)

Be Well - Be Armed - Be Safe - Molon Labe!

[AlabamaRebel]

She can't be too smart, she married me :)