The 16th Georgia is always seeking dedicated recruits; however, we advise that historical re-enacting is not for everyone. Joining this endeavor is a decision that deserves considerable deliberation. Depending on which phase of it you enter, it can be expensive, physically taxing and time consuming. We do not say this to scare away potential participants, just to tell the truth.
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"Jackson Rifles"
Honorary Colonel J.C. Nobles
Capt. Charles "Goodtime" Whitehead
1st Lt. Noah Sprague
1st Sgt. Brick Lee Nelson
2nd Sgt. Matthew Whitehead
Adjutant Al "Scottie" McGalliard
1st Corp. Tommy Shover
2nd Corp. Ben Morris
3rd Corp. Frank Williams
Lead Chaplain - Joel Whitehead, Jr
Hon. Chaplain - Ronnie "Skin" Neal
Assistant Chaplain - Charles Hill
Treasurer Earl Colvin
Musician - Al "Scottie" McGalliard
Musician - Drew Edge
Musician - Chance Sprague
Musician - Aaron Bradford
Webmaster - Al McGalliard
Newsletter - John "Duke" Dobson
The spirit of the legendary War Between The States fighting unit known as the Sixteenth Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry was resurrected in 1982 by the formation of a re-enactment company by the same renowned title. The 16th Georgia re-enactment organization has since its beginning been one of the most consistent groups of its kind, serving in recreated battles from Florida to Pennsylvania, in the 125th - 150th anniversary events and all the "hot spots in between". The current version of the 16th Georgia is as large and active as any that has ever taken the field, having received a splendid influx of young, energetic recruits in recent years. Like most Civil War re-enactment organizations, the 16th "galvanizes" or has both a Confederate and a Federal impression. As Union soldiers, they portray Co. F of the 51st Pennsylvania Volunteers, as often as not. Both portrayals are required by all members.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2218
"JACKSON RIFLES"
Reenactors of the War for Southern Independence
COMPANY G, 16TH GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
COMPANY F, 51ST PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
16th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry
The Sixteenth Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry, historically, was one of those splendid Georgia regiments of the Army of Northern Virginia, on whose many battlefields it gained distinction. It was also one of the regiments that followed General James Longstreet through the Chickamauga and east Tennessee campaigns.
Company Organization of the Historic 16th Regiment
Company A: Madison County Men - Madison County Greys
Company B: Jackson County Men - Center Hill Guards
Company C: Hart County Men - Hartwell Infantry
Company D: Madison County Men - Danielsville Guards
Company E: Habersham County Men - Cobb Infantry
Company F: Walton County Men
Company G: Jackson County Men - Jackson County Volunteers/Jackson Rifles/Oconee Volunteers
Company H: Gwinnett County Men - Flint Hill Greys
Company I: Gwinnett County Men
Company K: Columbia County Men - Ramsey Volunteers
Battles of the Historic 16th Regiment
Seven Days Battles (June 25-July 1, 1862)
Savage's Station (June 29, 1862)
Allen's Farm (July 1, 1862)
Malvern Hill (July 1, 1862)
South Mountain (September 14, 1862)
Antietam (September 17, 1862)
Fredericksburg (December 13, 1862)
Chancellorsville (May 1-4, 1863)
Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863
Chickamauga [not engaged] (September 19-20, 1863)
Chattanooga Siege (September-November, 1863)
Knoxville Siege (November-December, 1863)
The Wilderness (May 5-6, 1864)
Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-21, 1864)
North Anna (May 23-26, 1864)
Cold Harbor (June 1-3, 1864)
Petersburg Siege (June 1864-April 1865)
Cedar Creek (October 19, 1864)
Sayler's Creek (April 6, 1865)
Appomattox Court House (April 9, 1865)
51st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers
Some time previous to the first Battle of Bull Run, Colonel Hartranft, who commanded a regiment in the three months' service, applied for, and received authority to recruit one for the three years' service. Calling about him many of his old officers and men, the ranks of the new regiment were soon filled with a body rarely excelled for qualities essential to good soldiers. With the exception of a few enlistments, companies A, C, D, F and I, were recruited in Montgomery County.
Company Organization of the Historic 51st Regiment
Company A: Norristown
Company B: Northampton County
Company C: Montgomery County
Company D: Norristown
Company E: Union and Snyder Counties
Company F: Montgomery County
Company G: Centre County
Company H: Union and Snyder Counties
Company I: Montgomery County
Company K: Union and Snyder Counties
Battles of the Historic 51st PA
Battle of Roanoke Island (Feb 8, 1862)
Battle of New Berne (March 14, 1862)
Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia (Aug 16-Sep 2, 1862)
Battle of Groveton (Aug 29, 1862)
Battle of Bull Run (Aug 30, 1862)
Battle of Chantilly (Sep 1, 1862)
Maryland Campaign (Sep 6-24, 1862)
Battle of South Mountain (Sep 14, 1862)
Antietam (Sep 16-17, 1862)
Battle of Fredericksburg, VA (Dec 12-15, 1862)
Siege of Vicksburg, MS (June 17-July 4, 1863)
Siege of Jackson, MS (July 10-17, 1863)
Knoxville Campaign (Nov 4-Dec 23, 1863)
Siege of Knoxville (Nov 17-Dec 4, 1863)
Rapidan Campaign (May 4-June 12, 1864)
Battles of the Wilderness (May 5-7, 1864)
Battle of Spotsylvania (May 8-12, 1864)
Battle of NY River (May 9, 1864)
Spottsylvania Court House (May 12-21, 1864)