| 10th. Louisiana Infantry - Company C Army of Northern Virginia |
The 10th Louisiana re-enactment regiment was formed on January 27, 1985 in
Toronto, Canada. The decision to portray the 10th La, a distinguished regiment of
Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, was inspired by the purchase of a Don Troiani
print, "Confederate Standard Bearer", by one of it's founding members.
Toronto, Canada. The decision to portray the 10th La, a distinguished regiment of
Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, was inspired by the purchase of a Don Troiani
print, "Confederate Standard Bearer", by one of it's founding members.
Now, 19 years later, "C" Company, 10th LA. is a well disciplined group of fighting
men from all walks of life and varied cultures, who pride themselves on their ability
to interpret the drills and maneuvers of the 1860s. The 10th Louisiana is a member of
the 4th Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia, and serves under its command at a
number of events in the United States. The 10th LA is known in re-enacting circles
for its enthusiasm, its high degree of esprit de corps, and its dedication to authentic
living history.
men from all walks of life and varied cultures, who pride themselves on their ability
to interpret the drills and maneuvers of the 1860s. The 10th Louisiana is a member of
the 4th Battalion, Army of Northern Virginia, and serves under its command at a
number of events in the United States. The 10th LA is known in re-enacting circles
for its enthusiasm, its high degree of esprit de corps, and its dedication to authentic
living history.
The 10th has been actively involved in Civil War history preservation, donating
$2,600.00 in 1991 to the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans for the purpose
of having one of the two surviving flags of the 10th Louisiana cleaned, repaired,
preserved and displayed. The flag so lovingly restored was the original flag issued
to the regiment after the battle of Gettysburg.
$2,600.00 in 1991 to the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans for the purpose
of having one of the two surviving flags of the 10th Louisiana cleaned, repaired,
preserved and displayed. The flag so lovingly restored was the original flag issued
to the regiment after the battle of Gettysburg.
John A. Huff, an ancestor of former and now honorary Captain Ray Huff, was born
in Holland Landing, Ontario. As a member of Co. "E", 5th Michigan Cavalry, he was
responsible for shooting and mortally wounding J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern,
Virginia on May 11, 1864. So we are connected to the past, as they say, by ties of
blood.
in Holland Landing, Ontario. As a member of Co. "E", 5th Michigan Cavalry, he was
responsible for shooting and mortally wounding J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern,
Virginia on May 11, 1864. So we are connected to the past, as they say, by ties of
blood.
The 10th. is now commanded by Steve Mayes, who previously held the rank of 1st.
Lieut. and is a very capable and competent officer. The company structure is as it
was during the Civil War, with a Captain, two Lieutenants, one first Sergeant, NCO's
and privates who make up the bulk of the ranks. Foot drill and manual of arms are
based on Hardee's Tactics, as in the days when men marched shoulder to shoulder,
and fired volleys with their .58 caliber Enfield rifled muskets into the opposing
"Bluecoats".
Lieut. and is a very capable and competent officer. The company structure is as it
was during the Civil War, with a Captain, two Lieutenants, one first Sergeant, NCO's
and privates who make up the bulk of the ranks. Foot drill and manual of arms are
based on Hardee's Tactics, as in the days when men marched shoulder to shoulder,
and fired volleys with their .58 caliber Enfield rifled muskets into the opposing
"Bluecoats".
Past member Tom Brooks, the ACWHRS' master historian and resident "fossil", has
written the only book on the history of the 10th Louisiana Regiment: "Lee's Foreign
Legion". For more information about this great book, contact Tom at 139 Pratt
Crescent, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1P5, 705-687-5997.
written the only book on the history of the 10th Louisiana Regiment: "Lee's Foreign
Legion". For more information about this great book, contact Tom at 139 Pratt
Crescent, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1P5, 705-687-5997.
For Further information on the 10th Louisiana Regiment, please contact Donna Elliott
by email or write to the 10th LA Co: 191 Kerwood Drive Cambridge, Ontario Canada
N3C 4H7.
by email or write to the 10th LA Co: 191 Kerwood Drive Cambridge, Ontario Canada
N3C 4H7.
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