15th South Carolina, Co. I "Dutch Fork Guards"

[James Kipler]

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TO ARMS! TO ARMS!

Men of the the Confederacy. It is time to stand up and fight against Northern oppression and invasion. Company I of the 15th South Carolina is seeking able bodied men who are willing to stand up and fight to defend the great State of South Carolina, the birthplace of the Confederacy.

Brief History to Antietam
The 15th South Carolina's first battle occurred on Hilton Head Island, the Battle of Port Royal Sound on November 7, 1861. Following the Regiment's service on the coast of South Carolina, they were transferred to Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia (ANV) in July 1862. There, they served in General James Longstreet's first corps in all of the ANV's battles from 2nd Manassas forward, including Sharpsburg and South Mountain.

Battle Honors:
1861:
-Sept.: Formed at Lightwoodknot Springs, SC
-Nov.6: Battle of Port Royal Sound
1862
-June 16: Secessionville
-Aug. 29-30: 2nd Manassas, 24 men lost
-Sept.14: South Mountain
-Sept.17: Antietam, 110 men lost
-Nov.26: Transferred to Kershaw's Bde./McLaw's Division
-Dec.13: Fredericksburg, 55 men lost
1863
-May 5: Salem Church, 54 men lost
-July 1-3: Gettysburg, 23 killed, 96 wounded, 18 missing
-Sept.: Transfered West
-Sept. 19-20: Chicamauga
-Nov. 16: Cambell's Station
-Nov.-Dec.: Siege of Knoxville
-Nov. 29: Fort Sanders, 3 killed, 11 wounded
-Dec. 15: Bean's Station
1864
-May 5-7: Wilderness
-May 8-20: Spottsylvania
-May 23-25: North Anna
-June 1-3: Cold Harbor
-July: Petersburg
-July 27-29: Deep Bottom
-Sept. 3: Berryville
-Oct.7: Port Republic
-Oct.14: Strasburg
-Oct.19: Cedar Creek
1865
-March 16: Averasborough
-March 19: Bentonville, lost 1 man
-April 26: Surrendered with Army of Tennessee.



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Company Roster:
Company Staff:
Commanding Officer: http://i.imgur.com/Y7Bai6q.png Captain James Kipler
First Sergeant: http://i.imgur.com/Z91ipuW.png First Sergeant Bill Groom


First Platoon:
Platoon Commander: http://i.imgur.com/66R9oFA.png TBA
http://i.imgur.com/wEwWF8z.png Corporal Neil Walker
http://i.imgur.com/Op1EaGP.png Private Andrew Higgins
http://i.imgur.com/Op1EaGP.png Private Tilden Mayberry
http://i.imgur.com/Op1EaGP.png Private Howard Walker
http://i.imgur.com/Op1EaGP.png Private Mark Smith
http://i.imgur.com/Op1EaGP.png Private Adam Cornell
http://i.imgur.com/Op1EaGP.png Private Lincoln White


We are seeking Officers, NCOs, and Privates! Anyone interested in joining must contact Captain Kipler via Steam (steam name is (15SC. I) Cpt. Kipler)), forums, or through telegram. Applications must be submitted for Officer positions.

The 15th SC and its affiliates are not racist organizations. Those holding such views should keep them to themselves and/or find another company.

[James Kipler]

A few things to announce within the Company today.

Private Neil Walker - promoted to the rank of Corporal http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/BWToombs/CorporalTS%20copy_zpshkpsmy8x.png

Private Howard Walker joined the Company at the rank of Private

Welcome, Howard and congratulations on your promotion, Corporal!

[James Kipler]

Accidental double post. Reserved for future announcements. My apologies.

[Howard Walker]

A few things to announce within the Company today.

Private Neil Walker - promoted to the rank of Corporal http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/BWToombs/CorporalTS%20copy_zpshkpsmy8x.png

Private Howard Walker joined the Company at the rank of Private

Welcome, Howard and congratulations on your promotion, Corporal!

Thanks for the warm welcome. Glad to be part of the squad.

[Jeffrey_Confederate]

Captain Kipler, Great page and a great company you are building!

[A. P. Hill]

Congrats to S.C.!

Welcome to the CSA!

[1st LT. Martin T.]

Glad to have you with the Southern Independent Brigade!

[James Kipler]

A huge welcome to our newest member: http://i.imgur.com/Op1EaGP.png Private Mark Smith!

Everyone please welcome the second half of our Company staff: First Sergeant Bill Groom. Welcome to the Dutch Fork Guards!

[[WoR] Kiff]

Love you Kipler! Best of luck to you and your company, I know you all will be one of the finest on the field!

[James Kipler]

Everyone please welcome Private Adam Cornell to the Dutch Fork Guards!

[Neil Walker]

Hello to all our latest recruits, (Welcome Mark Smith and Adam Cornell) and hello to all!.....Capt Kipler, I thank you again Sir for the promotion to Corporal, and i simply can't wait to push those Yankees back up near Canada!

always at your service Sir!

Neil

[James Kipler]

Hello to all our latest recruits, (Welcome Mark Smith and Adam Cornell) and hello to all!.....Capt Kipler, I thank you again Sir for the promotion to Corporal, and i simply can't wait to push those Yankees back up near Canada!

always at your service Sir!

Neil

Glad to have you, Corporal. Keep up the good work! For southern Rights!

[James Kipler]

Position Vacant:
Company I of the 15th South Carolina is looking for a 1st Lieutenant to lead the 1st Platoon of the Company. All are welcome to apply (via telegram to Captain Kipler). The following requirements are placed upon the position:
* At least 4 months experience in game.
* Technical Alpha access
* A knowledge and understanding of ACW tactics and strategy; including Hardee's Manual
* A willingness to work within the confines/mission/vision of the Southern Independent Brigade
* Ability to drill at the Company's prescribed weekly drill time.

All who are interested in an officership in a quickly growing company in a large community please apply!

[Neil Walker]

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you are looking for a friendly, adult but yet serious CSA Company to join, They why not join the might of the 'Dutch Fork Guards'..The 15th South Carolina company.....We will recruit volunteers who want to drill to perfection, march steady, and give those Yankees something to remember with our precise rifle fire.

Come one come all!!

Corporal Walker.

[James Kipler]

I'd like to welcome Private Hudson to the Dutch Fork Guards.

Also...we have hit 10 members, thus reserving the Company. Congratulations, men of Company I!

[James Kipler]

Congratulations of the following promotions:

Corporal Neil walker promoted to Sergeant
Private Howard Walker promoted to Corporal
Private Tilden Mayberry promoted to Corporal

Congratulations to all! For southern Rights!!

[Neil Walker]

A hearty welcome to Hudson for joining our illustrious company, also, congrats go out to Howard Walker and Tilden Mayberry for reaching the rank of Corporal....and i have to thank you Captain Kipler for the promotion to Sergeant!

The Company is starting to take shape!

Neil.

[Neil Walker]

A hearty welcome to Hudson for joining our illustrious company, also, congrats go out to Howard Walker and Tilden Mayberry for reaching the rank of Corporal....and i have to thank you Captain J Kipler for the promotion to Sergeant!

The Company is starting to take shape!

Neil.

[Neil Walker]

Sorry double post. :rolleyes:

[1SGT Shannon]

Hurrah, for the "Dutch Fork Guards", Co. I!

[Jeffrey_Confederate]

A hearty welcome to Hudson for joining our illustrious company, also, congrats go out to Howard Walker and Tilden Mayberry for reaching the rank of Corporal....and i have to thank you Captain J Kipler for the promotion to Sergeant!

The Company is starting to take shape!

Neil.

Great job guys!
Will be honor fighting side by side with you!

[Locke1740]

I would just like to thank y'all for portraying the company under my 5x Great Uncle's, Joshua Derrick's, command! Also hello again to the community, its been awhile!

[Neil Walker]

I would just like to thank y'all for portraying the company under my 5x Great Uncle's, Joshua Derrick's, command! Also hello again to the community, its been awhile!

Thank you Colonel, I hope we can do Joshua Derrick proud when in the field.

Neil.

[1SGT Shannon]

Come on, Boys! Sign up! There's plenty of room left.

[Hatchmo]

Lookin' good fellas! Keep it up!