As you know, this upcoming Saturday will be there laying of the wreaths at the National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio which is part of the 2013 National Remembrance Day. We have 8 personnel signed up at the moment but I know a few of you still have to put your names down (please do so at https://bakercowreaths.eventbrite.com). A map and times can be found at this link too. If you can arrive a little before 0900 that would probably be a good idea.
For those of you attending, here are a few details (we are representing the Battle of the Bulge timeline):
NO FIREARMS
UOD: M43s (clean please)
Two-buckle or jump boots
Helmet (no net or scrim)
Webgear with musette bag (NO AMMUNITION)
It will be COLD so I also recommend a jeep cap for under your helmet, wool OD scarf and gloves (either the leather palm WWII field gloves or the OD wool gloves). If you have extra of these items, please bring them for someone who may not have them yet. If you have shoe packs and/or the long wool overcoat, you may want to wear those as well. Long johns are also a must and put some of those chemical hand warmers in your pockets if you have them. Safety first. I don’t want anyone missing any fingers or toes when this is all done. Make sure you have the 101st patch on your uniforms in good order. We will be in the public eye!
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Christopher Smith, Chairman
Company B, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne Division
www.airbornereenactors.org
