WHO ARE WE?The 8th OVI was possibly one of the most iconic Volunteer Infantry's of Ohio during the Civil War. It was formed in 1861 in Ohio. They earned their nickname the "fighting fools" in 1862 at Antietam creek when they drove and captured confederate forces on a hill by Bayonet point, held that hill for a while, and then proceeded to charge down Bloody lane with a high Casualty rate. There was 300 men of the 8th OVI that entered that fight and 162 died in it. There is a memorial at Antietam that stands today in honor of these heroes that stood alongside many other brave Union soldiers who fought and gave their lives for the greater good of the Union. I wish to honor my fallen ancestors and fellow Ohioans by creating this Infantry. In a sense that by the end of it I will have not only have established the 8th OVI Co.C, I would have also created a well suited and well trained infantry that will send the Rebs running for the hills.
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT OF THIS COMPANY?
If you are new to the "Soldier Experience" let me put it lightly for you. H E L L. However you will not be living in these conditions but don't think that makes it easy. You will be drilled, you will be asked if you know what to do in case of some events, you will be told to do something if you think you know what it is. If you are correct then you get a free pass on it, if you are not you fall back in line and get ready to be explained it. After we go through the basics we move on to combat drill, then advanced drilling, and finally Emergency training in case of the event that you NCO or CO is killed leaving you without order. This all will then be exercised on the field of battle to test both your Superior's and your mindset, intelligence, and combat effectiveness as well as you ability to follow orders. If you decide to join us then I am in great gratitude of you decision and I both thank and welcome you.
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FOLLOW FOR YOUR UPDATES!
Not only on this website will we be working together to establish a community for the company, we will also be trying our best to keep you updated on both the Company and the world events. In case of absence you will be asked to leave a message via a forum that is labeled as such. However if you are able to attend it is up to you whether you wish to join the session or not, however again please note if you are taking a day off so that way we may have someone catch you up on stuff you may have missed.
Please check for your updates and Community interaction here: 8thoviwor.createaforum.com/general-discussion/
Please check for your updates and Community interaction here: 8thoviwor.createaforum.com/general-discussion/
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It may been fun to fight sitting in a chair typing but it ain't nearly as fun as doing it for real (sort of). That's the case with me i am a Volunteer in the 61st OVI as a private. I'm going to Gettysburg boys.
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