| 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.
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, 25 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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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 1006 Taverner Road, RR#3
Gravenhurst,ON P1B 1R3, 705-687-5997.
For Further information on the 10th Louisiana Regiment, please contact Donna Elliott
by email or write to the 10th LA Co: 49 Court Drive, Paris Ontario, Canada, N3L 4C1
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.
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".
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 1006 Taverner Road, RR#3
Gravenhurst,ON P1B 1R3, 705-687-5997.
For Further information on the 10th Louisiana Regiment, please contact Donna Elliott
by email or write to the 10th LA Co: 49 Court Drive, Paris Ontario, Canada, N3L 4C1
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