Preface: This organization was formed on January 27, 1985 to honour the soldiers who
served Louisiana during the War Between the States and to preserve the memory of the
many Canadians who fought and died in that conflict. While there are many ways for
people to honour theses men, re-enactors do so through two main mediums.
1) Our Impressions: One way in which we honour these men is to have a quality
company impression. That includes both the accuracy of our uniforms and the orderliness
of our camp. We strive to correctly portray a typical mid to late war infantry regiment.
While the inherent dedication to detail is taxing and frustrating at times, the men whom
we remember suffered through so much more than we could imagine. Compared with
fighting at the Mule Shoe, waiting an extra month for a correct shirt or hat seems
insignificant. The least we can do is get it right when we portray these soldiers in front of
the public. Since those men are no longer with us, our role is to speak for them and to
represent them to the best of our abilities.
2) Our Conduct: It is crucial that we conduct ourselves in a professional and
considerate manner. The public and other re-enactors watch our behaviour more than one
may think. If we behave badly it reflects poorly on the individual members, the unit and
the hobby. Also, people in the hobby need to remember that certain special interest
groups may make it their mission to monitor our conduct. If we act professionally we
deprive them of some of the ink that they need for their poison pens. Any member who
wishes to carry a firearm as a member of the 10th LA Co C re-enactment unit must have a
valid Possession and Acquisition Licence, Possession Licence, and the firearm must be
properly registered as per the Canadian Firearms Centre regulations.
Political considerations aside, we need to act in ways that will bring pride and honour to
the memory of the men we portray. The 10th LA fought its first and last battles at Malvern
Hill and Appomattox Courthouse respectively. Since we represent the 10th LA to the
public, our conduct needs to complement that record and not tarnish it. People will long
remember the actions of a roaring drunk much more than deeds, no matter how sterling,
recorded on paper.
Given the aforementioned reasons, the membership should not view this Code of Conduct
as an oppressive straight jacket. Instead, it is a beneficial tool that reminds us to do our
best when wearing the uniform of a Louisiana Confederate soldier.
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