FOR INFORMATION ON THIS CHAPTER PLEASE CONTACT:
David Bennett – Chapter President
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Kansas City, Missouri
LATEST CHAPTER NEWS:
Trust everyone is having a grand summer.
Out last meeting on June 10th, our presenter was Paul Rosewitz, who enlightened us with his talk on US Mountain Howitzers.
Paul was outstanding.
Our Attendees included: Mike Symanski, Bill Jordan, Peter Grande, Rick Simmons, James Lundgren, Paul Rosewitz, Dan Honken, Stephen Osman,
Dave Bennett, Mark Kasal, Mike Osborne, Dom Dal Bello, Michael Samuels, John Morris, Dave Harden, Brent Brown, Larry Keeton,
Charles Harley, Webster and Ross from Australia!
We had over 20 participants, so I apologize that I have missed a couple of other participants and if I butchered your name. THANKS FOR ATTENDING last
month.
Our upcoming meeting is next Monday, the sign on information is below. Please invite whomever else you know would be interested in joining
the zoom call.
Our upcoming presenter is Bill Jordan, who will be speaking on “To Maintain Good Order and discipline”: Crime and Punishment during the War of 1812.
If anyone is interested in giving a presentation, please contact me. Wishing everyone a patriotic, safe and wonderful Fourth of July. Dave.
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Our presentation for JUNE is ” “Thoughts on the American Mountain Howitzer” by Paul Rosewitz,
Col. USA, retired and St. Louis Chapter President.
All Company Members and Chapter members are welcomed to attend.
Update of our May meeting, “Collecting and researching”
Attendees included: Bill Jordan, Dave Harden, John Morris, Mike Symanski, Paul Rosewitz, Dave Bennett,
Sally Bennett, Dan Honken, Steven Osman, James Lundgren, Timothy Terrell, and Ed Hull.
Topics ranged from artillery, paint colors for War of 1812 artillery carriages, Fort Ward, etc.
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Please find below the sign in information for our next Company ZOOM MEETING.
Our Topic for May is COLLECTING AND RESEARCHING. Bring a topic to discuss!
Update of our April meeting:
Out speaker Paul Rosewitz had surgery the morning of the meeting and was unable to present.
Dave Bennett presented “Beating for Recruits: Musik, during the War of 1812”
We had six in attendance. Mike Symanski reviewed his trip to the Baltimore Arms Show.
Dave Bennett reviewed the 33rd Annual War of 1812 in the West symposium held at Fort Leavenworth Ks.,
including an original US Dragoon leather Cap, ca. 1812, brought out by the curator.
Our June meeting will be June 10th, our speaker will be Paul Rosewitz, “Thoughts on the American Mountain Howitzer.”
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From: David Bennett [mailto:ebclemson@aol.com]
Subject: MARCH 11th, Company Military Historians – Plains Chapter – ZOOM MEETING
Greetings! Please find below the sign on information for our next CMH Plains Chapter, Company of Military Historians ZOOM meeting. All members and all chapters are invited to attend.
Monday March 11th, 2nd Monday of the month, at 7pm Central Time zone.
We have Steven Osman scheduled to present “Minnesota’s other Civil War: The Dakota Conflict of 1862.”
We will also go around the horn to see if anyone has anything to contribute.
Our last meeting was held February 12th, the focus was on COLLECTING, RESEARCHING and WRITING.
We had members from several chapters join, including the Plains, Southwest and Chesapeake chapters.
Joining the zoom call in February were: Dave Bennett, Bill Jordan, Steven Osman, Ken Bunger, Mark Kasal, John Morris, Peter Grande, Mike Symanski, Rick Simmons,
Timothy Terrell, Alan Aimone, James Lundgren, Ed Hull, Dave Harden, Sally Bennett, Jon Woodland and several others I was not able to obtain the full names.
Discussions included: The Herb Peck photography collection coming up for aution; MUAI military plates, Artilleryman Magazine, etc.
Please join us at our upcoming meeting on March 11th. Best, Dave Bennett
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Greetings CMH members, please find below the ZOOM sign on information for our next meeting,
On the 2nd Monday, February 12, at 7pm CENTRAL. See below.
Recap of January 8th Meeting:
We had about 23 folks join the call on January 8th, which is fantastic? Attendees included: Bill Jordan, James Lundgren, Rick Simmons, Richard Barbuto, Mike Symanski, DK Clark, Sally Bennett, David Bennett, Mark Kasal, Ken Mason, Jim Howat, James Payne, Alan Boyd, Timothy Terrell, Leland Bull, Ed Hull, John Morris, Alan Aimone, and Steve Osman. I apologize for anyone who I missed or any names I butchered.
There were members from at least three chapters attending as well. Attendees were from Mason Neck, Virginia, Long Beach, California, Walla Walla, Washington, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kansas City Missouri, Las Vegas, Nevada, Leavenworth, Kansas and Monroe, Michigan and every were in between.
Our presentation was “The Battle of New Orleans” by Dr. Richard Barbuto who was terrific. It was a proper subject for January 8th!
We also had a very entertaining general discussion as well afterwards.
Our next meeting theme, will be COLLECTING, RESEARCHING, and WRITING. We will go around the table so everyone will have an opportunity if chosen, to share.
Our schedule meeting for MARCH 11th, will feature the presentation “Minnesota’s Other Civil War: The Dakota Conflict of 1862” by Stephen Osman.
If any questions, please call. Best, Dave Bennett
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Our next upcoming Zoom meeting is scheduled for January 8th, “New Orleans Day”
Our speaker is Dr. Richard Barbuto, company member, well known scholar on the War of 1812.
He will present “The Battle of New Orleans”
Looking forward to the January Meeting, Best, Dave Bennett
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Good Afternoon, a reminder of the Company of Military Historians ZOOM meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, MONDAY, December 11
at 7pm Central time.
We will have a speaker, Dennis Clark, who will give a brief account of FORT WALLACE, KANSAS.
Plus will go around the horn if anyone has anything they would like to share: any news, research projects, articles for the company journal,
book projects, collectibles, etc.
Any Chapter members are welcomed to join.
Best, Dave Bennett
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10-25-23 GREETINGS
Please find the sign on information for our next ZOOM meeting, scheduled for the SECOND MONDAY of November,
Monday November 13, 2023. 7pm, Central Time zone.
Our primary topic for the month is COLLECTING. Please be ready to share your collecting passion.
Any news, Research projects, book reviews, writing projects or events you want to discuss please do so.
We should have some new members joining us as well.
BEST, Dave Bennett
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ps– See attached pics from October 9th meeting
Thanks again to John Steinle’s presentation on Colorado in the Civil War.
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Good Afternoon,
Please find below the SIGN IN information for our next Zoom meeting, which is the 2nd Monday of October,
the 9th, at 7pm CST to 8:30 CST.
We will have Author John Steinle join us to discuss his book COLORADO in the CIVIL WAR.
We will also go around the horn to each participant to update us on any books they have read, or reading
or writing, any new collectibles they have received, etc.
We had a terrific meeting yesterday, September 11, with 13 participants from two CMH chapters attending.
1) Bill Jordan gave a detailed account of the Battle of Veghel, during Market Garden, WW2
2) Book recommendation: IN THE SHADOW OF THE ROUND TOPS, see attached pic of book.
3) Discussed Prussian firearms.
4) Discussed water color portrait, circa 1813, of Major Chester Lyman, 9th US Infantry.
5) Went around the horn and several members discussed books they were writing, etc.etc.
Best, Dave Bennett
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Good morning, our next zoom meeting is scheduled for August 14th, 7pm central time.
Please join us, we are having a great time sharing information, passion, and learning history
all at the same time.
This month our meeting will focus on “Collectors Night” Share any of your treasures
or items you are wishing to obtain, or anything at all. Displays, artifacts, questions and answers all in
one evening.
In September, we will have Bill Jordan presenting “Operation Market Garden, September 1944.”
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday the 14th. See below the sign in information. Dave Bennett
Recap of our July 10th Zoom Meeting:
We had 8 members from the Plains chapter members present (Missouri: 3 Kansas: 2, Iowa: 1, Michigan: 1, Nebraska: 1)
Including David Bennett, Sally Bennett, James Lundgren, Terry Van Meter, Peter Grande, Bill Jordan, Rick Simmons, Ken Bunger.
and 5 from the California chapter, including Alan Aimone , Jon Woodland, Will Gorenfield, Ed Hull, and Steve Fowler.
During our meeting we went around the horn and discussed what Military books we were currently reading and / or, what books or papers we were currently writing.
We also had a power point presentation on: The 1st US Infantry at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, July 25 1814. We also reviewed the Military Plate published in the Journal in 2014 of the 1st Infantry at Lundy’s Lane.
See below the SIGN IN information for our Monday August 14th zoom meeting.
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Our Zoom meeting was held July 10th, We had 8 members from the Plains chapter members present (Missouri: 3 Kansas: 2, Iowa: 1, Michigan: 1, Nebraska: 1)
Including David Bennett, Sally Bennett, James Lundgren, Terry Van Meter, Peter Grande, Bill Jordan, Rick Simmons, Ken Bunger.
and 5 from the California chapter, including Alan Aimone , Jon Woodland, Will Gorenfield, Ed Hull, and Steve Fowler.
During our meeting we went around the horn and discussed what Military books we were currently reading and / or, what books or papers we were currently writing.
We also had a power point presentation on: The 1st US Infantry at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, July 25 1814. We also reviewed the Military Plate published in the
Journal in 2014 of the 1st Infantry at Lundy’s Lane.
Our next meeting is scheduled for August 14th at 7pm, CST.
Program: Collectors Night. Share and discuss anything in your collection or you would like to have in your collection. To join, contact David Bennett at ebclemson@aol.com
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The Chapter’s third Zoom Meeting was held Monday June 12th. Guest Speaker and Chapter member
Bill Jordan, of Red Oak, Iowa, presented “THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION- COUNTDOWN TO HISTORY”
The presentation was outstanding and covered the campaigns, both American and British commanders, the troops, etc.
Member Rick Simmons shared a newly completed case set containing a Civil War Confederate used Maynard Carbine, extra barrels, powder flask, etc.
Member Dave Bennett shared and discussed an original image and signed document of General Daniel Morgan, who fought in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.
Member Ken Bunger attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of an renovated Visitors Center at Fort Atkinson Nebraska over the past weekend, reported the displays had been improved and recommended we all visit.
Members in attendance were from Kansas City Missouri, Red Oak, Iowa, Monroe Michigan and Hannibal Missouri.
Our next Zoom Meeting will be held the 2nd Monday of June, the 12th at 7pm central.
July’s presentation will be “The 1st US Infantry at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, July 25 1814” by Dave Bennett.
Contact David Bennett at ebclemson@aol.com for login details if you would like to attend.
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The Chapter’s second Zoom Meeting was held Monday May 6th. Guest Speaker and Chapter member Peter Grande, of Leavenworth, Kansas, presented “HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS – FORT LEAVENWORTH.”
The presentation was highly fascinating and Peter did a masterful job recounting the history of the Disciplinary Barracks.
Dave Bennett shared and discussed some of his collectibles, including a Nathan Starr 1813 Cavalry saber and an 1862 dated Corporals
appointment in the 9th Cavalry, Missouri State Militia signed by Colonel Odom Guitar.
Paul Rosewitz, St. Louis Chapter President, was invited to attend and give an update from the National meeting, specifically
information regarding the 2024 National Meeting in order for chapter members to start planning attendance.
Our condolences to chapter member Bill Jordan, who was unable to attend due to the passing of his father.
Several members attended the Kansas City Collectors Club military Show held in Overland Park Kansas on May 6th.
Our next Zoom Meeting will be held the 2nd Monday of June, the 12th at 7pm central.
Contact David Bennett at ebclemson@aol.com for log in details.
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The Chapter’s first Zoom Meeting was held April 10th. Guest Speaker Bill Jordan, Red Oak, Iowa,
presented “THE HISTORY OF THE US ARMY REMOUNT PROGRAM 1800-1942” which was
well received. A couple of collectibles were shared by those members in attendance. Attendees
were from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Mark Kasal VP of Membership joined the call as well.
Our next Zoom Meeting will be held the 2nd Monday of May, the 8th at 7pm. Contact David
Bennett at ebclemson@aol.com for an invite.
Several members are planning to attend the Kansas City Military Collectors Club Show on May 6th, in Overland Park, Kansas.
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the War of 1812 in the West Symposium was very successful and well attended.
- Fort Leavenworth Visit, February 2018The annual Leavenworth, Kansas, military show in February 2018 was an occasion for a few Central Plains members and guests to gather to discuss the next field trip in the spring. In the picture...