Life of Heritage
  • The Home Page
  • The Writer
  • The Books
  • The Blog
  • The Subscription
  • The Archives
  • The Order Form
  • The Privacy Policy
  • The Updates

Soldier Life || The Colonel || Episode 13

1/8/2021

9 Comments

 
Hello and welcome back to Life of Heritage Corner! Today, I’m going to be sharing my first History post of the year! I’m thrilled to bring you Episode 13 of the Soldier Life Series! Today we will be looking at the duties of an 1860’s Colonel!

Just a disclaimer, I am not an expert on the War Between the States, though I am considered an amateur historian on the topic. I try my best to be accurate. This series is designed to educate the history buff/reader and assist authors in their research. If you find that some of my information is incorrect, I would love to hear from you! With that said, let’s hop into it!

Picture

The Colonel

As I mentioned in this post, I wasn’t able to find a whole lot of information. I’m pulling this information from Kautz’s Customs of Service for Officers of the Army. It’s a fantastic resource!

Colonel is the highest rank in the regiment. Above him is the Brigadier General, who commands a brigade. About four regiments make up a brigade, so that’s four Colonels in the unit. As with most units, the regiment takes on the personality of its Commanding officer. This could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the Colonel’s demeanor.

The primary duty of the Colonel was commanding the regiment. He could serve in other capacities (aide to a general or political figure, medical officer, adjutant, etc.), but usually, he was a battle officer. He might be called upon to serve in place of a Brigadier General if the need arose, serve on a court-martial or some other special assignment.

Colonels were also responsible for approving requisitions for his regiment as they were submitted to him by the quartermaster. He also has a say in the amounts of rations issued to each member of the regiment. (For more organizational and administrative details, check the above link!)

 
Want to research some famous Colonels of the War Between the States? Check out Col. Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton (CSA) and Col. Robert Gould Shaw (USA)!
 
Writing Prompt: Have any facts about Colonel’s you care to share? Know of another interesting colonel?
 

That’s all for now!
 
Have a blessed day!
Ryana Lynn
Jude 22
9 Comments
Katja Labonté
1/8/2021 18:49:16

Ah yes. These were good starting bases. Thank you :D

Reply
Ryana Lynn
1/11/2021 16:36:05

Oh good! 🙌🏼 Glad to help!

Reply
Kassie link
2/7/2021 07:21:14

I might adore that little reference...........

Reply
Ryana Lynn
2/7/2021 08:50:15

That was for you ?

Reply
Ryana Lynn
2/8/2021 08:57:22

That was for you ?

Reply
Ryana Lynn
2/11/2021 09:50:14

That was for you ?

Reply
Ryana Lynn
2/12/2021 10:10:07

That was for you ?

Reply
Ryana Lynn
2/13/2021 11:54:45

That was for you ?

Reply
Ryana Lynn
2/14/2021 08:41:14

That was for you ?

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Ryana Lynn

    Christian. American. Southern. Author.

    Subscribe for Blog Updates and a Free Short Story!

    Click Here!
    Picture


    Archives

    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    October 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    May 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    November 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016

    Categories

    All
    9/11 War On Terror
    America
    A Song Of Home
    Battle
    Behind The Scenes
    Book Release
    Book Review
    Books
    Characters
    Christmas
    Civil War
    Civil War/ Revolution
    Coffee Shop Christmas
    Confederacy
    Cover Reveal
    Devotion
    Fact Or Fiction?
    FBN Radio
    First Responders
    For Young Ladies
    Fun Facts
    Game Review
    Guest Post
    Heritage
    Heroes
    Homeschool!
    Lifestyle
    Military
    Missions Spotlight
    Music
    Myths
    Natty's Warriors
    Nicknames
    Our Heritage To Save
    Plot
    Pro Life
    Reading List
    Revolution
    Robert E Lee
    Secession
    Short Story
    Soldier Life
    Stonewall Jackson
    Story Excerpt
    Story Prompt
    Tags
    The Battle For Heritage Series
    The Land Of Cotton
    The-land-of-cotton
    The Mason Family
    Themes
    The Rivers Of Sorrow
    Title Reveal
    To Save A Life
    Union
    Unsung Heroes
    Work In Progress
    Wrap Up
    Writing
    Writing Update
    Wwii

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • The Home Page
  • The Writer
  • The Books
  • The Blog
  • The Subscription
  • The Archives
  • The Order Form
  • The Privacy Policy
  • The Updates