General's Orders
Communications from the General Commanding Division
Communications from the General Commanding Division
Headquarters Southern Division
Fort Washington Maryland
24 July 2010
Gentlemen,
Major General Anders wishes the staff, brigade, and battalion commanders to know that Major Richard Watters’ (Division AAG), father has passed away.
Please keep Dick and his family in your thoughts and prayers, as they travel to be with loved ones. And, may God grant them peace during this difficult time.
Please distribute this correspondence within your respective commands.
Most Respectfully,
Captain R. Massella
Acting Chief of Staff
2nd Brigade, Southern Division
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Fort Washington Maryland
24 July 2010
Gentlemen,
Major General Anders wishes the staff, brigade, and battalion commanders to know that Major Richard Watters’ (Division AAG), father has passed away.
Please keep Dick and his family in your thoughts and prayers, as they travel to be with loved ones. And, may God grant them peace during this difficult time.
Please distribute this correspondence within your respective commands.
Most Respectfully,
Captain R. Massella
Acting Chief of Staff
2nd Brigade, Southern Division
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New General Orders: #7, #8, #9
Fort Washington Maryland
7 July 2010
General Order } No. 7, 2010 series
By this order: Captain Jimmy Benson, on Staff of the Carolina Legion and member of the
26th North Carolina Troops, is appointed ‘Official Recruiting Officer – Southern Division’.
In this capacity, Captain Benson is directed to act as primary liaison officer between the Southern
Division and recruited or potential units. The primary focus of the Captain’s work will be to
guide the integration of new or potential units by assisting them in their selection of Brigade
and Battalion affiliations based upon geography (relative locations of the new unit and member
units of the SD) and impression (proper fit with SD member unit). He is additionally directed to
keep SD Headquarters and the affected SD units’ Commander informed of the status, and where
necessary the details, of the affiliation.
Captain Benson is commended for prior service to the Southern Division and for assuming the additional
responsibility of ‘Recruiting Officer’.
By order of Bv’t Major General C. Anders
R. Watters, Major
AAG, Southern Division
By direction
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Headquarters Southern Division
Near Richmond Virginia
7 July 2010
General Order } No. 8, 2010 series
Division Headquarters has received this date, a preparatory order from Richmond directing that it be in a state
of readiness to assist in the turning and defeat of an anticipated advance of the United States Forces lead by
Maj. Gen’l Pope from the environs of Washington City.
In response to the preparatory order Brigade Commanders are ordered to prepare their commands for the impending
march to Central Virginia by: recalling all troops on authorized leave of absence; directing both Division and District
Provost to arrest and return deserters; initiate AIG functions to ascertain the condition and discipline of their
commands, reporting the same to Division Headquarters with estimated strength reports; to direct their Quartermaster
and Commissary Officers to correct all deficiencies identified by the AIG report; and to direct the Senior Surgeon of
Brigade to inspect the command.
Bi-weekly strength reports are required by Division Headquarters from this point until the date of the Division’s departure.
By order of Bv’t Major General C. Anders
R. Watters, Major
AAG, Southern Division
By direction
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Headquarters Southern Division
Near Richmond Virginia
7 July 2010
General Order } No. 9, 2010 series
Brigade and Battalion Commanders are hereby requested to submit a list of medical personnel attached
to their commands to Division Headquarters by 16 July. The list should be separated into two
categories: ‘portrayal’ and ‘functional’. The ‘functional’ category should represent personnel trained
and/or licensed as EMT’, MD’, etc. Names of individuals falling into both categories should be duplicated on the lists.
R. Watters, Major
AAG, Southern Division
By direction
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Fort Washington, Maryland
28 June 2010
Gentlemen,
The Southern Division Officer's School planned
for this November is hereby canceled.
Fort Washington National Park, the planned venue, will not complete its'
restoration work on the enlisted barracks by the intended date, which is the
last available before the park closes for the winter season.
Fort Washington National Park, the planned venue, will not complete its'
restoration work on the enlisted barracks by the intended date, which is the
last available before the park closes for the winter season.
At this point General Anders anticipates
rescheduling the school at Fort Washington
in the spring.
in the spring.
R. Watters, Major
AAG, Southern Division
Please distribute this information to all
interested parties whom are not copied
on this wire.
on this wire.
Headquarters Southern Division
Fort Washington Maryland
23 March 2010
Gentlemen,
Major Mike Wenger, Chief of Staff of the Carolina Legion, suffered a most unfortunate accident near the
conclusion of the Bentonville event this past Sunday. As I understand it, the Major's mount spooked,
reared, and fell back upon him. As a result, Major Wenger suffered multiple pelvic fractures, a punctured lung,
and has had some internal bleeding. At latest report (this afternoon) Major Wenger underwent surgery to repair
his pelvic injuries. The doctors however did not complete the procedure due to concern over his strength.
The procedure will be completed after he regains his strength. He has of course been in rather severe pain,
mainly due to the punctured lung.
conclusion of the Bentonville event this past Sunday. As I understand it, the Major's mount spooked,
reared, and fell back upon him. As a result, Major Wenger suffered multiple pelvic fractures, a punctured lung,
and has had some internal bleeding. At latest report (this afternoon) Major Wenger underwent surgery to repair
his pelvic injuries. The doctors however did not complete the procedure due to concern over his strength.
The procedure will be completed after he regains his strength. He has of course been in rather severe pain,
mainly due to the punctured lung.
Brigadier General Stepp reports that Major Wenger has kept his irrepressible sense of humor through this
ordeal, a primary question of his being "did someone shoot that damned horse?".
ordeal, a primary question of his being "did someone shoot that damned horse?".
The Cmdg Gen'l has sent Major Wenger some reading material for his pleasure during his recuperation/hospital stay.
We have also sent flowers on behalf of the entire Southern Division.
We have also sent flowers on behalf of the entire Southern Division.
Captain Benson, Carolina Legion, is posting updates on Major Wengers' condition on the
Carolina Legion site: www.carolinalegion.com.
Instructions are located on the site if you desire to send your best wishes.
Carolina Legion site: www.carolinalegion.com.
Instructions are located on the site if you desire to send your best wishes.
I also request that 2nd Brigade Battalion Commanders disseminate this information to their commands.
Please keep the Major in your prayers,
Respectfully,
R. Watters
Adjutant Southern Division
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Men of the Southern Division-
I would like to take a moment to wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas. At this time of the year, as our thoughts and hearts turn to God, Home and Hearth, I urge of you to take a moment to think about what we do, and why we do it. Remembering that while we are at home, warm and fed, brave American Citizen Soldiers, both past and present, are not able to sit down at the dinner table with family, or see the bright eyes of a child rushing to the tree to grab a present. But rather they unselfishly stand guard over us, as we enjoy this most Blessed Day.
It is times like these that make me hope truly for “on earth, peace, good will to men”.
Working with each of you has been an honor and a privilege, and I am extremely humbled by the opportunity to serve each of you in the upcoming year.
I pray that each of you enjoy Christmas to its fullest, that your family and friends are kept safe in travel, and that the New Year brings many chances to be “afield” with my comrades in the Southern Division.
God Bless,
S. Christian Anders
Bvt. Maj’r Gen’l
Command’g
Southern Division
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Special Orders No. 1: 2009 Series
23 December 2009
Sir,
On behalf of the Southern Division, General
Anders extends condolences to Captain Armstrong and his family for the loss
of his beloved father. Each and every passing of such valorous veterans is a
loss in which we all share. The sacrifices which men such as Mr. Armstrong made
will hopefully not be forgotten by the general population through efforts such
as ours.
Please pass this expression of condolence on to
the good Captain.
In solidarity with the Carolina Legion, the
Southern Division Staff are hereby directed to wear emblems of military mourning
for the next 90 days at all events where the uniform is worn.
Major General S. Christian Anders
Commanding Southern Division
Commanding Southern Division
R. Watters, Major
Adjt. Southern Division
by direction
