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Ritterton · 18 November 2009, 06:54 AM

Good morning Catfish. Luftschiff Harry sent me this in German and I was trying to work through it all as it is not my primary language and while I can get most of it, I have to have the ability to concentrate on it. That hasnt happened in these past few days. SO, a huge thank you for providing this translation. Really appreciate it.

The idea of electing officers was the case also in the United States, but it really ended in the later 1800s. Many civil war units had junior officers that were elected by the ranks, others were given their commissions in association with helping to raise the regiment or parts thereof.

Really appreciate this. Harry also sent me a great link showing some examples of these provisional documents. Very interesting to see the remarkable differences in those.

Thanks again.

18 November 2009, 06:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ritterton Two-seater Pilot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 242	Good morning Catfish. Luftschiff Harry sent me this in German and I was trying to work through it all as it is not my primary language and while I can get most of it, I have to have the ability to concentrate on it. That hasnt happened in these past few days. SO, a huge thank you for providing this translation. Really appreciate it. The idea of electing officers was the case also in the United States, but it really ended in the later 1800s. Many civil war units had junior officers that were elected by the ranks, others were given their commissions in association with helping to raise the regiment or parts thereof. Really appreciate this. Harry also sent me a great link showing some examples of these provisional documents. Very interesting to see the remarkable differences in those. Thanks again.