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9th Infantry WWII Re-enactors
Pictures below are of the 9th ID at Rockford, fall 03 and storming the beach at the Michigan City IN D-Day reenacment.
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ABOUT OUR SOCIETY.....
The HRS is not a political, religous or paramilitary organization. Our society prohibits its members from practicing ideological activities. The HRS, and its membership, does not endorse the ideological beliefs of the military units portrayed, nor does our membership promote or support use of weapons in our modern day society. Our interest in portraying the various military units is for historical representation only! Our sole purpose is to educate the public to the traditions and mannerisms of the typical World War II soldiers of all nations, by providing a "living history experience", The HRS is not a political, religous or paramilitary organization. Our society prohibits its members from practicing ideological activities. The HRS, and its membership, does not endorse the ideological beliefs of the military units portrayed, nor does our membership promote or support use of weapons in our modern day society. Our interest in portraying the various military units is for historical representation only! Our sole purpose is to educate the public to the traditions and mannerisms of the typical World War II soldiers of all nations, by providing a "living history experience", for spectators and visitors.
Living History Displays usually feature a " public battle". This is a "staged action", where Allied and Axis troops portray a particular battle, using World War II tactics. Re-enactors use "blanks" in their weapons and pyrotechnics are often employed to simulate "battle conditions". Many fully restored military vehichles, both German and U.S. often accompany the infantry and airborne in the staged battles. Weapons on the vehicles have also been altered to fire "blanks", during the battle. Veteran groups, town and village leaders, and educators, often invite the 9th to display their camps and particpate in public ceremonies. Reenactments: Lowell, Indiana (April 30 - May 1) Buckley Homestead, 10-5. Sat., 10-4, Sun. http://www.lakecountyparks.com/Calendar04.htm; Memorial Day Public Display & Battles, Batavia, Illinois, May 30; WWII Living History Encampment – Static Display Wandschneider Park, Downers Grove, IL, June 11, 10-4. |
JOIN US!
The 9th is looking for new unit members that have an interest in the events and history of World War II. If you foster an interest in collecting military uniforms and equipment, World War II history and re-enacting in general, please contact the person listed below. We are always looking for unit members that are willing to take an active part in portrayal of typical soldiers of World War II. Membership is open to all male and female, U.S. citizens, 18 years or older - prior military service is not required.
9th Infantry Public Relations Jeff Dvorak e-mail JeffDWWIIHRS@aol.com GOALS and PURPOSE of OUR UNIT; 1. Honor the WWII Veteran 2. Preserve the history and culture of the era through living history displays, collections of unifroms, equipment, weapons and vehicles. 3. Educate the public through living history displays, public ceremonies and educational programs. 4. Provide a forum for collectors, historians, and hobbyists to meet to discuss WWII history, tactics, uniforms, equipment and vehicles. 5. Promote the HRS through positive contributions at public interest displays, presentations and tactical events. 6. Encourage unit members to constantly improve their personal impressions and collections through education of our unit's history, uniforms and equipment. 7. Respect for Army traditions and mannersims of the era to more accurately portray the WWII infantry soldier through education and training of our units members. The U.S. 9th Infantry Division, 60th Regiment is an officially chartered and recognized unit of the WWII Historical Re-Enactment Society Inc. |
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