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Expert Profile: Jason Grabill

Expertise:  Civil War Reenacting, how to start, what to buy, how to find a good unit (Union or Confederate), publications and books to read. Also Medical reenacting; same as above.

Experience in the area
Began reenacting in 1996 with the Stonewall Brigade as an Infantry Reenactor, transistioned to Medical in 2000.

Organizations
Co D 27th Virginia Volunteer Infantry (Stonewall Brigade) CSA
Society of Civil War Surgeons


Publications
Wrote 2 Battlefield Tour Guides for Antietam and Fredericksburg for the US Marine Corps, currently in the Warfighting labratory in Quantico.

Education/Credentials
Extensive study on the arms, equipment and daily life of the Civil War Soldier; have a personal library of over 200 books, and the "Official Records of the War of the Rebellion" on CD. Also have numerous books on Civil War Medicine, including period books. Currently a volunteer at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md

Awards and Honors
27th Virginia Infantry "Infantry Rookie of the Year" 1997

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  More men died from Disease than were killed by Enemy fire on BOTH sides of the war.
What do you like about this subject?  I love being a Reenactor! Both Medical and Infantry. The people you meet and the things you learn make it all worthwhile.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I want to continue my medical studies of the 19th Century
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Reenactors are natural hams....if you don't like talking to the general public, then stay out of this hobby.
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Thank you so very much for your help!
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Thank really helpful I will alway ask my questions here THANKS
(Aaron on 12/06/06)
An outstanding job.
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at least he gave me part of what i was looking for
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Recent Answers from Jason Grabill
2008-10-13  medical corp/nurses c/w:  Nina: My first suggestion is to hit the National Museum of Civil War Medicine website, here: http://www.civilwarmed.org/ There was no 'uniform' per se for nurses in the Civil War. Also, Civil...
2008-10-13  CSA Uniform:  Gary: I'd go with Regimental Quartermaster, they have always given a quality product at a reasonable price, in my opinion. The milk creek site looks fine as well. Likely they are cheaper because...
2008-02-25  Frank Leslie Illustrated Newspaper:  Lauralyn: It depends on the issue and the time period. Issues that illustrate significant events (Fort Sumter, Gettysburg) have higher value than more 'commonplace' issues. Issues from the Civil...
2007-08-08  Civil War medical reenacting:  Christine: It really depends on what type of sources you are looking for, print or 'net. There are some excellent books out these days that will give you very good information on CW medical practice...
2007-07-14  musket:  Jim: Without actually handling the musket it will be difficult to give a good estimation, however, this sounds like the standard armory conversion. Check the inside of the barrel for pitting, this...
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