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Jason Grabill

U.S.

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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

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 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.

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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Recent Answers from Jason Grabill

2009-07-28 1804 medical book:

Joseph: Pretty cool! The information I have shows that this book was first published in 1793 along with Wesley's "Primitive physic". Dr Wilkens was a prominent Baltimore doctor and local preacher

2009-07-06 Treadle Sewing Machine:

Linda: While you can certainly try The Civil War News (probably the best paper for that)website here: http://www.civilwarnews.com/ However, your machine is quite likely too "new" for use by

2009-05-11 Civil War Medical Manuals:

Tom: I'd first check with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine to see if they sell a re-print. While pricey, it's a good starting point. You might also try google books, if it's online already

2009-04-24 A war medal?:

Daniel: This sounds like a locally issued WWII Victory medal, given to the troops from that area by the township/borough/etc when they came home. Since this likey is in 'relic' condition, it's probably

2009-01-13 26th MI:

Sir: Very cool. Unit histories are, without a doubt in my opinion, one of the hardest things to write, but some of the best research things available on the 'net. At this point, I don't have

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