Re: Promotion to Sergeant Major -- The 9th Texas Infantry

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Date Posted: Saturday, September 18, 6:17pm
Author: Phil McBride
Subject: Re: Promotion to Sergeant Major
In reply to: Battalion Staff 's message, "Promotion to Sergeant Major" on Monday, September 13, 5:31pm

Gentlemen,

I welcome Frank as the battalion Sgt. Major. I marched and fought through 20 miles of piney woods in Louisiana in Frank's company at Banks Grand Retreat in 2007, and almost got shot at the Texas RiflesOutpost event earlier this year for maligning Frank's 1860's family as possible shady characters. I can affirm he is a fine leader and dedicated reenactor. He will be a Sgt Major worthy of the job in one of the best battalions in the hobby.

But, I gotta say, danged if I don't miss Sgt Major Crisp already. His decade as the battalion Sgt Major were during a time of several fine campaign focused large events, and he was glue for the battalion through some arduous weekends, including the Franklin event where the battalion fielded 10 companies, if I recall, giving the Sgt Major ample opportunity to exercise his talents. Mr. Crisp has been a role model for all the NCO's in the battalion, and has done so with a style that will not be replicated by any successor.

So, Welcome Frank, I'm glad to see you as our new Sgt Major. Wesley, I'm eager to offer you a bottle of the best beer in Texas when you fall in next as a private.

See you all at Liendo and Praire Grove, Arkansas.

Phil McBride
Co. K

>Gentlemen,
>
>At muster this past weekend Colonel Yokubaitis
>officially promoted Frank Marek to the rank of
>Sergeant Major. Frank Marek is a long-time member of
>the Texas Rifles, an affiliated unit of the Red River
>Battalion. While new to the rank, Frank brings many
>years of experience to the position including having
>served in various noncommissioned officer ranks, and
>company grade officer ranks. Most recently Frank was
>the company commander for the Texas Rifles. The
>Colonel is confident that Frank will fulfillment the
>responsibilities of his new position and bring a fresh
>perspective on to the Red River battalion staff.
>
>Sergeant Major Marek is replacing Sergeant Major
>Wesley Crisp who has filled this position for the past
>ten years. Sergeant Major Crisp was renown within the
>hobby as being a role model, and was consistently
>willing to assist and advise all re-enactors in the
>hobby. While his position has been filled by the able
>Sergeant Major Marek, the long shadow cast by Sergeant
>Major Crisp will linger with many Red River battalion
>members.
>
>It is hoped that Sergeant Major Crisp will be able to
>join the battalion at future events where he will join
>the ranks of the common soldiers at such events as
>Twiggs' Surrender in San Antonio.
>
>Please join me in welcoming Sergeant Major Marek on to
>the battalion staff. Sergeant Major Marek can be
>reached via email at fjmarek@dishmail.net .
>
>Sergeant Major Crisp can be reached via email at
>williamcrisp52@yahoo.com .
>
>Questions concerning this promotion should be directed
>to your company commander or a member of the battalion.
>
>Respectfully,
>
>Capt. Tom Corll
>Adjutant
>Red River Battalion

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