L Company
109th Infantry Regiment
28th Infantry Division
(Recreated)
01 January, 1942
Document Number 0-357-26712360
cc/Admin 1 Williamson, M
Dubbs, J. T., Captain
cc/3rd Battalion Admin Evans, D.
3rd Battalion Blinkey, D.
3rd Battalion Kegel, B.
cc/MPDETNY Smith, R., Captain
MPDETNY Ressue, J. D., 2nd Lieutenant
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Subject: Enlistment in L Company
To : Interested Personnel
1. L Company, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division (recreated) welcomes new recruits. We are looking for men and women over the age of eighteen years who have an interest in the culture and history of World War II. We also have associate memberships for those under the age of 18.
2. Those with an interest in learning more about the people and times of 1941-45. should apply by contacting L. Company Adjutant, Michael M. Williamson.
3. L Company activities are designed to promote learning among ourselves and others, but most importantly to demonstrate and promote awareness of the courage and sacrifices of the men and women, military and civilian, who participated in the war.
4. While our purposes are very serious and we are dedicated to in our pursuit of those goals, we also recognize that we engage in an avocation, or hobby, that allows for both serious effort and relaxed enjoyment. We all have work and families outside of re-enacting. Therefore, we also promote friendship among members and encourage participation by the whole family at those events designed to accommodate participants of all ages.
5. In addition to the military unit, Company L, we have an active civilian group. The membership includes married couples and families, as well as associate members under the age of 18 who are under the supervision of parents or guardians.
6. L Company participates in and organizes small and large-scale battle re-enactments, both public and private. Other activities include living histories where we interact directly with the public, private activities to share knowledge within the group, including time for social activities.
7. L. Company does not require ANY prior experience with re-enacting or the military. We do not have annual attendance requirements for membership because we trust that a recruit’s interest will promote attendance. We do not require previous ownership of any clothing or equipment. Members of the unit own extra clothing and equipment to loan recruits until they are able to obtain their own. L Company personnel will assist recruits to purchase their equipment.
8. Once you apply for membership, L. Company personnel will provide recruits with information that will help you get stated with learning about our hobby and the history of the period. We have an educational website that also contains information about membership and group requirements. http://www.english.iup.edu/mmwimson/109thinf.htm
9. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance.
Submitted respectfully,
Michael M. Williamson, 2nd Lieutenant
Adjutant
L Company, 109th Infantry Regiment