Remembrance Day

November 17-18, 2007 at Gettysburg , PA  

Members of the 78th PVI, Co. F again made the trip to Gettysburg for the annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremonies.  The fourteen military members in attendance formed the first platoon of Co. B, 3rd USV.  Ten civilian members also attended the event.  On Sunday, members of the 63rd and 78th PVI gathered on Little Round Top for a dedication at the 155th PA monument and then marched to the Peach Orchard for a dedication at the 63rd PA monument.  

Company B assembles to the march to the parade formation grounds.

Company B stands ready for the parade to begin.  

Lieut. Col. Buffington leads the 3rd USV with Co. B directly behind him.    

The first platoon of Co. B marches on Steinwehr Avenue .  

On Saturday evening, members of the 63rd and 78th PA gather to read soldiers’ accounts of Pickett’s Charge while walking the ground.  

Members of the 63rd and 78th PA pose for a photo on Little Round Top.

Aaron gives a short speech at the dedication at the 155th PA monument.

The company presents arms at the 155th PA monument.

The company marches along the Wheatfield Road to the Peach Orchard.

Scot Buffington explains the actions of the 63rd PA in front of the Peach Orchard during the Battle of Gettysburg.  

Members of the 63rd and 78th PA gather around the 63rd PA monument.

 

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