Meet Today's 5th Michigan

 

Scott Cummings

Scott Cummings, our Captain and a founder of the group.

Will Eichler

Will Eicher, a founder of the group and private in the 5th MI serves Michigan on battalion Staff.

Jim Martin

Jim Martin, one of the 5th's founders now lives the history of the 502nd PIR. In this picture, he portrays a Major.

Kurt Loewe

Kurt Loewe is a founder of the 5th MI and now is active in living history in the 502nd PIR.

Robert May member photo

Robert May is a new member to the 5th. He is a long time re-enactor in the 17th and 18th Century.

John Legg

John Legg is a private in the 5th Michigan. He started as a drummer and is in his sixth season.

Robby Cook Member

Robby Cook is a private in the ranks. He was recruited by our cook!

Eric Berger

Eric Berger is a private in the ranks. He is back to the hobby after a few years away.

Jeremy Buschlen

Jeremy Buschlen is second in our rank structure, usually a sergeant. He also serves the 5th as our chairman.

Beau Shaver

Beau Shaver is a private in the ranks. He lives in the Thumb.

Zach Schatzer

Zach Schatzer is third in our rank structure for 2010, usually acting as a corporal.

Ernest Simmons

Ernest Simmons is a private in the ranks. He enjoys reading specifically about the troop movements in campaigns.

Edmund Lockhart

Edmund Lockhart has been as stalwart member of the 5th for several years. He now serves our country in the United States Marine Corp!

Chris Buzzard

Chris Buzzard has been in the hobby since he was a little boy. He serves as a private and always has a good joke ready.

Kyle Neveau is Chris' cousin. He is a private in the ranks and shows a great dedication to the weapon skills of a soldier. Photo coming soon!
Mack Kerridge
Mackenzie Kerridge is a private in the ranks. He's grown up in the 5th and is an important member in the group. He enjoys reading about other time periods beyond the Civil War. Photo coming soon!

Jack Long

Jack Long is a long time member of the 5th, and the 3rd before. In his late re-enacting years, he portrays an assistant surgeon.

Derek Hall is the 5th's newest recruit. He's a firefighter and has experience with World War 2 and Rev. War Re-enacting!