Capt. James Iradell Waddell's
Chapter #259 - Alaska
Military Order of Stars & Bars
by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government
as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth.”
–Robert E. Lee
"AMEN"
- Reb Master Roger
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"Over ten years defending the Rights and Memory of our Confederate Ancestors."
"Done with love, devotion, and duty, recognizing all their sacrifices."
RebMaster Roger
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A Brief History Of The Military Order Of The Stars & Bars "Everyone should do all in his power to collect and disseminate the truth, in the hope that it may find a place in history and descend to posterity. History is not the relation of campaigns and battles and generals or other individuals, but that which shows the principles for which the South contended and which justified her struggle for those principles. " - Robert E. Lee On June 10, 1889, at New Orleans, Louisiana, the surviving soldiers of the Confederate States of America organized an association called the United Confederate Veterans to protect and defend the honor and dignity of the memory of the Confederate soldier. On July 1, 1896, at Richmond, Virginia, this duty was extended to the male offspring of these brave soldiers with the formation of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. As the ranks of the aged veterans began to thin, a group of the surviving Confederate officers met in Columbia, South Carolina, concerned that the unique contributions made by the Confederate leadership were not properly chronicled in our nation's history books. On August 30, 1938, the first meeting of the "Order of the Stars & Bars" was convened with seventeen former Confederate officers and forty-seven male descendants of Confederate officers in attendance. It was unique in that the organization was made up of veterans and their descendants with the understanding that as the original Confederate officers died their offspring would continue to carry on the purposes of the Order. The first Commander-in-Chief was Captain Homer Atkinson, of Petersburg, Virginia, who served his country as the commanding officer of Company B of the 39th Mississippi Battalion. In addition to leading the Order, Compatriot Atkinson served two terms as Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. In later years, eligibility qualifications were broadened to allow collateral male descendants of Confederate commissioned officers and of any elected or appointed member of the Executive Branch of the Confederate Government. The name of the Order was changed to "The Military Order of the Stars & Bars" at the general convention held at Memphis, Tennessee, in 1976, and the "Stars and Bars", the first National Flag of the Confederate States of America was accepted as the symbol of the Order. Today the Military Order of the Stars & Bars continues its dedication to the preservation of Southern history. A wide range of programs has been added to recognize outstanding literary contributions in the fields of history and journalism. Scholarships and monetary awards are offered to emphasize the need for truth in Confederate history. The Order also emphasizes family and tradition and encourages our membership to preserve their family's Confederate history for posterity. Each MOS&B membership application becomes a permanent historical record and is kept on file at national headquarters so that our descendants can continue our pride in our Confederate heritage. As Jefferson Davis said, "It is a duty we owe to posterity to see that our children shall know the virtues, and rise worthy of their sires."   
 Left to right: Allen Avinger, Scott Gartin, Ed Willis, Mike Pruitt and Guy Moore (In remembrance of our fallen former Adjutant, Carl C. Seutter, III) Commander/Editor/Treasurer R. Scott Gartin 8133 Sand Lake Road Anchorage, Alaska 99502-4012 Telephone: (907) 243-7028 email rsgemg@gci.net Lieutenant Commander Edward G. Willis Palmer, Alaska 99645 Adjutant Roger N. Wheatley LaGrange, GA 30240 email ak_259_adjutant@charter.net Chaplain:"OPEN" Historian/Genealogist: "OPEN" Judge Advocate:"OPEN" Quartermaster: "OPEN" Surgeon: "OPEN"
Chapter mailing address: Captain James Iradell Waddell's Chapter #259 Military Order of Stars & Bars 8133 Sand Lake Road Anchorage, Alaska 99502-4012
Note: All (*.PDF) files on this site require Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 (or higher) available at page bottom. CSS SHENANDOAH - SCV CAMP 1820 - WEB PAGE There are many items of interest at our sister site - the NEW SCV Camp Website for ALL Confederate Supporters General items from around the country concerning heritage issues: National Geographic on Gen. Lee Introspective on Gettysburg Compatriots attend 2009 Living History Encampment (Photo)
In an effort to properly remember our long suffering brethren from the War Between the States - the Confederate side of course - we have added a special feature to our site: The List of Honor. This list contains the names of the Ancestors represented by SCV members in Alaska, as well as information on their respective units, contact info on their Descendants, and genealogical information on the Ancestors where available. List of Honor This list will be updated as time allows, to add information on the various units listed, information on other Alaska members, and other Ancestors, as they are provided.
We are proud to announce a new feature on our site. The Ancestor Photo Page. In addition to the data we have in the List of Honor, we will display as many photos of our heroic ancestors, as are made available to the RebMaster. Ancestor Photo Page This page will be updated with additional photos, as they are provided by the SCV 1829/Chapter 259 Compatriots.
CSS Shenandoah - Captain James I. Waddell History The history listing above was recently updated with many photos and other newly discovered information on the ship and crew. Flags of the Confederacy The history and origins of the various flags of the Confederate States  Military Order of Stars & Bars - Membership and Information If you are interested in information about the Military Order of Stars & Bars, or think you might like to join our organization, follow the link above. If you need help in researching your Ancestors to use for Membership, the following links may prove useful:
DISCLAIMER- In 1938, the MOS&B was founded by the veterans and progeny of veterans who fought in the War Between the States. The MOS&B was established as, and remains, an independent organization that supports the protection and preservation of Confederate heritage. Current members are descendants of the original defenders of Confederate heritage and are not aligned or affiliated with any other organization other than the Sons of Confederate Veterans. To that end, please be advised that the MOS&B has provided this list of Web Sites for the convenience of its patrons. The MOS&B assumes no responsibility for the subject matter of these Sites, nor does it guarantee that the contents of these offered Web Site pages are in keeping with MOS&B policy. - Rebmaster. Find this site interesting and informative? Please link to us .
The song you are listening to is: Johnny Reb by Johnny Horton. Please feel free to contact the RebMaster directly with any input or concerns about this site. email ak_259_adjutant@charter.net
and staunch supporter of the Southern Cause
DISCLAIMER- In 1938, the MOS&B was founded by the veterans and progeny of veterans who fought in the War Between the States. The MOS&B was established as, and remains, an independent organization that supports the protection and preservation of Confederate heritage. Current members are descendants of the original defenders of Confederate heritage and are not aligned or affiliated with any other organization other than the Sons of Confederate Veterans. To that end, please be advised that the MOS&B has provided this list of Web Sites for the convenience of its patrons. The MOS&B assumes no responsibility for the subject matter of these Sites, nor does it guarantee that the contents of these offered Web Site pages are in keeping with MOS&B policy. - Rebmaster. Find this site interesting and informative? Please link to us .
The song you are listening to is: Johnny Reb by Johnny Horton. Please feel free to contact the RebMaster directly with any input or concerns about this site. email ak_259_adjutant@charter.net
and staunch supporter of the Southern Cause
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Revised - March 14, 2011
