Our Regular Living History Cast of Characters
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John Kelly:
Our leader in this endeavor is John Kelly. He has served in every position of the Executive committee and is our current President. Besides being one of our founding members he is also very active in the Boy Scouts of America. His favorite Line is, "We're burning daylight.".
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Rob Riley
Rob is now the Vice President of our association. Once he made the mistake of wearing a bowler hat while eating a hamburger. Rob is a member of his local volunteer fire company and works with our 120th Medical Bn. and 700 Ordinance Light Maintenance Company Displays.
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Doug Riley:
Doug attended his first Fort Indiantown Gap event January 2008. He is a retired Band director at Northern High School, Dillsburg, PA. He serves as our recruiter par excellence.
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John Uhler:
Padre is our Holy Joe. He keeps us reverent as best he can.
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Tristan Holley:
Tristan is our First Sergeant and helps run many of the events in which the 45th participates. Our Summer and Winter Training weekends are held at his family's farm. We could not do this without him!
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Jeff Batt:
Jeff is our photographer. Many of these photos are used with his permission.
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Jake Snyder:
Jake, aka Jake 2, has been a part of the 45th since 2012. He is a major help to the unit hauling the unit Trailer to and from events and always has a light and a pack of Camels.
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Paul Jackubowski:
Paul has been with the unit since 2021. He helps run the 45th’s Instagram page, and is also seen attempting to recreate many photos of the unit on his film camera. He has also helped organize some smaller events for the unit. Many of the photos here are used with his permission.
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Josh Wilkinson:
Josh has been attending events with us since 2017 and runs the Ordnance Company for the unit. This means he packs the most personal gear out of all of us. If you see any of our members carrying any rifle, chances are, it belongs to Josh!
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Dean Fick:
Dean is a Corporal with the 45th and is always incredibly knowledgeable on a lot of historical subjects. If Dean isn't in deep historical discussion at events, he is usually looking to purchase items for his impression for the "price of a shiny Nickel."
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Aidan Clancy:
Aidan is our Squad Leader for the 45th’s Venturing Crew. Aidan has been with us for quite a few years now, and his dedication to the Hobby and the unit as a whole has not gone unnoticed!
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Evan Bowen:
Evan is the assistant Squad Leader of the Venturing Crew, He has been attending events with us for about two years now and is a member of his local JROTC.
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Andrew Hammond:
Andrew has been with the 45th since 2024, usually Andrew is very soft spoken, but always has some sort of funny line or statement at every event. He also Assists Josh with running the Ordnance Company
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Wyatt Fisher-Teleski:
Wyatt aka Sniper Bait who has been with the 45th for a year and a half and earned his nickname due to not taking proper cover during some training maneuvers, but is always a joy to have around at events!
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Distinguished Alumni
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Scott Strong:
Scott is our unofficial quartermaster. He keeps us in canvas.
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Dave Cubby:
Dave started as one of our Youth members.
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Tom Fenton:
Tom has been a big asset to the group. He took over the Unit Newsletter and did a bang up Job. He presently serves as Secretary Treasurer. Tom has been very possesive lately, all we keep hearing him talk about is "Mine" with his 120th Combat Engineer Display.
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Tony Laino:
Tony is one of our old hands. He's a veteran of Civil War and WWII Living History. When you meet him don't forget to ask him about his hats!
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Charles Herbert:
Charles Herbert, or "Herbie" as he's called, has been in the 45th since 2003. He portrays a combat medic with the 120th Medical Battalion, and was a real-life Paramedic in Newark, NJ and Eastern PA.
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Jonathan Eike:
The original 45th had Bill Mauldin, we have Jon Eike! He's our Long commute from Iowa (Yes he lived in Jersey once upon a time) His specialty is reproduction paper work.
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Chris Kelly:
Well if John is the "Old man" then Chris must be the "Young man". He has found his own place in his own right in our group. He is retired Army Major. He now serves the needs of our veterans through his work in the VA.
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Guy Dellatorre:
Guy also started out as a Youth member in our Venturing Crew. He was also a Police Explorer.
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Mike Chiarella :
Mike is another graduate of our Venture Crew.
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Matt McGlamery:
He's come along way since his first event in January 2003, you'd hardly recognize him, now serving in the armed forces.
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Nick Serickstad:
A few years and few photos still. Some would say his impresion is in need of polish, we love him anyway!
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Tony Garrison:
Tony is our Texas contingent. We don't see him often but it is a pleasure when we do. (he actually brings a camera and takes photos)
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Dave Mendleson:
The last of our Police Explorer/Venture Crew members. He has not made a lot of events but he is welcome and has fun when he does.He presently has a great job as a software designer.
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Patrick Chandler:
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Eric Rieth:
One of the founding members, Eric has served in each of the positions on the executive committee.
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Jeremy Bice:
Jeremy is our newest Medic, with Rob taking additional responsibilities and Herbie being Phantom of the Reenactment (EMS and saving real lives takes time)it is good to maintain safety in depth.He's a good fellow and we're glad to have him.
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Keith Reinemann:
Keith is the one beter known as sandbag, he got the nickname at the Ike farm. He is the DJ for the delta blues show on FIG radio during the bulge event. font>
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Bill Pettigrew:
Bill is our official photographer. I'm only a private, so I don't get to see his photos; as a matter of fact I think the officers pay him so NOBODY, gets to see the photos. Hmmmm....
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Kevin Tucker:
Kevin saw his first tactical Fort Indiantown Gap event January 2008. His other interests are playing the drum in a drum line. He is currently serving in the US Navy.
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Stephen Mooney:
Stephen tends to be as elusive as Nick. Where as the rest of us seem not to know Jack, Stephen insists that he does...
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I certainly don't mean to slight any of our other Living history Participants, but if you want to be included you need to get in front of a camera!
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Sicily & Italy Photos
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Veterans Now and Then
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Gerald Hall Photos
(157th Infantry Regiment)
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Veterans Now and Then,
180th Infantry Regiment
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Veterans Now and Then, Division Artillery
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S. France & Alsace Photos
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Veterans Now and Then,
157th Infantry Regiment
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Veterans Now and Then,
179th Infantry Regiment
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Veterans Now and Then,
645th Tank Destroyers
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Gilbert Wailes
A Battery,
160th FA Bn.
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Germany Photos
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Reenacting Photos
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