DALLAS — The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table will meet on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway.
The program for the evening is entitled “After Leaving the Army” and will be presented by G. Bert Stevenson. Stevenson was born and raised in Shavertown and graduated from Marshall University, Huntington WV as a physicist and mathematician. He worked for the federal government for over 40 years in the Army and as a civilian doing research and development (bomb disposal, counter terrorism, counter narcotics) He currently resides in Southern Maryland, where he is a member of the Charles County, MD, Civil War Roundtable.
Stevenson has a specific interest in several of the Units that fought in the Civil War, as many of his relatives served in these Units: 5th NY Cav; 9th PA Cav (aka 92nd PA Vol.) 8th PA Vol Inf Rgmt., 112th NY Vol. Inf. Rgmt. 143rd PA Vol Inf Rgmt. PA Vol Reserves; 3rd Rgmt. PA Heavy Artillery (aka 152nd PA Vol.) and 22nd WI Vol Inf. Rgmt.
His presentation will cover the reasons why soldiers were removed from combat units before Appomattox. Also, what happened when soldiers were “mustered out” after Appomattox. Examples will be given of what happened to some famous Civil War veterans and some less famous Wyoming Valley veterans.
The program is open to the public. A $3 donation will be accepted for non-members. New members are always welcome. For information, contact John at 570-675-8936.
