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Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands

clhmcThe Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands was organized on July 4, 1876, in Philadelphia, at the Centennial Celebration of our nation. A mammoth parade featured the newly formed Legion comprised of Historic Military Commands from the thirteen original Colonies.

The suggestion to form the Legion was made a year earlier (1875) at the Bunker Hill Centennial Celebration in Boston by Major George W. McLean, Commander of The Old Guard – City of New York and Captain Robert C. Gilchrist, Commander of the Washington Light Infantry, Charleston, S.C..

The unhappy War Between the States had ended only ten years before and there still existed very strong sectional feelings which many level-headed men of that day sought to eradicate for the general national good. Two such men were Major MacLean and Captain Gilchrist. This friendly association together of soldiers at Bunker Hill, many of whom had a few years previously been engaged in actual warfare with one another, created a feeling of fraternity and good fellowship that set the stage for organizing The Centennial Legion.

The Centennial Legion remains an active organization and is comprised of 83 Historic Military Commands. It seeks to perpetuate the Military Organizations who served and protected our country in the early days of its history, prior to, during and subsequent to the revolutionary War. It was formed to unite together those Military Commands that still exist, together with their successors, in one body, pledged to keep alive their ancient traditions and to preserve the records of their Military Achievements.

The organization fosters patriotism and encourages National Defense. It is bound to uphold the national institutions of the United States in their integrity and to maintain a brotherly union and benevolence among our armed forces. It recognizes and honors all citizens who served or are serving in the Army, Reserve Corps, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and the National Guard.

One of its principal objects is to teach and impress respect for our flag and to the Constitution as well as obedience to constituted authority. It is dedicated to uphold Allegiance and Loyalty to the United States of America and to defend it against all enemies.


Centennial Legion Commander

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COL Ron Barnes, Commanding Officer of the Pawtuxet Rangers was elected National Commander of the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands at the group’s Annual Meeting in Hartford, CT on October 16, 2015. COL Barnes is one of only five from Rhode Island to hold the Commander’s office since the group’s inception in 1876. At a ceremony in Hartford, with the Pawtuxet Rangers in attendance, he officially assumed command of the Legion with a ceremonial Change of Command ceremony in which he officially accepted the Commander’s Flag of the Legion.

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4 days ago

Look who stopped in at the armory..... ... See MoreSee Less

Look who stopped in at the armory.....
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I had a feeling this was going to happen 😂 Haven't seen Bernie at the Gaspee Parade,that's next.

Too funny 😂

That's hilarious 😂

That's a good one!!

The room looks great btw!

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Look who was at the Sabin Tavern where the Burning of the Gaspee was planned! ... See MoreSee Less

Look who was at the Sabin Tavern where the Burning of the Gaspee was planned!
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Too much free time....lol....

Explains what really went down that night.

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2 weeks ago

We knew this all along....

Sea shanties are your soundtrack of 2021.
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Sea shanties are your soundtrack of 2021. Seriously

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The earthy vocals, easy harmonies and addictive beat of such songs just make people want to get together and belt 'em out.
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I saw that on Steven Colbert last night and immediately thought of you and Ken Gilbert

It reminds me of The Morgan's, a group of musicians who performed sea shanties and traditional music in Connecticut and other venues in southern New England. They were awesome! 🎶🎼💕

I love sea shanties

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The Pawtuxet Rangers marching before Queen Elizabeth, II and Prince Phillip on July 11, 1976. ... See MoreSee Less

The Pawtuxet Rangers marching before Queen Elizabeth, II and Prince Phillip on July 11, 1976.
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Comment on Facebook The Pawtuxet Rangers...

I was there!

I was there with the BTA.

The Queen was in Pawtuxet Village??? Is there more info on this?

God save the queen!!!

Oh how cool is that!👏🎶

oh you found it, I was there, it was SOOOOOO HOT

I was there and Prince Philip walked up and spoke to me.

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Rangers first public appearance since reactivating the charter - from May 28, 1975.
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John Ward, Martin Dugan, Bill Mackie, Milton Wrath and Ed Ball

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The Pawtuxet Rangers are among the most active of Rhode Island's militia groups and are one of only four fife and drum corps in the United States that are part of an actual military organization. Today the Company has Militia including color guard, musket line and artillery and a Fife & Drum corps.

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Members of the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands
Centennial Legion

Members of the Company of Fifers and Drummers
Company of Fifers and Drummers

Members of the Rhode Island Historic Chartered Commands

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