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Col. Ronald W. BarnesColonel Ronald W. Barnes, Commanding Officer

Colonel Barnes enlisted with the Pawtuxet Rangers in 1987. He started off as a drummer and has enjoyed playing in the Fife & Drum. He has previously held the positions of Artillery Officer and Executive Officer. He enjoys working in the armory and making educational presentations for the Company. Colonel Barnes is also currently the Commander of the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands. He is a recipient of the Honorable Order of St. Barbara and the Rhode Island Meritorious Service Award. Colonel Barnes is a Life Member of the Company.

Phil Rowell, LtLieutenant Colonel Philip Rowell, Executive Officer

Lieutenant Colonel Rowell, driven by an interest in local history and the Rangers, enlisted in 2010. Starting as a private, he has risen to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and now serves as the Executive Officer after a stint as the Company’s Adjutant. While he works with the musket line, artillery and color guard he has a particular interest in helping to maintain our historic armory.

Kenneth Gilbert, LtcLieutenant Colonel Kenneth Gilbert, Adjutant

Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert enlisted in 1988 as a musket man, was promoted to Corporal as Company Clerk and then to Sergeant. He was elected as Armory Security Officer, served as Colors Officer, Adjutant, Executive Officer and has returned to his position as Adjutant. He had served as company clerk on and off (mostly on) since 1989. He has served all positions on the artillery and is qualified as a Gun Captain. He is also very involved with the encampments. Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert is a Life Member of the Company.

Sandra Barnes, MajorMajor Sandra Barnes, Liaison to Finance

Major Barnes enlisted with the Pawtuxet Rangers in June 2004 while looking for a family oriented community group. She joined as a member of the color guard and was elected to Finance Officer shortly thereafter. She has previously held the position of Colors Officer and supports the Militia and Fife and Drum Corps. Major Barnes was awarded with the RI Militia Historic Order of St. Barbara  for her support of the artillery. Along with her duties for the Pawtuxet Rangers, she is also a proud supporter of the Centennial Legion and regularly attends their activities.

Michael Malloy, LtLieutenant Michael Malloy, Artillery Officer

Lieutenant Malloy enlisted in 1992 as a private and rose through the ranks to Sergeant Major. He was commissioned to Artillery Officer and Operations Officer before retiring in 2012.  He re-enlisted in 2016 to share his 50 yrs of reenacting experience to new members.

Meg Warburton, LtLieutenant Meg Warburton, Colors Officer

Lieutenant Warburton has been with the Rangers for five years. She has served as Colors Sergeant and recently was commissioned to Colors Officer. She grew up watching the Gaspee Days parade, which she hasn’t missed once in 23 years. Watching the Rangers lead the parade all of those years is what inspired her to join the group.

Linda Deming, MajorMajor Linda Deming, Commanding Officer, Fife & Drum

Major Deming joined the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife and Drum Corps in 1972 as a fifer when the Gaspee Days Committee formed a fife and drum Corps and reactivated the Pawtuxet Rangers Charter.  She has been an active member of the fife and drum corps since.  Under her leadership the fife and drum corps has performed at Colonial Williamsburg and Old Sturbridge Village among numerous ceremonies, parades and musters. She enjoys helping to recruit new members and making music with her fellow musicians. Major Deming is a Life Member of the Company.

Larry Perez, MajorMajor Larry Perez, Executive Officer, Fife & Drum

Major Perez enlisted with the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife and Drum Corps in July of 2003 after being encouraged to do so by his close friends/neighbors, also members of the Fife and Drum Corp.  Having relocated to Rhode Island in 1999, he was looking for a community organization to join.  He had been to several Gaspee Days Parades, where he saw a Fife and Drum Corp for the first time.  He was very excited to find the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife and Drum Corps and be able to rekindle his love of playing an instrument.  Major Perez was elected the executive office of the Fife and Drum when Major Deming took over as the Commanding Office.  He enjoys meeting weekly with the members of varying ages to play music and help keep the history of our country alive.

K. Frederick Holst, ColonelColonel K. Frederick Holst, Past Commander – Liaison, Centennial Legion

Colonel Holst enlisted in 1975 as a member of the Musket Line. He advanced to the rank of Color’s Sergeant, Captain of the Colors, Adjutant, Executive Officer and was elected as the Commanding Officer in 1997. As an aside, Col. Holst, a long time resident of Pawtuxet, has been active, in addition to the Rangers, with the Volunteer Fire Co. #1 of Pawtuxet and Harmony Lodge #9, F&AM, Pawtuxet, which at one time or another have been located at Armory Hall. Colonel Holst is a Life Member of the Company.

Richard Deming, LtcLieutenant Colonel Richard Deming, Liaison, Fife & Drum

Lieutenant Colonel Deming joined the Pawtuxet Ranger Fife and Drum Corps in 1973 and marched with the corps as support for the CO.  By 1975 he had learned to play the fife and joined the fife line. He also enlisted in the Pawtuxet Rangers R.I.M..  For many years he held the position of Commanding Officer of the fife and drum Corps.  After stepping down as Commanding Officer he continued to march as a fifer until his retirement.  Today he continues to support the fife and drum corps and enjoys helping out with recruitment.  Lieutenant Colonel Deming is a Life Member of the Company.

John Currier, LtcLtc John Currier, Liaison, USFAA

Ltc Currier Enlisted as a private in 1993 and was elected Adjutant in 1994. While serving as Adjutant he also served at various times as Operations Officer and Artillery Officer. In 2003 he was appointed Education Officer. He was elected Executive Officer in 2004 and has also  served as Acting Surgeon from 1995 – 2015.

Captain Robert Besson, Liaison, Colors
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Major James Collinson, Liaison, Armory
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The 1772 Gaspee Affair, Rhode Island’s Own Tea Party (But the Ship Burned), Part 1 - New England Historical Society ... See MoreSee Less

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The 1772 Gaspee Affair, Rhode Island’s Own Tea Party (But the Ship Burned), Part 1 - New England Historical Society

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The real first shot of the American Revolution may have been fired at the HMS Gaspee on Narragansett Bay in 1772 rather than on Lexington Green in 1775.
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Great picture

Good read

Ephraim Bowen is my kin. I had no idea about this until Elaine Zuleger Haigh; my cousin , provided me the info. I wish my grandmother was alive to read this story.

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If Rhode Island finds the HMS Gaspee, do the British want it back?

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Under maritime law, the shipwreck still belongs to Britain, so that country could certainly make a legitimate claim to any wreckage.
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Rhode Island 250
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Of the areas where Rhode Island doesn’t get enough respect, I’ve long thought the most maddening could be the Gaspee.
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Congratulations to Major Linda Deming who is celebrating 50 years as a member of the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps. That's a lot of parades and marching! You can read about her and more in the special edition Bridge newspaper. http://pawtuxetvillageassociation.org/uploads/1/… ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Major Linda Deming who is celebrating 50 years as a member of the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps. Thats a lot of parades and marching! You can read about her and more in the special edition Bridge newspaper.  http://www.pawtuxetvillageassociation.org/uploads/1/6/4/3/16432112/pva_bridge-spring_2022-for_web_2.pdf
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Congratulations 👏👏👏

Congratulations 👏

Congratulations Linda👍

Congratulations ❤️❤️ thank you Linda you have been amazing

Huzzah! Well done!

Congratulations Linda! Thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations Linda

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈Linda ! This is a awesome accomplishment ! Thank you for all you do !!!!

Wonderful Linda and Dick!❤️

It is with immense pride to see the Rangers march down the street each year. And greater pride to see the commitment from people like Linda. Many congratulations and thanks to you!

Congratulations Linda! 🎉💖⚔️🇺🇲

Congratulations.

Fantastic! Congrats! And Thank you.

Congratulations!

Outstanding!

Congratulations 💕💕💕What a wonderful picture!

Congratulations, Linda!

That's awesome! Congratulations!

Congratulations Linda, such an inspiration to all Rangers past, present and future❣️🎉🥰

Congratulations Linda. I enjoyed reading that article.

Way cool. Congratulations! From Israel Arnold's DAR

Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉

Congratulations Linda!!! 50 years is amazing!! Great to see Dick!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎊🎊

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Happy 100th Birthday to Rhode Island's last surviving Tuskegee Airman, Sgt. Victor Bulter of North Providence. 🎂🎉❤️ Sgt. Butler has received thousands of cards from all over the world. (It is his only wish) If you haven’t sent a card yet and would like to, you can still send them to:

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God Bless You And Thank You For Keeping America Safe And For Your Service

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What an incredible man with such a heroic past Happy Birthday Victor And ty so much for your service and sacrifices💕

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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
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