January 15 Iowa Battle Flag Rotation

3rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regimental Flag

Members of Co. A, 49th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry proudly participated in the January Flag Rotation at the State Capitol on Friday, January 15th. Those present were Color Sergeants David Thompson and Danny Krock, Corporals Mike Rowley and Louis Zenti (SUVCW Dodge Camp Brothers). They were also assisted by Department Chaplain Dennis Geesaman, Mitchell Camp. Following the rotation, a tour of the Battle Flag Restoration Room at the State Historical Building was presented by Conservator Sheila Hanke and Assistant Conservator Sarah Carlson. We were given to opportunity to view the flags in various stages or restoration.
Also, we saw the Palmetto Flag (South Carolina), "Big Red", as it is being prepared for display at the Citadel in Charleston, SC. It will be on loan to that institution during the Sesquicentennial observance of the American Civil War. The next rotation is scheduled for Thursday, April 15th.

Information about the Palmetto Flag from SHSI Conservator Sheila Hanka:

Flag, #41--red palmetto, is being loaned to the Citadel and displayed at the Alumni Building from March 16, 2010 to March 16, 2014 as part of their 150th Celebration of the Civil War. The loan paperwork was just signed allowing SHSI to make the formal announcement. The Citadel has met and exceeded our display requirements and participated in an on-site review of the physical building/security/environmental conditions.

The DCA Director has just requested that the flag be displayed at SHSI on Feb. 12 during President A. Lincoln's birthday celebration. The Red Palmetto will be shown to the public for the first time since 1919 from 11 to 1:00 that day. I am very excited to have achieved this opportunity for Iowans.

Photos: Miss Sheila Hanke

Submitted in Fraternity, Charity, & Loyalty,
Danny Krock
Color Sergeant
Co. A, 49th IA Volunteers