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Introduction from the Webmaster
I have always had an interest in American history, particularly the
Civil War, and after serving in various positions in Federal agencies (including two branches of the military), I retired,
which allowed me the opportunity to devote more time studying and writing about the conflict that many refer to as the American
Civil War.
My family and I (father and brothers) have amassed more than ninety
years of combined military service covering all five components of the United States armed forces: Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. (This,
hopefully, continues to complement my studies regarding the War Between the States.)
Having resided in more that a dozen states, I couldn't decide in which
state to retire, so I have two residences: one in Texas and the other in the North Carolina mountains.
My wonderful and beautiful companion is Ana Paula Mendonça. Ana Paula
is a businesswoman, attorney, and daughter of the late Leoni Mendonça, founder of Hudson Brazilian Oil and
an esteemed Brazilian Senator. During World War II, Leoni Mendonça, as the principal supplier and exporter of various
minerals, greatly aided and assisted the United States.
Ana Paula and I have four children: one adorable son, born June
2010, and three beautiful daughters (one in high school, and two attending college: one studying law and the other pursuing
her M.D.), and they are the world to us.
About the Webmaster
Credited:
The History Channel Classroom (A&E Television Networks), several historical societies and publications,
innumerable university websites, and quoted and referenced by many authors and newspapers
United States government, retired; prior United States Coast Guard
and United States Air Force
Author and Webmaster:
Thomas' Legion of Indians and Highlanders
Former Editor,
Netscape and AOL's Open Directory Project: American Civil War: North Carolina
Infantry
Former Co-coordinator for NCGenWeb's North Carolina in the Civil War
United States Coast Guard
- Graduated 1st in class
- Featured in Navy Times
- Selected as Public Affairs Officer
United States Air Force
Experienced
in various levels of media, including broadcasting, production, and journalism
Experienced
debater on state and national levels
Experienced minister: formerly licensed, endorsed and accredited with a Christian
organization. License accreditation officially and formally recognized by the state of Texas
and the United States
Louisiana State licensed in hazardous material
Orkin Exterminating,
17 awards for "Top Salesman Louisiana Region”
Utah State licensed insurance agent
Interests: American Civil War, United States Constitutional Law, debate, free-lance journalism, and genealogy
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