Past Commanders

Brig. Gen. Mark Dolive
Commanding the Division (2002-2007)

Since 1991 General Dolive, a native Texan, has been wearing Union Blue and falling in with the Infantry.  Prior to that he wore Secesh Gray and attended most 125th anniversary events, first with the artillery and later with the infantry.  As there was little Union Infantry in Texas and 'seeing the light,' he and 8 good men built an organization consisting of three infantry companies peaking out at 120 men on the 1999 roster. 

Mark served as Adjutant and XO of the Frontier Battalion, Infantry Commander and later Colonel of the Frontier Brigade.  He was present at the inception of the North South Alliance, the Frontier Battalion/Brigade, the Western Federal Council, and the 1st Federal Division.  He served as a Brigade Commander at both Shiloh (holding the highest and driest ground on the site) and Perryville.

Mark is the Assistant Director of the Weatherford College Library, a member of the North American Vexillological Association (study of flags), and the Company of Military Historians. When he's not making various regimental flags, he plays a B flat baritone horn in the period Frontier Brigade Brass Band.  As a long time researcher of the antebellum Frontier Army he holds membership in both the 13th U.S. and 1st U.S. Regular Infantry, and does a little rev-war British Marine on the side.

Mark retired from command at Mill Springs in 2007 and will take a break from the hobby before assuredly returning to grace us with his presence soon!

The General was born in Mesquite, Texas and currently resides in Fort Worth with his wife Christie.

General Warnick has over 20 years experience in Civil War reenacting. He served as an enlisted man through 1st Sergeant for the 14th Indiana, E Company and as Captain of the 7th Kentucky, A Company. He served as a trooper in the 7th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, where he also learned to drive a six-horse artillery hitch. He is a member of Stone's Kentucky Battery U.S. (Mudsills) and a founding member of the 5th Battery, Indiana Light Artillery.

He served four elected terms as Colonel and Field Commander for the Western Brigade. He also has served as the Executive Agent and Secretary-Treasurer for the Western Brigade. Gen. Warnick commanded many major Western events, large and small. He took an active part in the formation of the North/South Alliance, which he served as co-chairman for many years.

He retired from command at the Perryville 2002 event, moving back to the ranks with his pards in the battery. He retired from active service in the hobby in 2007 to pursue further studies and work in his vocation to Christian Ministry.

General Warnick resides in Frankfort, Kentucky with his wife and children.

Brig. Gen. Ed Pettit
Commanding the Division (1998)

General Pettit has many years in the saddle as a trooper, non-commissioned officer, officer and commander, primarily in the cavalry.  He served many years as a member of the 7th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry.  He was a founding member and commander of the 10th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry US.

General Pettit was chosen as the first commander of the First Federal Division when it was formed in 1998.  He oversaw the migration of the Federal role in the North South Alliance from the Western Brigade to the First Federal Division, making the transition smooth and effective. He commanded the first Raymond Campaign event as the capstone of his service, moving into semi-retirement.

General and Mrs. Pettit reside in Hillsboro, Missouri.