Steps. 1. Cut the fabric. You need 2 pieces of fabric, that are 2 yards (1.8 m) each, and 1 piece of fabric that is 1 yard (0.9 m). Ad. 2. Cut the 1 yard (0.9 m) piece of fabric into 4 inch by 4 inch (10.16 cm by 10.16 cm) squares, which will be used to make pockets for the filler material.
The 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald L. Green, participates in a live fire mission with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines aboard Fort Stewart, GA, Aug 24, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Marnell, Office of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps/Released)
Dan Crotty was the color sergeant of the 3rd Michigan Infantry during the Civil War. This book is relevant to the 5th as Crotty was merged with the rest of the 3rd into the 5th when both regiments re-enlisted in 1864. After the war, he wrote his memories of his time in service. Republished by Belle Grove Publishing.