5th Maine Regiment
Other Names: Deering Memorial Defenders; 5th Regiment Defenders
Portland, ME United States
Founded: 1965
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Maine Stein Song * Taps * (They Long to Be) Close to You * Aura Lee |
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In the fall of 1964, the Deering Memorial Defenders drum & bugle corps was formed and sponsored by the VFW Post 8659.
The corps was a member of the All-American circuit and began field competition in 1965. They joined the Mayflower circuit in 1968. The Memorial Defenders competed at the 1969 VFW Nationals held in Philadelphia where they finished in 63rd position.
The corps incorporated as a "non-profit” youth program in 1970 under the 5th Maine Defenders. Its purpose was to promote and encourage social opportunities, a high standard of citizenship for youth, and to coordinate and stimulate the interest of youth in music. That year, they competed at the World Open “Class B” championships, finishing in 16th place and the following season, participated in the “Class A” division of the Mayflower, finishing in 5th position.
In the fall of 1971, the corps changed their name once again to the 5th Maine Regiment in honor of the veterans of the Civil War regimental infantry. They moved up to the World Open “Class A” division, finishing 29th. In 1973, the Regiment participated in the US Open “Class A” division, ending in 24th place, followed by two seasons of World Open “Class A” competition, finishing in 23rd and 25th respectively.
The 1976 season saw the corps return to the World Open “Class B” division where they just missed out on a finalist spot with a 9th place finish. The following year, the 5th Maine Regiment merged with the Pine Tree Warriors to form the Maine Regiment parade corps for one season. They reorganized in the fall of 1978 and competed in the “Class C” Greater New England circuit with a 9th place finish at the “Class C” championships.
In the fall of 1979, the 5th Maine Regiment merged with Northern Lites to form Aurora.
Paul Legault (DCX)
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1970 1 scores
Highest Score 51.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1970 World Open Class 'B' Prelims Lynn MA placed 16 with a score of 51.250
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1972 1 scores
Highest Score 55.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 4, 1972 World Open - Class A Prelims Lynn MA placed 29 with a score of 55.500
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1973 3 scores
Highest Score 45.550
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 1973 U.S. Open - Class A and All Girl Prelim Marion OH placed 30 with a score of 45.550
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1974 1 scores
Highest Score 56.650
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 1974 World Open - Class A Prelims Lynn MA placed 23 with a score of 56.650
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1975 1 scores
Highest Score 44.650
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 1975 World Open - Class A Prelims Lynn MA placed 25 with a score of 44.650
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1976 1 scores
Highest Score 53.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1976 World Open-Prelims Lynn MA placed 9 with a score of 53.700
Members (4)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke , Robin | Yankee Brigade | 1974 to 1976 |
| Apple (Jones), Barbara | Color Guard and Horn Line | 1972 to 1977 |
| Thompson, Charles | base baritone | 1967 to 1975 |
| Waterhouse, Robert | soprano, flugel,baritone | 1974 to 1978 |
CORPS 5 items
5thMaineRegiment,Portland,ME,FL1-CrossedGuns(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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