How many are needed?
I could ask Scott Ludwig to through out a mail to the Allied side so this gets some attention.

I've been following this thread for the last few days, as it all sounds very good, my concern is that I am but a lowly ensign and would certainly drag down the Allied army, forcing whomever was unfortunate enough to be my superior officer to work twice as hard both to win his own front and cover the mistakes of mine. All that said, I am very much interested in playing if what you need are Allied officers to stand around and look menacing. Should it be necessary for player balance, I would be more than happy to drag down the French side with my presence, too.

Now whats this I hear about a single Ensign seeing off a hoard of French officers on his own? Now I have no doubts that the young chap can manage perfectly well on his own and that he doesn't need help from a crusty old duffer like myself.............

But, in the event that there could be some use for a bluff cavalry officer, like myself, and that drinks were in the offing come win or lose, then I can certainly be prevailed upon to join the fray.

Your servant & etc Sir