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BIENNIAL REPORT
OF
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF THE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
1919-1920
RALEIGH
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1923
CONTENTS
Aid to Civil Autliorities 5
Report of the Adjutant General for 1919 and 19iiO 3
Report of. the U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer 11
Report of the State Property and Disbursing Officer, 1918 and 1919 14
Report of the State Property and Disbursing Officer, 1919 and 1920_-- 15
Register of Officers Constituting State and Administrative Staff 1919
and 1920 17, 18
Register of Officers. 1st Infantry 18
Register of Retired National Guard and Xaval Militia (Jfflcers 19, 20
General Orders and Circulars, 1919-1920 21
Boards 39
BIENNIAL REPORT OF
The Adjutant General of the State of North Carolina
FOR THE YEARS 1919-1920
To His Excellency, The Honorable T. W. Bickett,
Raleigh, Xorth Carolina.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit the report of the Military Depart-ment
for the years 1919 and 1920. On account of the fact that the
military forces were small during these years, by reason of disband-ment
after sei-vice in the World War, and the military activities
limited, the report for these two years is combined.
National Guard
Reports for 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918 covered in detail the service
of the North Carolina National Guard on the Mexican Border and in
the World War, and during the year 1919 the State had no National
Guard, though during this year preliminary steps were taken toward
its re-organization under plans formulated by the War Department.
The re-organization was slow, due to the fact that at first the War De-partment
required that each unit have one hundred men per company
prior to recognition, and the further fact that eligible men took no
interest in military affairs. However, commencing the first part of
January, 1920, more interest in the National Guard w^as displayed by
individuals and communities, and by December 31st, 1920, the following
units had been recognized by the Federal Government as of the dates iud -
cated, and were fully equipped for service
:
Troop A Cavalrv, Lincolnton, January 21, 1920.
Troop B Cavalrv, Asheville. Julv 26, 1920.
Troop C Cavalry, Hickory. July 8, 1920.
Company A Infantry, Burlington. July 12, 1920.
Company B Infantry, Winston-Salem. July 10. 1920.
Company C Infantry, Plymouth, Nt>vember 22. 1920.
Company D Infantry, MG. Durham, January 19. 1920.
Company E Infantry, Concord, November 19, 1920.
Company H Infantry, Waynesville, November 27, 1920.
2nd Company CAC, Wilmington, August 31, 1920.
The strength of the above units on December 31st, 1920, was ap-proximately
30 officers and 630 men, and it was apparent at this time
that there had been an awakening of interest in the National Guard
both in the State and in the United States. The officers and men in
the above units deserve credit for their work in organizing units, and
Colonel Don E. Scott, appointed to command the Infantry Regiment
to be organized, also rendered valuable assistance.
Biennial Report
Armory Inspection
No Armory inspections were conducted during 1919, as the State had
no National Guard. The annual inspection of the North Carolina
National Guard for 1920 was conducted by an officer of the Regular
Army and the Inspector General of the State during the month of
February, 1920. Conditions were found satisfactory and showed that
efforts are being made by organization commanders to comply with
law and regulations. The report of the Inspector General of the State
is made a part of this report. The Regular Army inspecting officer
was much pleased with the commissioned and enlisted personnel.
Arsenal
The State Arsenal is adequate for the storage of military property,
but as only the top floor of the building is now used it has been found
that arrangements are not suitable for keeping clothing, etc., which will
now have to be stored, in the arsenal. An effort is being made to secure
a suitable place that will be freer from dust and afford better protection
for government property above mentioned.
Camp Glenn
As was stated in Report for 1917 and 1918, this camp site was used
during the war as a Naval Aviation Station, and a considerable number
of buildings constructed thereon. During the year 1919 the site has
been turned back to the State, and through the efforts of the Honorable
Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, the buildings, with appli-ances,
were also turned over to the State. We have acquired some ex-cellent
buildings, and they should be re-arranged at once so as to
conform to the requirements of our National Guard. The plant turned
over to the State includes barracks, warehouses, modern plumbing, etc.
Encampments
No annual encampment was held during the year 1919, as there was no
National Guard. Under authority of the Department Commander a fif-teen
day camp of instruction was held at Camp Glenn, N. C, from Sep-tember
7th to 21st, 1920, for all units in service at that time whose
full quota of equipment had been received (see G. O. No. 1, 1920).
The camp was most successful in every way, and the manner in which
it was conducted was of considerable help later on in organizing new
units. Ample time was allowed the men for athletics and recreation,
and each man went home with a feeling that it had been a real vacation,
though discipline was enforced and military training made to pre-dominate.
Colonel H. E. Eames, Inf., U. S. A., and Colonel Wallace
B. Scales, Cavalry, U. S. A., were the Instructors, and they worked
hard throughout the f^ncampmcnt and made themselves much respected
by all with whom they came in contact.
The Adji'tant Gkxeral 5
Regular Army Personnel
The State is fortunate in having Colonel II. E. Eanies, Inf., U. S. A.,
and Colonel Wallace B- Scales, Cavalry, U. S. A., on duty as Inspector
Instructors. Both of these officers stand at the top of their profession,
thoroughly understand the complex problems confronting the National
Guard, and have co-operated with the State authorities in a most
commendable manner. These officers are assisted in their work by
several non-commissioned officers of the Regular Army, whose work
has similarly meant a great deal to our organizations.
World War Records
This department is now receiving from the Adjutant General's De-partment
in Washington and from the Navy Department individual
records of each person from this State who served in the Army, Navy
or Marine Corps during the World War. These cards are classified
so as to separate the persons killed in action, died of wounds, died of
disease, etc., and this office will have the 80,000 or so cards filed al-phabetically
by counties. The names will be according to War Depart-ment
records and will become one of the State's most valued files. It
is recommended that all of the names be published in book form as
soon as the filing is complete, and at least one copy of same be furnished
each county.
Aid To Civil Authorities
On August 26th, 1919, the following companies of the Reserve Militia
were ordered to Charlotte, N. C, in the aid of the Civil Authorities
:
5tla Company, Winston-Salem.
6.Srd Company, Liucolnton.
13th Company, Lexington.
29tli Company, Statesville.
33rd Company, Hickory.
4th Company, Durham.
Captain Dermot Shemwell, N. C. R. M., of Lexington, was placed
in command of the six companies on duty in Charlotte, and he and
the companies under him performed their duty in a highly satisfactory
manner. The troops were relieved from duty on August 29th, law and
order having been restored. The report of Captain Shemwell is made
a part of this report.
On September 15th, 1919, the following N. C. R. M. companies were
ordered to Albemarle, N. C.
:
13th Company, Lexington.
29th Company, Statesville.
39th Company, Carthage.
On November 11th, 1919, the 45th Company, N. C. R. M., was
directed to proceed to Jacksonville, Onslow County, to co-operate with
the civil authorities in maintaining law and order.
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The Reserve Militia Companies in all cases accomplished their
missions and responded promptly to all calls made upon them. It
should be borne in mind that the personnel of these companies is made
up of mature business men, who were willing to close their establish-ments
to serve the State at a great personal sacrifice.
The Durham Machine Gun Company, National Guard, was ordered
out in the aid of the civil authorities on July 18th, 1920, and directed
to proceed to Graham, the county seat of Alamance. The officers and
men of this company deserve great credit for the manner in which
they performed their duty, and though confronted with a difficult
task, they did their duty as true soldiers. It was unfortunate that it
was necessary to use force, but it was resorted to only under circum-stances
which called for it. Their action was investigated by a dis-interested
hoard, who exonerated them entirely. The report of Captain
Fowler is made a part of this report.
Under S. O. No. 2501/2 A. G. O., N". C, December 2, 1920, the
Machine Gun Company 120th Infantry, station Durham, N". C, and
3ne platoon from Company A., 120th Infantry, station Burlington,
N. C, were ordered to Goldsboro, N. C, to protect prisoners and to
maintain law and order. Capt. Marion B. Fowler, was placed in
command. These troops rendered a valuable service to the State, per-forming
their duty in a most satisfactory manner.
Changes
On May 23d, 1919, Major Gordon Smith was appointed Assistant
Adjutant General and U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer, suc-ceeding
in the latter case Major J. J. Bernard.
General B. S. Royster, The Adjutant General, resigned his position
on June 15th, 1920, after having served the State in its military
forces for many years with great credit. General Royster was suc-ceeded
by Colonel J. Van B. Metts who commanded the 119th Infantry
of the 30th Division during the World War, and took the oath of
office on June 15th, 1920.
Federal Assistance
The United States Government provides each unit of the National
Guard with complete equipment, which is the same type as that used
by the Regular Army.
Legislation
As the National Guard of the country is now operating under the
Acts of Congress of June, 1916, and June 1920, it is necessary to make
certain minor changes in the military laws of the State in order that
they may conform, where necessary, to the National Law. These
proposed changes will be submitted to the next General Assembly.
The Adjutant General
Major Gordon Smith
Major Gordon Smith is to be highly commended for his excellent
work as Assistant xVdjutant General during the latter part of General
Royster's term of office, and also since I have assumed the duties of
Adjutant General.
Respectfully,
Raleigh, December HI, 1920.
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
REPORTS OF COMMANDING OFFICERS ON SPECIAL
DUTY SERVICE
HEADQUARTERS, TROOPS STATIONED AT CHARLOITE
Lexington, N. C,
September IS, 1919.
Captain Dermot Shemwell, Commanding.
To: The Adjutant General.
Subject : Report of the operations of Couipauies 29-63-4-13-5-33 at Charlotte,
N. C, August 2t)th to 29th inclusive.
1. Delay in making this report was due to awaiting reports from the Com-manding
Officers of the above Comi:'anies, all of which are in with exceptiod
of Company 33, Hickory, and copies of which are herewith enclosed.
2. Arrived at Charlotte the morning of the 27th, where my Company, 13,
was already on duty under command of Lieut. Crawford. Reported to the
Mayor's Office for orders. Found conditions somewhat in a turmoil, and
nobody in command ; each Company operating as a separate unit and the
entire guardsmen had been on duty from sixteen to twenty hours, constantly.
A conference of the Commanding Officers was immediately called, together
with the Mayor and City Commissioners, who did me the honor of placing
me in command of the entire forces which were policing Charlotte, together
with the Civilian Guard.
3. Enclosing herewith, separate from other reports and marked, "all orders
issued before my command."
4. Immediately on taking command, the Civilian Guard was dispersed, and
orders were issued to each Commanding Officer to take charges of a certain
district, and to patrol that post, which post he would be held responsible
for ; and a copy of each order together with diagram of each post is herewith
enclosed, same being known as S. O. No. 6. In order to carry out plan as
above, S.O. No. 5 was issued, copy of which is herewith enclosed.
5. Only one G.O. was issued, same bearing date of August 27th, and one
copy of which is herewith enclosed.
6. In the afternoon of August 28th, at a meeting of the Commanding
Officers of the entire forces, all were of the opinion that the object for which
troops had been sent to Charlotte, had been attained, viz : Law and order
restored ; and in the opinions of the Commanding Officei-s, there was no further
need for the guardsmen in the city. This reiK)rt was made to the Office
of the Adjutant General, by telegram, with recommendation for the with-drawal
of troops which was to be comp-leted entirely by six P.M. of the 29th
of August ; and in reply, received telegram from the Office of the Adjutant
General, directing me to arrange for entrainment and demobilization of
troops, according to request and report. Copy of both wires herewith enclosed.
7. Upon receipt of orders from the Office of the Adjutant General, S.O. No.
7 was issued, copies of which are herewith enclosed.
8. On August 29th, Mr. R. H. Graham, Passenger Agent of Southern Rail-way
Company was requested to furnish transportation for each Company to
its respective home station. Copy of letter and reply, hereto attached.
9. Upon receipt of information from the Railway Company, S.O. No. 8
was issued to each Commanding Officer, copies of which are herewith en-closed.
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10. Total N. C. R. M. troops at Charlotte is as follows
:
Durham. Company No. 4, 54 men.
Statesvillo. Company No. 29, 56 men.
Lincoluton. Company No. 63, 44 men.
Hickory, Company No. 33, 32 men.
Winston-Salem, Company No. 5, 76 men.
Lexington, Company No. 13, 42 men.
Total 304 men.
11. Beg to further report that the morale of the officers and men was very
high, all having a high regard for duty.
(Signed) Dermot Shemwell,
j)g .J) Commanding.
enc.
MACHINE GUN COMPANY
1st N. C. Infantry, N. G.
Durham, N. C,
July 29, 1920.
From: Commanding Officer. M. G. Co., 1st N. C. Inf. N. G.
To
:
Adjutant General of North Carolina.
Subject : Report of Services of M. G. Co. at Graham, N. C.
1. Pursuant to S.O. 200, Adjutant General's Office, N. C. N. G., communicated
to me over the telephone by Major Gordon Smith, Assistant Adjutant General,
on Sunday, July 19th, 1920, at about 2 P.M., I assembled 30 men and 1 officer
of the M. G. Co. and left Durham at 4 P.M. by automobiles, arriving at
Graham. N. C, at 6 :30 P.M. In accordance with my instructions I reported
to the Sheriff of Alamance County for duty and further instructions. After
conferring with the Sheriff and County Attorney, I at once threw a complete
guard around the jail and jail yard for the purpose of protecting three pris-oners
held within the jail, who wei-e being threatened by a mob of 1,500 or
2,000 people assembled on the porch, in the yard, and on the streets about
the jail. One machine gun was placed at each of the three entrances of the
jail building, and guards placed along the streets to keep the crowds of people
off the jail lot. A cement sidewalk which surrounded the jail was established
as a dead line beyond which no person was allowed except upon lawful duty.
Regular reliefs were established and our tour of duty begiuL Orders were
given the sentinels to talk to no one except in line of duty. During the rest
of the afternoon our men suffered taunts, threats, and vulgar remarks to be
directed at them. Soon after our arrival a down-pour of rain served to
disperse a few of the crowd assembled there. About 7 :30 P. M. the man
whom the jailer pointed out to me as the leader of the mob, by name .Jim
Carrigan, was called in the jail for a conference with the sheriff, the County
Attorney and other prominent citizens of Graham. I was not invited to attend
this conference and did not attend. Immediately after this conference a speech
was made to the assembled peoi)le l)y a Mr. Long who promised the people
if they would not attempt any rash act the prisoners -"would be kept there
in the county jail." Gradually the crowds began to disperse until at mid-night
there were very few people around the jail and the situation seemed
quiet. Guards at the machine guns and sentries on the street were kept on duty
all night. During the night other members of my company reported for
duty, making a total of 37 men and officers with the company.
2. About 2 A. M. Monday morning I aroused Sheriff Storey from his bed
and told him I thought it best to remove the prisoners to the State Penitentiary
at Raleigh. My 1st Sergeant had already made arrangements for trans-
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portation by automobile. The sheriff informed me that he would have to
confer with the County Attorney, Mr. E. S. Parker. We hastened to find the
County Attorney through a down-pour of rain. Tlie County Attorney thought
best not to carry the prisoners to Raleigh, because he wished to further
his investigation the next day. I advised him that I thought it would be
dangerous to leave them there, because we could never tell what might
happen. However, I was not allowed to remove the prisoners that night. In
the meantime I had received telephone instructions from Governor Bickett
at Asheville "to protect the prisoners at all hazards, and to shoot straight
if necessary." I immediately ordered my men to fire if fired upon or if any
one tried to storm the jail.
3. Monday passed comparatively quiet until later in the afternoon. The
guards around the jail was lightened. Through assistance of Col. Don E.
Scott, the men of my command were rationed at the Graham Hotel and the
American Cafe, of Graham. Good food was furnished.
4. Rumors were brought to me by half a dozen of my men that the jail was
to be attacked at about 9:30 P. M. Monday. I tried to discountenance the
rumors, and cautioned my men not to be excited. However, I took the pre-caution
to put my most level-headed and experienced men in charge of the
machine guns, and ordered the sentinels stationed in the cornfield back of
the jail and on all sides to fall back to the jail and r-orches in case of an
attack iu order not to be in danger of our fire in case we were compelled to
fire. All machine guns were trained on the ground a few feet from their
muzzles. This was done in order to prevent firing into any of the houses
surrounding the jail.
5. After supper Monday evening, ha^•ing had no sleep since Saturday night,
I left Lieut. Luther H. Barbour in charge of the Company, went to the jury
room up stairs, and lay down across a bed, removing only my pistol and belt.
This was about 8 P. M. About 9 :25 P. M. I was awakened by Sergeant James B.
Cole, who was sent to me with the message from Lieutenant Barbourt, "That we
were having trouble downstairs with masked men lurking about the jail." I
immediately put on my pistol and belt and hurried downstairs. I heard the
command. Halt ! yelled by several of my men, and before I reached the bottom
of the stair steps, I had heard several stray shots, some of which I heard by
the side of the jail. By the time I reached the bottom of the steps I heard
Sergeant Price in charge of the machine gun at the rear of the jail adjacent
to a cornfield give the command to "commence firing." I hurried to this
side of the jail, reaching there in time to see the gun flash come from the
cornfield. I watched the work of the machine gun about half a minute.
Seeing no further flashes from the cornfield, I gave the command to "cease
firing," which was promptly obeyed by all the soldiers on all sides of the
jail. I then hurried to the front porch of the jail to ascertain if any one on
that side had been wounded. I reached them in time to see half a dozen
civilians get up out of a little corn patch and rush around the corner of a house
diagonally opposite the jail known as the "Boswell House." After waiting
a few minutes to see if we would be fired upon again, I ordered the guards
posted again at their usual places.
6. A few minutes later I learned from a telephone message from Col.
Don E. Scott that great crowds of people were assembling in Burlington and
Graham, and were expecting to storm the jail. I withdrew my guards, had
a machine gun placed on the inside of each door of the jail, with enough men
to man each machine gun. The rest of the men were utilized as guards at
all of the windows, and cellar entrance to the jail. All lights were turned out,
and every man cautioned to be vigilantly on watch and to keep cool. During
the entire time the whole command seemed to hold their heads wonderfully.
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7. Immeiliatoly after the tiring, Sergeant Price, in eommaml of the machine
gun near the cornlield. and Lieutenant Barhour and Sergeant Tandy on the
front ijorch gave me an account of how tlie tiring began. On the rear at the
corntield the guard, John C. Cliandler, who was about 150 feet, in the corntield
was driveji back to the corner of the jail by a rush of 12 or 15 men who
did not listen to his command to "Halt !" but who yelled at him to "get out
of the way. you Z> -S ii with your blanks !" Then after several shots had
been tired at Chandler and the rest of Sergeant Price's men on the rear, some
of which struck dangerously near his men. he gave the order to fire. Two
bursts of about 25 rounds each were fired from the M. G. and several shots
were tiret) by men on the porch with pistols. On the front of the jail
Lieutenant Barbour and Sergeant Tandy had been harassed for about an
hour by masked men whom they could not keep away from the jail. Finally
one of "these men fired at 1st Sgt. Tandy. Then my men on the front i>orch
opened fire on the men who were now lurking in the corn patch opposite the
jail. All of this firing ceased when I gave the command to cease firing.
S. During the firing there was no oflicial of the county or city inside tho
jail. The wife and children of the jailer were there. Just after the firing
the jailer. Mr. Moser. returned. We helped him get his family out of danger.
He was with us the balance t>f the night. I had not seen the sheriff since
the earlier part of the afternoon. The jailer and I both tried to reach the
sheriff by telephone for two or three hours after the attack. Finally we did
reach him and he said he was coming down to the jail at once. He never
came until 5:45 A. M. Tuesday. He did call me again over the telephone
about 2 o'clock, and said he thought it would be dangerous to try to come
down to the jail. I offered to meet him, and assured him that he would be
harmed by no soldier. The jailer had been pa-ssed into the jail just after the
shooting.
9. Immediately after being informed that crowds were gathering in Bur-lington
and Graham to begin an assault, I communicated with the Adjutant
General, and asked his advice. He informed me that he would get assistance
to the M. G. Co. and that he would proceed to Graham at once himself.
10. After this, about midnight, we were fired upon by some one outside of the
jail three or four times. I distinctly heard these bullets hit the side of the
jail near where I was sitting at the window beside the chimney. We did
not return this fire.
11. I received orders from Adjutant General Metts about 4 :30 A. M. Tuesday
to have my Company divided into two sections, one section placed on a trupk
with a machine gun mounted thereon. T'he prisoners were brought out of
the jail with the company by the sheriff and his deputies and placed in an
automobile between the two trucks. The prisoners guarded thusly by the
company were carried to the railway station, p-laced on a special train and
guarded by the Machine Gun Co. until turned over to the prison authorities
at the State Penitentiary at Raleigh. The company returned to Durham by
way of the special train and dismissed alxait 12 M. Tuesday. Tliis furnishes
in detail the services performed by the Machine Gun Co. at Graham, X. C,
under S. O. 200, Adjutant General's Oflice, N. C.
(Signed) Marion B. Fowler,
Capt. M. a. Co. Jst X. C. Inf. N. G.
TRUE COPY.
REPORT OF THE U. S. PROPERTY AND DISBURSING
OFFICER 1919-1920
State of North Carolina
Optice of U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer
Raleigh
Decemher 31st, 1920.
From : The U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer.
To: The Adjutant General.
Subject: Report July 19th. 1919, to December 31st. 1920.
1. Pursuant to orders of the Governor, I (lualitied as U. S. Property and
Disbursing Officer on the 19th of July, 1919. Upon my qualification all
property in the possession of my predecessor was taken over and it was
found that a part of it was unserviceable or unsuitable, and immediate steps
were taken to have such articles disposed of in accordance with regulations.
The property was surve.ved and there remained on hand only a small quantity
which is suitable for use. It is properly stored in the State Arsenal or
at Camp Glenn, except, of course, the property which was issued direct to
organizations of the National Guard by the War Department and for which
organization commanders are responsible.
2. Shortl.v after assuming the duties of my office it was found that a shortage
existed in the accounts of the Governor for property which had been issued
to the State l)y the War Department during the past ten years, and the War
Department called on the Stpte for payment of the money value of the
articles involved. The shortage extended over a considerable number of
years and was caused largely by faiUu'e of responsible officers to properly
account for same. Reports of Survey were prepared by the undersigned
and after checking over old records and securing various affidavits the
shortage was removed and the State thereby saved approximately $16,000.00.
The property accounts of the Governor are now closed and all property
for which I am accountable is actually on hand and in good condition.
3. There is furnished below a statement of Federal Funds received and
disbursed during the period covered by this report. During the years 1919
and 1920 Federal expenditures were limited on account of the fact that only
a few organizations of the National Guard had been recognized by the War
Department but it is apparent now that when the full quota allotted the State
is organized there will be a great amount of finance work to be done.
Federal funds received and dishursed Juhi 10, 1919. to Deeemher SI 1920.
Appropriation "Arming. Equipping and Training the National Guard"
Funds Received (War warrants) $18,651.34
Funds Disbursed 14,518.30
Balance December 31st, 1920 $ 4,133.04
4. This office has prepared and submitted to the War Department com-plete
requisitions for all property required by the variovis organizations of
the National Guard of the State. The equipment furnished has been of a
uniform type, modern and in good condition and all units are well equipped
for field service. There is no doubt but that the matter of property is the
'most important function of a commanding officer and unless a great deal
of care is exercised by responsible officers there will be losses which will
have to be paid for. Equipment issued the various units amounts in value
to thousands of dollars and it is reasonable for the War Department to
expect an<l require that it be properly cared for and disposed of only in ac-cordance
with regulations.
'I'iiK ADJUTANT General lU
5. Since assuming office the duties of tlie V. S. P. & I). O., have steadily
increased and for your information there is j?iven below a statement of the
more important functions now required.
(a) Accountability for all federal property issued to organizations of
the North Carolina National Guard amounting in value to many hundreds of
thousands of dollars.
(b) The disbursement of all federal funds appropriated for the State
amounting during the period of this report to about $15,000.00. Next year,
and thereafter, the amount to be disbursed annually will be approximately
$125,0()0.0(> to ^150,000.01). In order to disburse these funds a complete knowl-edge
of constantly changing regulations is reciuired and a vast amount of
paper work involved.
(c) The issuance of transportation of all officers and enlisted men when
in attendance at Camps of Instruction, service schools, etc., and the prepara-tion
of schedules covering the movement of troops to and from camps. Other
duties required as U. S. Transportation Officer for the State.
(d) The prep-aration and keeping of record cards for each unit showing in
detail the amount of equipment on hand in each organization.
(e) The payment of all troops and the purchase of subsistence for all
field training. In addition this office keeps the target material required on
hand at Camp Glenn as well as the large quantities of ammunition used
annually.
(f ) Tlie War Department has recently made the U. S. P. & D. O., respon-sible
for the issue of all text books and publications to officers and organi-zations
of the North Carolina National Guard.
(g) Under the present system of supply a great amount of correspondence
is had with the War Department and various supply depots in addition to the
units of the State.
6. The present State Arsenal is unsuitable and does not afford the proper
protection to the government property stored therein. It is impossible to
keep clothing, etc., free from dust and dirt except in covered receptacles
which are not available. It is recommended that another arsenal be secured
and so arranged as to provide at least two offices.
Gordon Smith,
Major, N. C. N. G.
REPORT OF STATE PROPERTY AND DISBURSING
OFFICER
State Property and Disbursing Officer
In Account AVith
The State of North Carolina
1918 Receipts General Fund Special Fund
December 1 Balance on Hand $ 1,650.46 $1,559.63
24 State Auditor Warrant 10,000.00
1919
April 24 A. M. Maupin Co. Refund Bd 82.38
May 14 State Auditor Warrant 10,000.00
October 3 State Auditor Warrant 10,000.00
Total $31,732.84 $1,559.63
Disbursements General Special
Fund Fund
Adjutant General's Department, salaries $ 2,538.94
Sundries 4,801.51
State Property and Disbursing Officer, salaries 999.84
Sundries 894.60
Quarter Master Corps, salaries 650.00
Special Otlicers Duty 2,140.64
Camp Glenn Maintenance 1,245.90
Naval Militia 300.00
Special Boards 87.94
Miscellaneous Maintenance 1,207.04
Armory Rent 850.00
Mobilization Expense 89.80
Special Duty, enlisted men 105.68
Bond Account 373.50
Insurance on Rifles 1,159.16
Appropriation Reserve Militia Companies 9,200.00
Total Disbursed $26,644.55
Balance on hand December 1st, 1919 5,088.29 $1,559.63
Total $31,732.84 $1,559.63
AUDIT
J. J. Bernard
Certified Public Accountant
Member State Board of Accountancy
Raleigh, N. C.
December 5th, 1919.
Hon. B. S. Royster,
Adjutant General of North Carolina.
My Dear Sir :
In accordance with your instructions on November 21st I went to Henderson
on November 28th, 1919, and audited the books and vouchers of General
Francis A. Macon, State Property and Disbursing Officer of the State of North
Carolina for a period beginning December 1st, 1918, and ending November
30th, 1919, and submit the following report as a result of said audit.
The vouchers were filed in numerical order and the balances as shown on
hand corresponds with the amount shown on l)ank l)Ooks.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) J. J. Bernard,
Certified Public Accountant.
REPORT OF STATE PROPERTY AND DISBURSING
OFFICER
State Property and Disbursing Officer
In Account With
The State of North Carolina
Receipts General Special
1919 Fund Fund
December 1 Balance on hand $ 5.088.29 $1,559.63
State Auditor's Warrant 5,000.00
1920
February State Auditor's Warrant 10.000.00
July State Auditor's Warrant 5,000.00
September State Auditor's Warrant 5.000.00
October State Auditor's Warrant 5,000.00
November Refund by U. S. Government 2S').(H)
November • Refund by U. S. Government 112.10
Total 1— $35,489.39 $1,559.63
Disbursements General Special
Fund Fund
Adjutant General's Department, salaries $ 3,500.04
Sundries 2,981.55
State Property and Disbursing Otticer, salaries 1,083.16
Sundries 712.45
Quartermaster Corps, pay 600.00
Sundries 2.70
Infantry Company Appropriations 5,800.00
Captains. Semi-annual pay 50.00
Lieutenants, Semi-annual pay 125.00
Q. M. Sergeants. Smi-anuual pay 50.00
Enlisted Men's pay roll. Semi-annual pay 33.27
Special Dutv—Officers 2,518.15
Special Duty—Men 169.27
Camp Glenn Maintenance 2,212.09
Camp Glenn Permanent Improvements 112.20
Special Boards 28.72
Naval Militia 200.00
Armorv Rent 1,676.93
Bond Account 195.00
Encampment Incidentals 355.86
National Guard Association Dues 25.00
Mobilization 32.00
Transportation 21.65
Re-organization National Guard 1.526.34
Insurance 2.293.12
Medal Boxes 4.750.00
Total Disbursed $31,054.50
Balance on hand December 1st, 1920 4,434.89 $1,559.63
Total $35,489.39 $1,559.63
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AUDIT
J. J. Bernard
Certified Public Accountant
Member State Board of Accountancy
Raleigh, N. C.
December 31, 1920.
General J. Van B. Metts,
Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
My Dear Sir:
In accordance with your direction I went to Henderson, N. C, on December
27th, 1920. and audited the books and vouchers of General Francis A. Macon,
State Property and Disbursing Officer of North Carolina for the fiscal year
ending November 30th 1920, and submit the following report as a result of
said audit.
The books are neatly and accurately kept : the vouchers filed in numerical
order and the balances as shown on hand correspond with the amount shown
on bank books.
» Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) J. J. Bernard,
Certified Public Accountant.
REGISTER
Officers of The State and Administrative Staff
December 31, 1919
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
Name
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REGISTER—Continued
Officers of the State and Administrative Staff
December 31, 1920
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
Name
REGISTER RETIRED OFFICERS
Dkcember 31, 1920
Name
H. S. Royster
Francis A. Maeou__
A. L. Smith
F. A. Olds
W. A. Bobbit
W. B. Rodman
W. C. Jones
John F. Bruton
Walker Taylor
Robert S. Young
John A. Pollock
Samuel W. Battle..
Henry C. Bragaw__
Thos. R. Robertson.
Wiley C. Rodman.
T. J. Winston
Charles H. White. _.
W. E. Gary
M. L. Barker
Thomas Stringfield..
Leo. D. Heartt
P. T. Jones
W. F. Robertson
Charles S. Jordan..
A. H. Harris
White G. Smith
N. Anderson
M. W. Williams
T. S. Pace
C. B. Elliott
George B. Sellers..
Robert M. Albright.
J. M. Campltell
John W. Dalton
Julius E. Deitz
D. D. Parks
T. C. Daniels
C. W. Hollowell
Fred H. Shipp
H. M. Chase
J. E. Bunting
B. F. Payne
E. R. McKeithan...
Robert S. Stewart..
A. J. Ellington
G. W. Payne
H. H. Murray
W. A. Jackson
R. G. White
S. Cohen
Paul Watson
E. A. Metts
John I. Brown
X. R. Morgan
A. G. ^Murchison
H. H. Murray
Retired Rank
Major General
Major General
Brigadier General.
Brigadier General-
Brigadier General.
Brigadier General-
Brigadier General.
Brigadier General-
Brigadier General.
Brigadier General-
Brigadier General.
Brigadier General.
Brigadier General-
Brigadier General.
Brigadier General.
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel.
Commodore
Commander
Commander
Lieut. Commander-
Lieut. Commander-
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Major
Residence
Oxford
Henderson
Charlotte
Raleigh
Kinston
Charlotte
Wilmington
Wilson
Wilmington
Concord
Kinston
Asheville
Washington
Raleigh
Washington
Durham
Wilmington
Henderson
Macon, Ga.
Waynesville-
Raleigh
Henderson
Charlotte
Asheville
Wilmington
Asheville
Wilson
Charlotte
Wilson
Edenton
Lumberton
Raleigh
Asheville
Winston-Salem
Statesville
Mount Airy
New Bern
Elizabeth City
New Bern
Wilmington
Wilmington
Raleigh
Fayetteville
Asheville
Reidsville
Hickory
Wilson
Mount Airy
Edenton
Goldsboro
Fayetteville
Wilmington
Kinslon
Goldsboro
Fayetteville
Wilson
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REGISTER RETIRED OFFICERS —Continued
Name
GENERAL ORDERS AND CIRCULARS
1919-1920
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders,
No. 1. February 28, 1919.
1. Lieutenant Colonel Jesse C Bessent, having reached the age of sixty-four
years on February 3, 1919, is retired, as is provided by law.
2. Colonel Bessent's service to the State covers a period of more than
forty years, during all of which time he has been faithful and efficient. His
devotion to duty and his lively interest at all times in the military affairs
of the State have won for him the confidence and esteem of his associates and
the p'Ublic generally.
3. Colonel Bessent was born at Mocksville, N. C, on February 3, 1855.
He entered the military service of the State on March 26, 1878. Promoted
to Corporal November 5, 1878 ; Sergeant March 26, 1879 ; 1st Lieutenant
June 6, 1886 ; Captain June 6, 1892, Co. A, 3d Infantry, N. C. S. G. ; Captain
Co. C, N. C. Vols., May 5, 1898, Spanish-American War (in U. S. and Cuba) :
Captain Co. C, 1st Infantry, N. C. N. G. ; Major December 2, 1902 ; Lieutenant
Colonel October 7, 1907; North Carolina Reserve Militia (Captain) October
19, 1917.
By order of the Governor
:
(Seal.) B. S. Royster,
The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders,
No. 2. April 19, 1919.
1. Before a general court-martial, which convened at Lexington, N. C,
April 8, 1919, pursuant to Special Orders, No. 52, A. G. O., 1919, of which
Captain Clarence C. Rush, 20th Company N. C. R. M., was President and Cap-tain
George H. Maurice, 39th Company N. C. R. M., was Judge Advocate, Private
Henry Link, 13th Company N. C. R. M., was arraigned and tried up'on the
following charges and specifications
:
Charge I : Violation of the 61st article of war.
Specification : In that Private Henry Link did at Lexington, N. C, on
March 18, 1919, fail to repair at the fixed time to the properly appointed
place for drill.
Charge II : Violation of the 64th article of war.
Specification : In that Private Henry Link, having received a lawful com-mand
from Second Lieutenant J. E. Foy, his superior officer, to report to him
at Armory for duty, did at Lexington, N. C, on March 18, 1919, wilfully
disobey the same.
2. To which the accused pleaded to first charge and first specification,
"Guilty." To the second charge and second specification, "Guilty."
Findings
3. Of the first charge and first sp-ecification, "Guilty." Of the second charge
and second specification, "Guilty."
Sentence
4. That the accused, Private Henry Link, pay a fine of twenty dollars and
that he come before his Company officers, in the presence of the entire com-pany,
be severely reprimanded, and apologize to the officers and to the
entire company for the gross misconduct.
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5. The foregoing findings and sentence liaving been approved by the re-viewing
authority, and the record of the trial forwarded for the action of
the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, the following in his order
:
Raleigh, N. C, April 19, 1919.
In the foregoing case of Private Henry Link, the findings and sentence are
approved.
T. W. BiCKETT,
Governor.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief
:
B. S. ROYSTER,
The Adjutant General.
State of Nokth Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
Circular No. 1. February 26, 1919.
The record of the proceedings of the Special Military Board, appointed
under Special Orders No. 4, A. G. O., 1919, which met at Raleigh, N. C,
January 23, 1919, together with the action of the Governor thereon, is pub-lished
for the information of all concerned.
PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL MILITARY BOARD
Raleigh, N. C, January 23, 1919.
Pursuant to Special Orders, No. 4, A. G. O., N. C, dated January 9, 1919,
the Board met in the office of the Adjutant General.
The following members were present
:
Major General B. S. Royster. retired, the Adjutant General.
Major General Francis A. Macon, retired. State Property and Disbursing
Officer.
Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Bessent, National Guard Reserve.
Major Jos. J. Bernard, Q. M. C.
Major W. F. Moody, National Guard Reserve.
Major General F. A. Macon, retired, was chosen President of the Board,
and Major Joseph J. Bernard Secretary.
The Adjutant General stated that the object of the meeting was to consider
all matters relating to the present military situation in the State, with a view
of determining what action should be taken with respect to the specific matters
called to the attention of the Board. After full discussion and consideration
the following recommendations were made:
(1) That tne armories in the various towns of the State formerly used by
National Guard companies, which are not now used and occupied by Reserve
Militia companies, should be held until the return of the former National
Guard companies, and that whatever expenses, such as rent, etc., may be
necessarily incurred in carrying out this recommendation, be paid from the
money appropriated under chapter 200, Public Laws of 1917.
(2) That the organization of National Guard units be postponed until
the return to the State of the former National Guard organizations and
units now in foreign service.
(3) That the Reserve Militia companies be retained in service until the
return of the former National Guard troops and until the National Guard,
or other troops authorized by the Congress for the several States, are
organized.
(4) That the State Property and Disbursing Officer pay to the Treasurer
of the temporary National Guard Association the sum of twenty-five dollars
as dues for the State's membership in such Association.
(5) That the Adjutant General have made for the Adjutant General's
Department pictures of the former Adjutants General of the State, and that
the expense thereof be paid from funds appropriated under chapter 200,
Public Laws of 1917.
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(6) That an inspection of the Reserve Militia companies be made as
early as it is practicable to do so. and that the Commandinjr Officer of the
North Carolina Reserve Militia visit the several companies for the purposes
of inspection and instruction as is provided by the statute.
The Board thereupon adjourned.
Francis A. Macon,
Major General, Retired, President.
J. J. Bb^inard,
Major Quartermaster Corps, Secretary.
Approved, February 27, 1919.
T. W. BiCKETT.
Oovernor and Ccymmander-vn-Chief.
By order of the Governor
:
B. S. ROYSTER,
The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders.
No. 1. August 17. 1920.
1. Pursuant to authority from the Department Commander, S. E. Dept.,
a 15-day camp of instruction will be held at Camp Glenn, N. C, from Septem-ber
7 to 21, 1920, both days inclusive.
2. The following National Guard organizations having received Federal
recognition and equipment will attend
:
Machine Gun Company. 1st N. C. Infantry (Durham)
Troop A, N. C. Cavalry (Lincolnton)
Troop C, N. C. Cavalry (Hickory)
Company B, 1st N. C. Infantry (Winston-Salem)
Company A, 1st N. C. Infantry (Burlington)
3. Schedule for the Movement of Troops "A" and "C" N. C. Cavalry from
Home Station to Camp Glenn, Sbiptember 6th 1920
Seaboard Air Line R. R.
September 6th. Lv. Hickory, regular train, No. 1. C. & N. W.
Ry. 2:21 p. m.
Ar. Lincolnton, regular train. No. 1, C. &
N. W. Ry 3:40 p- m.
Lv. Lincolnton, S. A. L. special 4:00 p. m.
Ar. Wilmington, S. A. L. special 12:00 midnight
7th. Lv. Wilmington. A. C. L. special 12:15 a. m.
Ar. New Bern. A. C. L. special 3:30 a. m.
Lv. New Bern. N. S. special 3:45 a. m.
Ar. Camp Glenn, N. S. special 5:00 a. m.
Equipment
All equipment to be furnished by S. A. L. Railway.
Hickonj Troop "C"—Two tourist sleepers, one baggage car. Half of baggage
car to be left vacant for use of Lincolnton Troop.
Lincolnton Troop "A."—Two tourist sleep-ers, baggage to be loaded on arrival
of baggage car from Hickory.
Schedule for the Movement of Companies A, B, and Machine Gun Compa-ny,
1st N. C. Inf. from Home Station to Camp Glenn, September 6th, 1920
Southern Railway
September 6th. Lv. Winston-Salem, regular train. No. 2 5:45 a. m.
Ar. Greensboro, regular train. No. 2 6:45 a. m.
Lv. Greensboro, special train 7:30 a. m.
Lv. Burlington, special train 8 :25 a. m.
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Lv. Durham, special train 9:50 a. m.
Ar. Goldsboro, special train 12:45 p. m.
Lv. Goldsboro, special train, N. S. Ry 1 :15 p. m.
Ar. Camp Glenn, special train, N. S. Ry 5:15 p. m.
Equipment
Company B.—Two coaches, one baggage car, space to be left in baggage car
for Burlington and Durham Companies.
Cmnpany A.—Two coaches, baggage to be loaded on arrival of baggage car
from Winston-Salem.
Machine Gun Company.—Two coaches, baggage to be loaded on arrival of
baggage car from Burlington.
The Senior Officer will command trains and be responsible for the safety and
conduct of troop-s to and from Camp.
The schedule for return movement will be published by the Commanding
Officer of the Camp.
4. Tlie following personnel of the N. C. N. G. will attend the Camp at
State expense, except the Medical Officers who have been extended Federal
recognition.
Colonel Don E. Scott, N. C. Infantry, will assume command of the camp upon
his arrival thereat. He will be assisted by the following Staff, each of whom
will report on the indicated dates to Colonel Scott
:
Major Jas. A. Leonard (Range Mess
Officer) Noon, September 6th, 1920.
Major H. A. Newell. MC. N. G Noon. September 6th, 1920. (Surg.)
Captain J. J. Barefoot, MC, N. G Noon, September 6th, 1920. (Surg.)
Captain A. L. Fletcher, N. C. Inf Noon, September 4th, 1920. (Supl.)
Lieutenant W. A. Simpson, N. C. Inf. Noon, September 6th. 1920. (Adjt.)
The enlisted personnel of the Supply Department will report to the Supply
Officer at Camp Glenn, N. C, at noon September 4th.
TTie enlisted p-ersonnel of the Medical Department will report at Camp
Glenn. N. C, to the Surgeon at noon September 6th, 1920.
5. The Camp Commander will perform the usual functions of that office,
arrange and publish the necessary orders covering the conduct of the Camp
and will consult with Colonel H. E. Eames, U. S. A., the Inspector Instructor,
concerning the instruction to be given, hours and instructor personnel neces-sary,
etc.
At the termination of the Camp and within 30 days, he will submit to the
Adjutant General N. G. N. C, a report on the encampment with such recom-mendations
and comments as he may deem advisable and helpful for the
conduct of subsequent camps.
6. («) The Supply Officer will, upon arrival at camp, assume charge of all
Government stores and make the necessary arrangements to place the camp
in readiness for occupancy by the troops.
(ft) The Surgeon in addition to his routine duties will administer at a con-venient
time arranged by conference with the Commanding Officer, the re-quired
typhoid and paratyphoid inoculations and small-pox vaccination to
both officers and men.
(c) All Staff Officers will, upon arrival at camp, report to the Camp Com-mander
for instructions.
7. (fl) Owing to the shortness of Federal funds allotted to this State, or-ganization
commanders will have to make their own arrangements for drayage
from the armory to the train and reverse. No charge against the United
States or the State of North Carolina should be incurred for this purpose.
(ft) Two transportation requests in blank will be mailed from this office
on September 2, 1920, to each organization commander covering the trans-portation
of his unit to the camp. Similar requests will be issued at Camp
Glenn for the return trip. These requests will cover the transportation of
all officers and men of the organization including those who precede the unit
to camp. One request will be used for the preliminary party, the other
for the organization itself. Neither request will be accomplished until
it is definitely known how many tickets will be needed as alterations and
The Adjutant General 25
erasures are not iiennitted on the requests and the supply is limited to the
actual requirements as stated above. Wlien the advance party has been made
up and is ready to embark, the tirst request will be tendered the aj^ent in pay-ment
for the re([uired tickets and will at that time be tilled in. When the
er^'anization is ready to embark, the other ropiest will be accomplished in a
similar manner. Care will be taken in both cases to see that the re(iuest calls
for the exact number of men transported, no more and no less.
(c) Organization commanders will determine prior to leaving the home
station for camp, the cause of absence of any meml)er of his command and
after arrival in camp will submit a report to the Camp Commander showing
the cause of such absence.
(d) Regulation cotton uniform, with blouse and O. D. shirts, shoes and cam-paign
hat. will be worn on the train and in camp. No civilian clothes will be
carried to camp. In any case wdiere exact compliance with this subparagraph
is impossible, exceptions may be made by organization commanders in in-dividual
cases, but in each such case, a report must be made to the Camp
Commander upon arrival, of the exception authorized and the justification
for the exception.
(e) The following equipment as prescribed in Circulars WD, 1920, will be
carried to camp
:
Individual Equipment
Infantry Cavalry Machine Guns
Lanterns Lanterns Lanterns
Ba.vonets
Discharger rifle grenade
Pistols Pistols Pistols
Rifles Rifles Machine Gun, Browning
Rifles, automatic Rifles, automatic ;
—
Sabres
Axes, hand
Bandoliers
Belt, Mag. for Browning Belt, Mag. for Browning
Automatic Rifle Automatic Rifle
Books, Field Message Books, Field Message.—Books, Field Message
Brush, thong Brush, thong Bugles
Bugles Bugles Canteen
Carrier, hand grenade
Canteen Canteen Canteen
Cases, oiler and thong Cases, oiler and thong
Compass Compass watch
Compass, prismatic Compass, prismatic
Cutters, wire Cutters, wire Cutters, wire
Filler for auto rifle Filler for auto rifle
First Aid Packet Haver-sack
Glasses, field type E.E Glasses, field type E.E... Glasses, field type E. B.
Gun Slings Gun Slings
Magazines, autorifle Magazines, auto rifle
Mess Equipment Mess Equipment Mess Equipment
Magazines, pistol Magazines, pistol Magazines, pistol
Pack Carriers Pack Carriers Pick -Mattock
Pick Mattock
Rain Coats Rain Coats Rain Coats
Rod cleaning, barrack Rod cleaning, barrack.- Rod cleaning, barrack
Screw Driver, rifle Screw Driver, rifle
Shovels, intrenching Shovels, intrenching
Strapsling, autorifle Strapsling, auto rifle
Tape, 5 ft Tape, 5 ft Tape, 5 ft.
Thong, rifle Thong, rifle
Extra Underwear Extra Underwear Extra Underwear
In addition to the above, the Machine Gun Company will carry their full
equipment (excepting ammunition) including carts, spare barrels, belt-filling
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machines, belts, ammunition, boxes—ammunition, water and spare parts,
barrel covers, gunners i:oucb, hatchets (broad), asbestos mittens, cart repair
outfits, paulins, emergency ropes, shoulder pads, shovels (short handled),
and tripods, and five pyramidal tents with poles, ropes and pins.
Organizations will carry to camp the following general equipment
:
Bedsacks,
Blankets, O, D.,
Breeches, extra pair per man.
Dubbin,
Housewives,
Shelter tents complete with poles and pins and ropes.
Whistles,
Field Desks,
Flag Kits, combination,
Kits, pistol cleaning.
Outfits, cooking, field (ranges),
Outfits, marking, leather.
Outfits, marking, metal,
Paulins (large).
Litters,
Cots,
Cleaning material-arms and equipment.
(/) The following personnel from each organization will be selected by the
organization commander and ordered to proceed to camp in advance of the
unit, reporting upon arrival on September 5th, 1920, to the Supply Officer:
1 (Supply) Sergeant,
1 Cook,
2 Privates.
(g) An allowance of $1.60 per man per day for travel rations has been made
which cannot be exceeded. Organization commanders should bear in mind
when arranging for the subsistence of their men when traveling that this
allowance must cover food eaten enroute only and that it is pro rated between
the usual three meals. If an organization is enroute only during one meal
hour, its allowance for sussistence enroute is 1-3 of $1.60 or .5333 cents, for
two meals, 2-3 of $1.60, or $1.06666 and only when all three meals are eaten
enroute can $1.60 per man be spent. Vouchers covering any expense incurred
under this allowance will be submitted, on arrival in camp, to the U. S.
Property and Disbursing Officer for recovery of the money advanced for this
purpose by the organization commander.
PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION, NATIONAL GUARD OP
NORTH CAROLINA, SEPTEMBER, 1920
Infantry
Subject Total 7 8 9 10 H 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Physical training 14 14 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Equipment 2 1 1 __ __
Castramentation 2 1 1 __ __ __ __
Courtesy and discipline % 14
Drills:* S. Soldier , 6 2 2 2 __ __ __ __ __ __ __
S. Squad 6 2 2 2
S. Platoon 4 2 2
Company 8 2 2 2 2
Ceremonies 2 2
Preliminary target practice 8 2 2 2 2 ______ __ __ __
Personal hygiene—first aid 2 1 1 __ __
Machine guns (general) 2 % i/o __ 1
Camp sanitation—hygiene 2 1 1
Automatic Rifles—(general) 2 __ __ __ __ % % 1 __ __
Bayonet 4 __ __ __ __ 2 __ 2 __ __ __ __ __
Field fortiflcations 4 2 2
Combat exercises 8 __ 2 2 2 2
Terrain exercises 12 2 2 2 2 2 2
Field firing 4 2 2
Range practice 28 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4
Total hours 107 8%8y28yo8y28y2 **8V2 88888** 88
Cavalry and Machine Guns
Siihject Total 7 8 9 10 11 12 13* 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Physical training Y2 -- Vi -- -- -- -- -- --
Equipment 2 1 1 __
Castramentation 2 1 1
Courtesy and discipline % % -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Drills:* S. Trooper 6 2 2 2
S. Squad 6 __ __ 2 __ 2 2 __ __ __ __ __ __ __
S. Platoon 4 2 2
Troop 8 2 2 2 2
Ceremonies 2 __ __ __ 2 __ __
Preliminary target practice 8 2 2 2 2 ________ __
Personal hygiene—first aid 2 __ __ 1 1 __ __
Camp sanitation—hygiene 2 1 1
Machine guns (general) 2 __ __ % % __ __ __ 1
Preliminary pistol 4 __ 2 __ 2
Mounted service instruction 2 % -- % 1 -- -- --
Field fortifications 2 __ __ __ __ __ __ 2 __ __ __ __ __
Combat exercises 8 __ __ __ __ ________ 2 2 2 2 __ __ __
Terrain exercises 12 2 2 2 2 2 2
Field firing 4 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 2 2
Range practice (R and P) 30 ________ 2 __ 2 2 4 4 4 4 __ 4 4
Total hours 107 8i48%8i,i8i48i2 **^\k 88888** 88
Drill and other instruction of Machine Gun Companies follow general outlines of
schedule for cavalry but are appropriate to machine guns.
**No work on Sundays.
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 7
7 :00 to 9 :00 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Preliminary Target Practice
Infantry School of the Soldier
9 :00 to 9 :30 a. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Lecture—Military Discipline
9 :30 to 11 :30 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Drill—Individual Instruction
infantry Preliminary Target Practice
1 :00 to 2 :00 p. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Care and Adjust Equipment
2 :00 to 3 :00 p. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Tent Pitching
3 :00 to 5 :00 p. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Tactical Walk—Patrol
Wednesday, September 8
7 :00 to 9 :00 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Preliminary Target Practice
Infantry School of the Soldier
9 :00 to 9 :30 a. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Lecture—Physical Training
9 :30 to 11 : 30 a, m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Drill—Individual Instruction
Infantry Preliminary Target Practice
1 :00 to 2 :00 p. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Care and adjust Equipment
2 :00 to 3 :00 p. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Tent Pitching
3 :00 to 5 :00 p. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Tactical Walk—Patrol
Thursday, September 9
7:00 to 9:00 a. m. Cavalry, Machine Guns Preliminary Target Practice
Infantry School of the Soldier
Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Lecture—Machine Guns
Cavalry and Machine Guns Drill—Individual Instruction
Infantry Preliminary Target Practice
Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Personal Hygiene and First
Aid
Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Camp Sanitation and Hygiene
Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Tactical Walk—Advance
Guard
Friday, September 10
7 :00 to 9 :00 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Preliminary Tai-get Practice
Infantry Ceremonies—Insi^ection
9 :00 to 9 :30 a. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Lecture—Machine Guns
9 :30 to 11 :30 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Ceremonies���Inspection
Infantry Preliminary Target Practice
1 :00 to 2 :00 p. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Personal Hygiene and First
9 :00 to 9 :30 a.
9 :30 to 11 :30 a.
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SCHEDULE—CV>}(///(»r(/.
Monday, Septkmber 13
7 :00 to 9 :00 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Preliminary Pistol Practice
Infantry Bayonet
9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Infantry Lecture—Autcmiatic Rifles
v'avalry and Machine (iuns Lecture—Feeding and Water
9:30 to 11:30 a. m. Cavalry. Inf. and M. Guns Drill—School of the Squad
1 :00 to 3 :00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Range Practice
Infantry Field Fortifications
3:00 to 5:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Field Fortifications
Infantry Range Practice
Tuesday, September 14
7 :00 to 8 :00 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Care of Animals
Infantry Automatic Rifles
8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Cavalry. Inf. and M. Guns Machine Guns
9 :00 to 11 :00 a. m. Cavalry. Inf. and M. Gnus Drill—School of the Squad
1 :00 to 3 :00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Range Practice
Infantry Tactical Walk—Rear Guard
3:00 to 5:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Tactical Walk—^Rear Guard
Infantry Range Pi-actice
Wednesday', September 15
7 :00 to 11 :00 a. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Range Practice
1 :00 to 3 :00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns School of the Platoon
Infantry Combat Exercises
3:00 to 5:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Combat Exercise
Infantry School of the Platoon
Thursday', September 16
(Same as Wednesday', September 15)
Friday', September 17
7 :00 to 11 :00 a. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Range Practice
Infantry Range Practice
1:00 to 3:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns School of Troop (Battery)
Infantry Combat Exercise
3:00 to 5:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Combat Exercise
Infantry . School of the Company
Saturday', September 18
7 :00 to 11 :00 a. m. Cavalry. Inf. and M. Guns Range Practice
1:00 to 5:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Drill—The Troop (Battery)
Infantry Combat Exercise
3:00 to 5:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Combat Exercise
Infantry Drill—School of the Company
Sunday', September 19
(Necessary Guard and Fatigue only)
Monday', September 20
7 :00 to 11 :00 a. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Range Practice
1:00 to 3:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Drill—The Troop (Battery)
Infantry Field Firing
3 :00 to 5:00 p.m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Field Firing
Infantry Drill—School of the Company
30 Biennial Keport
SCRKiyVI.K—Continued.
Tuesday, Septembek 21
7:00 to 11:00 a. m. Cavalry, Inf. and M. Guns Range Practice
1:00 to 3:00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Drill—The Troop (Battery)
Infantry Field Firing
3 :00 to 5 :00 p. m. Cavalry and Machine Guns Field Firing
Infantry Drill—School of Company
9. The provisions of paragraphs 512 and 720 N. G. Regulations, 1919. set
forth the requirements governing the subjects of pay for attendance at camps
and exercises. That part of paragraph 720 requiring that each soldier shall
have been a member of his command for two months prior to the encampment
including not less than 14 periods of pi-actical progressive military instruction
of at least 1% hours each is waived in so far as it affects the troops who on ac-count
of their recent organization and Federal Recognition have not had
opportunity to comply therewith.
The provisions of paragraph 512 N. G. Reg.. 1919, as to the required attend-ance
at the camp have not been waived. It should be understood, therefore,
that each organization must have an average strength in camp of not less
than two officers and 52 enlisted men, to entitle any of the men present to pay.
lO(fl) The United States Property and Disbursing Officer will proceed to
Camp Glenn at such time as may be necessary to pay the troops before their
departure for their home stations.
(&) The State Property and Disbursing Otticer will proceed to Camp Glenn
at such time as may be subsequently directed for the purpose of paying
officers and men in camp at State expense and such other expenses as may be
ordered by proper authority.
11. No debts or obligations against the United States or again.st the State of
North Carolina will be incurred by any officer, enlisted man or organization,
except such as may have been properly and specifically authorized from this
office.
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
State of North Cabolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders August 18, 1920.
No. 2
1. The Units of the National Guard of North Carolina having gained Federal
recognition, are hereby designated, and will be known in the future as follows
:
Troop of Cavalry, Lincolnton, designated Troop "A." Cavalry, N. C. N. G.
Troop of Cavalry, Asheville, designated Troop "B." Cavalry, N. G. N. G.
Troop of Cavalry, Hickory, designated Troop "C," Cavalry, N. C. N. G.
Company of Infantry, Burlington, designated "A" Company, 1st Inf.. N. C.
N. G.
Company of Infantry, Winston-Salem, designated "B" Company, 1st Inf. N. O.
N. G.
Machine Gun Company, Durham, designated Machine Gun Co.. 1st Inf., N. C.
N. G.
By Order of the Governor and Commande2i-in-Chief:
(Seal) J. Van B. Mettts,
The Adjutant Oeneral.
The Adjutant General 31
State of Nouth Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders November IS, 1920.
No. 3
1. In accordance with the hiws of North Carolina (Chapter 31G, Laws 1907),
all officers of the National Guard responsible or accountable for military
property or funds will execute and deliver to the Adjutant General a bond in
the sum of one thousand dollars, payable to the State of North Carolina,
conditioned for the proper care and use of said public property or funds.
2. The expense enjoined is necessary in the public service.
Bi' Order of the Governor.
(Seial) J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Gene2{al Orders November 18, 1920.
No. 4
1. The following named officers and enlisted men firing the Record Course
at Camp Glenn, N. C, September, 1920, for the season of 1920, qualified in the
classes indicated
:
Company A
—
1st N. C. Infantry
Sharpshooter
Aggregate Score
1st Lieut. Earl A. Smith 190
Sergt. Alfred L. M.vers— 190
Marksman
Sergt. Paul S. Rice 174
Sergt. Jesse L. Mann 180
Corp. Lawrence Fowler 167
Privt. Clyde A. Webster 161
Company B—1st N. C. Infantry
Marksman
Corp. David A. Rawley 177
Sergt. Victor R. Cooke 164
Corp. Lyman P. Norris 164
Troop A
—
Cavalry
Expert Rifletnan
1st Lieut. W. C. Motz 219
Sergt. George W. Hine 210
Sharpshooter
Privt. Carl H. Loftin 195
Troop C—-Cavalry
Sharpshooter
Sergt. Thomas L. Nichols 195
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Marksman
Capt. "Wade V. Bowman 171
1st Lieut. Frank L. Cline 176
Prvt. Hugh G. Bumgarner 170
Prvt. Oren L. Rink 162
Machine Gun Co. First Infantry
Expert Pistol Shot
2nd Lieut. Geo. W. Tandy 54
2. All officers and enlisted men whose names appear in the foregoing list
will be awarded the proper qualification badge.
By Order of the Governor.
(Seal) J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders, December 8, 1920.
No. 5.
1. 1'he following Schedule of Drills for the part year ending June 30, 1921,
prepared by the Senior Inspector-Instructor of Infantry N. C. N. G., is pre-scribed
for all Infantry units.
2. Units organized and recognized prior to November 15, 1920, will take
up the work at an appropriate point in the schedule and thereafter will follow
the schedule strictly.
3. The total number of paid drills authorized for the year ending June 30,
1921, is sixty (60) ; not to exceed eight (8) per month for enlisted men nor five
(5) per month for officers.
By Order of the Governor
:
j. van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant Oeneral.
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OFFICE SENIOR INSPECTOR-INSTRUCTOR, INFANTRY, N. C. N. G.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, NOVEMBER. 24, 1020
Armory Instruction for Infantry Rifle Companies
No. of pi^gf jjffjf ^/,j„,.
Period
34 Biennial Report
Armory Instruction for Infantry Rifle Companies—Continued
No. of
Period
First Half Hour
37 S. Sol. IDR 74
38 Cleaning Rifle
39 S. Plat. IDR 213-220.
40 IDR 51-221
41 S. Sol. IDR 50-100-.
42 S. Sol. IDR 50-100_.
43 S. Co. IDR 237-271-
44 S. Co. IDR 237-271-.
45 Dismantle Rifle
46 Cleaning Rifle
47 S. Sol. IDR 50-100..
48 S. Sol. IDR 50-100—.
Second Half Hour
Fair average time when understood is six
minutes.
When pupil can do it readily, make him an
instructor for two pupils and so on.
The Adjutant General 35
Dismantle Rifle as a Driix
Instructor takes two pupils and commands :
Port arms.
Remove sling.
Remove bolt.
Remove tiring pin.
Remove magazine gate and spring
Dismantle sling.
Dismantle bolt.
Separate spring from gate.
Assemble spring and gates.
Assemble bolt.
Assemble sling.
Assemble piece.
Equipment and Supplies for Olelaning
Cleaning rack to accommodate at least eight.
8 Cleaning rods.
8 Sieves, tomato can with wire handle and bottom perforated.
Cleaning cloths.
4 Basins of lather of Propert, Miller or Castile Soap.
8 Pieces Cheesecloth slightly impregnated with neatsfoot oil.
1 G. I. Bucket with six inches of kerosene.
4 Cans Sal Soda, solution.
8 Pieces Cheesecloth slightly impregnated with raw linseed oil.
Pine sticks.
Wash basin, soap, towels.
Clean Rifle by Squad as a Drill
Minutes 1. Corporal assembles squad at rack, each man to a place.
3 2. Port arms, remove sling, i-emove bolt, remove magazine gate and
spring, place rifle in cleaning rack.
10 3. Take apart the sling. Clean each separate piece of leather with
lather. Rub in a little neatsfoot oil on unfinished surface. Hang
up to dry.
15 4. Dismantle bolt and magazine spring, placing jjarts in sieve. Dip
sieve in bucket of kerosene, drain and resume places. Oil each
separate piece with sperm oil. Assemble bolt and magazine spring.
27 5. Clean bore with sal soda. Oil it with sperm oil or cosmic after
wiping it thoroughly dry. Clean chamber and magazine. Clean
screwheads and crevices with pointed sticks. Clean barrel and
stock. Rub stock with raw linseed oil worked in by hand.
5 6. Assemble sling. Assemble pieces.
Paragraph 486, N. G. Regulations, requires that work be carried on ac-cording
to schedule. This is important.
It is contemplated that lessons in the .schedule which have already been
covered be reviewed freely according to the needs, that especial attention be
given to review of lesson immediately preceding that of the day.
Companies which have carried on work prior to receipt of this schedule
should be started at an appropriate point in the course and the schedule
thereafter be definitely followed. Companies hereafter taking up the course
should start at the beginning and take one day's work at each drill and not
attempt to cover the entire course before the 1921 camp.
36 Biennial Report
Armory Instruction Infantry Machine Gun Company
N. C. N. G. 1920-1921
No. of pirst Half Hour
Feriod
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Akmory Instruction Infantry Machink (Jun Company—Continued
No. of First Half Hour
Period
30 IDR 49-73 14 hr.
31 Tests in Stripping M.
G. & Bolt 1 lir
32 107-122 IDR 1/2 hr
33 MGSR 12 pc: 12-14. 1 hr
34 MGSR 12 pg 9-14, 1 hr
35 IDR 176-199 1/2 hr
36 Care and Use of
Transports 1 hr
37 Mounting Tripod Tests
1 hr
38 IDR 107-122 Vi hr
39 IDR 176-199 i/i hr
40 IDR 107-122 14 hr
41 IDR 176-199 i/i hr
42 IDR 107-122 14 hr
43 Phys. Trg. 31-50
44 IDR 176-199 1/2 hr
45 MGSR Sec. 22 p 64-
mid. 66, 1 hr
46 IDR 107-122 1/2 hr
Second Half Hour
MGSR Sec. 12 pp 7-11
% hr
Care and Use of Trans-ports
(C&UT) 1 hr_-
Third Half Hour
Phys. Trg. pg 51-56
47 IDR 176-199 1/2 hr.
48 C&UT 1/2 hr
MGSR 12 p 15-mid. 19
% hr
MGSR 12 pg 9-15 % hr
MGSR 12 mid. p 17-mld.
19 % hr
MGSR 12 pg 28-29 Tra-versg
% hr
MGSR 12 p 30 Traversg
% hr
Articles of War*
MGSR 12 p 30
Man. Int. Gd. Duty 349-
356
Phys. Trg. pg 51-U(j
Test Mounting M. G.
1/2 hr
MAP 4-10
Phys. Trg. pg 31-50
MAP 14-26, 29-32
Defense ag. Dis. Ch. XI
Ashburn*
First Aid*
First Aid
Equipment, personal
MAP 35-42
Phys. Trg. pp 51-66
MAP 14-24, 41-42
MAP 14-24, 41-42
MAP 14-24, 41-42
C&UT
Mil. Courtesy*
Equipment
MAP 14-24, 41-42
Guard Mounting
Equipment
Abbreviations : IDR—Infantry Drill Regulations ; MGRS—Machine Gun
Service Regulations ; Ashburn—The Elements of Military Hygiene by Ash-burn
; MAP—Manual of the Automatic Pistol Caliber .45, Model 1911, W. D.
Doc. 801 ; C&UT—Care and Use of Transports ; MIGD— Manual of Interior
Guard Duty.
References marked (*) :
Period
Number
6 Equipment includes instruction in nomenclature, use, care and adjust-ment
of soldier's personal equipment, including uniform.
8 Discipline, see W. D. Doc. 746, Aplan's Lecture on Discipline.
19-43 Articles of War to be explained : 1, 2, 29, 54-96, 104-109.
25 Care of Feet, see p 286, Field Service Pocketbook.
34 See Chapter XI, Ashburn's Military Hygiene.
35, 36 First Aid, see pg 292-295, Field Service Pocketbook.
44 Manual NCOs and Privates.
38 Biennial Report
Paragraph 486. N. G. Regulations, requires that work be carried on ac-cording
to schedule as above. It is contemplated that lessons in the schedule
Companies which have carried on work prior to the receipt of this schedule
should be started at an appropriate point in the course and the schedule
thereafter be definitely followed. Companies hereafter taking up the course
shouhl start at the beginning and take one day's work at each drill and not
atteinvt to cover the entire course before the 1921 camp.
B. F. RiSTINE,
Major, Infantry, Iiispr.-Instr., Injantry, N. G. N. C.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
CiRCXJLAR No. 1 January 22, 1920.
The record of proceedings of the Special Military Board, appointed under
Special Orders No. 158, A. G. O., 1920, which met in the office of the Adjutant
General at Raleigh, North Carolina, on January 22, 1920, together with the
action of the Governor thereon, is p-ublished for the information of all con-cerned.
PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL MILITARY BOARD
Raleigh, N. C, January 22, 1920.
The Board met pursuant to Special Orders No. 158, A. G. O., N. C, 1920.
The following members were present
:
Major General B. S. Royster, retired, the Adjutant General.
Major General Francis A. Macon, retii-ed. State Property and Disbursing
Officer.
Colonel D. E. Scott, Infantry.
Major Gordon Smith, United States Property and Disbursing Officer.
Major General F. A. Macon, retired, was chosen President and Major
Gordon Smith Secretary of the Board.
The Adjutant General stated that the object of the meeting was to consider
all matters relating to the present military situation in the State and take
action on matters brought up before the Board. After due discussion and
consideration the following recommendations were made
:
(1) That efforts toward reorganization of the National Guard be continued
and expedited as much as possible though the completion of orzauization is
greatly handicapped on account of the large number of men required as a
minimum for each unit.
(2) That Reserve Militia companies be continued in the service except
in those communities where National Guard units are extended federal rec-ognition
and thereby made available for use of the State in emergencies.
In communities where National Guard units are recognized and armed the
Adjutant General is authorized to honorably discharge members of the Re-serve
Militia companies. It is further recommended that when a sufficient
number of National Guard units are recognized, organized and equipped to
maintain law and order in the State that the Reserve Militia in its entirety
be honorably discharged.
(.3) That armories in various towns of the State formerly used by National
Guard companies, except those used and maintained by Reserve Militia com-panies,
shall be held pending the reorganization of the National Guard, and
that whatever expense, such as rent, etc., which may reasonably be incurred
in carrying out the recommendation, be paid from funds appropriated under
chapter 200, Public Laws 1917.
(4) That the Adjutant General be authorized to expend such funds as may
be necessary for the maintenance and improvement of the Camp Glenn prop-erty,
which has been turned back to the State by the Navy Department. The
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State has acquired the use of an expensive and modern plant in the way of
buildings, etc., and it is necessary that certain completions be made and the
property properly maintained.
There being no further business, the Board thereupon adjourned.
Francis A. Macon,
Major General, Retired, President.
(ioKi)DN Smith,
Major, U. 8. P. and Do., Secretary.
Approved, January 27, 1920.
T. W. Kl( KKTT,
Governor and Commander-in-CMef.
Bv order of the Governor :
B. S. ROYSTEE,
The Adjutant General.
ADVISORY AND OTHER BOARDS
A Board of OflScers composed of Brigadier General J. Van B. Metts, Major
General F. A. Macon, retired. Colonel Don. E. Scott, and Major (iordon Smith,
with Colonel H. E. Eam.se, U. S. A., acting in advisory capacity, appointed
under S. O. No. 229, AGO N. C, September 20, 1920, convened at Camp Glenn,
N. C, and submitted recommendations for improvements and alterations neces-sary
at the camp site, including changes in location of certain buildings erected
by the Navy and turned over to the State with the grounds after the World
War, in order to arrange the site for a military camp. This work has been
started.
A Board of Officers composed of Major General F. A. Macon, retired,
Brigadier General J. Van B. Metts, Tlie Adjutant General ; Colonel Don E.
Scott, Inf. ; Captain W. V. Bowman, Cav., and Major Gordon Smith, Assistant
Adjutant General, appointed under S. O. No. 267, AGO N. C. December 30,
1920, convened in the office of the Adjutant General to consider such matters
affecting the National Guard as might come before it. Many subjects were
discussed, and a few recommendations made.
A Board of Officers composed of Major General F. A. Macon, retired,
Brigadier General J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General: Colonel Don E.
Scott, Inf. ; Major Gordon Smith, Assistant Adjutant General ; Captain W. V.
Bowman, Cav., and Captain M. P>. Fowler. Inf., appointed under S. O. No.
268, AGO N. C, December 30, 1920, convened in the office of the Adjutant
General to discuss and make recommendations as to changes in the Military
Law of the State, especially with reference to making the State Laws con-form
in certain necessary instances to the National Laws, known as the
National Defense Act. This board completed its duties and the changes so
recommended will be presented to the next General Assembly.