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REPORT
OF
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF THE
State of North Carolina
JANUARY 1, 1933—DECEMBER 31, 1935
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CONTENTS
PAGE
Report of The Adjutant General 1933-34 3
Report of The Adjutant General 1935 8
Reports of Special Duty 12
Report of U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer 1933 29
Report of U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer 1934-1935.. 31
Report of Audit 1933 (Dept. Disbursing Officer) 33
Report of Audit 1934 (Dept. Disbursing Officer) 35
Report of Audit 1935 (Dept. Disbursing Officer) 37
Roster—Officers and Organizations 39
Roster—Officers of N. C. (In National Guard of U. S.,
Inactive ) 54
Officers Who Have Severed their Connection with the
Service 55
General Orders 1933 56
General Orders 1934 96
General Orders 1935 130
General Court-Martial Order 1934 157
Special Orders and Circular Letters 1934-1935 159
Former Adjutants-General of North Carolina 169
Register of Retired Officers December 31, 1935 170
REPORT
OF
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF THE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1933—DECEMBER 31, 1934
To: His Excellency, The Governor of North Carolina and Com-mander-
in-Chief North Carolina National Guard, Raleigh,
North Carolina.
Sir:
—
I herein submit a report of the operations of the Adju-tant
General's Department and of the matters pertaining to the
National Guard of the State, for the period January 1st, 1933 to
December 31, 1934, or two years.
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
The Department has carried on its activities on a very much
reduced budget, as has no doubt, other departments, yet an analy-sis
of the situation is rather interesting. The appropriation made
to maintain our National Guard for each year of the biennium
1929-1931 was $157,300: for the period, 1931-1933, each year
$117,000. For these latter years the Director of the Budget
ordered a 30 % reduction which gave this department an allotment
of $81,900 per each year instead of the total of $117,000. For the
next two years, 1933-1935 the appropriation was $60,350.00 for
each year. It may be readily realized that many activities were
necessarily curtailed. A small annual allotment to those officers
of the Guard, having administrative functions, involving expense,
has been eliminated, yet it seems not fair that these officers
giving time and thought to the maintenance of an efficient organi-zation,
should be saddled with these expenses. In the mainte-nance
of an efficient military organization, it is essential that
commanding officers of Regiments and Battalions, keep in touch
with their respective units through correspondence, reports and
visitation from time to time. Travel was reduced to a minimum.
The National Guard is willing and desirious to do its part in
operating on a reduced budget but at the same time a reduction in
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annual appropriations from $157,300 (1929-1931) to $60,350
(1933-1935) is considered extreme to an extent that many of our
approximate 60 units, located in various Counties, have carried on
their functions under trying circumstances. Certain require-ments
of the Federal Government must be met in order to partici-pate
in Federal funds and it is incumbent upon the State to pro-vide
adequate funds for armories and other necessary expenses.
The State is not paying officers or men and this department and
the National Guard are operating on a greatly reduced basis from
every standpoint.
In 1923, the General Assembly provided for the payment of 50c
per drill for each enlisted man so attending the drills at their
home station, not to exceed 60 drills per year, in so far as funds
were available. This to be paid under the same regulation as
made by the War Department, for the payment of Federal armory
drill pay. This item of the budget has now been eliminated. The
service of these young men of the Guard is purely voluntary upon
enlistment, yet they become subject to orders of the Governor
for duty- within the State whenever called upon and are generally
subject to military laws and regulations. The small amount paid
by the Federal Government is a mere pittance for the service
rendered and it is much regretted that the State pay stops.
It is most important that the Adjutant General or his repre-sentative,
visit the units of the Guard now and then, in order to
check the training, discipline and administration of the affairs of
the organization in order to maintain an "Esprit de corps" and
efficiency. Such travels have in the past two years, been much
curtailed. Likewise the travel of Commanding Officers.
Though there has been an approximate 40% reduction in sal-aries
of employees, this office having voluntarily eliminated one
employee in order to assist in the conservation of funds, a very
efficient force has been maintained. For two weeks or more,
during the textile strike in September 1934, these employees
worked nights, Saturday afternoon and Sundays, and since have
made strenuous efforts to catch up with routine matters, which
due to the extra call upon them, were much behind.
The placing of troops in the several strike areas, and their
operations were handled directly from this office as the General
Headquarters, placing the direct responsibility, in organized areas
of the State, upon officers commanding the area. Every effort
was made to hold expenses to a minimum.
Though the General Strike was called for Monday, September
3rd, it was not until the 6th, when due to lawless conditions and
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intimidation and force keeping those desiring to work from fol-lowing
their desire, that, the Governor called the Adjutant Gen-eral
in for conference and directed him to take charge of the
situation and place troops in such places and at such times as
deemed proper and necessary.
The Adjutant General was in close and constant touch with the
Governor and also with the situation throughout the State. Being
closely confined due to the direction, from the office, of troop
movements and operations in all areas, the Adjutant General was
not in position to visit the areas in person. Colonel Don E. Scott,
Commanding the 120th Infantry was placed under orders to
represent the Adjutant General in visiting all areas, reporting
upon the situation, from time to time to these Headquarters and
to assist the Commanding Officers. Colonel Scott's service in this
direction proved most valuable and his duties were performed
most efficiently. Towards the end of the strike and as conditions
warranted, the return of organizations to their home station was
begun, saving additional expense and that the young men might
return to their civil pursuits as promptly as possible.
NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD
Other than the call to duty as mentioned above, no troops have
been ordered on Special Duty during the years 1933-1934. For
a more detailed report on the duty of troops in September 1934,
see the Adjutant General's report of strike duty in Sept. 1934.
The strength of the Guard of the State is at present 260 officers
and 3121 enlisted men, a total of 3381. The efficiency of this
organization is evidenced in the thorough discipline and evidence
of training, as displayed by officers and men on duty in the strike
areas when under the mental and physical strain of the moment,
in the presence of mobs of great numbers, all kept their head and
performed the duty as directed.
SERVICE SCHOOLS—REGULAR ARMY
Under authority of the War Department, each year a limited
number of officers and men of the National Guard are authorized
to attend one of the Army Service Schools and North Carolina
sent to these schools, the following:
1933—Maj. James C. Cooper, 120th Inf.—Fort Benning, Ga.
Capt. Thomas S. Kittrell, Co. C, 120th Inf.—Ft. Benning, Ga.
1st. Lt. James W. Tallent, Trp K, 109th Cav.—Ft. Riley, Kas.
Cpl. John D. Hancock, Hqrs. Co., 3rd Bn., 120th Inf. Ft.
Benning Ga.
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1934—1st. Lt. Nathaniel McN. Smith, Btry F, 252nd C. A.—Ft.
• Monroe, Va.
2nd. Lt. James M. Hall, Co. I, 120th Inf.—Edgewood Arsenal,
Md.
U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY
As provided in the National Defense Act and by authority of
the War Department a preliminary examination of candidates
from the National Guard is held at the Office of the Adjutant
General in November to select two men for the Governor's recom-mendation
to enter a competitive examination held the following
March, with those recommended from the Guard of the several
States. In 1933 Sgt. Nicholas H. Chavass, Service Co., 105th
Med. Regt., Henderson, N. C. was so recommended by the Gover-nor
and in 1934, Pvt. Edward R. Holt, Jr., Hqrs. & Service Co.,
105th Engrs., Charlotte, N. C. and Pvt. Edward T. McConnell,
Howitzer Co., 120th Inf., Gastonia, N. C. won this recommen-dation.
This provision of Federal law provides an excellent op-portunity
for bright young men to secure an excellent education
and service to his country in the Regular Army or a good start
in civil life.
UNITED STATES PROPERTY AND DISBURSING OFFICER
The National Defense Act and regulations of the War Depart-ment
provide that Federal funds expended within a State for pay
of mechanics and caretakers pay of troops for service in camps of
Instruction, transportation and subsistance pertaining to such
camps and sundry other items, will be handled through an officer
of the Guard, appointed by the Governor with the approval of
the War Department as the United States Property and Dis-bursing
Officer. This officer is accountable for Federal property
issued the Guard and with the keeping of records of same.
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Smith, also the Assistant Adjutant
General, has held the position of U. S. Property and Disbursing
Officer for several years. Possessing that technical ability for
details his services in this work as evidenced in the efficient man-ner
and accuracy with which his records are kept, have been
most satisfactory.
INSTRUCTORS
We have been fortunate in that the Regular Army officers de-tailed
to this State and the Sergeant Instructors have been
authorized by the War Department to continue their detail for
five or more years. They have known and appreciated the many
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difficulties under which the Guard has been maintained and their
service in assisting in the instruction of troops, based upon an
ability gained through long service in the Regular Army, has al-ways
been of the greatest value. We lost the Senior Instructor,
Colonel Howard G. Davids, Infantry, in September 1934, after
seven years of most efficient and valuable service to the Guard.
He was admired and respected by all. The vacancy was filled
through the detail to this duty, of Colonel Adolphe Huguet, In-fantry,
whom the Adjutant General has known for years and
whose record in the Army, disposition and interest in the
National Guard, bespeaks for him a most successful tour of duty
to the benefit of the several organizations of our Guard.
For detailed statement of Audit of State funds allotted this
Department, see Exhibit A attached.
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
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REPORT
OF
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF THE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1935—DECEMBER 31, 1935
To: His Excellency, The Governor of North Carolina and Com-mander-
in-Chief North Carolina National Guard, Raleigh,
North Carolina.
Sir:—It is my pleasure to submit a report on the operations of
the Adjutant General's Department and the activities' of the
National Guard for the year 1935.
ORGANIZATION AND STRENGTH
The Guard being organized along the same lines as the Regular
Army, the War Department allots to each state, and authorizes
the organization of the specific units to be organized. There are
58 units and a maximum strength in personnel of 275 officers ; 5
Warrant officers (band leaders) and 3220 enlisted men ; total 3500.
Branches of service represented are Engineers, Field Artillery,
Coast Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry, Medical and Signal Corps.
The strength of the Guard fluctuates between about 3300 and
3500. The strength as of December 31, 1935, is 258 officers;
5 warrant officers ; 3083 enlisted men ; total 3346.
DISBANDMENT AND REORGANIZATION
There have been no new units organized within the year though
the following Detachments were disbanded and reorganized at
other stations:
Inspectors Section, 30th Division, station Henderson, dis-banded
and reorganized at Durham (General Orders No. 21,
October 1, 1935).
Medical Dept. Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 10 9th Cavalry,
station Lincolnton, disbanded and reorganized at Asheville
(General Orders No. 12, May 15, 1935 and General Orders
No. 13, May 16, 1935).
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aid to civil authorities
The only call upon the troops for special duty during the year
was orders issued Company C, 120th Infantry, at Henderson, in
the effort to avoid the lynching of a negro. (Special Orders No.
242, July 30, 1935) . Within about ten minutes after the Governor
had advised me of the situation and directed troops be ordered in
aid to the civil authorities, I directed by telephone Captain
Sturges to assemble his command and report to the sheriff. It
was within fifty minutes from time of receipt of this order that
Captain Sturges had his men report to the Armory, get into
uniforms, arrange transportation, and report with his command
to the sheriff about eighteen miles from his Armory, and near
Louisburg. Realizing that men of the Company were at their
homes or respective places of business and had to be located and
get to the armory, the dispatch and efficiency as displayed by
Capt. Sturges and the promptness of the men of the Company is
most gratifying and commendable. Unfortunately it seems the
man had been lynched before the Governor received any infor-mation
of mob violence.
U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY
Under authority of the War Department, a preliminary exami-nation
of applicants from the enlisted personnel of the Guard was
held at this office in March, 1935, and Private Julian Rea Caston,
Headquarters and Service Co., 105th Engineers, Charlotte, N. C,
won the Governor's recommendation to take the entrance exami-nation
for the Military Academy, West Point.
U. S. ARMY SERVICE SCHOOLS
Through the opportunity afforded by the War Department, the
following officers attended Service Schools for a period of ap-proximately
three months: Captain John C. M. Vann, com-manding
Battery F, Field Artilery and Captain Edward F. Griffin,
commanding Battery B, Field Artillery, attended the Battery
Officers' Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Second Lieutenant Jack-son
Greer, Jr., Service Battery, 252nd Coast Artillery, attended
the Motor Transport School at Holabird, Maryland.
NATIONAL MATCHES�����(AMP PERRY, OHIO
The attendance of Rifle Teams from the National Guard at the
National Matches was discontinued in 1932 because of lack of
Federal funds. In 1935, the opportunity being again offered,
North Carolina was represented by a National Guard team and
by a Civilian team, the latter team having been organized by Mr.
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Hugh M. Rooney of Linville, N. C, with the assistance of the
Adjutant General, N. C.
CAMPS: ARMORY DRILLS AND INSPECTIONS
As required under Federal laws, all organizations of the Guard
attended the 15 day camp during the summer of 1935. Armory
drills, or drills by units at their home station, are held weekly for
not less than VA, hours duration. Each year Regular Army
officers are detailed by the Federal authorities to make the annual
inspection of all organizations at their respective home stations.
The training in the 1935 Camps of Instruction was most grati-fying,
evidencing the fact that the units generally had received
careful and proper instructions in the drills at home stations. The
culmination of their training at home and at camp is the Annual
Inspection. This inspection covers state of training ; condition of
property ; records ; and personnel.
ARMORY RUILDING PROGRAM
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
On July 22, 1935, Colonel 0. K. Yeager, representing the Works
Progress Administration, Washington, D. C, met The Adjutants
General of Virginia, North and South Carolina at this office to
lay before us plans to build armories for the National Guard. This
plan had been worked up through the efforts of the officials and
committees of the National Guard Association of the United
States. Under the plans presented, armories to cost within a
$25,000 limit may be built with federal funds as a full grant to
the State. The plot on which an armory proposed to be erected
was to be provided by the state or local communities.
The Adjutant General, N. C, selected 47 units having inade-quate
armory facilities and issued circular letters and memoran-dums
to these unit commanders, giving full particulars and re-quiring
that the local community provide the necessary and
acceptable grounds, the title to grounds to be transferred to the
State at such time as W.P.A. authority to proceed with construc-tion
may be received.
This Department having no funds to provide an architect to
draw plans and provide proper data to the state administrator to
be submitted to Washington, discussed the matter with Mr. H. C.
Linthicum of Linthicum and Linthicum, Architects, Raleigh. Mr.
Linthicum generously offered to work up plans and data and to
do the preliminary work free of charge, and that should the
armories be built, he then to have supervision and to be paid from
funds allotted for the construction, and that should the program
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not go through, there would be no charge for his services. This
a most generous offer without which North Carolina could hardly
have proceeded in an effort to take advantage of the W. P. A.
plan. The Adjutant General is most grateful to Mr. Linthicum
for his untiring energies and the vast amount of work he has ac-complished
for us. Though much has been done by this office in
an effort to push the program to completion, none of our armories
have been built.
Our entire program has been approved by W. P. A. authorities,
the President of the United States, and the Comptroller General,
but our state administrator advises that sufficient funds have not
been allotted the state to enter into such construction and that
there is not sufficient number of skilled labor on the state relief
rolls necessary to build the armories. Every possible effort is still
being put forth to accomplish the desired results. Under a dif-ferent
plan, the city of Durham, which provided $20,000, is about
to have approved plans to build an armory for Company D, 120th
Infantry, its local organization, the W. P. A. furnishing $30,000
of federal funds.
WINSTON-SALEM AND BURLINGTON
The city of Winston-Salem has within the year and just re-cently,
through the initiative of its officials, provided Company G,
120th Infantry, with a very handsome and adequate armory from
its own funds. Such interest on the part of this community is
most appreciated by this Department as well as the officers and
men of the Company.
Through the generosity of a number of citizens of Burlington,
Company A, 120th Infantry, has been provided with a very nice
and adequate armory, which act on the part of these citizens is
most commendable and is appreciated.
CONCLUSION
The organizations of the Guard are generally energetic in their
training and are in a state of fair efficiency, improving steadily.
It is believed the guard of this state would stack up with all others
in the field in case of any national emergency. Its discipline and
training was proven in the call to duty by the Governor in 1934.
The service of Regular Army officers on duty as Instructors and
their non-commissioned officers as Sergeant Instructors have been
of great value in the training of the entire Guard of our State.
Respectfully,
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
REPORT OF SPECIAL DUTY
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
January 19, 1935.
Subject: Report of The Adjutant General on Special Duty of Troops,
North Carolina National Guard in Textile Strike Areas, Sep-tember
1934.
To: Governor J. C. B. Ehringhaus, Commander-in-Chief, North Carolina
National Guard.
1. I desire to report on the subject matter of this communication as
follows:
Late afternoon of September 5th, 1934, the Governor called the Adju-tant
General to report to him at the Executive office, and in conference
there the Governor displayed a large number of telegrams he had received
from several sections of the State, advising of the serious situation caused
by the Textile Strike and the movement of flying squadrons (as they were
termed) of strikers. These squadrons were moving by truck and auto-mobile
from place to place, closing mills which had continued operating
with employeees not desirous of striking. After a close perusal of these
telegrams, the Adjutant General, accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Gordan
Smith, Assistant Adjutant General, was in conference with the Governor at
the Executive Mansion until early hours of the following morning. At this
time the Governor announced his policy, to the effect that: In view of
the many reports of lawlessness and the inability of the civil authorities
of certain counties and municipalities to cope with the situation, the
State would where considered proper and necessary, upon call of the civil
authorities, place its forces to assist in maintaining law and order, and
more especially to afford protection to those citizens who wanted to work
and were being denied that privilege and right through intimidation and
force by those of the strikers. This policy extended to the protection of
strikers and other citizens whose actions and conduct was within their
legal rights; this thought with reference to picketing.
The Governor directed the Adjutant General to take charge of the
situation and under his authority to place troops of the National Guard at
such points and in such strength as he deemed necessary.
Five organizations were ordered on duty by phone, from the Mansion,
between 12:30 and 1:30 A.M. of the 6th; others were called during the
day and from time to time as the emergency required.
The organizations called, whether during the night or day time, in all
cases moved with dispatch and no time was lost in the arrival at their
destination. According to the necessity and conditions, transportation
was by bus, truck, private automobile and railroad.
TRANSPORTATION.
The cost of transportation by bus or truck figures little more, if any,
than would have been railroad fare. All vouchers for this transportation
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have been checked against the cost of rail movements; yet, in order to
meet the situations it was necessary to utilize the quickest method of
transporting the troops.
RATIONS.
Throughout the entire time, considering the number of men and
number of days on this duty, the average cost of rationing the men,
covering all areas, per man per day was 45 1/£c.
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL. ATTENTION. Medical troops were ordered
only to the Kings Mountain, Burlington and Gastonia-Belmont areas,
where troops covered large areas. At other points local physicians were
called in for any sickness or accidents to troops. The expense incurred in the
service of local physicians did not, it is believed, amount to that which
would have resulted had medical officers of the Guard been placed on
duty. Due to a few accidents, a few enlisted men were hospitalized; the
expense involved through such causes has been settled in accordance with
the provisions and authority of the State Industrial Commission, which
applies to National Guardsmen injured in the service of the State.
Calls for State assistance came from Roanoke Rapids, Tarboro, Golds-boro,
Mooresville and other places. In some places civil authorities were
able to master the situation; in others, mills remained closed and no
necessity for troops developed. Troops were not ordered to those places
though the State was in close touch with conditions, daily.
HIGHWAY PATROL.
The Highway patrol, under the direction of Captain Charles D. Farmer
and his able assistants rendered a most valuable service to the State and the
Guard. Though the Patrol was not used to maintain law and order in
the strike areas, information furnished by this organization as to the
movements of Flying Squadrons was of great value to the civil authorities
and the troops. At Gastonia and Belmont where mobs of from two to
five thousands were reported at various times blocking highways and
streets, the splendid service of patrolmen was invaluable to the troops in
the performance of their duties. This applies to other areas and service
rendered by the Patrol.
COMMENDATIONS.
The Services of Colonel Don. E. Scott, representing the Adjutant General
in the field, through which the Department was kept informed as to the
general conditions, and in his assistance and advice to Commanding
Officers of the several areas, were most efficient. Commanding Officers
of the several strike areas, generally, performed their duties with sound
judgment and efficiency. Especial commendation is due Lt. Col. R. B.
Lewis, 2 5 2d C. A., Cmdg. Gastonia-Belmont area; Maj. Paul R. Younts,
Cmdg, Troops at Belmont; Maj. Wm. V. Copeland, 120th Infantry, Cmdg.
Burlington Area; Maj. Stephen B. Dolley, 120th Infantry, Cmdg. Kings
Mountain, Shelby Area; Maj. Ralph L. Lewis, Cmdg. Greensboro-High
Point Area; Maj. Eugene P. Coston, Cmdg. Marion-Spindale area; and
Capt. Edwin C. Boyette, Jr., Cmdg. Corcord-Kannapolis area. From
throughout the State have come commendations for the officers and men
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of the Guard while on this duty. The conduct of all was to be admired.
The splendid discipline shown by officers and men was all that could be
desired and proved the high order of military training. Officers and men
kept their heads and used sound judgment under most trying circumstances.
These who so served the State are extended the appreciation and thanks
of the Adjutant General and merit the appreciation of the entire citizenship
of North Carolina.
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
ATTACHED:
Exhibit "A"—Detail Troop Mobilization.
Exhibit "B"—Troop Activities—Resume' of Situation by Areas.
EXHIBIT A—TROOP MOBILIZATION—SPECIAL DUTY—UNITED
TEXTILE WORKERS STRIKE
MARION-SPINDALE AREA—Major Eugene P. Coston, Commanding.
(Includes Cliffside and Rutherfordton).
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized Strength Demobilized
Sqrs. Hdqrs., 109 Cav 1:00 A.M. 9/6/34 2 Off. E.M. 9/27/34
Maj. Coston, Cmdg.
Troop K, 109th Cav 1:00 A.M. 9/6/34 1 Off. 54 E.M. 9/27/34
Lieut. Tallent, Cmdg.
Co. A, 105th Engrs 1:00 A.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 55 E.M. 9/23/34
Capt. Reins, Cmdg.
Co. H, 120th Inf 1:00 A.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 60 E.M. 9/27/34
Capt. Plott, Cmdg.
Co. I, 120th Inf 3:30 P.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 50 E.M. 9/24/34
Capt. Cheek, Cmdg.
Total strength in Area 12 Off. 219 E.M.
One platoon (1 Off. 24 E.M.), Co. A, 105th Engrs. transferred to Shelby
9/15/34.
KANNAPOLIS-CONCORD AREA—Capt. Edwin C. Boyette, Commanding.
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized Strength Demobilized
Staff, Area Hdqrs. 2 Off. E.M. 9/25/34
M.G. Troop, 109th Cav 1:00 A.M. 9/6/34 2 Off. 63 E.M. 9/23/34
Lieut. Feild, Cmdg.
Co. F, 120th Infantry .. 1:00 A.M. 9/6/34 2 Off. 58 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Boyette, Cmdg.
Btry. A, 252nd C.A.C 11:00 A.M. 9/15/34 4 Off. 64 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Bailey, Cmdg.
Total strength in Area _ __ 10 Off. 185 E.M.
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BURLINGTON AREA—Capt. Adrian M. Carroll, Commanding, 9/6/34-9/11/34.
Major William V. Copeland, Commanding, 9/12/34-9/24/34.
(Included all of Alamance County.)
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized Strength Demobilized
Co. A, 120th Inf— 10:45 A.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 64 E.M. 9/22/34
Capt. Carrol, Cmdg.
Co. M., 120th Inf. 10:45 A.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 64 E.M. 9/22/34
Capt. Culbreth, Cmdg.
Co. B, 120th Inf.... 12:05 A.M. 9/12/34 3 Off. 60 E.M. 9/23/34
Capt. Bowers, Cmdg.
Staff, Area Hdqrs 8:00 A.M. 9/12/34 2 Off. E.M. 9/24/34
Service Co., 120th Inf 12:05 A.M. 9/14/34 4 Off. 37 E.M. 9/22/34
Capt. Fountain, Cmdg.
Med. Det., 120th Inf 9/20/34 5 E.M. 9/22/34
Total strength in Area.... 15 Off. 230 E.M.
KINGS MOUNTAIN AREA—Major Stephen B. Dolley, Commanding.
(Includes Shelby, Cherryville, and Lincolnton
after transfer of Lincolnton troops to this com-mand.)
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized Strength Demobilized
Hqrs., 2nd Bn, 120th Inf 1:00 P.M. 9/6/34 2 Off. E.M. 9/27/34
Major Dolley, Cmdg.
Co. E, 120th Inf 1:25 P.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 62 E.M. 9/27/34
Capt. Alston, Cmdg.
Hq. & Ser. Co., 105 Engrs..... 1:25 P.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 48 E.M. 9/27/34
Capt. Brown, Cmdg.
Co. K, 120th Inf 1:40 P.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 64 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. McSwain, Cmdg.
Med. Det., 105 Engrs 3:45 P.M. 9/6/34 1 Off. 9 E.M. 9/27/34
Maj. Fetner, Cmdg.
Troop I, 109 Cav. ... 6:00 P.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 61 E.M. 9/23/34
(Ordered to duty, Lincolnton)
(Ordered to Kings Mountain command 9/15/34).
Capt. Pickens, Cmdg.
Total strength in Area... _. 15 Off. 244 E.M.
One platoon (1 Off. 24 E.M.), Co. A, 105th Engrs., transferred from Marion
9/15/24.
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT AREA—Major Ralph L. Lewis, Commanding.
(Includes Lexington.)
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized
Hqrs., 2nd Bn, 252 C.A.C... 2:15 P.M. 9/6/34
Major Lewis, Cmdg.
Hqrs. Btry. & CT, 2 Bn, CA._ 2:15 P.M. 9/6/34
Capt. Patterson, Cmdg.
Strength Demobilized
4 Off. E.M. 9/25/34
3 Off. 27 E.M. 9/24/34
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Btry- C, 252nd C.A.C 2:15 P.M. 99//66//3344 4 Off. 61 EE..MM.. 9/25/34
Capt. Wrenn, Cmdg.
Btry. D, 252nd C.A.C ,2:15 P.M. 9/6/34 4 Off. 61 E.M. 9/24/34
Capt. Faulconer, Cmdg.
Hqrs. Btry. & CT, 3 Bn, CA 4:30 P.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 25 E.M. 9/22/34
Capt. Strickland, Cmdg.
Btry. E, 252nd C.A.C. .... .. 4:30 P.M. 9/6/34 3 Off. 57 E.M. 9/22/34
Lieut. Southern, Cmdg.
Btry. B, 113th F.A 10:00 A.M. 9/16/34 4 Off. 59 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Griffin, Cmdg.
Total strength in Area .25 Off. 290 E.M.
Date and Hour Mobilized
3:10 P.M. 9/6/34
SAINT PAUL AREA
Unit Mobilized
Btry. B, 252nd C.A.C.
Capt. Wishart, Cmdg.
FAYETTEVILLE AREA
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilised
Co. L, 120th Inf..... _ 4:00P.M. 9/6/34
Capt. McGougan, Cmdg.
COOLEEMEE AREA
Unit Mobilized
Co. C, 105th Ehgrs-
Capt. Cole, Cmdg.
Date and Hour Mobilized
..... 5:00 P.M. 9/6/34
Strength Demobilised
4 Off. 60 E.M. 9/22/34
Strength Demobilised
3 Off. 63 E.M. 9/22/34
Strength Demobilised
3 Off. 64 E.M. 9/23/34
REIDSVILLE AREA
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized Strength Demobilized
Hqrs. Co., 120th Inf 9:35 P.M. 9/6/34 2 Off. 64 E.M. 9/20/34
Capt. Brewer, Cmdg.
KINSTON AREA
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized
Service Btry., 113th F.A 10 :30 P.M. 9/6/34
Capt. Lewis, Cmdg.
Strength Demobilized
4 Off. 45 E.M. 9/18/34
WINSTON-SALEM AREA
Strength Demobilized
3 Off. 61 E.M. 9/15/34
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized
Co. G, 120th Inf..- 11:00 A.M. 9/9/34
Capt. Hager, Cmdg.
One platoon under command of Capt. Hager was moved to High Point at
11:00 P.M. 9/13/34 to reinforce and relieve forces on duty at that point—was
returned to Winston-Salem the next day.
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CENTRAL FALLS AREA
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized
Hqrs. Co., 3 Bn, 120 Inf 10:00 A.M. 9/11/34
Lieut. Cox, Cmdg.
Strength Demobilized
2 Off. 27 E.M. 9/22/34
GASTONIA-BELMONT AREA—Lt. Col. Robert B. Lewis, Commanding.
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized Strength Demobilized
Staff, Area Hqrs 1:30 P.M. 9/11/34 5 Off. E.M. 9/25/34
Hqrs. Btry- & CT, 1 Bn, CA._ 1:30 P.M. 9/11/34 3 Off. 25 E.M. 9/23/34
Capt. Walker, Cmdg.
Btry. F, 252nd C.A.C 1:30 P.M. 9/11/34 4 Off. 63 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Poole, Cmdg.
How. Co., 120th Inf 1:30 P.M. 9/11/34 3 Off. 63 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Fuller, Cmdg.
Hqrs. Co., 1st Bn, 120 Inf 11 : 45 A.M. 9/15/34 2 Off. 28 E.M. 9/24/34
Lieut. Fuller, Cmdg.
Btry. D, 113th F.A 11:50 A.M. 9/15/34 4 Off. 62 E.M. 9/23/34
Capt. Mullineaux, Cmdg.
Co. B, 105th Engrs 1:25 P.M. 9/15/34 3 Off. 60 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Ervin, Cmdg.
Co. C, 120th Inf 10:15 P.M. 9/15/34 3 Off. 57 E.M. 9/15/34
Capt. Kittrell, Cmdg.
Med. Det. 109th Cav 8:00 A.M. 9/16/34 1 Off. 7 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Costner, Cmdg.
Btry. E, 113th F.A 1:10 P.M. 9/18/34 3 Off. 61 E.M. 9/23/34
Lieut. Heins, Cmdg.
Co. G, 120th Inf...... 1:20 P.M. 9/18/34 3 Off. 63 E.M. 9/25/34
Capt. Hager, Cmdg.
Total strength in Area ...34 Off. 489 E.M.
ALBEMARLE AREA—Capt. John C. M. Vann, Commanding.
Unit Mobilized Date and Hour Mobilized Strength Demobilized
Btry. F, 113th F.A.. 1:45 P.M. 9/13/34 4 Off. 64 E.M. 9/23/34
Capt. Vann, Cmdg.
Hq. Co., 2 Bn, 120 Inf 1:55 P.M. 9/13/34 2 Off. 27 E.M. 9/22/34
Lieut. Palmer, Cmdg.
Total strength in Area 6 Off. 91 E.M.
Col. Don E. Scott, 120th Infantry, was ordered to duty 9/7/34 to travel
the entire field to consult with and advise the various area commanders and
as observer to advise the Adjutant General of pertinent facts concerning
activities in the theater of operations. He was relieved from duty 9/23/34.
A detail of four enlisted men from the State Q.M. Detachment were or-dered
to duty 9/15/34 guarding the State Arsenal, Raleigh, N. C, and were
relieved from duy 9/22/34.
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In the interval, Sept. 6, 1934 to Sept. 27, 1934, a total of 38 combatant
units and three medical detachments were mobilized, comprising a total
strength of 136 officers and 2,075 enlisted men.
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General, N. C.
EXHIBIT B—RESUME' OF SITUATION—BY AREAS—UNITED TEXTILE
WORKERS STRIKE, 1934.
MARION-SPINDALE AREA.
During the Governor's conference on afternoon and night of Sept. 5,
1934, requests for aid were received from both Sheriff O. F. Adkins of
McDowell County and Sheriff S. C. Moore of Rutherford County supported
by requests from the mayors of Marion and Spindale, the Chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners, and hundreds of the citizens. With the
request for aid, the situation was advised as follows: There were 18 mills
with approximately 6,000 employees, of which, 11 mills with 3,900 em-ployees
had been closed by Flying Squadrons, with violence attending the
closing of three of them. That, with the exception of one mill (partly
unionized) the employees were non-union and wished to work and that
great numbers of them were arming themselves and openly declaring that
they were prepared to meet the next visit of the Flying Squadron and fight
for their jobs. The Sheriffs advised that they were unable to get sufficient
capable deputies to handle the situation because of the trouble in that
vicinity during the strike of 1929.
Immediately upon the Governor's decision as to policy and course of
action, steps were taken to relieve the situation in this area. At 1:00
A. M., Sept. 6th, Major Eugene P. Coston, 109th Cavalry, was ordered to
take command of the troops ordered to the area and report to Sheriff
Adkins and Moore. Three units reported for duty that morning and
Company I, 120th Infantry, reported the following morning from Wilming-ton,
N. C.
The troops cooperating with the civil authorities kept open the mills
at Marion, preventing the threatened clash between the Flying Squadron
and workers; reopened all Of the closed mills except one closed by its own
employees, members of the Union; and kept 5,650 citizens from being
driven from the jobs they desired to hold. In spite of the gravity of the
situation, it was handled without further violence and in a manner that
gained commendatory reports for officers and men from many sources.
KANNAPOLIS—CONCORD AREA:
While the Governor's conference was in session, telephone request for
State aid was made by Sheriff Ray Hoover of Cabarrus County. Sheriff
Hoover stated that he had 17 5 deputies divided between Concord and
Kannapolis and was quite able to handle the situation except for Flying Squa-drons
from out of the county. He called a little later and advised that
there were 9 mills in the two communities employing approximately
12,000 persons (8,500 in Kannapolis, non-Union: 3,500 in Concord with
from 400 to 500 members of the Union, who, of course, were striking).
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He further stated that the Flying Squadron had closed two of the mills in
spite of his efforts and that the situation promised violence and lawlessness
where the Flying Squadrons from other sections would attempt to keep the
other mills from opening in the morning . The sheriff's statements as to
the gravity of the situation was supported by a number of others.
At 1:00 A.M., Sept. 6th, Co. F. 120th Infantry, Charlotte, N. C, Capt.
Edwin C. Boyette, commanding, was ordered to Kannapolis and the Ma-chine
Gun Troop, 109th Cavalry, Statesville, N. C, Lieut. George Field,
commanding, was ordered to Concord. Captain Boyette was directed to
assume command of the troops in the area and to report to Sheriff Hoover
for instructions.
The troops, cooperating with the civil authorities, prevented further
violence to citizens and property although the area was visited by numer-ous
Flying Squadrons. At 2:30 P.M., Sept. 14th, a group tried to force
an entrance to the Gibson Mill, Concord, N. C, but were held off by a small
detachment until reinforcements arrived and quieted the disturbance. In
the fray, 4 men of Machine Gun Troop, 10 9th Cavalry, were cut with
knives; 3 of them were returned to duty after 1st aid and the other was
confined to the hospital for a short time. Realizing that one company was
isadequate to cover the wide-spread points needing protection, Battery A,
252nd Coast Artillery, was ordered to Concord and from that time until
demobilization, law and order was maintained without further violence.
On Sept. 17th and 18th the two mills closed by the Flying Squadrons were
reopened. On Sept. 20th a truck carrying the guard relief to posts was
overturned, causing serious injury to Pvt. Earl B. Overcash, Co. F, 120th
Infantry, who was moved to St. Peters Hospital, Charlotte, N. C, for
proper treatment. The sitiation in this area was aggravated by frequent
broadcasts of Communist literature inciting riot and violence.
BURLINGTON AREA.
This area comprises Alamance County, contains about 40 mills em-ploying
approximately 9,600 persons, 90% of whom wanted to work.
Sheriff H. J. Stockard telegraphed that Flying Squadron was closing all
mills, driving peaceful and willing workers out, and stated that he was
unable to cope with the situation and asked aid. He followed up the
telegram with telephone call urging prompt action, stating that the Flying
Squadron had forced entrance to two mills, in one instance beating down
the doors and driving out the workers by force. His statements were
corroborated by other reliable sources so at 10:45 A.M., Sept. 6th, Com-panies
A and M, 120th Infantry, were ordered to duty there with Capt.
Adrian M. Carroll, the senior officer, in command of troops in the area.
He was ordered to report to the sheriff to aid him in maintaining law and
order.
The troops very capably held the situation where it was by keeping at
a pace and tour of duty that was exhausting officers and men. At 12:05
A.M.. Sept. 12th, Co. B, 120th Infantry was ordered to Burlington upon
advice that the troops were nearing exhaustion and that, due to local
lawless elements and Flying Squadrons from neighboring counties, the
situation was getting uglier every moment. At 8:00 A.M. Major William
V. Copeland was ordered to take command of troops in area. At midnight,
Sept. 13th, Major Copeland advised by telephone that the situation was
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very tense and that he had reliable information that the striking element
would make a concerted drive on Burlington the following morning. At
12:05 A.M., Sept. 14th, the Service Co., 120th Infantry, was ordered to
Burlington and reported there at 3:30 A. M. At 6:00 A.M. the entire com-mand
moved to the Holt Plaid Mill, the center of all disturbances, and
ordered the large crowd assembled there to disperse, warning them that
they would be ejected by force unless they dispersed immediately. After
a stubborn fight of two hours, the crowd was dispersed with bayonets,
nightsticks, and gas. Several members of the crowd received slight
bayonet wounds and others were clubbed. Three men and a woman were
arrested and turned over to the sheriff. A system was then adopted of
small outposts at the outlying mill villages of the county, all connected
by direct wire with Headquarters in Burlington where three highly mobile
patrols were stationed. This system soon broke up and drove all Flying
Squadrons from the county. At 3:30 A.M., Sept. 15th, a blast of dynamite
shattered about 300 window lights at the Holt Mill and several bundles
of 4 sticks were found by troops and civil authorities at other mills. To
combat this, barricades were placed at strategic points and all cars were
searched—no dynamite was found, but numbers of persons were disarmed,
the arms being turned over to civil authorities. From this time until
demobilization, law and order was maintained without further violence;
all mills were reopened except four, closed by strike of their own em-ployees,
providing protection and employment for 7,700 workers who were
not in sympathy with the strike. Many letters have been received from
citizens of this area commending the conduct and military bearing of
Gfficers and men.
KINGS MOUNTAIN AREA.
At Kings Mountain there are located eleven mills employing 1,900 people.
The town is non-Union with the exception of 330 persons comprising the
employees of two mills which were closed by them striking and remained
closed until termination of the strike. Telegrams, asking aid, from the
Chief of Police and hundreds of citizens stated that all of the mills opened
the first day of the strike with full forces; that part of them were closed
that morning by Flying Squadron from Shelby which returned Tuesday
augmented by Flying Squadrons from Charlotte and closed the balance.
Sheriff J. R. Cline of Cleveland County phoned that the citizens of Kings
Mountain were demanding of him protection in going to and remaining on
their jobs and that he didn't have the necessary force to protect them and
needed State aid badly. At 1:00 P.M., Sept. 6th, three units and a medical
detachment were ordered to Kings Mountain under command of Major
Stephen B. Dolley. Major Dolley was ordered to report to Sheriff Cline to aid
civil authorites as needed. The troops cooperating with civil authorities
opened 8 mills on the morning of Sept. 9th. They quickly broke up a few
instances of illegal picketing and dispersed a small mob without resistance,
allowing approximately 1,300 employees to enter their work peacefully.
The next morning the other non-Union mill opened and 250 more workers
were on their jobs. Although the situation was kept tense by occasional
visits of Flying Squadrons from Shelby and Gastonia, there was no further
lawlessness at this point.
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At Cherryville, sixteen miles from Kings Mountain, there are located
seven mills employing 928 persons, all non-Union. The town was visited
three different times and the employees driven from their jobs twice under
assault and battery and then warned that they would be treated with
violence if they returned to their work again. Sheriff Clyde Robinson of
Gaston County advised that he had all he could look after in Gastonia and
couldn't spare but 25 deputies to Cherryville which, together with the
Cherryville police force, was inadequate to protect the citizens who were
compelled to work in spite of threats. The Mayor and Chief of Police
insisted that aid be given them and the sheriff asked the State for aid in
protecting the citizens of Cherryville. On Sept. 12th, Major Dolley was
ordered to take over Cherryville and render the necessary protection and
after a visit made by him and Col. Scott that afternoon, it was decided to
send over Co. E, 120th Infantry, less one platoon. At 4:30 A.M., Sept.
13th, they moved out of Kings Mountain to occupy Cherryville and at
6:00 A.M. all mills reopened under protection of troops and deputies with
nearly all employees at work. There was no further disturbance at this
point.
Shelby, a union town fourteen miles from Kings Mountain, had all mills
closed voluntarily by strike except three mills employing 4 60 persons,
which were forcibly closed by strikers from other local mills. A delegation
from these mills visited the Governor and Adjutant General soliciting aid
as it was a financial necessity that they continue to work as they had al-ready
lost more than a week and had to have money to provide food for
themselves and families. Numbers of others requested aid and the sheriff
asked that the military forces already in the county be ordered to take
over Shelby also. Major Dolley and Col. Scott looked the situation over
and Major Dolley was ordered to add Shelby and Lincolnton to his area.
One platoon of Co. A, 105th Engineers, were ordered to Shelby, trans-ferring
the command from Major Coston to Major Dolley. Troop I, 109th
Cavalry, was ordered to Shelby from Lincolnton where it had been on duty
since 6:00 P.M. Sept. 6th. (Sheriff A. F. Reinhardt of Lincoln County had
kept control of the local situation but in doing so had arrested members
of a Flying Squadron, which had sent for others to assist in a jail delivery.
He requested State aid to prevent the delivery and aid him in upholding
the law.) From this time on, Lincolnton was handled by a patrol operating
out of Cherryville. Headquarters and all but one platoon of Co. K were
moved from Kings Mountain to Shelby at 4:00 A.M., Sept. 17, 1934, where
the Lily Mill opened at 6:00 A.M. with all employees present. The other
two mills opened the 19th with all but four employees present. No
further disturbance occurred in this community which is sufficient to
commend the military discipline and efficiency of the officers and men
ordered to this area.
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT AREA.
Numbers of citizens and public officials requesting aid for this area ad-vised
that there were six mills in Greensboro and vicinity employing 5,123
people; that there were 24 mills in High Point employing about 6,500.
Greensboro was said to be practically non-Union while High Point was
3 5 to 40% unionized. High Point was also said to have a Socialist Head-
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quarters and Communist school. Sheriff Jos. S. Phipps wired it was im-perative
to order out Guard, conditions very grave. At 2:15 P.M., Sept.
6th, Major Ralph L. Lewis was ordered to take command of troops in this
area and report to Sheriff Phipps. The 2nd Battalion, 252nd C.A.C.,
Greensboro, was ordered to duty at the same time and the two units in
High Point were ordered to duty at 4:30 P.M. The troops succeeded in
keeping open or reopening every mill in Greensboro, keeping the entire
personnel at work for the entire tour of duty without further disturbance.
In High Point they succeeded in keeping open 15 mills with 2,914 em-ployees
at work and gradually opened 8 more with 1,117 employees at
work. In High Point the situation was quite tense and Major Lewis
thought it best to move the three Greensboro units to High Point and the
two High Point units to Greensboro, which proved good strategy as the
two units were able to handle the Greensboro situation, while at High
Point the troops were called upon several times to disperse crowds with
bayonets and gas. In each case, the crowds were being incited to riot and
violence by communist and radical speakers and were already wrought up
to the point that the civil authorities were unable to do anything and the
troops were able to disperse them only after breaking a stubborn resist-ance
with a determined advance of wedge formations with fixed bayonets.
In each instance several of the mob received slight bayonet wounds. Con-ditions
were such that on Sept. 16th additional troops were ordered to
High Point.
On Sept. 9th a carload of troops enroute from High Point to Greens-boro
turned over from a tire blowout with several slightly injured,
necessitating hospitalization.
Having received numerous pleas for aid from citizens and civil
authorities of Lexington and from Sheriff G. V. Bodenheimer of Davidson
County, it was decided to send Major Lewis to Lexington to investigate.
On or about Sept. 20th he went to Lexington and finding the situation as
bad as stated, he recommended a detachment of troops be sent there from
High Point, which was immediately done. The following morning he was
invited by the head of the local Union to speak to the strikers. He ac-cepted
and outlined the soldiers' duty to protect the rights of all and pre-serve
the peace. His talk was enthusiastically received and from then on
all violence ceased and the strikers cooperated with the soldiers in every
way; on one occasion they even furnished the night guard with hot coffee
and sandwiches.
SAINT PAUL AREA.
Sheriff P. S. Kornegay of Robeson County advised that there were three
mill towns in Robeson County all of which were having trouble with
Flying Squadrons: that he had 75 deputies and could handle the situation
at Lumberton and Red Springs provided the State would aid him by
ordering out troops to take care of St. Paul. At 3:10 P.M., Sept. 6th,
Capt. Francis E. Wishart, commanding Battery B, 252nd C.A.C., was
ordered out and Capt. Wishart was ordered to report to Sheriff Kornegay
for duty. The unit proceeded to St. Pauls where there are three mills em-ploying
562 persons, which had been closed by Flying Squadrons. They
reopened all mills with 48 2 employees back at their jobs and preserved
peace and order throughout the tour of duty. On the night of Sept. 13th
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Sheriff Kornegay phoned for assistance at Red Springs and this unit within
thirty minutes had two officers and 24 men report to him. This unit was
held ready to respond instantly to any calls from Sheriff Kornegay for
assistance at the other two points. Numerous letters have been received
commending the bearing and conduct of the officers and men.
FAYETTEVILLE AREA.
Sheriff N. H. McGeachy of Cumberland County advised that in the
vicinity of Fayetteville there were two mills employing 5 50 persons closed
by strike of Union employees and four mills employing 875 persons, 100%
against the strike. He advised that these four were closed by local strikers
aided by Flying Squadrons from outside and that violence had been pre-vented
by the management closing to prevent a clash between the mob and
workers who were willing to fight for their jobs. He stated that those who
wished to work were getting in an ugly mood towards outside inter-ference
and that he expected a disastrous clash at any moment unless the
State would give him aid. At 4:00 P.M., Sept. 6th, Co. L, 120th Infantry,
was ordered to report to the sheriff at Fayetteville. The company aiding
civil authorities reopened the four mills with 835 employees back on their
jobs. Although repeatedly requested, the troops would not interfere at the
Puritan Mills because it was understood that only a minoritiy of em-ployees
were non-Union and wanted to work. However, at 1:30 A.M.,
Sept. 15th, dynamite was exploded on the mill property in an effort to blow
up the transformers, so the military took over the protection of this mill,
which opened immediately with 325 of its 400 employees reporting for
work. At 11:00 P.M., Sept. 15th, a sentry fired shots in an effort to appre-hend
a man thought trying to blow up the transformers and at 12:00 P. M.,
Sept. 17th, civilian officers fired shots at men apparently attempting to blow
up the dam of the reservoir. No one was hurt.
COOLEEMEE AREA.
Sheriff C. C. Smoot of Davie County advised that the Erwin Mill em-ploying
1265 non-Union workers had been closed by a very threatening
and intimidating crowd from foreign sections; that he was doing all in
his power to handle the situation at the time but that he would have to have
aid to protect the workers when the mill reopened in the morning. At
5:00 P.M., Sept. 6th, Co. C, 105th Engrs., Capt. Cole commanding, was
ordered to report to the sheriff at Cooleemee. The troops cooperating
with the sheriff and deputies, reopened the mill with 70% of its em-ployees
reporting for work, and 100% normal by Sept. 11th. The troops
halted and turned away several Flying Squadrons and kept a close eye on
several Communist visitors; restricting their activities to distribution of
Communist literature. No doubt the presence of troops prevented vio-lence
at this point.
REIDSVILLE AREA.
Sheriff L. M. Sheffield of Rockingham County advised at first that he
had deputies and could handle the situation although the Governor and
this office had received requests for aid from the mayor and several
citizens of Reidsville. He advised that there were 13 mills in the county
employing approximately 5,000 non-Union workers who wanted to work.
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He telephoned later that the Flying Squadrons were making his job more
difficult than expected and requested that the Reidsville unit be ordered
out to take care of the situation there and subject to his call if assistance
were needed at Leaksville-Spray, where the bulk of the mills were located.
At 9:35 P.M., Sept. 6th, the Reidsville unit was ordered to duty; its
presence permitted the reopening of the closed mills with employees on
the job 100% and no doubt rendered considerable aid to Sheriff Sheffield
as it discouraged further visits of Flying Squadrons from other counties.
KINSTOX AREA.
Numerous requests for aid came from the Mayor and citizens of Kinston
and Sheriff Churchill of Lenoir County. They advised that the one mill
there employed 3 50 non-Union people, all wanting to work. They advised
that it was being operated by a city bond issue to prevent these people
being subjects of charity. The sheriff was advised to handle the situation
himself but he called later and stated that he had made 50 deputies but
was sure there would be trouble when they were faced by a Flying Squad-ron
as they were inexperienced and poorly armed. At 10:30 P.M., Sept.
6th, the Service Battery, 113th F. A., was ordered to duty and relieved as
soon as the strikers abandoned the Flying Squadron tactics.
WINSTON-SALEM AREA.
In Winston-Salem and vicinity were 13 mills employing approximately
5,000 persons partly Unionized with 7 5 to 85% wishing to work. The
mills were kept open the first week of trouble by the sheriff and his 60
deputies but on Sunday, Sept. 8th, the Mayor, Chief of Police, and
Sheriff Transcou Scott requested by telephone that aid be given them to
handle the situation Monday as the Flying Squadrons and crowds were
daily getting larger and more difficult to handle. At 11:00 A.M., Sept.
9, Co. G, 120th Infantry, was ordered to duty. They took their post at
the schoolhouse with trucks to move them to any point upon call. Al-though
they were never called. Sheriff Scott and Chief Wooten made firm
statements that it was the knowledge of their presence and readiness for
immediate action that kept the crowds submissive to the civil authorities.
At 11:22 P.M., Sept. 13th, a detachment of two officers and 39 men were
ordered to High Point as a reinforcement and relief for the troops on
duty there. They immediately went on duty, remaining until 10:30 P.M.,
Sept. 14th, thus affording a much needed rest to the troops stationed in
the very active area of High Point. This unit was ordered to demobilize
Sept. 18th but to hold itself ready to take the field at a moment's notice.
CENTRAL FALLS AREA.
A delegation of Sheriff C. E. King of Randolph County and others saw
the Governor on Sept. 9th stating the condition in their county. The
Sheriff called for aid on the 10th and on the 11th advised that Flying
Squadrons had repeatedly closed the mill at Central Falls, employing 450
non-Union workers who were 100% for working and would go back each
time the Squadron left. He stated that this was causing the situation to
take on an ugly aspect and that troops would be necessary to handle the
direct threat of outside force as he was unable to cope with the situation
with the forces at his command. At 10:00 A.M., Sept. 11th, the Asheboro
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unit, Lt. Cox commanding, was ordered to report to the sheriff at Central
Falls. They arrived in the midst of a tense situation but soon had things
under control and. kept them so until demobilized.
GASTOMA-BELMOXT AREA.
Realizing that Gastonia workers were nearly all Union members and in
sympathy with the strike, the Adjutant General, following the Governor's
policy, refused to send troops there although repeated requests were made
from several sources, including the sheriff. A delegation of employees
from the Hanover Mill and a similar delegation from the Loray Mill con-ferred
with the Governor and the Adjutant General; the Loray delegation
presenting a petition signed by 802 of its 860 employees petitioning the
Governor to protect them at their jobs from which they had been driven
with violence. The case presented was that the average length of em-ployment
of the present employees was 17 years; that there was satis-factory
cooperation between mill and employees; that they were non-union
and had no reason to be; and that they could expect no financial aid
from anyone and unless the State would protect their jobs they and their
families would become wards of charity rather than self-supporting, self-respecting
citizens.
As the two mills were in the same vicinity and advice was received that
they were considering a desperate effort to open although advised by
Mayor Denney of Gastonia that he had only 30 deputies and 32 police
available for protection; it was decided to send troops to try to prevent the
threatened violence and disorder. At 1:30 P.M., Lt. Col. Robert B. Lewis,
252nd C.A.C., was ordered to report to Sheriff Clyde Robinson at Gastonia
and assume command of the three units ordered to that area. These units
opened the Loray and Hanover mills with 1,115 employees at work and
maintained peace and order in that vicinity, allowing the Union to carry
out a system of legal picketing, that didn't interfere with rights of anyone.
At 9:30 P. M., Sept. 15th, Col. Lewis made a complete report of the
situation to the Governor and requested Highway Patrolmen to assist in
handling traffic Sunday and part of Monday; Lt. Fisher of the State High-way
Patrol reported at 9:15 A.M., Sept. 16th, with 23 patrolmen and
rendered invaluable assistance throughout the tour of duty. Col. Lewis
advised General Metts on morning of Sept. 15th that the authorities of
Belmont were repeatedly requesting protection for the workers of the
Hatch Hosiery Mill which would open Monday as its employees were said
to be non-Union. That same day four more units were ordered to Gastonia
for Col. Lewis to use in Gastonia or Belmont as needed. The following
day, Sept. 16th, the Medical Detachment, 10 9th Cavalry, was ordered
there and Major Paul Younts ordered to report to Col. Lewis as executive
officer. On Sept. 16th Col. Lewis ordered Co. B, 105th Engrs., Co. C, 120th
Inf., and 1st Bn. Hdqrs. Co., 120th Inf. to the Belmont area under com-mand
of Major Younts with orders to operate from a base established at
the Hatch Hosiery Mill. After reaching this base, it was heard that the
Federal Administration had withdrawn the Blue Eagle from the Hatch Mill
but was understood to have been returned. Upon investigation, it was
learned that the Blue Eagle had not been reinstated, therefore, in ac-cordance
with the Governor's policy, it was advised that the troops would
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not assist the opening of the Hatch Mill so the management decided not
to open. By this time, Monday morning, Sept. 17th, the situation in Bel-mont
was becoming critical as the textile workers of Gastonia were en-deavoring
to force a walkout of the hosiery mill employees by acts of law-less
violence and intimidation, so the troops were moved to the Belmont
Hosiery Mill and Knit Products Mill. The situation in Belmont became
worse every moment until by afternoon of Sept. 18th there was a mob of
four to five thousand men and women in front of the Knit Products Mill.
The mob began stopping automobiles and turning them back, in some in-stances
damaging them while doing so; they stopped the sheriff's car,
damaging it considerably, and were dragging him from the car when
rescued by soldiers. Upon receipt of this report and reports of other acts
of violence to workers at points the soldiers were unable to cover, two
more units were ordered to Belmont. At 9:20 P.M. two officers and six
squads were dispatched from Gastonia to Belmont where a mob of approx-imately
2,000 persons gathered at the Knit Products Mill, began rocking
the mill and upon someone in the crowd firing a pistol at one of the
sentinels, orders were given to disperse the crowd with bayonets. In the
action that followed two persons were sent to the hospital from bayonet
wounds, one Ernest Riley, dying from loss of blood. The following
morning the other two companies arrived, and although tense, the situa-tion
was under control and kept so until the termination of the strike,
opening more mills daily until mills representing 70% of the spindles of
Gaston County were in operation.
The discipline, courage, and level-headedness of officers and men under
this trying situation have been commended from many sources and are a
credit to the National Guard of the State of North Carolina.
ALBEMARLE AREA.
At 6:00 P.M., Sept. 12th, Sheriff T. F. Crisco of Stanley County phoned,
stating that there were four mills in Albemarle employing 3,038 people
with only 22 Union members; that Flying Squadrons had made several
attempts to close them, but had been prevented by him and deputies; that
the Squadrons were promising to return in the morning with sufficient
strength to close the mills and as there was a private move on to handle
the situation, he was afraid he would not be able to handle the situation
and wished the troops called out. He called again and wired for aid the
following day, so at 1:45 P.M., Sept. 13th, two units were ordered to
Albemarle under command of Capt. John C. M. Vann, the senior officer.
The troops arrived amid a tense situation but quickly established head-quarters
and outposts and had the situation under control without further
disturbance except few threats and jeers which were passed up.
ROANOKE RAPIDS AREA.
Although troops were not ordered to this area, it is mentioned because
of the conditions surrounding it. Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids ajoin
each and is practically one community. In Roanoke Rapids were three
mills employing about 2,550 Union employees, closed by strike of these
employees. In Rosemary, the Rosemary Manufacturing Company, em-ploying
about 900 persons, with about 50% organized into a company
Union which together with non-Union employees totaling 90% all em-
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ployees wanted to work. This mill has a custom of closing the last two
weeks in August for a vacation of all employees and as at Sept. 1st the
strikers didn't permit this mill to reopen, the employees were in a desperate
financial situation. Sheriff G. H. Johnson, delegation of employees and
others visited the Governor and Adjutant General requesting aid. This
aid had to be refused as the situation would demand a number of troops
which, of course, had to be held in reserve for emergencies that might
occur at points where the State had already accepted the issue. This was
regretted very much as Roanoke Rapids was known to be the source of
trouble at Tarboro, Goldsboro, and in fact, practically all of eastern North
Carolina.
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General, N. C.
COMPANY "C"
120TH INFANTRY—N.C.N. G.
Henderson, N. C, July 30, 1935
Subject: Report of Special Duty.
To: The Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C.
1. Complying with telephone conversation at 12:40 P.M., July 30th,
1935, and confirmed with special orders No. 242 AGNC, July 30, 1935, this
Company mobilized at its armory in Henderson.
2. Captain Sturges reported to the Sheriff of Franklin County by tele-phone
advising that the company was moving out immediately to render
what assistance it could in helping him and his deputies to preserve the
law and order of the State.
3. Captain Sturges reported in person to the Sheriff's Office of Vance
County and was advised that the Sheriff was in Franklin County near the
scene of the crime committed earlier in the day, where one negro, Ward,
murdered a Mr. Stokes.
4. Due to the urgency of the situation Captain Sturges and 1st. Lt.
Gilbert M. O'Neil left at 1:10 P.M. with 30 enlisted men in privately
owned cars for Louisburg, N. C. to report for duty to the Sheriff of Frank-lin
County. 2nd Lt. George D. Williams remained at the armory with 10
enlisted men and instructions to hold the members coming in after our
departure in readiness to move out immediately on telephone orders from
Captain Sturges.
5. The detail moving out at 1:10 P.M. consisted of one completely
organized mobile gas squad and 22 men armed with rifles calibre .30 and
rifles calibre .30 automatic and a sufficient supply of gas and ammunition.
This detail located and reported to Sheriff Moore and County Attorney
Charles Green of Franklin County on Highway 39, about two miles north-west
of Louisburg, N .C. Sheriff Moore advised at 1:30 P.M. that he had
been unable to locate the mob that had taken the prisoner from him. He
suggested that we send a detachment back to Stokes home place in the
Epsom Community to see if they could locate the mob. He further sug-gested
that Captain Sturges and a detachment accompany him and County
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Attorney Green to the Cedar Rock district which is located on the Nash-ville
highway about eight miles due east of Louisburg. He further
stated that it was in this section that the mob took his prisoner and
thought it wise to go there and look the situation over.
6. Complying with the Sheriff's instructions Captain Sturges sent to
the Stokes home place a detachment under the command of 1st. Lt. Gilbert
M. O'Neil. Upon arrival of this detachment at the Stokes home place Lt.
O'Neil was informed that the negro had been lynched and was hanging to
a tree about a mile and a half from the home place. Leaving a guard at
the Stokes home place this detachment proceeded to the scene of the
lynching and aided the authorities in controlling the crowd gathered, which
consisted for the most part of curiosity seekers.
7. As soon as Lt. O'Neil and his detachment started for the above
mentioned Stokes place Captain Sturges and his detachment started for
the Cedar Rock district at about 1:35 P.M. Approximately 300 yards
down the highway the Sheriff overtook Captain Sturges and informed him
that he had information from reliable sources that the said prisoner Ward
had been killed. Captain Sturges continued immediately to the Franklin
County Court House, situated in Louisburg, N. C, and at 1:45 P.M. put in a
long distance call from the Sheriff's Office to the Adjutant General in
Raleigh, N. C. Captain Sturges talked with the Adjutant General at ap-proximately
2:00 P.M. The delay in completing this call was due to the
fact that the Adjutant General was at lunch. Captain Sturges advised the
Adjutant General of his conversation with the Sheriff in which the Sheriff
stated that the prisoner had been lynched and he further advised the
Adjutant General that the situation was quiet and no further trouble was
anticipated. The Adjutant General advised Captain Sturges to assemble
his command and return to its Home Station and dismiss the men.
8. Upon arrival at Home Station the command was dismissed at 3:30
P.M.
9. The actual elapsed time between the first phone call from the Adju-tant
General and reporting to the Sheriff of Franklin County two miles
northwest of Louisburg on Highway 3 9 was 50 minutes. The actual
elapsed time between the first phone call from the Adjutant General and
Captain Sturges' phone call from the Sheriff's Office in Louisburg, N. C.
a distance of twenty miles, was one hour and five minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
Conrad B. Sturges,
Capt. 120th Inf., Comd'g Co. C.
REPORT OF U. S. PROPERTY AND DISBURSING OFFICER
1933
State of North Carolina
Office of U. S. PROPERTY AM) Disbursing Officer
Raleigh
June 30, 1933.
Subject: Annual Report.
To: The Adjutant General of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C.
1. Report of the U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer for the period
July 1, 1932 to June 30, 1933, is hereby submitted.
ACTIVITIES
The office has functioned in accordance with federal and State laws and
regulations during the period covered by this report.
FEDERAL PROPERTY
The state of equipment of the National Guard continues to be excellent.
There has been no difficulty in obtaining from the federal government all
needed supplies and similarly, unserviceable property has ben disposed of
as prescribed in regulations. This year has been one of the most active in
recent years and the following is of interest:
Number of requisitions handled for supply 718
Number of Reports of Survey handled 151
Number of I & I reports handled 222
OLD SHORTAGES
Efforts have ben continued to remove shortages of former commanding
officers. These shortages occurred over a period of ten years and came
about on account of a lack of realization on the part of responsible officers
to proper realize their responsibility, lack of training in the care of prop-erty
and failure to adjust shortages as they occurred.
Nineteen officers had a shortage of $20,270.46 and during the year this
office prepared reports of survey for the entire shortage. The reports of
survey were approved by the War Department and complete relief granted
by a refund of $4,760.20 which was paid by the company who wrote the
individual bonds of the officers. The reports of survey relieved the State
from liability and the bonding company saved exactly $15,510.24.
At the present time shortages are negligible and under the physical
inventory system, recommended by this office in 19 26 and renewed in 1928,
shortages of any consequence should be entirely eliminated in the future.
FEDERAL FUNDS
The number of vouchers handled during the year was 1087. Sus-pensions
of vouchers by the General Accounting Office have been re-markably
small and this office has a splendid record in this respect. The
usual inspections were made by officers of the Inspector General's Depart-ment
and no unfavorable comments were made.
Funds expended were as follows:
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Receipts
Balance on hand July 1, 1932 $ 2,114.62
War Warrants 184,324.67
$186,439.29
Disbursements
Expenses, Camps of Instruction $124,484.48
Compensation, care takers and mechanics 32,308.25
U. S. P. & D. O 1,620.00
Arms, Uniforms, and Equipment 2,721.14
Procurement of forage 287.31
Equipment and incidental expenses 6,930.44
Emergency construction
Deposit unexpended balance 18,087.67
Balance June 30, 1933 Nil
$186,439.29
CAMP GLENN IMPROVEMENTS
The federal government has been most helpful in providing funds for
the State Camp Site at Camp Glenn. It is of interest to not the aproximate
amounts expended by this office for the federal government on different
projects which were as follows:
1924—Target range $23,828.00
1926—Target range 805.00
1927—Repairs to Buildings 9,450.00
1927—Painting Buildings 3,275.00
1927—Repairs 400.00
1929—Improvements and repair buildings 3,557.00
1929—Roofing buildings 6,550.00
1930—Painting buildings 2,486.00
1930—Painting water tank 497.00
1931��Tent floors 2,184.00
1931—Servants house 447.00
1931—Filling in East end of Camp Site 1,089.00
1931—Screening 346.00
1932—Refrigerators 875.00
1932—Building 200 yd. concrete firing point 921.00
GENERAL
During the year complications in connection with federal property,
finances, transportation requests, Bills of lading, contracts, etc., have been
less than has been the case in a number of years. Obviously, this could
not have been possible without cooperation on the part of the various
responsible officers with whom this office has to deal. Responsible officers
give prompt and efficient attention to administrative matters and, with
few exceptions, their rating would be excellent. This cooperation and the
fine assistance rendered by the National Guard Bureau and its personnel
is appreciated and has made it possible for this office to obtain a repu-tation
for general efficiency. Gordon Smith,
Lt. Col. QMC. U. S. P. <£ D. O. N. C.
REPORT OF U. S. PROPERTY AND DISBURSING OFFICER
1935
State of North Carolina
Office of U. S. Property and Disbursing Offkf.r
Raleigh
January 23, 193 6
Subject: Annual Report.
To: The Adjutant General of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C.
1. Report of the United States Property and Disbursing Officer for
the period July 1, 1933 to June 30, 1935 is hereby submitted.
FEDERAL PROPERTY
The equipment of the National Guard of the State is adequate and all
organizations are properly equipped for field service. During the period
of State Service in 1934 when practically all units were on duty for from
one to eight weeks, it is a fact that no deficiencies in equipment were
noted. All units were able to function properly and not in a single
instance was it necessary to obtain extra or additional equipment.
The following is of interest:
Number of requisitions handled for supply 1127
Number of Reports of Survey handled 186
Number of I and I reports handled 248
SHORTAGES
This office has been succesful in removing old shortages and as of July
1, 1935 such accounts are negligible.
FEDERAL FUNDS
The number of vouchers handled by this office was 2,029. The total
of funds expended and vouchers shows a considerable increase for the
two years. About $350,000.00 was handled as follows:
Receipts
Balance on hand July 1, 1933 Nil
War Warrants $173,391.69
$173,391.69
Disbursements
Expenses, Camps of Instruction $108,280.60
Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 31,042.61
U. S. P. & D. O. 1,567.50
Arms, Uniform and Equipment 639.00
Procurement of Supplies (Animal) 288.05
Equipment and Incidental expenses 2,882.52
Deposit unexpended balance 26,224.49
Balance June 30, 1934 2,516.92
$173,391.69
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Receipts
Balance on hand July 1, 1934 $ 2,516.92
War Warrants 185,551.69
$188,068.61
Disbursements
Expenses, Camps of Instruction $121,548.39
Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 34,932.36
U. S. P. & D. O. 1,732.50
Arms, Uniform and Equipment 22.80
Procurement of Supplies (Animal) 232.71
Equipment and Incidental expenses 5,765.03
Deposit unexpended balance 22,689.13
Balance June 30, 1935 1,145.69
$188,068.61
NEW EQUIPMENT
In the period of this report the National Guard of the State has been
supplied with serge nd elastique uniforms and this has improved the
appearance of our personnel. Also the State has been issued 20 station
wagons and 55 1 % ton trucks to replace old motor equipment which has
been surveyed.
GENERAL,
This office has functioned during the two years with few complications
in connection with federal property and finance, transportation requests,
bills of lading, contracts, etc. This could not have been possible without
the co-operation of responsible officers with whom this office has to deal.
This co-operation and the fine assistance of the National Guard Bureau is
appreciated and has enabled this office to establish a reputation for
general efficiency.
Gordon Smith,
Lt. Col. QMC. U. 8. P. d D. 0. N. C.
REPORT OF AUDIT—1933
(Disbursing Officer)
Department of the Adjutant General
Raleigh, North Carolina
INCOME AND EXPENSE
Exhibit "A"
Year Ended June 30, 1933
INCOME:
Appropriation, Chap. 429, P.L. 1931 $117,000.00
Contingency and Emergency (Nat'l. Guard Spec. Duty) 602.61
Return Premium on Insurance Policy 600.28
$118,202.89
EXPENSE:
Administration (Exhibit "B") $15,634.45
National Guard (Exhibit "B") 46,496.83
N. G. Special Duty (Exhibit "B") 602.61
Obligations (Exhibit "B") 1,980.00 64,713.89
EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENSE $ 53,489.00
PROOF:
State Auditor's Balance $ 53,489.00
NOTE FROM THE ADJUTANT GENERAL:
During this year there was imposed a flat thirty percent cut on the
appropriation.
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1933
Exhibit "B"
RECEIPTS:
From State Treasurer $64,713.89
DISBURSEMENTS:
Administration:
Salary Adjutant General $ 3,796.89
Salary Office Staff 9,890.61
Wages Janitor-Messenger 668.20
Postage and Box Rent 502.58
Telephone and Telegrams 274.0 5
Express, Freight and Drayage 30.78
Office Supplies 191.86
Printing Forms, Staty. Etc 256.30
Binding 6.00
Equipment Repairs 17.18 $15,634.45
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National Guard:
Armory Drill 7,994.15
Officers Special Duty Occasional 721.60
Travel, A.G.D. Official 182.17
Travel, A.G.D. Occasional 534.08
S.A. Allowances Organizations 25,254.50
30th Division 400.00
Rentals 4,418.70
Camp Glenn 1,155.47
Examination Recruits 1,637.60
Insurance and Bonding 129.15
Telephone N.G. Instructors 137.62
Encampments 56.06
Association Dues 127.00
State Arsenal 44.11
Other Expense 23.82
Salary, Ckg. Federal Property- 2,109.36
Travel, Ckg. Federal Property 640.12
Workmen's Compensation 931.32 46,496.83
N. G. Special Duty:
Sanford 602.61
Obligations:
S. A. Allowances, Organizations 1,740.00
240.00 $ 1,980.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS (Schedule B-l) $64,713.89
NOTE:
The Department of the Adjutant General has a balance at this time of
$7,211.39 with the Raleigh Banking and Trust Company. This bank
closed in September 1930, and no liquidating payments have been re-ceived
to date.
REPORT OF AUDIT—1934
(Disbursing Officer)
Department of the Adjutant General
Raleigh, North Carolina
INCOME AND EXPENSE
Year Ended June 30, 1934
Exhibit "A"
INCOME:
Appropriation, Chap. 282, P.L. 1933 $60,350.00
Cancelled Check No. 20985 1.00
$60,351.00
EXPENSE:
Administration (Exhibit "B") $14,034.79
National Guard (Exhibit "B") 40,677.01 54,711.80
EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENSE $ 5,639.20
PROOF:
Balance (State Auditor's Records) 6-30-34 $ 5,639.20
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
Year Ended June 30, 1934
Exhibit "B"
RECEIPTS:
From Appropriation $54,710.80
Cancelled Check No. 20985 1.00
$54,711.80
DISBURSEMENTS:
Administration:
Salary Adjutant General $ 3,825.00
Salaries Office Staff 8,155.00
Wages Janitor-Messenger 520.00
Postage and Box Rent 650.00
Telegrams and Telephone 244.83
Express, Freight & Drayage 45.18
Office Supplies 218.99
Printing Forms, Staty., etc 171.51
Binding 4,15
Publications 176.34
Equipment—Repairs 23.79 $14,034.79
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National Guard:
Officers Special Duty 789.20
Travel A.G.D.—Official 211.65
Travel A.G.D.—Occasional 375.03
S.A. Allowances Organizations 28,320.00
30th Division 400.00
Rentals 4,535.00
Camp Glenn 1,275.79
Examination Recruits 1,771.00
Insurance and Bonding 144.15
Telephone N. G. Instructors 139.02
Encampments 93.01
Association Dues 152.00
Other Expense 47.65
Salary, Ckg. Fed. Property— 1,589.38
Travel, Ckg. Fed. Property�� 656.88
Workmen's Compensation 177.25 40,677.01
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS (Schedule B-l ) $54,711.80
NOTE:
The Department of The Adjutant General has a balance at this time of
$7,211.39 with The Raleigh Banking and Trust Company. This bank
closed in September, 1930, and no liquidating payments have been re-ceived
to date.
REPORT OF AUDIT—1935
( Disbursing Officer)
Department op the Adjutant General
Raleigh, North Carolina
INCOME AND EXPENSES
Year Ended June 30, 1935
Exhibit "A"
INCOME
:
Appropriation, Chap. 282, P.L. 1933 $ 60,350.00
Liquidating Payment (Raleigh Banking & Trust) 721.14
Contingency and Emergency (Strike Duty) 107,000.00
$168,071.14
EXPENSE: (EXHIBIT "B")
Administration $ 14,317.28
National Guard 45,090.36
N. C. Special Duty 106,654.20 166,061.84
EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENSE $ 2,009.30
PROOF:
Balance (State Auditor's Records) 6-30-35 $ 2,009.30
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
(Year Ended June 30, 1935
Exhibit "B"
RECEIPTS:
From Appropriation $ 58,340.70
Liquidating Payment (Raleigh Banking & Trust) 721.14
Contingency and Emergency (Strike Duty) 107,000.00
$166,061.84
DISBURSEMENTS:
I. Administration:
101 Salary, Adjutant General $ 3,825.00
102 Salary Office Staff 8,274.17
103 Wages Janitor, Messenger 520.00
104 Postage and Box Rent 560.64
105 Telephone and Telegrams 342.62
106 Express, Freight and Drayage 33.18
107 Office Supplies 239.59
108 Printing Forms, Stationery, etc. 247.23
109 Binding -- 7.80
110 Publications 90.42
111 Equipment—Repairs 27.60
112 Equipment 149.03 $14,317.28
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II. National Guard:
201 Officers, Special Duty 981.79
202 Travel A.G.D., Official 290.98
203 Travel A.G.D., Occasional 311.19
204 S. A. Allowances, Organizations 28,320.00
205 30th Division 400.00
206 Rentals 4,885.00
207 Camp Glenn 825.91
208 Examination Recruits 1,798.35
209 Insurance and Bonding 485.40
210 Tel. N. G. Instructors 200.06
211 Encampments 76.20
212 Association Dues 198.00
213 State Arsenal 15.72
214 Other Expense 768.37
215 Salary, Ckg. Federal Property 1,635.00
216 Travel, Ckg. Federal Property 680.80
217 Court Martials, Disband. Reorg 8.93
218 Workmen's Compensation 3,208.66 $45,090.36
III. N. G. Special Duty:
Strike Duty $106,654.20
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $166,061.84
ROSTER
OFFICERS AND ORGANIZATIONS
NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD
(Revised December 31, 1935)
Governor J. C. B. Ehrinuiiaus, Commander-in-Chief
Brigadikr General J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General
STATE STAFF
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
Name
40 Report of The Adjutant General
30th division staff
Name
Report of The Adjutant General 41
SPECIAL DIVISION TROOPS
30th SIGNAL COMPANY
42 Report of The Adjutant General
companies
Name and
Station of
Company
Report of The Adjutant General
COMPANIES—Continued
43
Name and
Station of
Company
44 Report of The Adjutant General
105TH ENGINEERS
FIELD AND STAFF
Name
Report of The Adjutant General
companies
45
Name and
Station of
Company
46 Report of The Adjutant General
Name and
Report of The Adjutant General 47
Name and
48 Report of The Adjutant General
SECOND BATTALION—113TH FIELD ARTILLERY
(155mm Howitzer)
FIELD AND STAFF
Name
Report of The Adjutant General 49
HEADQUARTERS BATTERY AND COMBAT TRAIN 3rd BATTALION
113th FIELD ARTILLERY
Name and
Station of
Battery
50 Report of The Adjutant General
TROOPS—109th CAVALRY
Name and
Station of
Troop
Report of The Adjutant General
BATTERIES—252nd COAST ARTILLERY
51
Name and
52 Report of The Adjutant General
batteries
Name and
Station of
Battery
Report of The Adjutant General
batteries
53
Name and
Station of
Battery
54 Report of The Adjutant General
batteries
Name and
Station of
Battery
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officers who have severed their connection with
the service
(Since published Roster of Dec. 1932)
Date of
Name and Rank Organisation Resignation
2nd Lt Willie A. Bledsoe 113th FA NC NG Feb. 7, 1933
2nd Lt James 0. Thomas Hq. Co. 60 Brig. NC NG Feb. 24, 1933
Colonel Clarence E. Boesch 105th Engrs. NC NG March 11, 1933
1st Lt Paul S. Watson 105th Med. Regt. NC NG March 14, 1933
Captain John P. Stedman 113th FA NC NG April 21, 1933
2nd Lt Vernon Cottingham 252nd CA NC NG April 25, 1933
1st Lt William D. Gillespie 30th Sig. Co. NC NG April 30, 1933
1st Lt Daniel A. Coffey 113th FA NC NG May 16, 1933
2nd Lt Thornwell H. Cato 120th Inf. NC NG June 14, 1933
1st Lt LeRoy Schnibben 120th Inf. NC NG July 1, 1933
W. O Walter C. Dean 252nd CA NC NG July 12, 1933
Captain lames C. Lanier 113th FA NC NG July 17, 1933
IstLt Durham T. Gilliken 252nd CA NC NG Aug. 1, 1933
2nd Lt Alfred H. Gerrans 113th FA NC NG Sept. 11, 1933
2nd Lt William C. Pitts 113th FA NC NG Sept. 20, 1933
2nd Lt Charles R. Barber 252nd CA NC NG Sept. 21, 1933
Major John G. Ashe 113th FA NC NG Nov. 8, 1933
2ndLt Henry H. Nicholson 109th Cav. NC NG Nov. 18, 1933
Captain Carroll A. Boyce 105th Med. Regt. NC NG Nov. 29, 1933
1st Lt Carol J. McCracken 30th Sig. Co. NC NG Feb. 10, 1934
2ndLt Charles E. Riley 120th Inf. NC NG March 1, 1934
Lt. Col James W. Jenkins IGD 30 Div. NC NG March 31, 1934
2nd Lt Richard E. Wilkins, Jr 252nd CA NC NG March 31, 1934
2nd Lt William B. Wellons 113th FA NC NG April 16, 1934
1st Lt Liston L. Mallard 113th FA NC NG May 1, 1934
2nd Lt James R. Bowles 120th Inf. NC NG May 7, 1934
Captain Alexander L. Shuping 105th Engrs. NC NG July 5, 1934
Lt. Col J. Vance McGougan State Staff NC NG Muly 9, 1934
Captain John L. Raper 252nd CA NC NG Aug. 15, 1934
1st Lt Walter L. Alexander 120th Inf. NC NG Aug. 15, 1934
Captain Lloyd C. Kinsey Staff. 30 Div. NC NG Oct. 15, 1934
2nd Lt Thomas S. Meeks Hq. Co. 60 Brig. NC NG Nov. 1, 1934
2nd Lt Marcus F. Sauls, Jr 252nd CA NC NG Nov. 1, 1934
2nd Lt Robert E. Bard 109th Cav. NC NG Dec. 6, 1934
2nd Lt Herbert McKeithan 252nd CA NC NG Dec. 21, 1934
1st Lt Fred L. Cates 120th Inf. NC NG March 8, 1935
W. O Benjamin S. Urquhart 105th Med. Regt. NC NG. April 25, 1935
Captain William H. Humphrey 252nd CA NC NG May 1, 1935
Captain Walter V. Costner 109th Cav. NC NG May 15, 1935
1st Lt Joseph B. Lovelace, Jr 113th FA NC NG May 29, 1935
Captain William C. Lyda 109th Cav. NC NG June 4, 1935
2nd Lt Richard P. Pierce 113th FA NC NG June 4, 1935
Major James R. Young 113th FA NC NG July 1, 1935
Captain Wesley D. Lee 120th Inf. NC NG July 29, 1935
1st Lt Mallory K. Cannon, Jr 113th FA NC NG Aug. 19, 1935
2nd Lt Edward A. Thompson 252nd CA NC NG Sept. 19, 1935
Captain Frank H. Bailey 252nd CA NC NG Dec. 31, 1935
1st Lt Daniel L. Gore 252nd CA NC NG Dec. 31, 1935
•Retired at age limit.
GENERAL ORDERS—1933
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders January 6, 1933
No. 1.
1. The War Department advises of the death of Honorable Calvin
Coolidge, Ex-President of the United States, on January 5, 1933, and
directs that all flags be displayed at half staff and all officers of the Army
of the United States wear a badge of mourning around the left sleeve of
uniform coat and overcoat and on saber for the period of one month.
National and regimental colors will be draped in mourning for the same
period.
2. Officers of the North Carolina National Guard will be governed
accordingly.
By order of the Governor:
J. Van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders January 18, 1933.
No. 2.
1. The following named officers and enlisted men of the 113th Field
Artillery, firing for the season 193 2, qualified with the Automatic Pistol,
Cal. 45, as indicated below:
Name Organization Qualification
Tech. Sgt. Henry 0. Shell. Headquarters Battery ..Sharpshooter
Sgt. James A. Newberry ____ -Headquarters Battery Sharpshooter
Mtr. Sgt. Cleon T. Wilson. — Headquarters Battery Marksman
Cpl. James E. Lee Headquarters Battery Marksman
Cpl. Astor C. Lucas Headquarters Battery Marksman
Cpl. Edward L. Parker, Jr Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Rozzelle E. Dowd... Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. James H. King... Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Howard M. Jernigan .. . Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Theodoric McLamb.. Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. George R. Skinner — Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. William R. Tyndall. ___ Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Duncan C. Wilson -Headquarters Battery Marksman
2nd Lt. Richard P. Pierce 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
St. Sgt. Reuben H. Holliday 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. .Marksman
Cpl. Linwood L. Catlette 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. .Marksman
Cpl. Morris M. Holmes ...1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Aubrey G. Frye .... 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Leamon B. Catlett — 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Report of The Adjutant General 57
Name Organization Qualification
Tech. Sgt. Jasper L. Jones Battery A Expert
Sgt. Charles K. Beatty Battery A Expert
1st Lt. John Herbert Waldrop Battery A Sharpshooter
2nd Lt. Chas. W. Porter Battery A .. Sharpshooter
Pvt. 1st CI. Williams Moody Battery A _ Sharpshooter
Pvt. Frank Pierce .Battery A .. .Sharpshooter
Pvt. William 0. Sumrell Battery A Sharpshooter
Capt. J. C. Lanier Battery A Marksman
St. Sgt. Staff Hill Battery A Marksman
Sgt. Ferney Tripp Battery A — ...Marksman
Pvt. Joseph Dresback Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Clinton Bowling Battery A ..Marksman
Pvt. Charles E. Anthony Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Roland T. Evans .. Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Mark W. Joyner Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Taylor E. Barrow Battery A ...Marksman
Sgt. Robert Eason Battery A __ Marksman
Sgt. Clifford Madrin Battery A . ...Marksman
1st Sgt. Fred Frazier Battery B __. _ ...Expert
Capt. E. F. Griffin. Battery B Marksman
1st Lt. Russell I. Holmes Battery B Marksman
Cpl. Ocie H. Mathews Battery B Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Wilson Joyner Battery B Marksman
Pvt. Nathan J. Wynne Battery B ...Marksman
Sgt. Robt. W. Alston _. Battery B Marksman
Pvt. J. C. Bunn Battery B ...Marksman
Pvt. Jim C. Phelps Battery B Marksman
Capt. Luby F. Royall 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
1st Lt. William B. Wellons... 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Sharpshooter
1st Sgt. Alton H. Benson... ..2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
Sgt. Percy L. Brock 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T... Sharpshooter
Sgt. Thomas A. Rose 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
Sgt. Bill R. Bradley... 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
Sgt. Ned D. Johnson __ 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Sharpshooter
Cpl. Joe U. Register... 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Sharpshooter
Cpl. Hallie V. Johnson 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
Pvt. Oscar A. Bryant 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
Pvt. Edward R. Patterson 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
1st Lt. Norman B. Grantham .2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. Junius F. Adams 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. Lewis D. Brown 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. Jasper E. Caps 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Marksman
Cpl. Elmo 0. Smith 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. Marvin 0. Westbrook... 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. William L. Wright __ 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Thell H. Allen 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. William D. Avery 2nd Bn Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John 0. Benson... 2nd Bn Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
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Pvt. 1st CI. Chas. R. Pittman.—. _2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Marvin M. Smith 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Frank B. Childers 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. .Marksman
Pvt. John K. Davis.- 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Marksman
Pvt. Henry C. Godwin -2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Marksman
Pvt. Worth C. Gower 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Ralph D. Gardner 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Marksman
Pvt. Vernon Hodge 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Marvin O. Harris...._ 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Leonard B. Moore ..���2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Marksman
Pvt. James R. Royal _ 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Elwood Royal ._. —2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Julian C. Stephenson ���
_
2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Marksman
Pvt. Charles B. Register -2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. John B. Rose 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. John C. Thorne -2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
1st Sgt. James B. Simpson Battery D Sharpshooter
Capt. Joseph B. Mullineaux Battery D Marksman
1st Lt. Joseph B. Lovelace Battery D Marksman
St. Sgt. Claud English l.Battery D _„ Marksman
Sgt. William T. Cavenaugh Battery D Marksman
Cpl. Kermit L. Guthrie.— Battery D Marksman
Cpl. James B. Turnage Battery D Marksman
Cpl. Francis S. Ferebee — Battery D Marksman
Cpl. William W. Ferebee —Battery D Marksman
Pvt. Thomas Toler Battery D Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. George L. Lupton Battery D Marksman
Pvt. Hubert G. SimondS— Battery D Marksman
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Pvt. Rufus V. Boggs .....3rd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
Pvt. Bruce E. Robbins 3rd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
2nd Lt. William C. Pitts.. 3rd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
1st Sgt. Roger H. Robbins 3rd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
St. Sgt. Noah M. Dingier _ ..3rd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Fred W. Craig 3rd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Claude E. Goble 3rd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Lester E. Thompson... __ 3rd Bn. Hq Btry. & C. T. Marksman
2nd Lt. Claude H. Hasty Battery F .....Expert
Sgt. William H. Crow Battery F Expert
Cpl. Alton Mason ...Battery F Expert
1st Sgt. Leroy M. Secrest... Battery F ...Expert
1st Lt. Daniel J. Boger ..Battery F Sharpshooter
2nd Lt. George W. Tucker ..Battery F __ Sharpshooter
Sgt. Roy C. Smith Battery F Sharpshooter
Cpl. John N. Clark Battery F . _ Sharpshooter
Sgt. James C. Ashcraft Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt. David H. Thompson Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt. 1st CI. Curtis B. Hinson Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt. William A. Slagle _. Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt Bundy B. Thompson Battery F Sharpshooter
Report of The Adjutant General 59
Name Organization Qualification
Pvt. Ward H. Walden Battery F ��� Sharpshooter
Pvt. Lynn J. Summerlin __Battery F Sharpshooter
Cpl. William E. Thomas . Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt. Segal A. Eudy Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt. Earl T. Long Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Douglas D. Bivens Battery F Marksman
Cpl. Neal M. Morgan _.Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Willie C. Gurley Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John D. Whitley Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. James Guthrie... Battery F Marksman
St. Sgt. Braxton B. Craig Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. Leslie R. Nash ...Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Henry B. Tucker Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Boyce G. Whitley .. Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Ben H. Wolfe Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Ward F. Wilson... Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Walter J. Laney Battery F Marksman
Sgt. John N. Beatty Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Charles W. Long Battery F ..Marksman
Pvt. Bryce F. Whitley Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Joseph P. McAteer.. .....Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John R. McLeod Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Jesse L. Moore Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. Christopher C. Lamb Battery F _ Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Thomas R. Boyd Battery F Marksman.
Pvt. 1st CI. James H. Glenn ...Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Lewis G. Whitley Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. Grady L. McCain Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Cull W. McClellan Battery F _ ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Lawrence A. Hunnicutt Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Elgin B. Helms ...Battery F . Marksman
Cpl. Joe A. Privett Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Augustus B. Secrest Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Excell E. Hinson Battery F Marksman
Pvt. George K. Richardson Battery F Marksman
2. All officers and enlisted men whose names appear in the foregoing
list will be awarded the proper qualification insignia.
By order of the Governor:
J. Van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders February 15, 1933.
No. 3.
1. In accordance with War Department instructions, the Annual
Armory Inspection of Federally recognized units of the North Carolina
60 Report of The Adjutant General
National Guard will be conducted by officers of the United States Army,
detailed by Headquarters, Fourth Corps Area. The inspection of personnel
will be made beginning at 8:00 P. M. on the dates named herein. Hours of
inspection may be changed by the Inspecting Officer, if necessary and upon
ample notice to the organization commander.
ITINERARY AND INSPECTING OFFICERS' ANNUAL INSPECTION
NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, 1933.
Captain Tom S. Brand, Inf., (DOL), Charlotte, N. C.
March 21 Company I, & Hq. 3rd Bn. 120th Inf Wilmington
March 22 Company L, 120th Inf... Parkton
March 23 Company M, 120th Inf _ ...Wilson
March 24 Company B, 120th Inf ....Warrenton
March 25 Headquarters Company 1st Bn. 120th Inf _._ Oxford
March 27 Company D, 120th Inf... _ .Durham
March 28 Headquarters 120th Inf. Graham
March 29 Company A, & Hq. 1st Bn. 120th Inf Burlington
March 30 Headquarters Company 120th Inf Reidsville
Major Franklin Kemble, C. A. (DOL), Wilmington, N. C.
April 3 Battery D, 252nd C. A Greensboro
April 4 Battery C, 252nd C. A..... Greensboro
April 5 Hdr. Btry. & C. T., 2nd Bn., Hq. Staff, 2nd Bn.
252nd C. A.._._ Greensboro
April 6 Hdq. Btry. & C. T., 3rd Bn., 252 C. A High Point
April 7 Battery E, 252nd C. A High Point
April 8 Hdq. Btry. & C. T., 1st Bn., 252nd C. A Raeford
April 10 Battery F, 252nd C. A Raeford
April 11 Battery B, 252nd C. A Lumberton
April 12 Service Battery, 252nd C. A Whiteville
April 17 Headquarters Battery, 252nd C. A Wilmington
April 18 Battery A, 252nd C. A Wilmington
April 19 Band Section, 252nd C. A Wilmington
April 24 Reg'tl Hq. Staff; 1st & 3rd Bn. Hq. Staff,
252nd C. A Wilmington
Captain Clare W. Woodward, Inf. (DOL), Durham, N. C.
April 4 State Staff Corps and Dept. State Detachment,
State Arsenal, Headquarters 60th Brigade,
and Service Company, 120th Infantry Raleigh
April 5 Headquarters Company 3rd Bn. 120th Inf .Asheboro
April 6 Headquarters Company, 60th Brigade Leaksville
April 7 Company G, 120th Inf .Winston-Salem
April 10 Company E, 120th Inf..... Concord
April 11 Company F, 120th Inf. and Finance Section,
30th Div. Charlotte'
April 12 Howitzer Company & Hq. 2nd Bn. 120th Inf Gastonia
Report of The Adjutant General 61
April 13 Company K, 120th Inf „ __. Shelby
April 14 Company H, 120th Inf Waynesville
April 15 Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn. 120th Inf.- Albemarle
May 5 Company C, 120th Inf. and Inspector's Section— Henderson
Captain Gordon C. Day, Engbs. (DOL), Charlotte, N. C.
April 17 Headquarters, 1st Bn. 105th Engineers Durham
April 18 Company A, 105th Engineers N. Wilkesboro
April 19 Company B, 105th Engineers Morganton
April 20 Company C, 105th Engineers Salisbury
April 21 Headquarters & Service Company, 105th Engrs.
and Regimental Hdqrs., 105th Engrs ...Charlotte
Captain Rumsey Campbell, F. A. (DOL), Greenville, N. C.
April 24 Battery A, 113th F. A Greenville
Apr 1 25 Battery C, 113th F. A Washington
April 26 Battery D, & Hq. & Staff, 2nd Bn., 113th F. A New Bern
April 27 Service Battery, 113th F. A ..Kinston
April 28 Hq. Btry. & C. T. 2nd Bn., 113th F. A Smithfield
April 29 ...Hq. Btry. & C. T. 1st Bn., 113th F. A Youngsville
May 1 Battery B, 113th F. A —..Louisburg
Major H. B. McMurdo, Medical Corps (DOL), Ft. McPherson, Ga.
May 1 Med. Det. 3rd Sqdrn., 109th Cavalry.. Lincolnton
May 2 Med. Det. 105th Engrs _ ......Charlotte
May 3.. .115th Ambulance Company, Med Edenton
May 4 Med. Det. 113th F. A Wake Forest
May 5 Regt'l Hqrs. Band and Service Company, 105th
Med. Regt. Henderson
May 8 Med. Det. 120th Inf.. -Graham
May 9 Med. Det. 252nd C. A Greensboro
May 10 Hdrs. Amb. Bn. & 115th Hosp. Co. Med Madison
Major Harleigh Parkhurst, F. A. (DOL), Raleigh, N. C.
May 2 Hqrs. & Hqrs. 1st Bn. & Staff, 113th F.A. ... Raleigh
May 3 Headquarters Battery & Hq. 3rd Bn. & Staff,
113th F. A. Dunn
May 4 Battery E, 113th F. A Sanford
May 5 Hq. Btry. & C. T., 3rd Bn., 113th F. A Lenoir
May 6 Battery F, 113th F. A Monroe
Captain Clarence L. Strike, S. C. (DOL), Canton, N. C.
May 3 30th Signal Company Canton
May 6 30th Signal Section 30th Division Asheville
Major William H. W. Youngs, Cavalry, (DOL), Asheville, N. C.
May 9 Machine Gun Troop, 109th Cavalry Statesville
May 10 Troop I, 109th Cavalry Lincolnton
May 11 ...... Troop K, 109th Cavalry & Sq. Hdqrs Asheville
6 2 Report of The Adjutant General
2. (a) All property, including rifles and pistols, field ranges and uten-sils,
shoes and other leather goods, will be thoroughly cleaned and put in
good condition.
(b) Property in supply rooms and in individual lockers will be neatly
and carefully arranged, that the Inspecting Officer may see its general
condition.
(c) Any property unserviceable will be arranged separate from other
property, ready for inspection.
(d) Particular attention is invited to Circular Letter No. 2, Adjutant
General's Department, North Carolina, dated January 26, 1933, which con-tains
information in connection with the Annual Inspection.
3. Attendance upon the inspection is compulsory. All officers and en-listed
men will lay aside all other business and report at the time and place
designated for the inspection. A report of all absentees from inspection
by reason of unavoidable causes, such as sickness, etc., will be rendered to
the Insepcting Officer. Absentees without leave of absence or furloughs
will be dealt with in accordance with the law. Officers and enlisted men
temporarily absent from their home stations at the muster and inspection
of their organization may be attached, for inspection, to any other organi-zation,
provided necessary arrangements are made with the Adjutant
General's Department by the immediate commanding officers and notice
given the Inspector to whom they are to report.
4. All records required by National Guard Regulations, or other War
Department authority, will be fully written up and accessible. The files of
retained enlistment and physical examination papers of enlisted men for
the entire personnel at the time of the inspection must be conveniently ar-ranged
in case information of this nature is desired. Particular attention
is invited to papers and records pertaining to an organization of the
National Guard, which should be kept up to date at all times.
5. The service uniform, woolen, olive drab rolled collar, without packs,
will be worn, including cap, regulation shoes and leggins. White collars
will not be worn, but the olive drab service shirt will be worn under the
coat. Officers will be uniformed the same as troops of their command with
saber. Every effort will be made to have personal equipment thoroughly
renovated and properly cleaned in order that each may present a neat
appearance.
6. All officers, Staff Corps and Departments, and officers not belonging
to organizations will report to the Inspecting Officers is accordance with
instructions to be issued later.
7. Time of arrival of Inspecting Officers will be transmitted to organi-zation
commanders as soon as practicable. Upon their arrival, organi-zation
commanders will report in person to them for inspection.
By order of the Governor:
J. Van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant General.
Report of The Adjutant General 63
State of North Cakhi.ina
Adjutant General's Department
Rai.eioh
General Orders March 15, 1933.
No. 4.
1. The following named officers and enlisted men of the 252nd Coast
Artillery and 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry firing for the season 1932
qualified as indicated below:
PISTOL, CAL. 45
Name Organization Qualification
Sgt. Ernest R. Shinn .Headquarters Battery . Expert
Capt. William H. Kelley Headquarters Battery Marksman
2nd Lt. James E. Holton Headquarters Battery Marksman
St. Sgt. Franklin C. Ulmer Headquarters Battery Marksman
Sgt. Walter J. Hines Headquarters Battery Marksman
Cpl. Colie L. Hughes ..Headquarters Battery Marksman
Cpl. George C. Jackson Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John J. Jacobs. Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Nolton C. Johnson Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Roger S. Liles Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Charles F. Smith Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. George D. Greer Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Jack F. Hart ..Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Marion F. Henderson ..Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Walter L. King Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Lucas B. Mahn Headquarters Battery Marksman
Pvt. Milton M. Peck Headquarters Battery Marksman
Cpl. Frank L. Cross Service Battery Marksman
Cpl. William W. Greer Service Battery Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John M. Formy-Duval Service Battery Marksman
Sgt. William H. Hancammon Band Sec, Service Btry.. Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Sidney B. Andrews Band Sec, Service Btry. .Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Louis 0. Ellis ..Band Sec, Service Btry Marksman
Pvt. Lloyd W. Jackson .....Band Sec, Service Btry Marksman
Capt. John W. Walker 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Expert
Cpl. Robert B. McRacken _ 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Expert
Pvt. Whitford A. Snead 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Expert
1st Lt. Nathaniel McN. Smith 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Sharpshooter
1st Sgt. Robert M. Cox 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Sgt. Archie S. McKeithan... 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Sgt. William D. McLeod 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Sgt. Charles B. Spivey 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. William L. Cameron 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. Neill A. McDonald, Jr 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. Clarence M. Redding 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. . Marksman
Cpl. Neill A. Willis 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
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Name Organization Qualification
Pvt. 1st CI. James N. Andrews 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. ..Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John D. McNeill 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. .Marksman
Pvt. David E. Barrington 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. ..Marksman
Pvt. George G. Bethune 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. George C. Brown 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. ..Marksman
Pvt. Harry K. Dellinger 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. ..Marksman
Pvt. Clarence M. Koonce 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. Oscar L. Townsend 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. ..Marksman
Capt. William H. Humphrey 1st Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. ..Marksman
1st Lt. Joseph G. Howe Battery A Expert
2nd Lt. George L. Cain Battery A __ __ Sharpshooter
Pvt. 1st CI. Juel K. Perdue Battery A Sharpshooter
Capt. Frank H. Bailey Battery A Marksman
1st Sgt. Richard M. King— Battery A Marksman
St. Sgt. Hiram L. Jenkins Battery A Marksman
Sgt. Herbert L. Ayres ...Battery A Marksman
Sgt. Angus B. Cromartie ...Battery A Marksman
Sgt. Andrew D. Eubanks Battery A .....Marksman
Sgt. Adolf Oterson Battery A Marksman
Sgt. Jasper Parker Battery A ...Marksman
Sgt. Harriss B. Rivenbark ..Battery A Marksman
Sgt. Robert B. Rives. ..Battery A Marksman
Cpl. Walker B. Brown Battery A Marksman
Cpl. George W. Bullard Battery A Marksman
Cpl. Thomas B. Hawkins Battery A __ Marksman
Cpl. Clyde C. Smith Battery A ..Marksman
Cpl. Leslie H. Williamson.. Battery A Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Dock L. Britt Battery A Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Thomas M. Crute.... Battery A _. .Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Robert B. Lewis Battery A ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. James F. Strange Battery A .'. ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Leo E. Sykes Battery A Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. James A. Taylor Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Ernest J. Alford Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Peter H. Braak Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Albert W. Britt Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Lansing J. Brown. Battery A .....Marksman
Pvt. John S. Clark Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Ronald C. Conner.. — Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Cicero J. Craig. .Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Cramer L. Davis Battery A ..Marksman
Pvt. Huland B. Garris Battery A ......Marksman
Pvt. William O. Humphrey Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Frederick A. Jordan ____ Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Robert K. Klander Battery A ._. ..Marksman
Pvt. Horace T. King ....Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Edward Loughlin. Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Thomas E. Proctor Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Wythe D. Quarles Battery A ...... ...Marksman
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Name Organisation Qualification
Pvt. Percy L. Reid _ Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Crawford L. Rourk Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Robert C. Stokeley Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Henry R. Thames ......Battery A Marksman
Pvt. Loid H. Walters Battery A Marksman
St. Sgt. Robert W. Tolar Battery B ..Sharpshooter
Cpl. Fred R. Butler Battery B Sharpshooter
Cpl. Derwood West Battery B Sharpshooter
Sgt. Harmon Dyson Battery B ...Sharpshooter
Pvt. William W. Singletary Battery B Sharpshooter
Pvt. John C. Townsend Battery B ..Marksman
Capt. Francis E. Wishart- Battery B Marksman
1st Lt. Yates W. Floyd Battery B ..Marksman
1st Sgt. Lloyd W. Townsend. ...Battery B Marksman
Cpl. Graham McKinnon. Battery B Marksman
Pvt. Richard M. Norment Battery B Marksman
Cpl. James P. Townsend Battery B Marksman
Pvt. Ashley Butler -Battery B Marksman
Sgt. Richard M. Prevatt _ Battery B Marksman
Pvt. Julius T. Singletary -Battery B Marksman
Pvt. Halbert Burns ..— Battery B Marksman
Pvt. William W. Crumpton Battery B Marksman
St. Sgt. Howard F. Barbee 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Sharpshooter
Cpl. Jesse P. Moorefield 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Marksman
Cpl. Robert H. Wofford _ 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Marksman
Sgt. William C. Ray -2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Capt. E. K. Patterson 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Marksman
Pvt. Alpheus W. Greeson 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.-.Marksman
Sgt. William H. McCormick ......2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. .Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Herbert D. Finnison 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Marksman
Cpl. Jess M. Waynick 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Clarence H. Whitesell 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. George H. McCormick 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
-Pvt. 1st CI. Leonard E. Parris ...2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T. Marksman
Cpl. Arnold A. Culbreth ....2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Marksman
1st Sgt. James C. Wofford 2nd Bn. Hq. Btry. & C. T.. Marksman
1st Lt. Willard R. Bloxton Battery D Marksman
Sgt. Walter H. McCuiston Battery D Marksman
Sgt. Marcus F. Sauls Battery D Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Elliott F. Covert Battery D Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Charles H. Moffitt Battery D Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Fred N. Rankin. Battery D Marksman
Pvt. Marlin G. Bishop .Battery D ...-. Marksman
Pvt. Lester G. Murray Battery D Marksman
Pvt. William F. Williams Battery D Marksman
Capt. William L. Pocle Battery F Expert
1st Lt Hugh A. Cur.ie... Battery F ..Expert
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Name Organization Qualification
2nd Lt. Herbert McKeithau.. Battery F __ Expert
2nd Lt. Younger F. Snead .Battery F Expert
Sgt. Alfred Cole . Battery F Expert
Sgt. John L. Wilson Battery F ___. Expert
Cpl. Alphus W. Pittman Battery F Expert
Pvt. Roy G. Cameron... Battery F Expert
Pvt. Edmond G. Poole, Jr Battery F Expert
Sgt. Benjamin M. Bradin Battery F Expert
Pvt. 1st CI. Hudson Graham _ Battery F Expert
St. Sgt. Clifford L. J. McNeill. Battery F ...Sharpshooter
Pvt. William M. Tyson ._ Battery F Sharpshooter
Cpl. Marshal F. Palmer... Battery F Sharpshooter
1st Sgt. Clifford C. Conoly Battery F Sharpshooter
Sgt. Hector McBryde ,. Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt. 1st CI. George E. Cox... Battery F ...Sharpshooter
Pvt. William P. Fisher.. Battery F Sharpshooter
Pvt. Carl Brock Battery F Sharpshooter
Fred M. Cox Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Seldon Cole -Battery F Marksman
Pvt. John McD. McNeill— _.. Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Theodore C. Davis... Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Murdock M. Culbreth. —Battery F Marksman
Pvt. John T. Biggers Battery F Marksman
Pvt. William H. Arnette -Battery F Marksman
Pvt. D. B. McFadyen _ -Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Arthur G. Parks Battery F _ Marksman
Sgt. Henry B. Bethune —
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— -Battery F Marksman
Cpl. Andrew B. Padgett —Battery F Marksman
Cpl. William E. Floyd Battery F _ ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Nathan Epstein -Battery F ...Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John G. McLeod Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Bradley Norton.—. -Battery F Marksman
Cpl. William Lamont, Jr Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Paul C. Taylor Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Harris Parker... _ -Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Albert A. Guin Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Cecil B. Stephens —-Battery F ...Marksman
Sgt. H. R. McLean -Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Archie C. Clark- — Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Ernest B. Hair — Battery F . _. Marksman
Sgt. Alexander D. Walters Battery F Marksman
Pvt. John Womble- --Battery F Marksman
Pvt. James C. Brown Battery F .... Marksman
Pvt. Henry L. McArthur —Battery F . Marksman
Pvt. Daniel A. Mclnnis —Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Willie B. McFadyen.. .....Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Williams G. McBryde Battery F Marksman
Pvt. James C. McKenzie Battery F Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. John W. Graham Battery F Marksman
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Name Organization Qualification
Pvt. Edwin Lindsay _. Battery F . Marksman
Pvt. Herman L. Campbell Battery F Marksman
Pvt. Henry S. Monroe _„ Battery F Marksman
1st Lt. Charles R. Jones Troop
Cpl. Ernest C. Abernethy _ Troop
1st Sgt. Charles G. Lowe Troop
Pvt. Ralph E. Yoder Troop
Sgt. Raymond E. Beattie Troop
Capt. Wiley M. Pickens Troop
Sgt. Arlo H. Wilson. — -Troop
2nd Lt. Edgar H. Reece Troop
Sgt. Craig W. Devine Troop
Cpl. Paul C. Bangle Troop
Pvt. Harlan H. Biggerstaff Troop
Pvt. Elgin J. Van Withers... Troop
Pvt. Oliver P. Moore -Troop
Cpl. Hugh D. Abernethy -Troop
Pvt. Theodore L. Eurey —Troop
Pvt. Jasper K. Ward Troop
Cpl. Dorman L. Mauney —Troop
Pvt. Bartley J. McMurray Troop
Pvt. Henry T. Sides Troop
Pvt. Edwin Y. Ward Troop
Cav. ..Expert
Cav Expert
Cav... Expert
Cav Expert
Cav... Expert
Cav..... Sharpshooter
Cav Sharpshooter
Cav Marksman
Cav ...Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav .Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav Marksman
Cav ...Marksman
Cav Marksman
2nd Lt. Edwin R. Bard _ —Troop K Expert
1st Lt. J. W. Tallent... —Troop K Expert
Pvt. 1st CI. J. H. Yount. Troop K Expert
Sgt. W. M. Leach Troop K Expert
Pvt. R. W. Owens��� Troop K ..Expert
Pvt. Fred A. Shelton Troop K Expert
1st Sgt. George W. Bryson -Troop K Expert
Sgt. A. E. Eve -- .Troop K ___. Expert
St. Sgt. W. R. Carleton -Troop K Expert
Pvt. Clyde M. Teague... _._ Troop K .....Expert
Cpl. W. R. Stradley Troop K Expert
Cpl. H. D. Osborne Troop K Expert
Sgt. S. D. West.. Troop K Sharpshooter
Sgt. H. F. Dillingham Troop K Sharpshooter
Pvt. 1st CI. David L. Rinehardt Machine Gun
Cpl. James C. Perry... -Machine Gun
Capt. Godfrey C. Kimball Machine Gun
1st Sgt. William T. Nicholson Machine Gun
Sgt. Edgar Daniels... Machine Gun
Sgt. Fred Davis Machine Gun
Sgt. Charlie A. Fleming Machine Gun
Sgt. Cowan W. McNeely Machine Gun
Sgt. James W. Patterson Machine Gun
Sgt. Fred H. Poston Machine Gun
Cpl. Paul M. Davis.- Machine Gun
Troop Expert
Troop Sharpshooter
Troop Marksman
Troop Marksman
Troop Marksman
Troop Marksman
Troop Marksman
Troop Marksman
Troop Marksman
Troop Marksman
Troop ...Marksman
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Name Organization Qualification
Cpl. James A. Hedrick Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Cpl. William L. White Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Cpl. Robert J. Hoover Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Thomas J. Kinard.. Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Thomas J. Long Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Albert A. Nash... Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. Robert C. Thomason Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. 1st CI. William G. Warren Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. Robert L. Brincefield.. Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. Raymond G. Eidson Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. George W. Garrison Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. Edward E. Mills Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. Hayden R. Millsaps Machine Gun Troop Marksman
Pvt. John L. Price Machine Gun Troop Marksman
CAL. 30 RIFLE
2nd Lt. Edgar H. Reece Troop I Marksman
Sgt. Raymond E. Beattie .Troop I Marksman
Cpl. Hugh D. Abernethy Troop I Marksman
Sgt. Craig W. Devine Troop I Marksman
1st Sgt. Charles G. Lowe Troop I ...Marksman
Cpl. Paul C. Bangle Troop I Marksman
Pvt. Lee W. Cauble Troop I Marksman
Cpl. John Y. Bangle Troop I Marksman
Pvt. Clyde V. Devine .—Troop I Marksman
Sgt. Arlo H. Wilson —Troop I Marksman
Cpl. Ernest C. Abernethy Troop I Marksman
Cpl. Dorman L. Mauney Troop I Marksman
Pvt. Edwin Y. Ward Troop I Marksman
Pvt. John Dolan Troop K Sharpshooter
Sgt. S. D. West _..Troop K Marksman
2. All officers and enlisted men whose names appear in the foregoing
list will be awarded the proper qualification insignia.
By order of the Governor:
J. Van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders March 31, 1933.
No. 5.
1. The following named enlisted men of the Finance Section, 30th
Division, N.C.N.G., firing for the season 1932 qualified as indicated below:
Report of The Adjutant General 69
pistol, cal. 45
Name Qualification
Master Sgt. Neal M. Forney Marksman
Pvt., 1st Class Charles O. Logan ~ Marksman
Pvt., 1st Class Earl A. Cochrane Marksman
Pvt., 1st Class Arthur J. Keever Marksman
2. The enlisted men whose names appear in the foregoing will be
awarded the proper qualification insignia.
By order of the Governor:
J. Van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders April 13, 1933.
No. 6.
1. The charge of desertion against PRIVATE RICHARD T. CHAM-BERS,
Company G, 120th Infantry, N.C.N.G., Winston-Salem, N. C, as
per General Orders No. 15, dated December 28, 1932, AGO. NC, is hereby
set aside and Private Chambers is re-instated as an enlisted man in the
North Carolina National Guard.
By order of the Governor:
J. Van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders April 20, 1933.
No. 7.
1. The following named enlisted men of the 252nd Coast Artillery
(T. D.), North Carolina National Guard, qualified as indicated below during
the Training Year 1931-32.
Name Organization Qualification
1st Sgt. James C. Wofford 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. .Expert Gunner
St. Sgt. Howard F. Barbee 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. Expert Gunner
Sgt. Reuben R. Floyd 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ... Expert Gunner
Sgt. William M. McCormick 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ... Expert Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. George H. McCormick 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T Expert Gunner
Cpl. Arnold A. Culbreth... 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...1st CI. Gunner
Cpl. Jesse P. Moorefield 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ..1st CI. Gunner
Cpl. Jess M. Waynick ...2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ... 1st CI. Gunner
Cpl. Charles A. Williams 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...1st CI. Gunner
Cpl. Robert H. Wofford 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ..1st CI. Gunner
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Name Organization Qualification
Pvt. 1st CI. Herbert D. Finnison 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. . ...1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Martin L. Hester .2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ... 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Luther D. Jones 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. .1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Clarence H. Whitesell 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ... 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Alan C. Brooks... _2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Ralph H. Murray.... 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ... 1st CI. Gunner
Sgt. William C. Ray 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Leonard E. Parris 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ....2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. James W. Culbreth... 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ..2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Alpheus W. Greeson, Jr 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Kermit F. Stubbins 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ....2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Berlee Walker 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Levy W. Williams 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ... 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Jack G. Wyrick .2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. John R. Collins __...2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ..2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Charles B. Hobgood, Jr 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. William F. Mendenhall 2nd Bn.Hq.Btry.&C.T. ...2nd CI. Gunner
Sgt. William 0. Stack Battery C Expert Gunner
Sgt. William O. Allen ..Battery C .. Expert Gunner
Pvt. Robert L. Owens... Battery C Expert Gunner
Cpl. Hilton S. Gerringer... Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Cpl. Cobb G. Harris ...Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Cpl. Elmore V. Neese Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Cpl. Marian R. Ross. Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. William E. Dempsey Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Lycurgus H. Dunivant Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. James Mclver Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Frederick K. Wilkins Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Arnold A. Dempsey Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Floyd D. Hatley Battery C .....1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Okay T. Hester. Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. James L. Andrews Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Joseph B. May Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. William Scott ..Battery C 1st CI. Gunner
Sgt. Gertha C. Cole -Battery C .- __....2nd CI. Gunner
Cpl. Charles C. Ray Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Cpl. Fred A. Ward Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Charles F. Apple Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. John H. Kime ...Battery C -. .__...2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Benjamin A. Lowdermilk.. Battery C .2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Irving G. Newell Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Ray C. Owens Battery C -. 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Garland F. Reid Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. George E. Wash ....Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. 1st CI. Clyde L. Wrenn Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Selma Biddy Battery C — .2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Widen E. Dodson... Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Edwin S. Lee Battery C .....2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. John A. Lewey Battery C 2nd CI. Gunner
Report of The Adjutant General 71
Pvt. George D. Lewis Battery C .. 2nd C
Pvt. Floyd H. Lineberry Battery C .. 2nd C
Pvt. Paul S. Martin Battery C 2nd C
Pvt. Sam F. Rees Battery C 2nd C
Pvt. Robert L. Owens Battery C .. 2nd C
Pvt. Lloyd M. Robinson Battery C — .2nd C
Pvt. Walter L. Summers Battery C ....2nd C
Pvt. William C. Tew Battery C 2nd C
Pvt. James N. Cooper... Battery C 2nd C
1st Sgt. Lewis F. Leonard ...Battery
St. Sgt. Harry G. Morris Battery
Sgt. Luther F. Johnson. Battery
Sgt. Deeb Isaac Battery
Sgt. Walter T. McCuiston Battery
Sgt. Julius J. Moore Battery
Sgt. Marcus F. Sauls, Jr -Battery
Sgt. David G. Scurlock Battery
Cpl. Sulon J. Frazier Battery
Cpl. Harry C. Lisenby Battery
Cpl. William G. McLean... Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Cone C. Beal Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. George F. Finck, Jr Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. William R. Lewis Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. John S. Manual Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Charles H. Moffitt Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Fred W. Rankin Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Sosik K. Serunian Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. William F. Williams Battery
Sgt. James W. Clegg Battery
Cpl. Lindsay A. Hobbs Battery
Cpl. Coy M. Langley Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Elliot F. Covert Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Jack H. Crews Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Harry L. Ozment Battery
Pvt 1st CI. Winfred H. Marsh Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Joseph W. Simpson Battery
Pvt. 1st CI. Julius O. Trexler Battery
Pvt. Marlin G. Bishop, Jr Battery
Pvt. James G. Butler Battery
Pvt. George H. Hill Battery
Pvt. William E. Johnson Battery
Pvt. John F. Sharpe Battery
Pvt. John St. C. Walden Battery
D Exper
D Exper
D Exper
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D 1st CI
D .1st CI
D 1st CI
D 2nd C
D ...2nd C
D 2nd C
D - 2ndC
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
D - 2nd C
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
D 2nd C
St. Sgt. Harrison M. Symmes Headquarters Battery ... 2nd C
St. Sgt. Franklin C. Ulmer... Headquarters Battery ...2nd C
Cpl. Curtis R. Matthews Headquarters Battery 2nd C
Cpl. William H. Davis -Headquarters Battery ...2nd C
Pvt. 1st CI. Nolder F. Kornegay Headquarters Battery ... 2nd C
Pvt. Norwood E. Rivenbark -....Headquarters Battery 2nd C
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
. Gunner
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Name Organization Qualification
Sgt. John L. Bean - Battery E 1st CI. Gunner
Sgt. James M. Roach. .._ Battery E _ 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Samuel B. Clapp Battery E 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. Fred T. Andrews Battery E 1st CI. Gunner
Pvt. George M. Kirby -Battery E 1st CI. Gunner
Sgt. Reitzel R. Cecil Battery E _____ 2nd CI. Gunner
Sgt. Amos E. Hill Battery E ... 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Terry B. Andrews Battery E 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Aronld B. Slack -..Battery E 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Hugh T. Brown Battery E 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. Carroll E. Wade Battery E ______ 2nd CI. Gunner
Pvt. William H. Witcher... Battery E 2nd CI. Gunner
By order of the Governor:
J. Van B. Metts,
(Seal) The Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
General Orders June 19, 1933.
No. 8.
1. Under authority of the Militia Bureau, War Department, fifteen-day
Camps of Instruction will be held for the North Carolina National Guard
as follows:
July 9-23, 1933 Camp Glenn, N. C.
State Staff and Detachment
120th Infantry
July 16-30, 1933 Fort Moultrie, S. C.
252d Coast Artillery Regiment (T. D.)
July 16-30. 1933 Camp Jackson, S. C.
105th Engrs. (less 2nd Bn.)
105th Medical Regiment
July 16-30, 1933 Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
3d Squadron, 109th Cavalry
Machine Gun Troop, 109th Cavalry
July 30-August 13, 1933 Camp Jackson, S. C.
Hq. & Hq. Det. & all Sects 30th Div.
30th Signal Company
Hq. & Hq. Co., 60th Inf. Brig.
August 6-20, 1933 Fort Bragg, N. C.
113th Field Artillery.
2. At the conclusion of the camps and training, organizations will re-turn
to their proper stations unless sooner relieved by proper authority.
Report of The Adjutant General 73
3. Advance detachments will be in accordance with Militia Bureau
Circular No. 25, 1930 and Regimental and separate commanders will be
advised of approval upon receipt of training authorities.
4. Senior officers of each regiment or separate battalion are designated
as Camp Commanders for their respective camps, and will perform the
duties of such to include the publication of the necessary orders covering
the conduct of the camp and program of instruction. At the termination
of the camps each Camp Commander will submit to the Adjutant General
of North Carolina a report on his camp with such recommendations and
comments as may be deemed advisable and helpful for subsequent camps.
5. (a) Schedule of movements to and from Camps of Instruction will
be furnished all concerned in a separate communication.
(b) Drayage from armory to railroad station and the reverse will be
paid by the United States Property and Disbursing Officer on Form 1034
and 1034a W. D., which will be accompanied by receipted bills in duplicate
f