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Sip ffithrarjj of tiff Hnteratig nf Noriij dJaroltna (EoUrrtton of North, (teolimatta UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 00032750103 This book must not be taken from the Library building THIS TlTLE H/S BEEN MICROF LMED REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE State of North Carolina JANUARY 1, 1938—DECEMBER 31, 1940 4 C3~ CONTENTS PAGE Report of the Adjutant General 1938-1939-1940 3 Report of Audit 1938 17 Report of Audit 1939 19 Report of Audit 1940 21 Report of U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 1938-1940 24 Roster—North Carolina National Guard for 1938-1939 28 Roster—North Carolina National Guard as of September 16, 1940—Date of Induction 43 Officers—Inactive National Guard 58 Enlisted Men—National Guard of the United States hold-ing Inactive Commissions 58 Officers—National Guard who have Severed their Connec-tion with the Service 1938-1939-1940 59 Executive Order of The President Ordering the National Guard into Federal Service 61 Executive Order of The Governor 62 General Orders 1938 64 General Orders 1939 95 General Orders 1940 140 Special Orders and Circular Letters 1938-1940 170 (Certain ones of importance or general interest) Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men Inducted into Federal Service 185 North Carolina In The Program of National Defense 292 Brief for Consideration of Joint Committee on Appro-priations 295 Former Adjutants General of North Carolina 299 REPORT OP THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1938—DECEMBER 31, 1940 To: His Excellency, The Governor of North Carolina and Com-mander- in-Chief, North Carolina National Guard, Raleigh, North Carolina. Sir:—Submitted herein is a report of the operation of the Adjutant General's Department and on matters pertaining to the National Guard for the triennium January 1, 1938, through December 31, 1940. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT The following is a report made under date of December 30, 1938, covering this year : It is our effort to handle State funds to the best interest of the National Guard and to run the office on an economical basis. Our appropriation as made annually by the General Assembly is not quite enough to enable us to carry on some of the normal activi-ties necessary in the maintenance and training of the troops. In the operation of the Adjutant General's Department, it is stated that salaries in general of the office employees are in keeping with the salaries for the respective positions as paid in all State Departments. We do not have a surplus of employees, endeavor-ing at all times to carry on the work necessary with a minimum force. STRENGTH OF THE NATIONAL GUARD The present strength of the North Carolina National Guard is 3,438 officers and men. The strength allotted the State by the War Department is 3,560 officers and men. It is required by the Federal Government that each unit maintain a minimum strength, according to the tables of organization, in order to retain Federal support and Federal equipment. There are sixty units with station in many sections and counties throuhout the 4 Report of The Adjutant General State. All units authorized by the War Department have been organized. TRAINING The Adjutant General has always endeavored to maintain and train the National Guard purely as a military organization with-out regard to politics or religion; endeavoring at all times to secure the best available officer personnel to perform the partic-ular and necessary military duties to which assigned. Enlisted men and junior officers having shown the proper ability and interest are given the opportunity for promotion to fill occurring vacancies. In the selection of officer personnel to command these troops it is our desire to secure these officers from the citi-zenship and to secure officers who, having the military knowl-edge, confidence and respect of the business community in which they live and who understanding that there is work to be done, feel that they can and will give sufficient time to these military duties that they may maintain an efficient organization. SPECIAL DUTY OF TROOPS It is very pleasing to state that there has been no unlawful disturbances within the State within the past two years necessi-tating the Governor to order on duty any part of the National Guard, however, during 1937 one unit was called on duty at High Point to assist in the rescue of men covered in a landslide in connection with the construction of the railroad tunnel. In years past National Guard troops have protected prisoners on trial and have been used in disasters embodying conflagrations and tornadoes, etc., and have performed in these duties a splendid service to the State and citizenship. ARMORIES For the many years past units of the National Guard have occupied armories leased by them for the purpose and usually located in some mercantile building in the community and gen-erally on an upstairs floor. Such armories have never been satis-factory and in the last two or three years the War Department, which issues to each National Guard unit from $50,000 to $100,000 worth of Federal property, has been more insistent that proper and adequate armories be provided for training and par-ticularly for care of Government property against theft and fire. Within the last two years, through the Works Progress Administration and the sponsorship of municipalities and coun- Report of The Adjutant General 5 ties, we have had constructed in the State twenty-three new and adequate brick armories, which armories are occupied by twenty-six units of the Guard. In Greensboro, through arrange-ments with the municipality, there has been constructed a suit-able armory which is occupied by four units. At the present time we are endeavoring to arrange for the construction of three additional armories. ALLOTMENT TO OFFICERS Under Section 6889, Consolidated Statutes of 1919, as amended from time to time, certain allotments are made to officers and organizations of the National Guard. The amount authorized as payment to each organization annually of $600.00 is not suffi-cient to pay armory rent in the majority of cases, and this amount necessarily is augmented in many instances by allot-ments made by counties and municipalities. There is also the matter of other minor expenses incident to the maintenance of an armory and the organization. The allotment authorized for certain officers of the Guard who have administrative functions throughout the year cannot be paid in full because of the lack of funds in this item of our budget. These officers give a great amount of time and thought to the maintenance and training of their respective commands and, I feel, are entitled to the full, though small, amount as authorized in the law. OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIONAL GUARDSMEN The Federal Government authorizes each year a certain num-ber of the officer and enlisted personnel to attend the Regular Army Service Schools for a period of approximately three months. Each year the War Department affords the Governor one to two recommendations of an enlisted man of the Guard to take an examination for entrance to the United States Military Acad-emy. This selection is made under War Department regulations based upon a preliminary examination held in this office; the man attaining the highest general average receiving the recom-mendation. Through competitive rifle range work the National Guard rifle team is selected each year to attend the National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, at Federal expense. In these matters and through the disciplinary training of the young men, they are not only fitted to protect themselves in case of any future or Federal emergency but have that knowledge of 6 Report of The Adjutant General military training to cause them to perform their duties in a proper and efficient manner and to obey orders or directions of proper and higher authority. In my judgment, this training is of great benefit to the young man in his business life, all of which is of benefit to the business community of the State. STATE APPROPRIATION For each of the two years, as stated, the State appropriation, as made by the General Assembly for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1937, was $81,180 and for the year ending June 30, 1938, $90,795. Expenditures from the appropriation for 1937 are shown in the copy taken from the report of the audit of our accounts, as follows: STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE Year Ended June 30, 1937 INCOME: EXHIBIT "A" Appropriation, Chapter 306, P. L. 1935 $81,180.00 Contingency & Emergency (Spec. Duty) 360.62 25% Salaries Withheld 1933 1,059.44 $82,600.06 EXPENSE: Administration $17,909. 47 National Guard ' 58,850.30 Special Duty 360.62 25% Salaries withheld 1933 1,059.44 78,179.83 EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENSE .._.. 4,420.23 PROOF: Balance (State Auditor's Records) June 30, 1937- _ $ 4,420.23 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1937 RECEIPTS: EXHIBIT "B" Appropriation, Chapter 306, P. L. 1935 $76,759.77 Contingency and Emergency (Special Duty). — 360.62 25% Salaries withheld 1933 - - - 1,059.44 $78,179.83 Report of The Adjutant General DISBURSEMENTS: I. Administration: 101 Salary Adjutant General $ 4,625.01 102 Salaries Office Staff 10,554.00 103 Wages Janitor-Messenger _ 676.00 104 Postage and Box Rent 704.00 105 Telephone and Telegrams 392.95 106 Express, Freight and Drayage 11.41 107 Office Supplies 307.67 108 Printing Forms, Stationery, etc 190.39 109 Binding 8.25 110 Publications ._ 22.00 111 Repairs 22.79 112 Equipment 395.00 Total Administration $17,909.47 II. National Guard: 201 Officers Special Duty $ 903.18 202 Official Travel _. 336.55 203 Occasional Travel ._ 474.49 204 SA Allowances Organization 33,310.00 205 30th Division 400.00 206 Rentals 4,890.00 207 Camp Glenn 206.21 208 Examination of Recruits 1,188.20 209 Insurance and Bonding 87.40 210 Tel. N. G. Instructors 203.30 211 Encampments 103.67 212 Association Dues 125.00 213 State Arsenal 214 Other Expense 508.32 215 Salary Ckg. Federal Property 2,064.00 216 Travel Ckg. Federal Property 688.46 217 Court Martials 218 Allotment, Officers and Supply Sgts 13,329.52 219 Workmen's Compensation 30.00 Total National Guard $58,850.30 III. N. G. Special Duty: Emergency $ 360.62 IV. 25% Salaries Withheld 1933: Salaries 1,059.44 Total Disbursements $78,179.83 Report of The Adjutant General DISBURSEMENTS BY OBJECTS: Salaries $17,919.01 Supplies and Materials 307.67 Postage, Telephone and Telegrams.— 1,311.66 Travel Expense . — 1,499.50 Printing and Binding 220.64 Repairs 22.79 General Expense ._ 635.32 Insurance and Bonding _. 87.40 Extraordinary 54,360.78 Equipment ..__ 395.00 $76,759.77 N. G. Special Duty . 360.62 25% Salaries Withheld 1933 — 1,059.44 Total Disbursements _ _ - — $78,179.83 FEDERAL FUNDS In addition to the amount expended from State funds, as shown in paragraph 8, above, the Federal Government has pro-vided for the fiscal year 1938, through the United States Prop-erty and Disbursing Officer, who holds a dual position with the State and Federal Government, approximately the following : For Camps of Instruction, including service pay, transportation and subsistence _ ..$128,345.44 Pay of officers and enlisted men for attendance at drills at home stations 257,780.47 Arms, uniforms and equipment and miscel-laneous 122,847.00 $508,972.91 In addition to the above the War Department assigns to duty with the National Guard of the State eight Regular Army Officers as Instructors and eight Sergeant Instructors whose pay and expense will probably approximate $70,000.00. Approximately $350,000 cash goes to organizations and men in the counties having National Guard units. Based upon the Federal expenditures of $508,972.91 (excluding the Instructor personnel) and the State appropriation of $90,795.00 the com-parative cost per year per man in maintaining the National Guard of North Carolina is Federal Government $145.42 and State $25.72. The Adjutant General will be glad to furnish further infor-mation as to the Military service of the State and this Depart-ment as may be desired. J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Report of The Adjutant General 9 1939.—Practically no unusual activities of the Department or of the National Guard occurred within this year. It is believed that the statement publicly made on many occasions by Governor Hoey, that sit-down strikes would not be permitted in this State and that law and order would be maintained, is largely responsi-ble for the fact that North Carolina was not troubled with law-lessness and no part of the National Guard was called out during this period for service in the State. The War Department did, however, order the National Guard into seven days' winter field training which is the first time in the history of the Guard that the organization has entered field training at a time other than for the annual summer encamp-ments of fifteen days. Copies of General Orders embodied in this report give more detailed information as to these maneuvers. These maneuvers were most satisfactory and of much value in training to both officers and men. Eleven members of the Governor's personal Staff accompanied him to New York upon occasion of North Carolina Day at the New York World's Fair which date was June 14, 1939. This is the first occasion in several years upon which our Governor has used his full Staff upon an official occasion. THE STRENGTH OF THE NATIONAL GUARD Company B, 105th Medical Regiment was organized under authority of the War Department in April 1940 and was Feder-ally recognized on April 20. The War Department authorized in September 1939 an in-crease of seven hundred fifty-three (753) enlisted men for the Ntional Guard which increased the strength from three thousand four hundred thirty-eight (3,438) officers and men to two hun-dred seventy-seven (277) officers, five (5) warrant officers and four thousand thirteen (4,013) enlisted men. This was approxi-mately the strength of the National Guard when authorized an increase to peace strength immediately prior to the induction of the National Guard of the State into Federal service on September 16, 1940. NATIONAL MATCHES AND MARKSMANSHIP The State sent the National Guard rifle team, composed of the team coach, ten shooting members and two alternates, to the National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio, August 21-September 10, 1938. These matches are held at the expense of the Federal 10 Report of The Adjutant General Government. Civilian Rifle Team also attended the matches in 1938, 1939 and 1940. Due to conflicting dates of the Army Maneuvers in Mississippi and Louisiana during August 1940 with those of the matches, we did not send a National Guard team to participate in this year's matches. Though it has been a hard matter to get the majority of those units equipped with rifles definitely interested in marksmanship, a few companies of the 120th Infantry and the 105th Engineers entered the Indoor Rifle Matches held by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau during the year 1939, but there was no participation on the part of our National Guard during these matches in 1940. UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY The annual competitive examination, open to all enlisted men of the National Guard, is held at the office of the Adjutant General, and based upon which the Governor has the opportunity to recommend an enlisted man of the National Guard to take the final competitive and entrance examination for the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Governor's recommen-dation in 1938 was for Private Thorpe C. Grice, Headquarters and Service Company, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Char-lotte, N. C. In 1939, Private Thorpe C. Grice again attained the highest standing and was recommended by the Governor. Due to the standing of Private LeRoy W. Wilson, Jr., Company E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, Private Wilson was recommended as an alternate. In 1940, Sergeant Louis G. Gamble, Battery F, 252nd Coast Artillery, NC. NG., station Raeford, N. C, was recommended by the Governor. SERVICE SCHOOLS During the years 1938, 1939 and 1940, the following officers and enlisted men of the North Carolina National Guard had the opportunity to attend United States Army Service Schools. At-tendance in these schools helps materially to perfect an officer and a non-commissioned officer in his military training, all of which is of much benefit to the National Guard. I may say that these schools also are conducted at Federal Government expense. 1938 Captain John D. Hines, QMC. Co. A, 105th QM. Regt. 1st Lt. John Wm. Dandridge, Co. F, 120th Infantry Quartermaster School, Philadelphia, January 15th to March 31, 1938. Infantry School, Fort Benning Ga., February 24th to May 28, 1938. Report of The Adjutant General 11 Major A. L. Fletcher, SS. J.A.G.D. Mr. Sgt. Henry W. Mixon, Service Co. 105th Med. Regt. Sgt. Arnold A. Culbreth, Hq. B. 4 CT. 2nd Bn. 252nd CA. St. Sgt. Charles N. Baumann, Co. E, 105th Engineers 1939 Brig. General Don E. Scott, 60th Infantry Brigade Colonel John H. Manning, 120th Infantry Major Thomas S. Kittrell, 105th QM. Regiment Captain Conrad B. Sturges, Co. C, 120th Infantry Captain Henry B. Culbreth, Co. M, 120th Infantry Captain Thomas H. Upton, FD., State Staff Captain Norman A. Fox, MC, 252nd Coast Artillery Captain Charles F. Williams, MC, 120th Infantry Captain Worth Wicker, Battery A, 113th F. A., St. Sgt. Ralph W. Yoder, Co. D, 105th Engineers 1940 Brig. General Don E. Scott, 60th Infantry Brigade Colonel John H. Manning, 120th Infantry Major Thomas S. Kittrell, 105th QM. Regiment Captain James B. Cole, QMC, 105th QM. Regiment 2nd Lt. Joseph E. Adkins, Co. M, 120th Infantry Captain Harold R. Skillman. Co. B, 120th Infantry 1st Lt. John H. McKinnon Co. L, 120th Infantry Captain Wiley M. Pickens, Company D, 105th Engineers Sgt. Thurman D. Woodall, Hq. B. & CT. 2nd Bn. 113th FA. Captain Wm. H. Williams, Hq. 3rdBn., 113th FA. Captain Weston H. Willis, Battery D, 113th FA. Captain Ernest P. Meredith, Jr , Battery C, 113th FA. 1st Lt. Frank W. Wheless, Jr., Battery B, 113th FA. Captain Philip B. Smith, MAC, Captain James N. O'Neil, MAC. Selective Service School, Washington, D. C, March 28, 1939 for two weeks. Medical Field Service School, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., Sept. 11th to Nov. 12, 1938. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13th to Dec. 21, 1938. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 14th to Dec. 17, 1938. Command and Staff School, Camp J. C. R. Foster, Fla., January 14th-29th, 1939. Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 22nd to May 26, 1939. Infrantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 22nd to May 26, 1939. Selective Service School, Washington, D. C, April 9, 1939 for two weeks. Assoc. Military Surgeons, Washington, D. C, May 8th-10th, 1939. Assoc. Military Surgeons, Washington, D. C, May 8th-10th, 1939. Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., Sept. 14th to Dec. 16, 1939. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 15th to Dec. 16, 1939. Command and Staff School, Jackson Barracks, La., January 7th-22nd, 1940. Quartermaster School, Philadelphia, Jan. 15th to March 30th, 1940 Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 20th to May 24, 1940. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., March 14th to June 14, 1940. Communications Course, Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., Feb. 8th to June 8, 1940. Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., Feb. 8th to May 11, 1940. QM. Motor Transport School, Holabird QM. Depot, Baltimore, Md., Feb. 3rd to April 4, 1940. Fort McClellan, Ala., Field Training with Regular Army concentrations 3rd & 4th Army Areas. 12 Report of The Adjutant General IstLt. Gilbert M. O'Neil, "l Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Co. B, 120th Infantry J Feb. 20th to May 24th, 1940. Brig. General Don E. Scott, 60th Infantry Brigade Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, 105th Engineers Major Thomas S. Kittrell, 105th QM. Regiment Major A. L. Fletcher, SS. ] Selective Service Conference, Washington, D. C, Captain Charles R. Jonas, SS. \ April 6th-21st, 1940. Captain Thomas H. Upton, SS. J Captain Harold W. Glascock, Jr., MC, \ Medical Field Service School, Fort Benning, Ga., Med. Det„ 120th Infantry J May 2nd to June 1, 1940. Captain Somers S. Smith, 1 Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., 113th Field Artillery J Sept. 12th to Dec. 7, 1940. CAMPS, ARMORY DRILLS AND INSPECTIONS Army drills have progressed on a weekly basis as heretofore at home stations of respective units. Each year the War Depart-ment assigns regular Army Officers as inspectors to inspect all units of the National Guard at their home stations. These inspec-tions bring out the state of efficiency in training of the men of the unit and conditions of property and armory facilities. In many instances the Federal Inspecting Officers have criticized severely certain armories which have been leased and in which adequate facilities are not available for the proper care and protection of Federal property. Mainly through the construc-tion of new armories, some of these conditions have been cor-rected. Yet there is still a criticism of other armories which are not adequate. Camps.—In 1938 the Coast Artillery entered its summer field training at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, its normal place of training. The remainder of the National Guard went into Maneuvers in the DeSoto National Forest near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In 1939 the summer camps were intended to be held at Camp Jackson, South Carolina and at Fort Moultrie; but due to an epidemic in South Carolina at that time, it was necessary to change the camp locations. The North Carolina part of the 30th Division Headquarters and Detachments, 30th Signal Company, 105th Engineers, and 105th Medical Regiment encamped at Camp Foster, Florida. The 252d Coast Artillery encamped at Fort Story, Virginia. The 113th Field Artillery encamped at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 120th Infantry, the State Staff and Hq. Co., 60th Brigade were at Fort McClellan, Alabama in July. The Brigade Commander and Staff visited the 117th Report of The Adjutant General 13 Infantry in camp in Tennessee part of the period and the 120th Infantry at Fort McClellan for the remainder of the time. In 1940, the 252d Coast Artillery camped at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina in July. All other branches of the service took part in the Third Army Maneuvers for three weeks, spending part of the time in training with the 30th Division in the vicinity of Camp Shelby, Mississippi. From thence they proceeded to the Sabine Area in Louisiana where they were joined by Regular Army and National Guard troops from eight states of the Fourth Corps Area for the large maneuvers. The headquarters for these maneuvers was Camp Beauregard near Alexandria, Louisiana. ARMORIES Since the report of the Adjutant General as of December 31, 1937, under the direction of Works Progress Administration with the assistance of local communities as sponsors, there have been constructed additional new armories at Leaksville, Parkton, Louisburg and Lumberton. During 1940 construction was begun on armories at Warrenton, Roanoke-Rapids and Dunn; these, however, were not completed at the end of 1940. Oxford and Shelby are considering such construction. APPROPRIATION RY GENERAL ASSEMRLY This Department presented a budget of approximately $90,000 to the General Assembly of 1939 and in the hearings before the Joint Appropriations Committee, the Committee gave out infor-mation that this budget had been cut by approximately $12,000. With the assistance of officers of the Advisory Board, we were able to restore part of this cut, and the final appropriation for each year of the biennium as made was $83,421. In view of the reduction of the annual appropriation of the National Guard, this Department necessarily curtailed its activities. There seems not to be the "interest on the part of the citizens and particularly our General Assembly in the National Guard of this State as is manifest by the appropriations and activities in the majority of other states. In proportion to the strength of the National Guard of our State and that of other states, North Carolina is towards the bottom of the list in the amount of appropriations made by the respective general assemblies. The State's money is always conserved as far as practicable by this Department, yet the efficiency of the National Guard suffers to some extent for lack of funds with which to carry on more advanced activi-ties. 14 Report of The Adjutant General DEATHS Within the year 1938 the Guard lost a very efficient and popu-lar medical officer in the death of Lt. Col. John D. Kerr, Clinton, N. C, who was Executive Officer of the 105th Medical Regiment. In the year 1939 Lt. Col. Walter G. Craven, from the Staff of the 34th Division died suddenly at his home; and early in the year 1939 Major Charles Barton of the State Staff, who commanded the State Detachment, died at the Armory of this unit. Both of these officers had for a number of years rendered most valuable military service to the State through their efficiency and popu-larity. CONVERSION OF CAVALRY TO ENGINEERS The North Carolina squadron of Cavalry, embodying a troop at Lincolnton, Asheville and Statesville, was under General Orders No. 12, this Department, converted to Engineers. The Cavalry, a squadron of the 109th Cavalry with Headquarters in Tennessee became the 2nd Battalion, 105th Engineers. By this conversion, a complete Regiment of the 105th Engineers came under the command of North Carolina authorities, as formerly this Battalion was allotted to South Carolina. NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL During the year 1938 the Army and Navy Publishing Company published the National Guard annual, State of North Carolina. This annual was purchased by individual officers and men of the National Guard and copies were furnished the North Carolina Historical Commission, the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State College, the Congressional Library and other libraries. The annual, among other things, gives the historical military record of the militia and National Guard of North Carolina going back to the colonial period—1662, embodying conflict with the Indians and other historical military activities in which North Carolina was involved, through North Carolina's part in the World War 1917-1919. There is included in this history, a sketch of the individual Companies, Batteries and Troops of the then existing National Guard of the State. Photographs are shown of units and of individual groups in their military training. INDUCTION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD INTO FEDERAL SERVICE AND ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, SEPTEMBER 16, 1940 Under a Proclamation of the President of the United States and Executive Orders No. 1, September 10, 1940 issued by the Report of The Adjutant General 15 Governor of North Carolina, the entire National Guard of the State with the exception of the State Staff and State Detach-ment, was ordered into Federal Service for one year's training, in view of conditions confronting the Nation because of the unrest and wars in Europe. Though preliminaries leading up to the induction of troops entailed a vast amount of work on the part of the Adjutant General's Department, the induction was carried out with efficiency and without serious difficulties. Each unit of the Guard mobilized at its Home Station and was author-ized by the War Department to further recruit towards the war strength as given in War Department tables of organization. Strength of the Guard upon induction September 16, 1940 was 302 officers, 4 warrant officers, and 4,541 enlisted men. Members of the State Staff were inducted into Federal Service different dates between September 16, 1940 and October 15, 1940 ; and were assigned by the War Department to duty with the State Headquarters, Selective Service. The Adjutant Gen-eral, J. Van B. Metts, was recommended by the Governor to the President for appointment as State Director of Selective Service and assumed this office immediately upon the formation of this Headquarters, continuing at the same time his duties as the Adjutant General of the State. Lt. Col. Gordon Smith, U. S. P. & D. 0., was appointed State Procurement Officer for Selective Service. Major Thomas H. Upton, State Staff, was appointed Assistant to the State Director. The State Detachment, consisting of approximately 26 men, was reduced to 4 men and these as a State Detachment were inducted into Federal Service October 10, 1940 and assumed their duties at State Headquarters, Selective Service. Within fifteen days after induction, approximately all troops were ordered to concentrate at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, except the 252d Coast Artillery Regiment (155mm-Gun) which Regiment was ordered to Fort Moultrie, South Carolina. Later the 2nd Battalion, 252d Coast Artillery, was ordered to Fort Screven, Georgia. In the preparations for mobilization of the North Carolina National Guard upon its induction into Federal Service, much credit is due Lt. Col. Gordon Smith, U. S. Property and Dis-bursing Officer for North Carolina, Major Thomas H. Upton, State Staff and to the corps of regular Army Instructor per-sonnel at that time on duty with the Guard ; especially was Colonel Millard F. Waltz, Infantry, USA, Senior Instructor, of 16 Report of The Adjutant General assistance to the Adjutant General. I cannot refrain from ex-pressing appreciation to the entire office force, all of whom worked much overtime, Saturday afternoons and some Sundays with willingness and personal interest. The Proclamation of the President of the United States and the Executive Order of the Governor of North Carolina and other Orders and Circulars pertaining to the induction of the National Guard into Federal Service is given later in this report. J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General. REPORT OF AUDIT—1938 (Disbursing Officer) Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina Year Ended June 30, 1938 REVENUE: EXHIBIT "A" Appropriation, Chapter 99, P. L. 1937 $90,795.00 Allotment from Contingency & Emergency Fund, National Guard, Special Duty 149.77 Department Receipts __ 925.73 Total Revenue $91,870.50 EXPENSE: Administration $20,981.46 National Guard 67,593.85 Special Duty, National Guard 149.77 Net Expense __ $88,725.08 REFUNDS: On Voucher issued National Guard Rifle Team in amount of $500.00, 8/17/37 9.13 From Medical Detachment, Disbanded 411.80 Total Disbursements 89,146.01 UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF REVENUE ..-. 2,724.49 PROOF: Balance Appropriation 6/30/38 (State Auditor's Records). 2,724.49 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1938 RECEIPTS: EXHIBIT "B" From State Treasurer... $89,146.01 DISBURSEMENTS: Administration : Salary Adjutant General $ 5,000.00 Salaries Office Staff 13,390.00 Wages Janitor-Messenger — 754.00 Postage and Box Rent 561.00 Telephone and Telegraph 390.58 Express, Freight, Drayage 22.26 Office Supplies 236.65 Printing 272.95 Binding 1.70 Publications 107.71 Equipment-Repairs 41.15 Equipment 203.46 $20,981.46 18 Report of The Adjutant General National Guard: Officers Special Duty..... $ 1,917.54 Travel—Official 349.44 Travel—Occasional 689.12 Semi-annual Allowances Org 33,098.20 30th Division 500.00 Rentals 4,295.00 Examination Recruits 1,872.00 Insurance and Bonding 72.00 Tel. N. G. Instructors 225.31 Encampment 74.84 Association Dues 102.00 Other Expense 202.43 Travel, Ckg. Federal Property 653.58 Courts Martial, Disband., Reorg 12.00 Allot. Officers & Sup. Sgts 22,502.25 National Guard Rifle Team 497.77 Maintenance Reg. and Separate Battalion Headquarters 505.08 Workmen's Compensation 25.29 .$67,593.85 National Guard—Special Duty: Emergency 149.77 Net Expense ... $88,725.08 REFUNDS: National Guard Rifle Team 9.13 Medical Detachment, Disbanded 411.80 420.93 Total Disbursements _ $89,146.01 DISBURSEMENTS BY OBJECTS: Salaries $19,144.00 Supplies and Materials 236.65 Postage, Tel., Tel., Express 1,199.15 Travel Expense 1,692.14 Printing and Binding 382.36 Repairs and Alterations 41.15 General Expense — . 304.43 Insurance and Bonding 72.00 Equipment : ~ 203.46 Extraordinary 65,299.97 National Guard—Special Duty 149.77 Refunds 420.93 Total $89,146.01 REPORT OF AUDIT—1939 (Disbursing Officer) Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina Year Ended June 30, 1939 EXHIBIT "A" REVENUE: Appropriation Chapter 99, P. L. 1937- __, $90,795.00 EXPENSE: Administration __ $22,050.89 National Guard 67,468.85 Total Expense __ 89,519.74 EXCESS REVENUE OVER EXPENSE 1,275.26 PROOF: Balance Appropriation Account as per State Auditor's Records, June 30, 1939 1,275.26 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1939 EXHIBIT "C" RECEIPTS: State Treasurer _ $89,519.74 DISBURSEMENTS: Administration : Salary Adjutant General $ 5,000.00 Salaries Office Staff _ 13,860.00 Wages Janitor-Messenger _ 754.00 Postage and Box Rent __ 700.00 Telegrams and Telephone 356.34 Express, Freight, Drayage 13.71 Office Supplies 291.42 Printing 269.65 Binding 5.00 Publications 412.51 Equipment Repairs 40.85 Equipment 347.41 Total Administration $22,050.89 20 Report of The Adjutant General National Guard: Officers Special Duty $ 1,007.52 Travel—Official 347.21 Travel—Occasional 1,126.46 S. A. Allowances Organizations 34,280.00 30th Division 500.00 Rentals ...... 1,800.00 Physical Examination Recruits 2,007.50 Insurance and Bonding 35.00 Tel. N. G. Instructors ._ 206.43 Encampment 177.10 Association Dues r 137.00 State Arsenal 40.50 Other Expense 215.11 Travel, Ckg. Federal Property 631.65 Courts Martial, Disband., Reorg 274.87 Allotment Officers and Supply Sergeants 23,485.32 N. G. Rifle Team.-... 500.00 Maintenance Regimental and Sep. Bn. Headquarters _.._ 656.18 Workmen's Compensation 41.00 Total National Guard $67,468.85 Total All Disbursements $89,519.74 SUMMARY BY OBJECTS: Salaries and Wages ._ $19,614.00 Supplies and Materials 291.42 Postage, Telephone, Telegrams, Express 1,276.48 Travel Expense _. 2,105.32 Printing and Binding 687.16 Repairs and Alterations 40.85 General Expense 352.11 Insurance and Bonding _ 35.00 Equipment 347.41 Extraordinary 64,769.99 $89,519.74 REPORT OF AUDIT—1940 Department of Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE Year Ending June 30, 1940 EXHIBIT "A" REVENUE: Appropriation—Chapter 185, P. L. 1939 $83,421.00 EXPENSE: Administration _. _. . $21,289.74 National Guard __ 62,123.56 83,413.30 EXCESS REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 7.70 PROOF: Balance Appropriation Account as Per State Auditor's Records, June 30, 1940 $ 7.70 Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE CIVILIAN RIFLE TEAM Year Ending June 30, 1940 EXHIBIT "B" REVENUE: Appropriation—Chapter 185, P. L. 1939 _. ..._ $ 200.00 EXPENSE: H. M. Rooney—147 Entrance Fees _ $ 73.50 H. M. Rooney—Score Books 9.60 H. M. Rooney��Telescope Equipment 10.50 H. M. Rooney—Travel—Promotion Marksmanship . 106.40 Total Expense _ $ 200.00 Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ending June 30, 1940 EXHIBIT "C" RECEIPTS: From State Treasurer _ $83,413.30 22 Report of The Adjutant General DISBURSEMENTS: Administration : Salary—Adjutant General $ 5,000.00 Salaries—Office Staff 13,727.00 Wages Janitor-Messenger 768.50 Postage and Box Rent 764.00 Telephone and Telegraph.... 429.71 Express, Freight, Drayage 2.70 Office Supplies 293.13 Printing 258.57 Equipment Repairs 38.37 Equipment 7.76 Total Administration .TZZHT ~ ~ $21,289.74 National Guard: Officers—Special Duty $ 1,230.31 Travel—Official and Occasional 754.70 S. A. Allowances Organizations 33,130.00 30th Division 500.00 Rentals 1,470.00 Examination Recruits 2,267.50 Insurance and Bonding 75.50 Telephone N. G. Instructors 184.82 Encampments 57.98 Associations Dues 181.00 State Arsenal _.. 28.75 Other Expense 1,274.24 Travel—Ckg. Federal Property 660.20 Courts Martial, Disband., Reorg 221.67 Allotment Officers and Supply Sgts... 18,996.90 N. G. Rifle Team 500.00 Maintenance Reg. and Sep. Battalion Headquarters 519.99 Workmen's Compensation 70.00 Total National Guard $62,123.56 TOTAL ALL DISBURSEMENTS $83,413.30 SUMMARY BY OBJECTS: Salaries and Wages $19,495.50 Supplies and Materials 293.13 Postage, Tel. and Tel., and Express ... 1,381.23 Travel Expense __ _ 1,414.90 Printing and Binding 258.57 Repairs and Alterations 38.37 General Expense 1,455.24 Insurance and Bonding 75.50 Equipment 7.76 Extraordinary __ 58,993.10 TOTAL $83,413.30 Report of The Adjutant General 23 Department of the Adjutant General RALEIGH, North Carolina RECONCILIATION OF (ASH Year Ending June 30, 1940 SCHEDULE C-l RECEIPTS: From State Treasurer $83,413.30 DISBURSEMENTS 83,413.30 DEPARTMENTAL BALANCE JUNE 30, 1940 None ADD: Outstanding Checks $ 6,043.93 $ 6,043.93 DEDUCT: Deposit Credited by Treasurer in July 1939 4.72 BALANCE STATE TREASURER JUNE 30, 1940 $ 6,039.21 REPORT OF U. S. PROPERTY AND DISBURSING OFFICER State of North Carolina Office of U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer Raleigh August 19, 1941. Subject: 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, 1937 to June 30, 1941, is hereby submitted. ACTIVITIES The office has operated and functioned in accordance with federal and State laws during the period covered by this report. FEDERAL PROPERTY The state of equipment continues to be excellent and in most cases ade-quate. The federal government has furnished needed supplies and equipment on requisition and has approved reports of survey covering unserviceable and obsolete equipment. Obsolete motor vehicles have been surveyed and modern up to date vehicles issued in lieu thereof. Equipment furnished by the War Department has been ample and of modern types. The four years covered by this report have been the most active in the history of the office and the following is of interest: Number of requisitions July 1, 1937 to June 30, 1938 678 Number of requisitions July 1, 193S to June 30, 1939- 661 Number of requisitions July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1940 1,045 Number of requisitions July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941 38 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1938.. ___ 71 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1939 109 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1940 82 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1941 34 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1938 212 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1939 225 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1940 315 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1941 66 FEDERAL FUNDS The number of vouchers handled were as follows: July 1, 1937 to June 30, 1938 _ 1,388 July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939 1,551 July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1940 ..2,051 July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941 1,006 The work of the office from a financial and property standpoint continues to increase on account of additional requirements in accounting for property and federal funds. Suspensions have been negligible and the office has an excellent record in this respect as well as for general efficiency. This efficiency may be attributed to the employees of the office who are painstaking, efficient, conscientious, earnest and faithful in their work. Funds expended were as follows: Report of The Adjutant General 25 Receipts Balance on hand July 1, 1937.... - ..$ 3,793.97 War Warrants _ - _ _.. 185,292.65 Total ._ .....$189,086.62 Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction... ..— $114,052.98 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 45,590.21 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 2,400.00 Procurement of Supplies (Animal) 281.48 Equipment & Incidental Expenses 9,239.09 Deposit Unexpended Balance 15,009.93 Balance June 30, 1938 2,512.93 Total $189,086.62 Receipts Balance on hand July 1, 1938 $ 2,512.93 War Warrants 203,349.95 Total $205,862.88 Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction $134,255.71 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 42,156.57 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 2,400.00 Equipment and Incidental Expenses 9,378.30 Deposit Unexpended Balance 17,672.30 Balance June 30, 1938 nil Total $205,862.88 Receipts Balance on hand July 1, 1939 nil War Warrants ._ ...$289,181.78 Total ...$289,181.78 Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction. _ $202,194.55 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 44,334.31 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 2,400.00 Accounting Employees 1,828.00 Equipment and Incidental Expenses. 14,827.27 Deposit Unexpended Balance 17,666.40 Balance June 30, 1940... 5,931.25 Total $289,181.78 Receipts Balance July 1, 1940 _ _ .__.$ 5,931.25 War Warrants _.__ 239,498.01 Total __ $245,429.26 26 Report of The Adjutant General Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction $203,222.57 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 9,589.64 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 500.00 Accounting Employees 3,253.83 Equipment and Incidental Expenses 6,939.74 Deposits Unexpended Balance ..__ 21,923.48 Balance June 30, 1941 nil Total _. $245,429.26 GENERAL The office has functioned satisfactorily during the period of this report. The duties of the office have increased and are partly enumerated as a matter of interest: (1) The disbursement of about $200,000.00 in federal funds annually. (2) Accountability for from 3 to 4 millions of dollars in federal property. (3) The keeping of individual property accounts for all organizations of the North Carolina National Guard. (4) Submitting and approving requisitions for federal property re-quired by organizations of the State. (5) Issuing Bills of Lading and Transportation Requests. (6) Duties as contracting officer. (7) Reports of Survey, I and I reports, etc. (8) The handling of rail movements to and from camps. (9) Purchase gasoline and oil under Treasury Department contracts. (10) Purchase motor vehicle parts. (11) Preparation of estimates for the War Department covering sum-mer camps and other purposes. (12) Payment of caretakers. 2. On September 16, 1940 the entire North Carolina National Guard was inducted into federal service pursuant to instructions of the President. Under War Department orders contained in Army Regulations 130-10 all federal property in the hands of the various units of the North Carolina National Guard was ordered turned over to the federal government and this involved a considerable task upon the office of the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. The federal property which had to be turned over embraced about 3,800 items consisting of about 72 typed sheets of legal size paper with a value of from $3,500,000.00 to $4,000,000.00. In spite of the situation and the fact that the stock records of the undersigned was over twenty years old during which time various changes of nomenclature has been made, every single item for which the State was responsible through this office as the accountable officer has been accounted for and all property accounts have been finally settled with the War Department without having to call upon the State of North Carolina for refundment of a single penny. This record was made possible through the fine cooperation of the unit com-manders and acknowledgment of same is gratefully made. The situation in this respect is entirely different from conditions which existed upon occasions when the National Guard had been in federal service Report of The Adjutant General 27 previously and on such occasions there were considerable shortages which might be expected. In the matter of federal funds the same conditions exist and suspensions in finance accounts are practically nil over a period of twenty years. 3. Cooperation on the part of organization commanders and other indi-vidual officers and men have made it possible for this office to satisfactorily discharge the duties assigned and has made the work a pleasure. In the operation of this office for the period covered by this report acknowledgment is made of the fine assistance rendered by Major M. H. Austell, F.D., N.C.N.G. Gordon Smith, hi. Col. QMC USP & DO, North Carolina. INSTRUCTORS—N. C. NATIONAL GUARD Colonel Adolphe Huguet, Inf. INF. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Lt. Col. William A. McCulloch, Inf. INF. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Major William Hones, Inf. INF. P. 0. Box 79 Durham, N. C. Major A. S. Quintard, FA. FA. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Major Leslie E. Babcock, FA. FA. Greenville, N. C. Lt. Col. Harry R. Melton, MC. MC. P. 0. Box 4 Henderson, N. C. Lt. Col. James deB. Walbach, CA. CA. P. 0. Box 252 Wilmington, N. C. Lt. Col. Robert C. Williams, CE. CE. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Major Leon H. Richmond, Signal Corps SC. Room 113 U. S. Court House Mobile, Ala. Captain Henry S. Evans, QMC. QMC. State Armory—1219 Assembly Street Columbia, S. C. Sgt. Gilbert Daniels 17-19 North Market Street > Sgt. Instr. Asheville, N. C. J Signal Corps. ROSTER NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD 1938-1939 Governor Clyde R. Hoey, Commander-in-Chief Brigadier General J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General STATE STAFF ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT Name Report of The Adjutant General state detachment (qmc) 29 Name and Station 30 Report of The Adjutant General special, division troops 30th SIGNAL COMPANY Report of The Adjutant General companies 31 Name and 32 Report of The Adjutant General COMPANIES—Continued Name and Station of Company Report of The Adjutant General 33 Name and Station of Company 34 Report of The Adjutant General SECOND BATTALION—105TH ENGINEERS (Conversion fr. Cav: 4-1 -38) Name Report of The Adjutant General 35 2nd BATTALION—105th MEDICAL REGIMENT (Federal Recognition March 31, 1928) Name 36 Report of The Adjutant General CAVALRY 55TH CAVALRY BRIGADE (Federal Recognition May 20, 1936) Name Report of The Adjutant General 37 FIRST BATTALION—113TH FIELD ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition September 20, 1921) Name 38 Report of The Adjutant General HEADQUARTERS BATTERY AND COMBAT TRAIN 2nd BATTALION 113th FIELD ARTILLERY Name and Station of Battery Report of The Adjutant General batteries 39 Name and Station of Battery 40 Report of The Adjutant General Name and Report of The Adjutant General 41 SECOND BATTALION—252ND COAST ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition May 21, 19241 Name 42 Report of The Adjutant General HEADQUARTERS BATTERY AND COMBAT TRAIN 3rd BATTALION 252nd COAST ARTILLERY Name and Station of Battery INSTRUCTORS—N. C. NATIONAL GUARD Colonel Millard F. Waltz, Inf. INF. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Lt. Col. Roger Hilsman, Inf. INF. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Lt. Col. William Hones, Inf. INF. P. 0. Box 79 Durham, N. C. Lt. Col. Lloyd S. Partridge, FA. FA. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Lt. Col. Leslie E. Babcock, FA. FA. Greenville, N. C. Lt. Col. Harry R. Melton, MC. MC. P. 0. Box 4 Henderson, N. C. Lt. Col. James deB. Walbach, CA. CA. P. O. Box 252 Wilmington, N. C. Major Robert F. Gill, CE. CE. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Lt. Col. Haskell Allison, Signal Corps SC. 17-19 N. Market Street Asheville, N. C. Captain Henry S. Evans, QMC. QMC. State Armory—1219 Assembly Street Columbia, S. C. ROSTER NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD (Revised September 1, 1940) Governor J. M. Broughton, Commander-in-Chief Brigadier General J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General STATE STAFF ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT Name 44 Report of The Adjutant General state detachment (qmc) Name and Station of Company Report of The Adjutant General special division troops 30th SIGNAL COMPANY 45 46 Report of The Adjutant General companies Name and Report of The Adjutant General COMPANIES—Continued 47 Name and 48 Report of The Adjutant General 105TH ENGINEERS (COMBAT) FIELD AND STAFF (Redesignated: May 15, 1940 ICombatl) (Federal Recognition January 28, 1924) Name Report of The Adjutant General 49 SECOND BATTALION—105TH ENGINEERS (Conversion fr. Cav: April 1, 1938) (Federal Recognition August 4, 1921) Name Office Rank Date of Federal Recognition Residence Wiley Miller Pickens Wilbur Robert Carleton. Commanding . Adjutant Major July 13, 1940 1st Lt June 27, 1935 Lincolnton Asheville COMPANIES Name and Station of Company 50 Report of The Adjutant General Name and Station of Company Report of The Adjutant General 51 105TH QUARTERMASTER REGIMENT FIELD AND STAFF Name 52 Report of The Adjutant General BATTERIES—Continued Name and Report of The Adjutant General batteries 53 Name and 54 Report of The Adjutant General THIRD BATTALION—113TH FIELD ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition March 1, 1924) Name Report of The Adjutant General batteries 55 Name and 56 Report of The Adjutant General batteries Name and Report of The Adjutant General 57 THIRD BATTALION—252ND COAST ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition December 14, 1929) Name 58 Report of The Adjutant General north carolina officers—inactive national guard Name Report of The Adjutant General 59 OFFICERS WHO HAVE SEVERED THEIR CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE (Since published Roster of Dec. 31, 1937) Name and Rank Robert A. Allen, Hq. Co. 120th Inf., tra Edwin C. Boyette, Jr._. - Leon A. Brock George L. Cain - Hugh A. Currie. Edwin C. Klingman Robert A. Pinner John C. Quickel, MC James H. Weaver.. Somers S. Smith, 113th FA. transferred Herman L. Clanton Charles C. Conoly - Frank D. Dean, Chaplain Robert L. DuVal Henry F. Long - Wm. H. Johnston, Jr Edward S. King, MC .- Wm. M. Lybrook Roger McK. Page — Robert P. Morehead, MC Nicholas B. Mustian James B. Richardson, DC Calvin F. Smith ---. Wesley C. Thompson Wm. S. Tyson Herman H. Aderhold James C. Ashcraft. — Roy Cox - ---. Kenan Casteen, MC - --- Eugene P. Coston Henry B. Culbreth James McG. McAnally, MC Stanhope Lineberry. .. Robert L. DuVal George E. Haskett Frederick 0. Fay, MC James F.Fulp, MC Albert L. Hibbard G. Fred Hale, DC Russell I. Holmes Wm. Hones - Henry U. Kivett Thomas B. McDowell Nathaniel McN. Smith Wm. C. Mebane, Jr., MC Joshua E. Paschall Charles F. Williams, MC Preson P. Phillips _ Herbert M. Vann, MC Wm. L. Patman, MC -. George P. Palmer .-. George P. Ritchie McB. Wilson Wm.G. Staley.... ... Jas. H. Wheeler, MC 1st Lt j Jas. B. Wheless, MC Major McC. B. Wilson Organization nsferred to N.C. Inactive N.G. 6ept. 3, 1938 120th Inf.._ 113th FA 252nd CA 252nd CA 252nd CA - - 105th Engrs 120th Inf... 113th FA -- to N.C. Inactive N.G. Oct. 1, 1938. 120th Inf - -- 252nd CA - --- 120th Inf --- 113th FA.. ---- 105th Engrs 120th Inf - - -- 113th FA -- 252nd CA -.-. - 252nd CA — — 113th FA._ ---- - 120th Inf .- - -- 252nd CA 120th Inf 113th FA 113th FA.. - - -- 252nd CA... - 113th FA - - 120th Inf - --- 105th Med...- 105th Engrs - 120th Inf - 105th Med - 105th Engrs - - 113th FA - ---- 113th FA...- - - - 105th Med 105th Med - 113th FA. ._- 113th FA 113th FA - 120th Inf 120th Inf - 120th Inf 252nd CA.__ - —- 252nd CA 105th QM.Regt 120th Inf -- 105th Engrs... 113th FA -. -.-- ---- 252nd CA - ---- 120th Inf - 120th Inf -. 252nd CA 105th Engrs Div. Surgeon's Office 113th FA 252nd CA Date of Resignation Feb. EXECUTIVE ORDERS—1940 September 9, 1940. Hon. Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Stimson: I have your letter of September 5, 1940, and also received your tele-gram relating to the ordering into service of the National Guard by the President. I thank you for the copy of the Order and the units of the National Guard in North Carolina will fully respond and enter the service as indicated and directed in this order. North Carolina stands ready to fully cooperate in every phase of our national defense program. Yours very truly, Clyde R. Hoey, CRH/C Governor. be: General Metts. WD 325 (8-31-40) M-C WAR DEPARTMENT Washington September 5, 1940. Honorable Clyde R. Hoey, Governor of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina. Dear Governor Hoey: In order to strengthen the common defense, the President has thought it proper at this time to exercise in part the authority vested in him by Public Resolution Number 96, 76th Congress, approved August 27, 1940, to order from time to time any or all members and units of all reserve components of the Army of the United States into active Federal service. He has, accordingly, given his signature to Executive Order Number 8530, August 31, 1940, a copy of which is inclosed. In accordance therewith and as indicated in my telegram of September 3, 1940, all active elements of the following units of the National Guard of the United States of the State of North Carolina, and all personnel of both the active and inactive National Guard assigned to such units, are ordered into the active service of the United States as of, and from the sixteenth day of September, nineteen hundred and forty. Elements of the 30th Division, North Carolina National Guard 252d Coast Artillery (155 mm gun). Sincerely yours, Henry L. Stimson, 1 Incl: Secretary of War. Cpy Ex. Order. Report of The Adjutant General 61 executive order ordering certain units and members of the national guard of the united states into the active military service of the united states By virtue of the authority conferred upon me by Public Resolution No. 96, 76th Congress, approved August 27, 1940, and the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916, as amended (39 Stat. 166), and as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, I hereby order into the active military service of the United States, effective September 16, 1940, the following units and members of the National Guard of the United States to serve in the active military service of the United States for a period of twelve consecutive months, unless sooner relieved: UNITS All active elements of: 44th Division, less 44th Tank Company 30th Division, less 30th Tank Company 45th Division, less 45th Tank Company 41st Division, less 41st Tank Company 197th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 198th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 202nd Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 203rd Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 211th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 213th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 251st Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 244th Coast Artillery (155mm Gun) 250th Coast Artillery (155mm Gun) 252nd Coast Artillery (155mm Gun) 240th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 241st Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 242nd Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 243rd Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 245th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 246th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 248th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 249th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 105th Observation Squadron 119th Observation Squadron 154th Observation Squadron 116th Observation Squadron MEMBERS All members, both active and inactive, of the units listed above. All persons so ordered into the active military service of the United States are, from the effective date of this order, relieved from duty in the National Guard of their respective States so long as they shall remain in the active military service of the United States, and during such time shall be subject 62 Report of The Adjutant General to such laws and regulations for the government of the Army of the United States as may be applicable to members of the Army whose permanent retention in the active military service is not contemplated by law. Commissioned officers and warrant officers appointed in the National Guard of the United States and commissioned or holding warrants in the Army of the United States, and affected by this order, are hereby ordered to active duty under such appointments and commissions or warrants. All officers and warrant officers of the National Guard appointed in the National Guard, federally recognized or examined and found qualified for Federal recognition, and assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, who do not hold appointments in the National Guard of the United States and commissions or warrants in the Army of the United States, are hereby tendered such appointments in the same grade and arm or service which they respectively hold in the National Guard. Warrant officers and enlisted men of the National Guard who hold ap-pointments as officers in the National Guard of the United States and commissions in the Army of the United States, and are assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, are hereby ordered to active military service as commissioned officers of the Army of the United States under those appointments and commissions. Franklin D. Roosevelt. The White House, August 31, 1940. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Governor's Office Raleigh Executive Order September 10, 1940. No. 1. 1. Executive Order of the President of the United States, Number 8530, dated August 31, 1940, is quoted as follows: "By virtue of the authority conferred upon me by Public Resolution No. 96, 76th Congress, approved August 27, 1940, and the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916, as amended (39 Stat. 166), and as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, I hereby order into the active military service of the United States, effective September 16, 1940, the fol-lowing units and members of the National Guard of the .United States to serve in the active military service of the United States for a period of twelve consecutive months, unless sooner relieved: 'All active elements of: '30th Division, less 30th Tank Company * * * * '252nd Coast Artillery (155 mm Gun) * * * * Report of The Adjutant General 63 "MEMBERS "All members, both active and inactive, of the units listed above. "All persons so ordered into the active military service of the United States are, from the effective date of this order, relieved from duty in the National Guard of their respective States so long as they shall remain in the active military service of the United States, and during such time shall be subject to such laws and regulations for the government of the Army of the United States as may be applicable to members of the Army whose perma-nent retention in the active military service is not contemplated by law. "Commissioned officers and warrant officers appointed in the National Guard of the United States and commissioned or holding warrants in the Army of the United States, and affected by this order, are hereby ordered to active duty under such appointments and commissions or warrants. "All officers and warrant officers of the National Guard appointed in the National Guard, federally recognized or examined and found qualified for Federal recognition, and assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, who do not hold appointments in the National Guard of the United States and commissions or warrants in the Army of the United States, are hereby tendered such appointments in the same grade and arm or service which they respectfully hold in the National Guard. "Warrant officers and enlisted men of the National Guard who hold ap-pointments as officers in the National Guard of the United States and com-missions in the Army of the United States, and are assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, are hereby ordered to active military service as commissioned officers of the Army of the United States under those appointments and commissions." 2. In view of the above quoted order, it is announced that as of, and from the Sixteenth day of September, 1940, all North Carolina elements of the 30th Division and the 252nd Coast Artillery and all personnel, both active and inactive, assigned to such units, are ordered into the active service of the United States. Effective midnight, September 15-16, 1940, all members, both active and inactive, of the above designated units cease to be members of the North Carolina National Guard, subject to the Laws of North Carolina and National Guard Regulations and become a part of the Army of the United States, subject to the federal laws and Regular Army Regulations applicable thereto, in accordance with the Act of Congress rati-fied August 27, 1940, for the period of twelve months or until such time as relieved by proper authority. (Seal) Clyde R. Hoey, Official: Governor and Commander-in-Chief. J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General. GENERAL ORDERS—1938 State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders January 12, 1938. No. 1 1. The following named men, firing the pistol course for the season 1937, qualified in the classes indicated: Headquarters Btry. 113th Field Artillery Name Qualification 1st Sgt. Henry O. Shell Expert Sgt. John G. Draughon Marksman Cpl. Harold L. Jones Marksman Sgt. James E. Lee Marksman Cpl. Melvin H. Bryant Marksman Sgt. William E. Jernigan Marksman Pvt. Robert L. Guy Marksman Pvt. William H. Tew Marksman PFC. Hubert L. Sills Marksman M. Sgt. Edgar W. Carr Marksman Cpl. Dwight B. Rowland Marksman Pvt. Willie W. Lucas Marksman Pvt. Edward C. Lucas Marksman 2. All 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 The Adjutant General's Department Raleigh, North Carolina General Orders February 1, 193 8. No. 2 1. The 193 8 Annual Armory Inspection of the North Carolina National Guard, in accordance with the provisions of Section 93, National Defense Act, as amended, and letter NG 333. 45-Gen-38, Hq 4th CA, December 1, 1937 will be conducted, as provided in Section II. NGR 48, January 18, 1934, by officers of the Regular Army detailed by the Commanding General, Fourth Corps Area. The itinerary and the names of the Inspecting Officers are given in paragraph 10 of this order. Time of arrival of Inspecting Officers will be transmitted to organizations as soon as practicable. Upon their arrival, unit commanders will report by phone or in person. Report of The Adjutant General 65 2. The inspection will be made a formal occasion. The primary objects of the inspection are enumerated in paragraph 8, NGR 48. The inspection of the training of the unit or headquarters will be confined to objectives prescribed in the program of the next higher commander, and which should have been scheduled previous to the inspection, and, in addition, such other training as the unit or headquarters commander may have scheduled pre-vious to the inspection. Unit and headquarters commanders should be prepared to demonstrate the state of training achieved in scheduled sub-jects by presenting for the inspector a previously planned and rehearsed schedule, after or during which the inspector may ask to see such phases of the schedule repeated, or such other training as has been laid down under schedules of the unit, as he may desire. The inspector will base his report on these subjects and no other. The planned demonstration of the training of the unit as a whole, including the repetition of certain phases of training, or other training covered in schedule, as the inspector may desire to see, should not exceed the normal drill time. 3. Attendance at inspection is compulsory. A report of all absentees from inspection by reason of unavoidable causes, such as sickness, etc., will be rendered to the Inspecting Officer. Absentees without leave of absence or on furlough 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 organizations may be attached, for inspection, to any other organization, provided necessary arrangements are made with The Adjutant General by the immediate commanding officers and notice given the Inspector to whom they are to report. 4. The inspection of personnel will be made beginning at 8:00 P. M., on the date named herein. Field and Staff Officers whose station is that of their respective headquarters will report for inspection with the head-quarters personnel. Hours of inspection may be changed after consultation between the Inspecting Officer and the unit commander. The organization commander, caretaker, and supply sergeant to be present at the armory at such time in the afternoon as the Inspecting Officer may designate and all individual lockers opened and the field range set up. The first sergeant and company clerk to be present at the armory at the designated time in the afternoon for administrative inspection. 5. All property, arms, clothing, and equipment, will be thoroughly cleaned and put in good condition. Sealed boxes or cases need not be opened. Property in supply rooms and in individual lockers will be neatly and carefully arranged, that the Inspecting Officer may see its general condition and may count and check it easily and without loss of time. Items mentioned on spot inventory will be arranged as requested by the Inspecting Officer. 6. 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 arranged in case information of this nature is desired. 7. The service uniform, woolen (without packs), will be worn, in-cluding cap, regulation shoes and leggins (or boots). The olive drab ser- 66 Report of The Adjutant General vice 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 complete, thoroughly renovated and properly cleaned in order that each may present a neat appearance. 8. Inspecting Officers are requested to inspect Motor Vehicle Service Record Books of those units having motor vehicles. (QMC Form 248). 9. Unit commanders will be ready to state what steps they have taken to carry out the 1938 Major Effort; Field and Staff Officers what they are doing (AEC work) to qualify for armory drill pay; and applicable officers what steps they have taken to overcome their deficiencies, noted in 1937 Armory and Field Inspection Reports. 10. Inspecting Officers and Dates for Inspections. Lieut. Colonel Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry, Knoxville, Tenn. Tue Feb 15—Company H, 120th Infantry Waynesville Wed Feb 16—Headquarters 3rd Bn, 120th Infantry Shelby Company K, 120th Infantry Shelby Thu Feb 17—Headquarters 2d Bn, 120th Infantry Gastonia Howitzer Company, 120th Infantry Gastonia Capt. E. R. Morgan, Hqrs. Adj., 120th Infantry, Gastonia 1st Lt. J. C. Quickel, MC, 120th Infantry. Gastonia Fri Feb 18—Company F, 120th Infantry Charlotte Hq & Hq Det (Fin Sec), 30th Division Charlotte Headquarters 1st Bn, 120th Infantry Charlotte Major P. R. Younts, Hqrs. Ex. 0., 60th Brigade, Charlotte Sat Feb 19—Company E, 120th Infantry Concord Mon Feb 21—Headquarters Company 2nd Bn, 120th Infantry .Albemarle Tue Feb 22—Headquarters Company 3d Bn, 120th Infantry Asheboro Capt. J. C. Crutchfield, DC, 120th Infantry, Asheboro Wed Feb 23—Headquarters Company, 60th Brigade Leaksville Thu Feb 24—Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry Reidsville Fri Feb 25—Company G, 120th Infantry Winston-Salem Captain F. D. Dean, Ch., 120th Infantry, Winston-Salem Sat Feb 26—Company A, 105th QM. Regiment Winston-Salem Mon Feb 28—Company A, 120th Infantry Burlington Headquarters, 60th Brigade Graham 1st Lt. C. B. Aycock, Hqrs, ADC. 60th Brigade, Graham Lt. Col Wm. V. Copeland, Hqrs, Ex. O., 120th Infantry, Graham Tue Mar 1—Hq & Hq Det (Insp Sec), 30th Division Durham Company D, 120th Infantry Durham Hq 1st Bn, (Maj. P. P. Phillips), 105th Engineers-Durham Wed Mar 2—Headquarters, 120th Infantry Raleigh Service Company, 120th Infantry Raleigh Captain K. A. Kirby, Hqrs, Adj. 60th Brigade, Raleigh Captain C. F. Williams. MC 120th Infantry, Raleigh Thu Mar 3���State Staff Corps & Departments Raleigh Quartermaster Detachment Raleigh Fri Mar 4—Company C, 120th Infantry Henderson Major J. C. Cooper, Hqrs, 10 & P & T. 120th Infantry, Henderson Hq 1st Bn (Major T. S. Kittrell), 105th QM. Regiment Henderson Capt. S. E. Jennette, Hqrs, Adj. 105th Engineers, Henderson Sat Mar 5—Headquarters Company 1st Bn, 120th Infantry Oxford Report of The Adjutant General 67 Mori Mar 7—Company B, 120th Infantry Warrenton Tue Mar 8—Company M, 120th Infantry Wilson Major J. C. Dempsey, IG, State Staff, Wilson Wed Mar 9—Company L, 120th Infantry Parkton Thu Mar 10—Company I, 120th Infantry Wilmington Captain C. R. Blomme, Hqrs, ADC. 30th Division, Wilmington Major Reading Wilkinson, C. E., Jackson, Miss. Sat Mar 5—Company B, 105th Engineers Morganton Mon Mar 7—Company A, 105th Engineers North Wilkesboro Tue Mar 8—Company C, 105th Engineers Salisbury Wed Mar 9—Regtl Headquarters, 10 5th Engineers Charlotte Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, Comdg, 105th Engineers, Charlotte 1st Lt. W. O. Cochrane, Adj, 1st Bn, 105th Engineers, Charlotte Med Dept Det, 105th Engineers Charlotte Thu Mar 10—Hq and Serv Company, 105th Engineers Charlotte Lieut. Colonel Lorin A. Greene, Medical Corps, New Orleans, La. Mon Mar 7—Company I, 105th Med. Regt. Madison Headquarters 2d Bn, 105th Med. Regt. Madison Tue Mar 8—Med. Dept. Det., 120th Infantry Graham Wed Mar 9—Headquarters, 105 Medical Regiment Henderson Service Co. & Band, 105th Medical Regiment Henderson Lt. Col. John D. Kerr, Jr., Ex O. 105th Med Regt., Henderson Maj. A. H. Kerr, V. C, 105th Med. Regt., Henderson Capt. J. H. Wheeler, Adj, 2nd Bn, 105th Med. Regt., Henderson Capt. T. B. Royster. Adj, 105th Med. Regt., Henderson Thu Mar 10—Med Dept Det, 113th F.A. Wake Forest Capt. G. F. Hale, D. C. 113th FA., Wake Forest Fri Mar 11—Company F, 105th Med Regt Edenton Major M. P. Wichard, C. Surg, State Staff, Edenton Sat Mar 12—Company A, 105th Med Regt Wilmington Major Wm. H. Quarterman, Field Artillery, Savannah, Ga. 14—Service Battery, 113th Field Arty. Kinston 15—Battery D, 113th Field Artillery New Bern Headquarters 2nd Bn., 113th Field Artillery New Bern 16—Battery C, 113th Field Artillery Washington 17—Battery A, 113th Field Artillery Greenville Capt. Worth Wicker, Ch. 113th FA., Greenville 1st Lt. S. B. Howard, Int O 3d Bn. 113th FA., Greenville 1st Lt. R. A. Eason, LnO 1st Bn, 113th FA., Greenville Fri Mar 18—Battery B, 113th Field Artillery Louisburg 1st Lt. C. P. Green, P&TO, 1st Bn. 113th FA., Louisburg Sat Mar 19—Hq Battery & C Tn, 1st Bn, 113th Field Arty. _Youngsville Sun Mar 20—Headquarters, 113th Field Artillery Raleigh Lt. Col. J. B. Thorpe, Ex. 113th FA., Raleigh Capt. J. B. Linker, Adj. 113th FA., Raleigh Capt. F. C. Shepard, Adj 1st Bn. 113th FA., Raleigh Mon Mar 21—Hq Battery & C Tn, 2d Bn, 113th Field Arty. Smithfleld Capt. W. A. Royall, Adj. 2d Bn, 113th FA., Smithfleld 22—Headquarters Battery, 113th Field Artillery Dunn 23—Battery E, 113th Field Artillery Sanford Capt. Eugene Alexander, Ch. 105th Engineers, Sanford 24—Hq Battery & C Tn 3d Bn, 113th Field Arty. Lenoir 25—Headquarters 1st Bn, 113th Field Artillery Monroe Maj. Wesley C. Thompson, CO, 1st Bn. 113th FA., Monroe Headquarters 3d Bn, 113th Field Artillery Monroe Battery F, 113th Field Artillery Monroe Mon 68 Report of The Adjutant General Lieut. Colonel Edward P. Noyes, Coast Artillery, Statesboro, Ga. Mon Mar 14—-Battery D, 252d Coast Artillery Greensboro Tue Mar 15—Battery C, 252d Coast Artillery Greensboro Wed Mar 16—Hq Battery & C Tn, 2nd Bn, 252d Coast Arty. Greensboro Med Dept Det., 25 2d Coast Artillery Greensboro Headquarters 2nd Bn, 2 5 2d Coast Artillery Greensboro Capt. J. B. Richardson, DC. 252d CA., Greensboro 1st Lt. P. J. Dishner, I.O., 1st Bn, 252d CA., Greensboro Thu Mar 17—Hq Battery & C Tn, 3d Bn, 252d Coast Arty. __High Point Pri Mar 18—Battery E, 252d Coast Artillery High Point Sat Mar 19—Hq Battery & C Tn, 1st Bn., 252d Coast Arty. Raeford Lt. Col. R. B. Lewis, Ex. O. 252d CA., Raeford Major R. A. Matheson, Jr., MC, 252d CA., Raeford Capt. J. H. Blue, Adj. 1st Bn, 252d CA., Raeford Mon Mar 21—Battery F, 252d Coast Artillery Raeford Tue Mar 22—Battery B, 252d Coast Artillery Lumberton Wed Mar 23—Service Battery (Less Band), 252d Coast Arty. _Whiteville Thu Mar 24—Battery A, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington Fri Mar 25—Headquarters, Battery, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington Band Sec, Service Battery, 252d Coast Arty Wilmington 1st Lt. R. McK. Page, Jr., P&TO. 3d Bn, CA., Wilmington 1st Lt. Wra. C. Mebane, Jr., MC. Sat Mar 26—Headquarters, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington' Headquarters, 1st Bn, 2 5 2d Coast Artillery Wilmington Headquarters, 3rd Bn, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington 1st Lt. W. M. Latta, (Ch) 252d CA., Wilmington Major Callie H. Palmer, Cavalry, Savannah, Ga. Tue Mar 15—Machine Gun Troop, 109th Cavalry Statesville Wed Mar 16—Troop I, 109th Cavalry Lincolnton Captain Chas. R. Jonas, Adj. 55th Cav. Brig., Lincolnton Thu Mar 17—Troop K, 109th Cavalry Asheville Fri Mar 18—Headquarters 3d Squadron, 109th Cavalry Asheville Med Dept Det., 109th Cavalry Asheville Major R. E. Gribbin, Chaplain, 105th Med. Regt., Asheville Major Leon H. Richmond, Signal Corps, Mobile, Ala. Wed Mar 16—30th Signal Company, 30th Division Canton Signal Sec, Hq & Hq Detachment, 30th Division Canton By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders No. 3 February 1, 1938. 1. Under the provisions of Par. 54 (a) NGR-25, the Commanding Officer, Company A, 105th Medical Regiment, NC.NG., Wilmington, N. C, Report of The Adjutant General 69 is hereby directed to drop the following named enlisted man from the rolls of his organization as a deserter, effective January 8, 1938. MONTROSE E. JOHNSON, Pvt. 2. All officers of the National Guard will refrain from enlisting the above named man in any of their organizations. 3. A copy of this order will be posted on the bulletin board of all organizations for a period of thirty days. 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 2, 1938. No. 4 1. Captain Thomas H. Upton, Property Auditor. The Adjutant Gen-eral's Department, will, at semi-annual intervals make a physical check of all government property in the custody of organizations of the Guard; audit the organization Council Book; and in cases of motorized units, will inspect motor vehicles and the records pertaining thereto. Organization commanders will be advised through special orders to be issued, the dates upon which the Property Auditor will visit the organizations concerned. 2. Organization commanders are held responsible that all Federal property be available in proper place on date of visitation of the Property Auditor, conveniently arranged for checking. Any property or equipment not presented to the Auditor will be considered short. Property or equip-ment provided in Tables of Equipment for issue to Field and Staff Officers, when so issued for military use only, will be represented by Memorandum Receipt, signed by the officer concerned, on file with the organization. 3. Commanding and all other officers, North Carolina National Guard, responsible to the State for Federal property issued by the Federal Govern-ment, whose property accounts show a shortage of $50.00 OR MORE, OR WHOSE SHORTAGE CONTINUES TO INCREASE, will enter on subse-quent payrolls, in column of remarks, opposite the name of the responsible officer, the following: "NOT TO BE PAID, PENDING PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT," Until such time as his property adjustment is completed, (Par. 25 NGR- 59) and Form 18 be submitted. 4. Regimental and separate Squadron commanders and Instructors who certify to payrolls will be advised of property shortages in such cases as require the remark noted in paragraph 3, and should such statement under remarks not be inserted on appropriate payrolls, the Regimental and separate Squadron commanders and Instructors concerned will cause the proper remarks to be made before certifying and forwarding payroll. 70 Report of The Adjutant General 5. Immediately upon receipt of statement of shortages from this office, the responsible officer will take the steps provided (NGR 75-7) to be relieved of responsibility for actual shortage. 6. All orders in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded. 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 8, 1938. No. 5 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs 1st Lieu-tenant Charles B. Aycock, 60th Brigade, NC.NG., to appear for the Annual Armory Inspection February 28, 1938, at Graham, N. C, is rescinded. 2. Lieutenant Aycock will report to Lieut. Colonel Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer on February 18, 1938, at Charlotte, N. C. 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 11, 1938. No. 6 1. The following named officers of the North Carolina National Guard having recently been transferred from the line and assigned to Staff positions, will report for the Annual Armory Inspection—1938, North Carolina National Guard to Lt. Col. Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer, as designated herein :- Captain James B. Cole, Quartermaster Corps Tuesday March 1, 1938, Durham, N. C. 1st Lieutenant Joshua E. Paschall, Quartermaster Corps Tuesday March 8, 1938, Wilson, N. C. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Report of The Adjutant General 71 State of North Carolina Adjutant Gknkral's Department Raleigh General Orders February 18, 1938. No. 7 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs Major Robert E. Gribbin, Chaplain, 105th Medical Regiment, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, to report to Major Callie E. Palmer, Cavalry Inspecting Officer, at Asheville, N. C, for the Annual Armory Inspection on March 18, 1938, is amended to direct Major Gribbin to report to Lt. Col. John T. McLane, USA. Cavalry, Asheville, N. C, who will conduct the inspection for Major Palmer on March 12, 1938. 2. Lt. Col. McLane will prepare the report of inspection and submit same to Major Callie H. Palmer, Cavalry, station Savannah, Georgia. 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 22, 1938. No. 8 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs Major James C. Dempsey, Inspector General, State Staff, NC. NG., station Wilson, N. C, to appear for Annual Armory Inspection at Wilson, N. C, March 8, 1938, is amended to direct Major Dempsey to report to Lt. Col. Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer on March 3, 1938 at the Armory, Quarter-master Detachment, Raleigh, N. C. 2. Major Dempsey will communicate with The Adjutant General's Department and ascertain the hour of the Inspection. 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 26, 1938. No. 9 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs 1st Lieu-tenant Warren O. Cochrane, Adjutant, 1st Battalion, 105th Engineers, 72 Report of The Adjutant General NC. NG., station Charlotte, N. C, to appear for Annual Armory Inspection at Charlotte, N. C, March 9, 1938, is amended to direct 1st Lieutenant Cochrane to report to Major Wm. H. Quarterman, Field Artillery In-specting Officer on March 15, 1938, with Battery D, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., at New Bern, N. C. 2. 1st Lieutenant Cochrane will communicate with Captain Joseph B. Mullineaux, commanding officer, Battery D, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., New Bern, N. C, and ascertain the hour of the Inspection. 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 28, 1938. No. 10 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs Major Arthur L. Fletcher, J. A. G. Department, State Staff, NC. NG., station Raleigh, N. C, to appear for Annual Armory Inspection on March 3, 1938, is amended to direct Major Fletcher to report to Lt. Col. Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer on March 2, 1938, with Headquarters 120th Infantry, NC. NG., Raleigh, N. C. 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 28, 1938. No. 11 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs the fol-lowing named officers of the 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., to appear for Annual Armory Inspection is amended and the officers concerned will report as designated hereon :- 1st Lieutenant William H. Rhodes, Jr., Liaison Officer, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., station Raleigh, N. C, to report to Major William H. Quarterman, USA., Field Artillery Inspecting Officer on March 14, 1938, with Service Battery, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., Kinston, N. C. 1st Lieutenant Samuel B. Howard, Int. O.&P.&TO., 3rd Bn., 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., station Edenton, N. C, to report to Lt. Col. Lorin A. Greene, USA., Medical Inspecting Officer on March Report of The Adjutant General 73 11, 1938, with Company F, 105th Medical Regiment, NC. NG., Edenton, N. C. 2. Lieutenants Rhodes and Howard will communicate with the Com-manding Officers of the respective units to which they will be inspected to ascertain the hour of the Inspection. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. CORRECTED COPY State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders March 7, 1938. No. 12 1. Pursuant to communication from the Commanding General, Fourth Corps Area, Atlanta, Georgia, dated March 2, 1938, to The Adjutant Gen-eral of North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, the following Headquarters and Units of the National Guard, as it affects North Caro-lina will be reallocated and converted, effective midnight March 31st- April 1, 1938: Headquarters 3rd Squadron, Headquarters 2nd Battalion, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., Asheville, N. C. Asheville, N. C. Troop I, 3rd Squadron, Company D, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. station Lincolnton, N. C. Troop K, 3rd Squadron, Company E, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. station Asheville, N. C. Machine Gun Troop, Company F, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. station Statesville, N. C. 2. The Medical Department Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, is disbanded as of midnight March 31st- April 1, 1938. Those enlisted men, who so desire, may transfer to Com-pany E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG. (now Troop K, 109th Cav.) as of March 31, 1938, otherwise, will be discharged the service. The Commanding Officer, Medical Department Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., will confer with the Commanding Officer, Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., (to become Co. E, 105th Engrs.) with reference to transfers, and will make arrangements for transfers as may be desired. 3. The following Officers, are upon the conversion midnight March 31st-April 1, 193 8, transferred, as follows:- 74 Report of The Adjutant General Major Eugene P. Coston, Cavalry, Commanding 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., headquarters to Asheville, N. C. 1st Lt. Carl O. Shytle, Cavalry, Adjutant, 3rd Squadron, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Captain Wiley M. Pickens, Cavalry, Commanding Troop I, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. 1st Lt. Edgar H. Reece, Cavalry, Troop I, 10 9th Cavalry, NC. NG. to station Lincolnton, N. C. 2nd Lt. Harmon H. James, Cavalry, Troop I, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to station Lincolnton, N. C. Captain Joseph W. Tallent, Cavalry, Commanding Troop K, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station to Asheville, N. C. 1st Lt. Wilbur R. Carleton, Cavalry, Troop K, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to station Asheville, N. C. 2nd Lt. George R. Hull, Cavalry, Troop K, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to station Asheville, N. C. Captain George Feild, Cavalry, Commanding Machine Gun Troop, to 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. 1st Lt. John F. Long, Cavalry, Machine Gun Troop, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. 1st Lt. Esten B. Leinster, Cavalry, Machine Gun Troop, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. Engineers, in Command of 2nd Battalion, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., Headquarters Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned as Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Command of Company D, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company D, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company D, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Command of Company E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company E, 10 5th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Command of Company F, 10 5th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company F, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. Engineers, and demoted to 2d Lt., assigned to Company F, 10 5th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. 4. Captain William A. Brewton, MC, Commanding Medical Depart-ment Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, is upon disbandment of the Detachment midnight March 31st-April 1, 1938, transferred and assigned to duty with the Medical Detachment, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., and will report by letter to Major Thomas Craven, MC, Commanding Medical Department Detachment, 105th En-gineers, NC. NG., station Huntersville, N. C. Captain Brewton will con- Report of The Adjutant General 75 tinue responsibility for Federal and State property and the Detachment funds until further notice. 5. (a) Captain Edward L. Shuford, Jr., VC, Medical Department Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, will be discharged the service upon the conversion midnight March 31st-April 1, 193 8, because of no vacancy for a Veterinarian in the 105th Engineer Regiment. (b) 2nd Lt. Robert A. Collier, Machine Gun Troop, 10 9th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C, will be discharged the service upon the conversion midnight March 31st-April 1, 1938, because of no vacancy in the 105th Engineer Regiment for his assignment. 6. The Headquarters and Units concerned will assemble at their re-spective home stations at 8 PM., March 31, 1938, for an Inspection for Federal Recognition as Engineers. A full attendance of Officers and men is desired. Inspecting Officers will be announced later. 7. Federal and State property responsibility will be retained by the responsible Officers. Instructions relating to the transfer of Cavalry equipment and horses and the acquiring of Engineer equipment will issue later. 8. Separate instructions will be issued relative to the appearance of Officers before Examining Boards to determine their professional qualifi-cations in the branch to which transferred. Officers so desiring may make application to The Adjutant General, North Carolina, for an extension of one years time in which to prepare for and to take the professional examination. 9. Following the conversion midnight March 31-April 1, 1938, Com-manding Officers concerned will report through channels by letter to Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, Commanding 105th Engineers, NC. NG., head-quarters Raleigh, N. C. (P. O. Box 28 6) 10. All orders in conflict herewith are rescinded. 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 7, 1938. No. 13 1. General Orders No. 3, The Adjutant General's Department, dated February 1, 1938, is revoked. 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 12, 1938. No. 14. 1. With profound sorrow, the death of LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN DANIEL KERR, JR. Executive Officer, 105th Medical Regiment, North Carolina National Guard, at James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilming-ton, North Carolina, on March 16, 1938, is announced. 2. Lieutenant Colonel Kerr was born at Clinton, North Carolina, March 24, 1884, and attended the University of Mary-land, from which he graduated in medicine with the class of 1908. He practiced his profession in his native community throughout the years of his life and his untiring service to his people and his charitable acts in their behalf were outstanding. As a citizen, physician, and soldier, his happy and congenial disposition, his loyalty to his friends and to the service, won for him the love, confidence and esteem of all who knew him. Those of his regiment and others of the National Guard who came in contact with him recognized his ability as an officer and his faithful services to the Government, his native State, and to those under his command. Lieutenant Colonel Kerr was returning to his home station, Clinton, after having attended the Annual Armory Inspection of Company A, 105th Medical Regiment, at the time he received the injuries which later proved fatal. A true and loyal soldier and a friend has passed to the Great Beyond and his death is mourned by soldier and civilian. Sincerest sympathy is extended his family by this department. Record of Service Lieutenant Colonel Kerr entered the military service on June 30, 1917, as a First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, and was assigned to duty with the 2nd North Carolina Infantry, at the time stationed at Goldsboro, North Carolina, which regiment, upon the organization of the 30th Division for World War service, became the 119th Infantry. He served with this regi-ment in Federal service throughout its training at Camp Sevier, South Carolina, and overseas. He served in the American Ex-peditionary Forces from May 11, 1918, to February 2, 1919. He was honorably discharged the service upon his return to the United States on February 6, 1919. Upon the organization of the 105th Medical Regiment, North Carolina National Guard, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, February 1, 1924, and assigned to this regiment as its Executive Officer, which position he held at the time of his death. Lieutenant Colonel Kerr was a graduate of the Army Medical Field Service School, course of 1931. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. State of North Carolina Adjutant Gkneral's Department Raleigh General Orders April 28, 1938. No. 15. 1. With profound sorrow, the death of CAPTAIN LESTER LAWRENCE ANDERSON, MEDICAL CORPS Company I, 105th Medical Regiment, North Carolina National Guard, on April 17, 1938, at Stoneville, North Carolina, is an-nounced. 2. Captain Anderson was born at Fork, Davie County, North Carolina, where he lived until he entered Wake Forest College, North Carolina, from which he graduated in medicine with a B.S. Degree in 1925. He is a graduate of Medical Col-lege of Virginia, at Richmond, class of 1927. He entered City Memorial Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as in In-terne in 1928, and has followed his profession since 1929 at Madison and Stoneville, North Carolina. Captain Anderson, in the prime of life, through his congenial and happy manner, had drawn to himself a host of good and true friends. He had the confidence and respect of those of his profession and the citi-zens of his community. He was a faithful, efficient, and ener-getic officer of the National Guard and in his death the service has lost a capable officer whose comrades will miss his presence. Record of Service Captain Anderson entered the military service upon his ap-pointment as 1st Lieutenant, Medical Corps, on July 14, 1932. He was commissioned Captain, July 5, 1934. Originally as-signed to duty with 115th Hospital Company (redesignated Company I) 105th Medical Regiment, he continued in this duty to the time of his death. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. 78 Report of The Adjutant General State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders June 6, 1938. No. 16. 1. Under authority of the National Guard Bureau, War Department, Camps of Instruction for the North Carolina National Guard will be held as follows: FORT MOULTRIE, S. C.—JULY 3-17, 1938 25 2nd Coast Artillery. DeSOTO NATIONAL FOREST, MISS.—JULY 31-AUG. 14, 1938 Hq. and Hq. Co., 60th Brigade 120th Infantry 105th Medical Regiment 113th Field Artillery 105th Engineers Hq. and all Sections, 30th Division 30th Signal Co. State Staff and Detachment Regtl. and 1st Bn. Hq. and Co. A, 105th QM Regiment Hq. 55th Cavalry Brigade. Detachment, 252nd Coast Artillery. 2. At the conclusion of the Camps, organizations will return to their proper stations unless sooner relieved by proper authority. 3. Advance detachments and other details will be based upon Circular 14 B, National Guard Bureau, Nov. 1, 1937, and in cases where necessary commanding officers will be advised of same in letters of instruction upon receipt of training authorities from the National Guard Bureau. 4. Brigade, Regimental, and separate unit commanders will perform the usual duties to include the publication of the necessary orders covering the conduct of their camps and programs therefor. At the termination of camps, commanding officers will submit a report to this office with such recommendations and comments as may be deemed advisable and helpful for the conduct of subsequent camps. 5. (a) Schedule of movements to and from camp by rail will be furnished all concerned in separate orders. No sleeping car accommo-dations are authorized. (b) Units and detachments to move by motor will be so advised with information as to dates involved. (c) 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 from the person or persons rendering the service. Payments will not be made to officers commanding units. Such drayage will be accomplished for $10.00 or less for each organization to cover hauling both ways from armories and in no case will $20.00 be allowed unless it can be shown by Report of The Adjutant General 79 competitive bids that $10.00 was inadequate. Full use will be made of organizational vehicular equipment and drayage will be allowed to organi-zations only in cases where no wagons or trucks are available to perform such services. (d) Transportation requests and bills of lading will be furnished by the United States Property and Disbursing Officer together with instruc-tions covering their use. Officers to whom transportation requests and bills of lading are issued will be held strictly accountable for their proper use and accomplishment. (e) It being impracticable for the Government to furnish rations in kind, travel rations enroute to camp will be paid at the rate of not to exceed 30c per meal per man prorated between the usual three meals, or 90c per day. Travel rations on the return trip will be made on the basis of 90c per day or 30c per meal where less than a full day is consumed. Reimbursement will be made on this basis and receipted bills in duplicate must be obtained and attached to vouchers. (f) Rations while in camp will be purchased by the Supply Officer, 252nd Coast Artillery, in accordance with instructions of the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. In the Third Army Maneuvers, rations will be provided by the Army Quartermaster from time of arrival in the concentration area until departure therefrom. Travel and camp rations will be standardized for officers and enlisted men and officers will have entered on their payrolls proper notations to cover deductions for such meals as are provided for them on the basis of ninety cents for travel and fifty-two cents (.527) camp or field ration per day. Separate instruc-tions will be issued to cover rations of Reserve Officers who may be fur-nished meals with National Guard units. (g) The United States Property and Disbursing Officer will pay all troops prior to their departure from camp, if practicable, and will settle all accounts incident to the camps properly payable from Federal funds. (h) Any units holding an armory drill on the day of departure for camp will designate in company orders the hours for such drill to termi-nate prior to departure from home station. Such drills will be considered as properly supervised and usual armory drills as prescribed in regula-tions, provided, said drill is held on day prior to the opening of camp. Units returning to their stations before the last day of the camp will per-form such duties as may be prescribed by their respective commanding officers. Personnel will not be dismissed until the actual commencement of the last day for which the camp is authorized. (i) Gasoline and oil for use in motor vehicles will be purchased under Procurement Division, Treasury Department, contracts in accordance with instructions to be issued by the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. 6. (a) Regulation cotton uniforms, cotton or wool shirt, shoes, wool leggins, or boots, and campaign hat or field cap will be worn. (b) The usual field equipment will be taken to Fort Moultrie, S. C, by the 252nd Coast Artillery and will be as prescribed by the commanding officer in appropriate orders. 80 Report of The Adjutant General 7. Special Instructions Third Army Maneuver: (a) Individual equipment: (1) The following will not be taken: Cots (except as below) Bed sacks Gas masks Steel helmets Foot lockers for enlisted men or officers below field grade (except umpires and other officers not assigned for duty with combat units.) Pistols Sabers and scabbards. Bayonets and scabbards. (2) The following will be taken: Cots for field officers and for officers not assigned to duty with combat troops, unit umpires, and personnel of Medical Regiments and Q.M. Bases. One (1) mosquito bar per each officer. One (1) single mosquito bar per enlisted man or 1 double for each 2 enlisted men. Holsters and belts (To be worn during all tactical phases of the maneuver). Each officer below field grade—1 bedding roll, 1 clothing roll and handbag. Each field officer—Same as above and in addition 1 foot locker and 1 cot, canvas. Not more than two (2) blankets per each man will be taken. All other equipment not mentioned in this sub-paragraph or paragraph 7a (1) above, which has been normally taken to regular summer training camps. Mess equipment for attached Reserve Officers. Enlisted men's packs and barrack bags will be retained by the owners individually during the movement to and from the concentration areas, whether the movements is by rail or motor. Each medical detachment will take the individual and organizational equipment prescribed in Tables of Basic Allowances for its particular unit. For each regiment there will be taken a Regimental Headquarters Medical equipment, plus one Battalion Medical equipment for each Battalion to be present. For each separate Bat-talion, or similar unit, there will be taken one Battalion Medical Equipment. If Medical equipment outfits are not available, dispensary equipment (old pattern) should be taken. Small units for which no medical personnel is provided will bring from their home sta-tions a container packed with first aid supplies, to be taken by them into the field. Report of The Adjutant General 81 (b) Organization Equipment: (1) All communication equipment. Such number of machine guns, 37 mm. guns, and trench mortars, as can be manned by the personnel that will participate in the maneuvers (spare parts chests to be included). Two (2) guns per each 155 Howitzer Battery. No sub caliber equipment. No engineer pontoon or assault bridge equipment. Necessary items of Tables of Basic Allowances required for sanitation, technical operations, and necessary housekeeping in the field (this equipment to be held at a minimum). Lanterns and coal oil containers. Bags, water sterilizing and milk cans. One small ice box per mess (to be provided by unit). Kitchen fly, field range and cooking equipment per mess. Medical supplies that are issued to organizations. Cleaning and preserving material. Tactical tentage for Medical Regiments and Medical De-partment Detachments (except for housing men). Other tentage as follows: Tents, wall, large complete: 1 per Bn. Hq. 2 per Regtl. Hq. 2 per Brig. Hq. Tents, wall, small complete: 1 per each field officer, at-tached Reserve officer of field grade and one (1) for each umpire with a Regiment or Battalion. 1 per Regtl. Hq. 1 per General Officer 2 per Bn. Hq. 3 per Brig. Hq. 1 per Med. Dept. Det. Screens, latrine: 1 per unit. Tents, pyramidal, complete: 2 per each Battery or Company, 2 per Med. Det. (for storage of company equipment during the ma-neuver proper). Shelter tents for each officer and attached Reserve Officer below field grade. All serviceable tentage held by Medical Regiments will be taken by them. (Note: One umpire will be attached to each Bn. and higher Hq. Tentage to be provided by such Hq.) (c) (1) Articles of the uniform (worn or carried) will not exceed the following. 2 pairs of shoes or boots 82 Report of The Adjutant General 2 pairs of breeches, cotton 3 shirts, cotton or woolen 1 Raincoat 1 Service hat or field cap 1 fatigue clothes (suit) Leggins, puttees, underclothes, towels, toilet articles as desired and within authorized allowances. (Clothing of enlisted men over and above that carried in packs or worn to be carried in barrack bags.) (2) The following will not be taken: Neckties Blouses (coats, service) Caps, service (officers or men) Civilian clothes, (d) (1) Motor convoys will be conducted by the Regimental or Organization commanders concerned. (2) Units moving by motor will take field ranges and meals will be cooked and served en route to and from the con-centration area. Unit Supply Officers will make the necessary arrangements in advance for the required rations. (3) It is not contemplated that units will remain in the con-centrated areas for any considerable length of time, and that during the maneuver proper, troops will bivouac in the field in accordance with tactical dispositions. Only temporary facilities will be established in concentration areas. 8. The provisions of N.G.R.-45 will govern as to numerical strength and organizations must comply with these and other regulations to be en-titled to pay. 9. No debts or obligations against the State or United States will be incurred by any officer, enlisted man, or organization, except such as may be specifically authorized from this office. 10. Commanding Officers of troops attending joint camps are directed to comply with all orders and regulations in force at the camp, and will issue necessary instructions to put this in effect. 11. Pay and allowances of officers and warrant officers and pay and subsistence of enlisted men will be settled by the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. Transportation of personnel, equipment and animals will be paid by the Finance Officer, U. S. A., Washington, D. C. The expenses are chargeable as follows: Pay, Officers NG-4913 2-P-3-0120-A-703-9 Pay, Warrant Officer NG-49132-P-3-0122-A-703-9 Pay, Enlisted Men NG-49132-P-3-0123-A-703-9 Subsistence enlisted men , NG-149132-P-3-0260-A-703-9 Transportation personnel NG-49500-P-3-0600-A-703-9 Transportation equipment NG-49500-P-3-0700-A-703-9 12. Travel directed is necessary in the Military service. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Report of The Adjutant General 83 State of Nokth Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders June 8, 1938. No. 17 SCHEDULE OF TRAIN MOVEMENTS, SUMMER CAMPS, N. C. NATIONAL GUARD, 1938 FORT MOULTRIE, SOUTH CAROLINA, JULY 3-17, 1938 252(1 Coast Artillery Will move to and from camp in Government vehicles. DeSOTO NATIONAL FOREST, MISSISSIPPI, JULY 31-AUGUST 14, 1938 TRAIN No. 24 Organization Off. Men Imped. From To Co. D. 105th Eng 3 48 800 Lincolnton, N. C Maxie, Miss. How. Co. 120th Inf. 4 58 1750 Gastonia, N. C State Staff. 1 Ft. Mill, S. C Co. K. 118th Inf. 3 60 800 4 60 800 Hq.Co.3d.Bn.ll8th Inf. 1 Rock Hill, S. C. Co. I. 118th Inf. 3 66 800 4 66 800 Co. K. 120th Inf. 3 64 800 Shelby, N. C. 18 296 4950 Route Going: Lincolnton, N. C, C. & N. W., Gastonia, So. Ry. Sys., Hat-tiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Gastonia, Ft. Mill, Rock Hill, Shelby, So. Ry. Sys., Hatties-burg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car from Lincolnton. 1 Baggage Car from Charlotte. 8 Coaches. 10 Going Schedule Lv. Lincolnton C.&N.W. Spl. 5:30 AM (ET) July 31, 1938 Ar. Gastonia " 6:30 AM " Lv. Shelby Sou. Spl. 9:00 AM " Ar. Blacksburg " 9:30 AM " 84 Report of The Adjutant General Lv. Rock Hill Report of The Adjutant General 85 Organization TRAIN No. Of. Men Imped. 27 From Co. G. 120th Inf. 3 64 Hq.Co.3d Bn.l20th Inf. 3 24 Hq.Co.2d Bn.l20th Inf. 3 27 Co. C. 105th Eng 3 64 Co. E. 120th Inf. 3 63 Co. F. 105th Eng.„. 3 53 Hq. 30th Div 1 4( Co. F. 120th Inf. 4 51( Hq. & Serv. Co. 105th ( Eng 4 25( Med. Det. 105th Eng 2 20(5185 800 Winston-Salem, N. C. 870 Asheboro, N. C 870 Albemarle, N. C 800 Salisbury, N. C 800 Concord, N. C 800 Statesville, N. C Charlotte, N. C To Brooklyn 11 100 5185 30 395 10125 Route Going: Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Concord, Statesville, Charlotte, N. C, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Asheboro, N. C, H. P. R. A. & S., High Point, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Albemarle, N. C, Yad. R. R., Salisbury, So. Ry. Sys., Hat-tiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of the above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car from Winston-Salem. 1 Baggage Car from Asheboro. 1 Baggage Car from Albemarle. 9 Coaches from points of origin. 1 Coach Salisbury for Statesville. 13 Going Schedule Lv. Winston-Salem Ar. Charlotte 86 Report of The Adjutant General Equipment Returning: 1 Baggage Car to Winston-Salem. 1 Baggage Car to Asheboro. 1 Baggage Car to Albemarle. 10 Coaches. 13 Return Schedule Lv. Brooklyn Report of The Adjutant General 87 Route Going: All points except Laurens, S. A. L. Ry., Birmingham, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg, I. C. Sys. Route Going: Laurens, C. N. & L. R. R., Clinton, S. A. L., Birmingham, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg, I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car. 6 Coaches. Lv. Warren Plains Lv. Norlina Ar. Henderson Lv. Oxford Ar. Henderson Lv. Henderson Lv. Raleigh Lv. Chester Lv. Laurens Ar. Clinton Lv. Clinton Lv. Howells Ar. Birmingham Lv. Birmingham Ar. Hattiesburg Lv. Hattiesburg Ar. Maxie Going Schedule S. A. L. Special 6:25 AM (ET) July 31, 1938 6:30 AM " 6:50 AM " 7:40 AM 8:25 AM 8:30 AM 9:40 AM 2:00 PM C. N. & L. No. 13 2:00 PM 2:38 PM S. A. L. Special 3:05 PM " 6:45 PM (CT) 10:45 PM " Sou. Special 11:30 PM 6:30 AM I. C. Special 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Aug. 1st, 1938 Equipment Returning: 1 Baggage Car Maxie to Oxford via Norlina. 1 Coach Maxie to Oxford. Chester and Laurens use. Oxford Coach. 2 Coaches Maxie to Norlina or Warren Plains. 2 Coaches Maxie to Henderson. 1 Coach Maxie to Raleigh. 1 A. C. L. Coach Brooklyn to Edenton—Baggage and Imped, to be handled in Oxford baggage car to Raleigh, thence regular 8 equipment N. S. No. 2. Return Schedule Lv. Maxie Ar. Hattiesburg Lv. Hattiesburg Ar. Birmingham Lv. Birmingham Ar. Clinton I. C. Special So. Ry. Special S. A. L. Special 5:00 AM (CT) 6:00 AM " 6:15 AM " 1 :45 PM " 2:30 PM " 12:10 AM (ET) Aug. 12, 1938 Aug. 13, 1938 88 Report of The Adjutant General Lv. Clinton Ar. Laurens C. N. & L. No. 12 5:48 AM 6.10 AM Ar. Chester Ar. Raleigh Ar. Henderson Lv. Henderson S. A. L. Special 1:15 AM 5:35 AM 6:45 AM 6:50 AM Ar. Norlina Ar. Warren Plains 7:10 AM 7:15 AM Lv. Henderson Ar. Oxford 7:45 AM 8:30 AM Lv. Raleigh Ar. Edenton N. S. No. 2 7:30 AM 2:03 PM Note: Edenton Co. (2 officers, 32 men, 800 lbs. impedimenta) to be handled on going trip to Brooklyn via Wilson and A. C. L. Special—See going schedule of Train No. 42. Organization Co. B. 105th Eng 3 Co. H. 120th Inf. 3 Hq. 30th Div 1 Hq.2nd Bat.lOSth Eng... 2 Co. E. 105th Eng 4 TRAIN No. 34 Off. Men Imped. From 64 800 Morganton, N. C... 56 1750 Waynesville, N. C. 2 Canton, N. C Asheville, N. C 50 800 To Brooklyn 6 50 800 13 172 3350 Route Going: So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: . 1 Baggage Car from Waynesville. 4 Coaches. 1 Coach added at Knoxville. Lv. Waynesville Going Schedule So. Ry. Sys. No. 18 12:20 PM (CT) July 31, 1938 Lv. Canton Ar. Asheville Report of The Adjutant General 89 Lv. Knoxville 90 Report of The Adjutant General Route Going: Durham, Burlington, Graham, Reidsville, N. Wilkesboro, N. C, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg, I. C. Sys. Route Going: Leaksville, N. C, D. & W., Danville, So. Ry. Sys., Hatties-burg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Madison, N. C, N. & W., Winston-Salem, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning from McLaurin: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car from N. Wilkesboro. 1 Baggage Car from Durham. 1 Baggage Car from Danville. 10 Coaches. 13 Lv. Leaksville Ar. Danville Report of The Adjutant General 91 Return Schedule Lv. McLaurin 92 Report of The Adjutant General Route Going: Edenton, N. C, N. S., Wilson, A. C. L., Augusta, Ga. R. R., Atlanta, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Wilson, Parkton, N. C, Hartsville, S. C, Wilmington, N. C Timmonsville, Orangeburg, S. C, A. C. L., Augusta, Ga. R. R.' Atlanta, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Columbia, S. C., So. Ry., Augusta, Ga. R. R., Atlanta, So" Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above, except Edenton unit will return S. A. L. Special—See train No. 28. Equipment Going and Returning: Edenton regular train Baggage Car to Wilson. 1 Baggage Car from Wilson. 1 Baggage Car from Wilmington. 1 C-B Car from Hartsville. 1 Baggage Car Columbia to Augusta (a)-4 Coaches from Wilson. 3 Coaches from Wilmington. 1 Coach from Hartsville. 2 Coaches from Florence. 3 Coaches from Columbia. 17 (a)-One of these Coaches to be returned on S. A. L. Special Train No. 28 to protect Edenton unit returning via that route. Going Schedule Lv. Edenton Report of The Adjutant General 93 Lv. Atlanta Ar. Hattiesburg Sou. Ry. Special 7:15 AM 7:30 PM Lv. Hattiesburg Ar. Brooklyn I. C. Special 8:00 PM 8:45 PM Return Schedule Lv. Brooklyn 94 Report of The Adjutant General 2. The above organizations will return to their home stations not later than August 14, 1938, and date of departure will be when relieved by proper authority. No sleeping car accommodations have been authorized. The number of officers and men shown is based upon prior camp attendance and, obviously, the actual number to travel may be more or less. 3. The senior officer present on each train and in each motor convoy will be in command and will be responsible for the conduct of the troops to and from camps. Guards will be kept on doors and the men prevented from leaving the coaches except when so ordered by proper authority. Special attention will be paid to transportation equipment and responsible officers will take the necessary steps to prevent any damages thereto. 4. All troops arriving at camps will be met by guides and taken to their areas. Commanding Officers of units moving by rail or motor are cautioned to exercise proper authority over their personnel and to take precautions, particularly, from a standpoint of safety. 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 28, 1938. No. 18 1. General Orders No. 1, The Adjutant General's Department, January 3, 1927, are hereby revoked, and the charge of desertion of Private Carter S. Williams, formerly of Battery E, 117th Field Artillery, Green-ville, N. C, is set aside. 2. A copy of this order will be posted on the bulletin board of all organizations of the National Guard for a period of thirty days. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. GENERAL ORDERS—1939 State of North Carolina The Adjutant General's Department Raleigh, North Carolina General Orders January 16, 1939. No. 1. 1. The 1939 Annual Armory Inspection of the North Carolina National Guard, in accordance with the provisions of Section 93, National Defense Act, as amended, and letter NG 333, 45-Gen-39, Hq 4th CA, December 7, 1938 will be conducted, as provided in Section II, NGR 48, January 18, 1934, by officers of the Regular Army detailed by the Commanding Gen-eral, Fourth Corps Area. The itinerary and the names of the Inspecting Officers are given in paragraph 10 of this order. Time of arrival of In-specting Officers will be transmitted to organizations as soon as practicable. Upon their arrival, unit commanders will report by phone or in person. 2. The inspection will be made a formal occasion. The primary ob-jects of the inspection are enumerated in paragraphs 8, NGR 48. The inspection of the training of the unit or headquarters will be confined to objectives prescribed in the program of the next higher commander, and which should have been scheduled previous to the inspection, and in addi-tion, such other training as the unit or headquarters commander may have scheduled previous to the inspection. Unit and headquarters commanders should be prepared to demonstrate the state of training achieved in scheduled subjects by presenting for the inspector a previously planned and rehearsed schedule, after or during which the inspector may ask to see such phases of the schedule repeated, or such other training as has been laid down under schedules of the unit, as he may desire. The inspector will base his report on these subjects and no other. The planned demon-stration of the training of the unit as a whole, including the repetition of certain phases of training, or other training covered in schedule, as the inspector may desire to see, should not exceed the normal drill time. 3. Attendance at inspection is compulsory. A report of all absentees from inspection by reason of unavoidable causes, such as sickness, etc., will be rendered to the Inspecting Officer. Absentees without leave of absence or on furlough 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 organizations may be attached, for inspection, to any other organization, provided necessary arrangements are made with The Adjutant General by the immediate commanding officers and notice given the Inspector to whom they are to report. 4. The inspection of personnel will be made beginning at 8:00 P. M., on the date named herein. Field and Staff Officers whose station is that of their respective headquarters will report for inspection with the head-quarters personnel. Hours of inspection may fc-e changed after consul-tation between the Inspecting Officer and the unit commander. The or-ganization commander, caretaker, and supply sergeant to be present at the 96 Report of The Adjutant General armory at such time in the afternoon as the Inspecting Officer may desig-nate and all individual lockers opened and the field range set up. The first sergeant and company clerk to be present at the armory at the desig-nated time in the afternoon for administrative inspection. 5. All property, arms, clothing, and equipment, will be thoroughly cleaned and put in good condition. Sealed boxes or cases need not be opened. Property in supply rooms and in individual lockers will be neatly and carefully arranged, that the Inspecting Officer may see its general condition and may count and check it easily and without loss of time. Items mentioned on spot inventory will be arranged as requested by the Inspecting Officer. 6. 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 arranged in case information of this nature is desired. 7. The service uniform, woolen (without packs), will be worn, in-cluding cap, regulation shoes and leggins (or boots). 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 complete, thoroughly renovated and properly cleaned in order that each may present a neat appearance. 8. Inspecting Officers are requested to inspect Motor Vehicle Service Record Books of those units having motor vehicles. (QMC Form 248). 9. Unit commanders will be ready to state what steps they have taken to carry out the 1939 Major Effort; Field and Staff Officers what they are doing (AEC work) to qualify for armory drill pay; and applicable officers what steps they have taken to overcome their deficiencies, noted in 1938 Armory and Field Inspection Reports. 10. Inspecting Officers and Dates for Inspections. Major Paul W. Rutledge, C. A. C, Columbia, S. C. 252nd Coast Artillery 13—Battery F, C. A. Raeford 14—Hq. B & CT 1st Bn., C. A. Raeford Lt. Col. Robert B. Lewis, Ex. 0. Major Robert A. Matheson, Jr., MC. Captain Julian H. Blue, Adj. 1st Bn. C.A. 15—Battery B, C. A. Lumberton 16—Service Battery, C. A. (less Band Sec.) Whiteville 17—Headquarters Battery, C. A. Wilmington Band Section, Service Battery, C. A. Wilmington 1st Lt. Roger McK. Page, Jr., P&TO, 3rd Bn. C.A. Sat Feb 18—Regtl Hq: Hq. 1st Bn: Hq. 3rd Bn., C. A. Wilmington 1st Lt. William A. Latta, Chaplain 1st Lt. William C. Mebane, Jr., MC. 1st Lt. Paul J. Dishner, Int.O., C. A. Mon Feb 20—Battery A, C. A. Wilmington Tue Feb 21—Battery D, C. A. Greensboro Headquarters 2nd Bn., C. A. Greensboro Wed Feb 22—Hq. B & CT 2nd Bn., C. A. Greensboro Mon Report of The Adjutant General 97 Thu Feb 23—Battery C, C. A. Greensboro Fri Feb 24—Battery E, C. A. High Point Sat Feb 25—Hq. B & CT 3rd Bn., C. A. High Point Major Charles M. Thirlkeld, F. A., Columbia, S. C. 113th Field Artillery Mon Feb 27—Headquarters 1st Bn., F. A. Monroe Headquarters 3rd Bn., F. A. Monroe Major Wesley C. Thompson, CO, 1st Bn., F.A. Battery F, F. A. Monroe Tue Feb 28—Hq. B & CT 3rd Bn., F. A. Lenoir Wed Mch 1—Battery E, F. A. Sanford Major Eugene Alexander, Chaplain, 105th Engrs. Thu Mch 2—Headquarters Battery, F. A. Dunn Fri Mch 3—Hq. B & CT 2nd Bn., F. A. Smithfield Captain Win. A. Royall, Adj. 2nd Bn., F. A. Sat Mch 4—Battery B, F. A. Louisburg 1st Lt. Charles P. Green, P&TO, 1st Bn., F. A. Mon Mch 6—Regimental Headquarters, F. A. , Raleigh Lt. Col. Joseph B. Thorp, Ex.O. Captain Joe B. Linker, Adj. Regt. Hq. Captain Frederick C. Shepard, Adj. 1st Bn., F. A. Tue Mch 7—Hq. B & CT 1st Bn., F. A. Youngsville Wed Mch 8—Battery A, F. A. Greenville 1st Lt. Samuel B. Howard, Int.O., 3rd Bn., F.A. 1st Lt. Robert A. Eason, Ln.O., 1st Bn., F.A. Thu Mch 9—Battery C, F. A. Washington Fri Mch 10—Headquarters 2nd Bn., F. A. New Bern Battery D, F. A. New Bern Sat Mch 11—Service Battery, F. A. Kinston Major Jasper M. Groves, INF., Rock Hill, S. C. 120th Infantry Thu Mch 16—Company I, Inf. Wilmington Captain Charles R. Blomme, ADC. 30th Div. Fri Mch 17—Company L, Inf. Parkton Sat Mch 18—Company M, Inf. Wilson 1st Lt. Joshua E. Paschall, Adj. 1st Bn., 105th QM. Mon Mch 20—Company B, Inf. Warrenton Headquarters 1st Bn., Inf. Warrenton Tue Mch 21—Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., Inf. Oxford Wed Mch 22—Company C, Inf. Henderson Headquarters 1st Bn., 105th QM. Henderson Major James C. Cooper, P&TO., Inf. Captain Sidney E. Jennette, Adj. Regt. Hq. Engrs. Thu Mch 23—Regimental Headquarters, Inf. Raleigh State Staff Corps & Departments Raleigh Quartermaster Detachment Raleigh Major Arthur L. Fletcher, JAGD., SS. Major James C. Dempsey, Insp. Genl., SS. Fri Mch 24—Service Company, Inf. Raleigh Captain Kenneth A. Kirby, Adj. 60th Brig. Captain Charles F. Williams, MC. Captain Harold W. Glascock, Jr., MC. 98 Report of The Adjutant General Sat Mch 25—Hq. & Hq. Det. (Insp. Sec.) 30th Div. Durham Company D, Inf. Durham Captain James B. Cole, P&TO., 105th QM. Headquarters 1st Bn., Engrs. (Maj. P. P. Phillips) Durham Mon Mch 27—Headquarters 60th Brigade Graham Lt. Col. Wm. V. Copeland, Ex.O., Inf. 1st Lt. Charles B. Aycock, ABC. 60th Brig. Company A, Inf. Burlington Tue Mch 28—Company G, Inf. Winston-Salem Captain Frank D. Dean, Chaplain Wed Mch 29—Company A, 10 5th QM. Regt. Winston-Salem Thu Mch 30—Headquarters Company, Inf. Reidsville Fri Mch 31—Headquarters Company, 60th Brigade Leaksville Sat Apr 1—Headquarters Company, 3rd Bn., Inf. Asheboro Captain James G. Crutchfield, DC. Mon Apr 3—Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn., Inf. Albemarle Tue Apr 4—Company E, Inf. Concord Wed Apr 5—Company F, Inf. Charlotte Hq. & Hq. Det. (Finance Sec.) 30th Div. Charlotte Major Paul R. Younts, Ex.O. 60th Brig. Thu Apr 6—Headquarters 2nd Bn., Inf. Gastonia Howitzer Company, Inf. Gastonia Captain Ernest R. Morgan, Adj. Hq. Inf. Fri Apr 7—Company' K, Inf. Shelby Headquarters 3rd Bri., Inf. Shelby Sat Apr 8—Company H, Inf. Waynesville Major John F. Zajicek, C. E., Huntersville, Ala. 105th Engineers Mon Apr 10—Headquarters 2nd Bn., Engrs. Asheville Company E, Engrs. Asheville Major Robert E. Gribbin, Chaplain, 105th Med. Captain Wm. A. Brewton, MC. Tue Apr 11��Company B, Engrs. Morganton Wed Apr 12—Company A, Engrs. No. Wilkesboro Thu Apr 13—Company F, Engrs. Statesville Fri Apr 14—Company C, Engrs. Salisbury Sat Apr 15—Company D, Engrs. Lincolnton Captain Charles R. Jonas, 55th Cav. Brig. Captain Charlie H. Harrill, DC. Mon Apr 17—Regimental Headquarters, Engrs. Charlotte Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, CO, Engrs. 1st Lt. Warren O. Cochrane, Adj. 1st Bn. Engrs. Headquarters & Service Co., Engrs. Charlotte Major Leon H. Richmond, S. C, Mobile, Ala. Sat Apr 15—30th Signal Company Canton Signal Section, Hq. & Hq. Det. 30th Div. Canton Major Murray P. Whichard, MC, SS. Lt. Col. Harry R. Melton, Med. Corps, Henderson, N. C. Mon Mch 13—Company F, 105th Med. Edenton Tue Mch 14—Company A, 105th Med. Wilmington Thu Mch 16—Med. Dept. Det. 105th Engrs. Charlotte Report of The Adjutant General 99 Fri Mch 17—Med. Dept. Det. 252nd C. A. Greensboro Captain James B. Richardson, DC. Sat Mch 18—Med. Dept. Det. 120th Inf. Graham Mon Mch 20—Hq. 2nd Bn. & Company I, 105th Med. Madison Tue Mch 21—Med. Dept. Det. 113th F. A. Wake Forest Captain Gaither Fred Hale, DC. Wed Mch 22—Regtl. Hq. & Service C. 105th Med. Henderson Captain Thomas B. Royster, Adj. Regt. Hq. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Si State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders January 17, 1939. No. 2. 1. With profound sorrow, the death of 2nd LIEUTENANT WILLIAM ROBERT McRACKAN, Jr. Service Battery, 252nd Coast Artillery, North Carolina National Guard, on January 5, 1939, at Whiteville, North Carolina, is announced. 2. Lieutenant McRackan was born in Whiteville, North Carolina, October 6, 1908. He was identified with the business and social life of the community in which he spent his entire life. At the time of his death, he was in the performance of his duties as an employee of the Tide Water Power Company. His death resulted from coming in contact with a high voltage power line. Lieutenant McRackan, after graduation from North Carolina State College, returned to Whiteville and for several years was a member of the high school faculty, serving as band instructor and teacher. In 1935, he resigned this position to become connected with the power company and re-mained with that company until the time of his death. 3. A man and an officer of sterling qualities, pleasant, and happy of manner, both in civil life and in the performance of his military duties, he was liked by all who knew him. His popularity was attested by his many friends, who with officers and men of the National Guard, with whom he had contact, deplore his untimely death. Record of Service Lieutenant McRackan, upon graduation from college, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry, Organized Res
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Full Text | Sip ffithrarjj of tiff Hnteratig nf Noriij dJaroltna (EoUrrtton of North, (teolimatta UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 00032750103 This book must not be taken from the Library building THIS TlTLE H/S BEEN MICROF LMED REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE State of North Carolina JANUARY 1, 1938—DECEMBER 31, 1940 4 C3~ CONTENTS PAGE Report of the Adjutant General 1938-1939-1940 3 Report of Audit 1938 17 Report of Audit 1939 19 Report of Audit 1940 21 Report of U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 1938-1940 24 Roster—North Carolina National Guard for 1938-1939 28 Roster—North Carolina National Guard as of September 16, 1940—Date of Induction 43 Officers—Inactive National Guard 58 Enlisted Men—National Guard of the United States hold-ing Inactive Commissions 58 Officers—National Guard who have Severed their Connec-tion with the Service 1938-1939-1940 59 Executive Order of The President Ordering the National Guard into Federal Service 61 Executive Order of The Governor 62 General Orders 1938 64 General Orders 1939 95 General Orders 1940 140 Special Orders and Circular Letters 1938-1940 170 (Certain ones of importance or general interest) Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men Inducted into Federal Service 185 North Carolina In The Program of National Defense 292 Brief for Consideration of Joint Committee on Appro-priations 295 Former Adjutants General of North Carolina 299 REPORT OP THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1938—DECEMBER 31, 1940 To: His Excellency, The Governor of North Carolina and Com-mander- in-Chief, North Carolina National Guard, Raleigh, North Carolina. Sir:—Submitted herein is a report of the operation of the Adjutant General's Department and on matters pertaining to the National Guard for the triennium January 1, 1938, through December 31, 1940. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT The following is a report made under date of December 30, 1938, covering this year : It is our effort to handle State funds to the best interest of the National Guard and to run the office on an economical basis. Our appropriation as made annually by the General Assembly is not quite enough to enable us to carry on some of the normal activi-ties necessary in the maintenance and training of the troops. In the operation of the Adjutant General's Department, it is stated that salaries in general of the office employees are in keeping with the salaries for the respective positions as paid in all State Departments. We do not have a surplus of employees, endeavor-ing at all times to carry on the work necessary with a minimum force. STRENGTH OF THE NATIONAL GUARD The present strength of the North Carolina National Guard is 3,438 officers and men. The strength allotted the State by the War Department is 3,560 officers and men. It is required by the Federal Government that each unit maintain a minimum strength, according to the tables of organization, in order to retain Federal support and Federal equipment. There are sixty units with station in many sections and counties throuhout the 4 Report of The Adjutant General State. All units authorized by the War Department have been organized. TRAINING The Adjutant General has always endeavored to maintain and train the National Guard purely as a military organization with-out regard to politics or religion; endeavoring at all times to secure the best available officer personnel to perform the partic-ular and necessary military duties to which assigned. Enlisted men and junior officers having shown the proper ability and interest are given the opportunity for promotion to fill occurring vacancies. In the selection of officer personnel to command these troops it is our desire to secure these officers from the citi-zenship and to secure officers who, having the military knowl-edge, confidence and respect of the business community in which they live and who understanding that there is work to be done, feel that they can and will give sufficient time to these military duties that they may maintain an efficient organization. SPECIAL DUTY OF TROOPS It is very pleasing to state that there has been no unlawful disturbances within the State within the past two years necessi-tating the Governor to order on duty any part of the National Guard, however, during 1937 one unit was called on duty at High Point to assist in the rescue of men covered in a landslide in connection with the construction of the railroad tunnel. In years past National Guard troops have protected prisoners on trial and have been used in disasters embodying conflagrations and tornadoes, etc., and have performed in these duties a splendid service to the State and citizenship. ARMORIES For the many years past units of the National Guard have occupied armories leased by them for the purpose and usually located in some mercantile building in the community and gen-erally on an upstairs floor. Such armories have never been satis-factory and in the last two or three years the War Department, which issues to each National Guard unit from $50,000 to $100,000 worth of Federal property, has been more insistent that proper and adequate armories be provided for training and par-ticularly for care of Government property against theft and fire. Within the last two years, through the Works Progress Administration and the sponsorship of municipalities and coun- Report of The Adjutant General 5 ties, we have had constructed in the State twenty-three new and adequate brick armories, which armories are occupied by twenty-six units of the Guard. In Greensboro, through arrange-ments with the municipality, there has been constructed a suit-able armory which is occupied by four units. At the present time we are endeavoring to arrange for the construction of three additional armories. ALLOTMENT TO OFFICERS Under Section 6889, Consolidated Statutes of 1919, as amended from time to time, certain allotments are made to officers and organizations of the National Guard. The amount authorized as payment to each organization annually of $600.00 is not suffi-cient to pay armory rent in the majority of cases, and this amount necessarily is augmented in many instances by allot-ments made by counties and municipalities. There is also the matter of other minor expenses incident to the maintenance of an armory and the organization. The allotment authorized for certain officers of the Guard who have administrative functions throughout the year cannot be paid in full because of the lack of funds in this item of our budget. These officers give a great amount of time and thought to the maintenance and training of their respective commands and, I feel, are entitled to the full, though small, amount as authorized in the law. OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIONAL GUARDSMEN The Federal Government authorizes each year a certain num-ber of the officer and enlisted personnel to attend the Regular Army Service Schools for a period of approximately three months. Each year the War Department affords the Governor one to two recommendations of an enlisted man of the Guard to take an examination for entrance to the United States Military Acad-emy. This selection is made under War Department regulations based upon a preliminary examination held in this office; the man attaining the highest general average receiving the recom-mendation. Through competitive rifle range work the National Guard rifle team is selected each year to attend the National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, at Federal expense. In these matters and through the disciplinary training of the young men, they are not only fitted to protect themselves in case of any future or Federal emergency but have that knowledge of 6 Report of The Adjutant General military training to cause them to perform their duties in a proper and efficient manner and to obey orders or directions of proper and higher authority. In my judgment, this training is of great benefit to the young man in his business life, all of which is of benefit to the business community of the State. STATE APPROPRIATION For each of the two years, as stated, the State appropriation, as made by the General Assembly for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1937, was $81,180 and for the year ending June 30, 1938, $90,795. Expenditures from the appropriation for 1937 are shown in the copy taken from the report of the audit of our accounts, as follows: STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE Year Ended June 30, 1937 INCOME: EXHIBIT "A" Appropriation, Chapter 306, P. L. 1935 $81,180.00 Contingency & Emergency (Spec. Duty) 360.62 25% Salaries Withheld 1933 1,059.44 $82,600.06 EXPENSE: Administration $17,909. 47 National Guard ' 58,850.30 Special Duty 360.62 25% Salaries withheld 1933 1,059.44 78,179.83 EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENSE .._.. 4,420.23 PROOF: Balance (State Auditor's Records) June 30, 1937- _ $ 4,420.23 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1937 RECEIPTS: EXHIBIT "B" Appropriation, Chapter 306, P. L. 1935 $76,759.77 Contingency and Emergency (Special Duty). — 360.62 25% Salaries withheld 1933 - - - 1,059.44 $78,179.83 Report of The Adjutant General DISBURSEMENTS: I. Administration: 101 Salary Adjutant General $ 4,625.01 102 Salaries Office Staff 10,554.00 103 Wages Janitor-Messenger _ 676.00 104 Postage and Box Rent 704.00 105 Telephone and Telegrams 392.95 106 Express, Freight and Drayage 11.41 107 Office Supplies 307.67 108 Printing Forms, Stationery, etc 190.39 109 Binding 8.25 110 Publications ._ 22.00 111 Repairs 22.79 112 Equipment 395.00 Total Administration $17,909.47 II. National Guard: 201 Officers Special Duty $ 903.18 202 Official Travel _. 336.55 203 Occasional Travel ._ 474.49 204 SA Allowances Organization 33,310.00 205 30th Division 400.00 206 Rentals 4,890.00 207 Camp Glenn 206.21 208 Examination of Recruits 1,188.20 209 Insurance and Bonding 87.40 210 Tel. N. G. Instructors 203.30 211 Encampments 103.67 212 Association Dues 125.00 213 State Arsenal 214 Other Expense 508.32 215 Salary Ckg. Federal Property 2,064.00 216 Travel Ckg. Federal Property 688.46 217 Court Martials 218 Allotment, Officers and Supply Sgts 13,329.52 219 Workmen's Compensation 30.00 Total National Guard $58,850.30 III. N. G. Special Duty: Emergency $ 360.62 IV. 25% Salaries Withheld 1933: Salaries 1,059.44 Total Disbursements $78,179.83 Report of The Adjutant General DISBURSEMENTS BY OBJECTS: Salaries $17,919.01 Supplies and Materials 307.67 Postage, Telephone and Telegrams.— 1,311.66 Travel Expense . — 1,499.50 Printing and Binding 220.64 Repairs 22.79 General Expense ._ 635.32 Insurance and Bonding _. 87.40 Extraordinary 54,360.78 Equipment ..__ 395.00 $76,759.77 N. G. Special Duty . 360.62 25% Salaries Withheld 1933 — 1,059.44 Total Disbursements _ _ - — $78,179.83 FEDERAL FUNDS In addition to the amount expended from State funds, as shown in paragraph 8, above, the Federal Government has pro-vided for the fiscal year 1938, through the United States Prop-erty and Disbursing Officer, who holds a dual position with the State and Federal Government, approximately the following : For Camps of Instruction, including service pay, transportation and subsistence _ ..$128,345.44 Pay of officers and enlisted men for attendance at drills at home stations 257,780.47 Arms, uniforms and equipment and miscel-laneous 122,847.00 $508,972.91 In addition to the above the War Department assigns to duty with the National Guard of the State eight Regular Army Officers as Instructors and eight Sergeant Instructors whose pay and expense will probably approximate $70,000.00. Approximately $350,000 cash goes to organizations and men in the counties having National Guard units. Based upon the Federal expenditures of $508,972.91 (excluding the Instructor personnel) and the State appropriation of $90,795.00 the com-parative cost per year per man in maintaining the National Guard of North Carolina is Federal Government $145.42 and State $25.72. The Adjutant General will be glad to furnish further infor-mation as to the Military service of the State and this Depart-ment as may be desired. J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Report of The Adjutant General 9 1939.—Practically no unusual activities of the Department or of the National Guard occurred within this year. It is believed that the statement publicly made on many occasions by Governor Hoey, that sit-down strikes would not be permitted in this State and that law and order would be maintained, is largely responsi-ble for the fact that North Carolina was not troubled with law-lessness and no part of the National Guard was called out during this period for service in the State. The War Department did, however, order the National Guard into seven days' winter field training which is the first time in the history of the Guard that the organization has entered field training at a time other than for the annual summer encamp-ments of fifteen days. Copies of General Orders embodied in this report give more detailed information as to these maneuvers. These maneuvers were most satisfactory and of much value in training to both officers and men. Eleven members of the Governor's personal Staff accompanied him to New York upon occasion of North Carolina Day at the New York World's Fair which date was June 14, 1939. This is the first occasion in several years upon which our Governor has used his full Staff upon an official occasion. THE STRENGTH OF THE NATIONAL GUARD Company B, 105th Medical Regiment was organized under authority of the War Department in April 1940 and was Feder-ally recognized on April 20. The War Department authorized in September 1939 an in-crease of seven hundred fifty-three (753) enlisted men for the Ntional Guard which increased the strength from three thousand four hundred thirty-eight (3,438) officers and men to two hun-dred seventy-seven (277) officers, five (5) warrant officers and four thousand thirteen (4,013) enlisted men. This was approxi-mately the strength of the National Guard when authorized an increase to peace strength immediately prior to the induction of the National Guard of the State into Federal service on September 16, 1940. NATIONAL MATCHES AND MARKSMANSHIP The State sent the National Guard rifle team, composed of the team coach, ten shooting members and two alternates, to the National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio, August 21-September 10, 1938. These matches are held at the expense of the Federal 10 Report of The Adjutant General Government. Civilian Rifle Team also attended the matches in 1938, 1939 and 1940. Due to conflicting dates of the Army Maneuvers in Mississippi and Louisiana during August 1940 with those of the matches, we did not send a National Guard team to participate in this year's matches. Though it has been a hard matter to get the majority of those units equipped with rifles definitely interested in marksmanship, a few companies of the 120th Infantry and the 105th Engineers entered the Indoor Rifle Matches held by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau during the year 1939, but there was no participation on the part of our National Guard during these matches in 1940. UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY The annual competitive examination, open to all enlisted men of the National Guard, is held at the office of the Adjutant General, and based upon which the Governor has the opportunity to recommend an enlisted man of the National Guard to take the final competitive and entrance examination for the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Governor's recommen-dation in 1938 was for Private Thorpe C. Grice, Headquarters and Service Company, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Char-lotte, N. C. In 1939, Private Thorpe C. Grice again attained the highest standing and was recommended by the Governor. Due to the standing of Private LeRoy W. Wilson, Jr., Company E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, Private Wilson was recommended as an alternate. In 1940, Sergeant Louis G. Gamble, Battery F, 252nd Coast Artillery, NC. NG., station Raeford, N. C, was recommended by the Governor. SERVICE SCHOOLS During the years 1938, 1939 and 1940, the following officers and enlisted men of the North Carolina National Guard had the opportunity to attend United States Army Service Schools. At-tendance in these schools helps materially to perfect an officer and a non-commissioned officer in his military training, all of which is of much benefit to the National Guard. I may say that these schools also are conducted at Federal Government expense. 1938 Captain John D. Hines, QMC. Co. A, 105th QM. Regt. 1st Lt. John Wm. Dandridge, Co. F, 120th Infantry Quartermaster School, Philadelphia, January 15th to March 31, 1938. Infantry School, Fort Benning Ga., February 24th to May 28, 1938. Report of The Adjutant General 11 Major A. L. Fletcher, SS. J.A.G.D. Mr. Sgt. Henry W. Mixon, Service Co. 105th Med. Regt. Sgt. Arnold A. Culbreth, Hq. B. 4 CT. 2nd Bn. 252nd CA. St. Sgt. Charles N. Baumann, Co. E, 105th Engineers 1939 Brig. General Don E. Scott, 60th Infantry Brigade Colonel John H. Manning, 120th Infantry Major Thomas S. Kittrell, 105th QM. Regiment Captain Conrad B. Sturges, Co. C, 120th Infantry Captain Henry B. Culbreth, Co. M, 120th Infantry Captain Thomas H. Upton, FD., State Staff Captain Norman A. Fox, MC, 252nd Coast Artillery Captain Charles F. Williams, MC, 120th Infantry Captain Worth Wicker, Battery A, 113th F. A., St. Sgt. Ralph W. Yoder, Co. D, 105th Engineers 1940 Brig. General Don E. Scott, 60th Infantry Brigade Colonel John H. Manning, 120th Infantry Major Thomas S. Kittrell, 105th QM. Regiment Captain James B. Cole, QMC, 105th QM. Regiment 2nd Lt. Joseph E. Adkins, Co. M, 120th Infantry Captain Harold R. Skillman. Co. B, 120th Infantry 1st Lt. John H. McKinnon Co. L, 120th Infantry Captain Wiley M. Pickens, Company D, 105th Engineers Sgt. Thurman D. Woodall, Hq. B. & CT. 2nd Bn. 113th FA. Captain Wm. H. Williams, Hq. 3rdBn., 113th FA. Captain Weston H. Willis, Battery D, 113th FA. Captain Ernest P. Meredith, Jr , Battery C, 113th FA. 1st Lt. Frank W. Wheless, Jr., Battery B, 113th FA. Captain Philip B. Smith, MAC, Captain James N. O'Neil, MAC. Selective Service School, Washington, D. C, March 28, 1939 for two weeks. Medical Field Service School, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., Sept. 11th to Nov. 12, 1938. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13th to Dec. 21, 1938. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 14th to Dec. 17, 1938. Command and Staff School, Camp J. C. R. Foster, Fla., January 14th-29th, 1939. Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 22nd to May 26, 1939. Infrantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 22nd to May 26, 1939. Selective Service School, Washington, D. C, April 9, 1939 for two weeks. Assoc. Military Surgeons, Washington, D. C, May 8th-10th, 1939. Assoc. Military Surgeons, Washington, D. C, May 8th-10th, 1939. Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., Sept. 14th to Dec. 16, 1939. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 15th to Dec. 16, 1939. Command and Staff School, Jackson Barracks, La., January 7th-22nd, 1940. Quartermaster School, Philadelphia, Jan. 15th to March 30th, 1940 Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 20th to May 24, 1940. Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va., March 14th to June 14, 1940. Communications Course, Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., Feb. 8th to June 8, 1940. Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., Feb. 8th to May 11, 1940. QM. Motor Transport School, Holabird QM. Depot, Baltimore, Md., Feb. 3rd to April 4, 1940. Fort McClellan, Ala., Field Training with Regular Army concentrations 3rd & 4th Army Areas. 12 Report of The Adjutant General IstLt. Gilbert M. O'Neil, "l Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., Co. B, 120th Infantry J Feb. 20th to May 24th, 1940. Brig. General Don E. Scott, 60th Infantry Brigade Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, 105th Engineers Major Thomas S. Kittrell, 105th QM. Regiment Major A. L. Fletcher, SS. ] Selective Service Conference, Washington, D. C, Captain Charles R. Jonas, SS. \ April 6th-21st, 1940. Captain Thomas H. Upton, SS. J Captain Harold W. Glascock, Jr., MC, \ Medical Field Service School, Fort Benning, Ga., Med. Det„ 120th Infantry J May 2nd to June 1, 1940. Captain Somers S. Smith, 1 Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., 113th Field Artillery J Sept. 12th to Dec. 7, 1940. CAMPS, ARMORY DRILLS AND INSPECTIONS Army drills have progressed on a weekly basis as heretofore at home stations of respective units. Each year the War Depart-ment assigns regular Army Officers as inspectors to inspect all units of the National Guard at their home stations. These inspec-tions bring out the state of efficiency in training of the men of the unit and conditions of property and armory facilities. In many instances the Federal Inspecting Officers have criticized severely certain armories which have been leased and in which adequate facilities are not available for the proper care and protection of Federal property. Mainly through the construc-tion of new armories, some of these conditions have been cor-rected. Yet there is still a criticism of other armories which are not adequate. Camps.—In 1938 the Coast Artillery entered its summer field training at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, its normal place of training. The remainder of the National Guard went into Maneuvers in the DeSoto National Forest near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In 1939 the summer camps were intended to be held at Camp Jackson, South Carolina and at Fort Moultrie; but due to an epidemic in South Carolina at that time, it was necessary to change the camp locations. The North Carolina part of the 30th Division Headquarters and Detachments, 30th Signal Company, 105th Engineers, and 105th Medical Regiment encamped at Camp Foster, Florida. The 252d Coast Artillery encamped at Fort Story, Virginia. The 113th Field Artillery encamped at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 120th Infantry, the State Staff and Hq. Co., 60th Brigade were at Fort McClellan, Alabama in July. The Brigade Commander and Staff visited the 117th Report of The Adjutant General 13 Infantry in camp in Tennessee part of the period and the 120th Infantry at Fort McClellan for the remainder of the time. In 1940, the 252d Coast Artillery camped at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina in July. All other branches of the service took part in the Third Army Maneuvers for three weeks, spending part of the time in training with the 30th Division in the vicinity of Camp Shelby, Mississippi. From thence they proceeded to the Sabine Area in Louisiana where they were joined by Regular Army and National Guard troops from eight states of the Fourth Corps Area for the large maneuvers. The headquarters for these maneuvers was Camp Beauregard near Alexandria, Louisiana. ARMORIES Since the report of the Adjutant General as of December 31, 1937, under the direction of Works Progress Administration with the assistance of local communities as sponsors, there have been constructed additional new armories at Leaksville, Parkton, Louisburg and Lumberton. During 1940 construction was begun on armories at Warrenton, Roanoke-Rapids and Dunn; these, however, were not completed at the end of 1940. Oxford and Shelby are considering such construction. APPROPRIATION RY GENERAL ASSEMRLY This Department presented a budget of approximately $90,000 to the General Assembly of 1939 and in the hearings before the Joint Appropriations Committee, the Committee gave out infor-mation that this budget had been cut by approximately $12,000. With the assistance of officers of the Advisory Board, we were able to restore part of this cut, and the final appropriation for each year of the biennium as made was $83,421. In view of the reduction of the annual appropriation of the National Guard, this Department necessarily curtailed its activities. There seems not to be the "interest on the part of the citizens and particularly our General Assembly in the National Guard of this State as is manifest by the appropriations and activities in the majority of other states. In proportion to the strength of the National Guard of our State and that of other states, North Carolina is towards the bottom of the list in the amount of appropriations made by the respective general assemblies. The State's money is always conserved as far as practicable by this Department, yet the efficiency of the National Guard suffers to some extent for lack of funds with which to carry on more advanced activi-ties. 14 Report of The Adjutant General DEATHS Within the year 1938 the Guard lost a very efficient and popu-lar medical officer in the death of Lt. Col. John D. Kerr, Clinton, N. C, who was Executive Officer of the 105th Medical Regiment. In the year 1939 Lt. Col. Walter G. Craven, from the Staff of the 34th Division died suddenly at his home; and early in the year 1939 Major Charles Barton of the State Staff, who commanded the State Detachment, died at the Armory of this unit. Both of these officers had for a number of years rendered most valuable military service to the State through their efficiency and popu-larity. CONVERSION OF CAVALRY TO ENGINEERS The North Carolina squadron of Cavalry, embodying a troop at Lincolnton, Asheville and Statesville, was under General Orders No. 12, this Department, converted to Engineers. The Cavalry, a squadron of the 109th Cavalry with Headquarters in Tennessee became the 2nd Battalion, 105th Engineers. By this conversion, a complete Regiment of the 105th Engineers came under the command of North Carolina authorities, as formerly this Battalion was allotted to South Carolina. NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL During the year 1938 the Army and Navy Publishing Company published the National Guard annual, State of North Carolina. This annual was purchased by individual officers and men of the National Guard and copies were furnished the North Carolina Historical Commission, the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State College, the Congressional Library and other libraries. The annual, among other things, gives the historical military record of the militia and National Guard of North Carolina going back to the colonial period—1662, embodying conflict with the Indians and other historical military activities in which North Carolina was involved, through North Carolina's part in the World War 1917-1919. There is included in this history, a sketch of the individual Companies, Batteries and Troops of the then existing National Guard of the State. Photographs are shown of units and of individual groups in their military training. INDUCTION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD INTO FEDERAL SERVICE AND ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, SEPTEMBER 16, 1940 Under a Proclamation of the President of the United States and Executive Orders No. 1, September 10, 1940 issued by the Report of The Adjutant General 15 Governor of North Carolina, the entire National Guard of the State with the exception of the State Staff and State Detach-ment, was ordered into Federal Service for one year's training, in view of conditions confronting the Nation because of the unrest and wars in Europe. Though preliminaries leading up to the induction of troops entailed a vast amount of work on the part of the Adjutant General's Department, the induction was carried out with efficiency and without serious difficulties. Each unit of the Guard mobilized at its Home Station and was author-ized by the War Department to further recruit towards the war strength as given in War Department tables of organization. Strength of the Guard upon induction September 16, 1940 was 302 officers, 4 warrant officers, and 4,541 enlisted men. Members of the State Staff were inducted into Federal Service different dates between September 16, 1940 and October 15, 1940 ; and were assigned by the War Department to duty with the State Headquarters, Selective Service. The Adjutant Gen-eral, J. Van B. Metts, was recommended by the Governor to the President for appointment as State Director of Selective Service and assumed this office immediately upon the formation of this Headquarters, continuing at the same time his duties as the Adjutant General of the State. Lt. Col. Gordon Smith, U. S. P. & D. 0., was appointed State Procurement Officer for Selective Service. Major Thomas H. Upton, State Staff, was appointed Assistant to the State Director. The State Detachment, consisting of approximately 26 men, was reduced to 4 men and these as a State Detachment were inducted into Federal Service October 10, 1940 and assumed their duties at State Headquarters, Selective Service. Within fifteen days after induction, approximately all troops were ordered to concentrate at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, except the 252d Coast Artillery Regiment (155mm-Gun) which Regiment was ordered to Fort Moultrie, South Carolina. Later the 2nd Battalion, 252d Coast Artillery, was ordered to Fort Screven, Georgia. In the preparations for mobilization of the North Carolina National Guard upon its induction into Federal Service, much credit is due Lt. Col. Gordon Smith, U. S. Property and Dis-bursing Officer for North Carolina, Major Thomas H. Upton, State Staff and to the corps of regular Army Instructor per-sonnel at that time on duty with the Guard ; especially was Colonel Millard F. Waltz, Infantry, USA, Senior Instructor, of 16 Report of The Adjutant General assistance to the Adjutant General. I cannot refrain from ex-pressing appreciation to the entire office force, all of whom worked much overtime, Saturday afternoons and some Sundays with willingness and personal interest. The Proclamation of the President of the United States and the Executive Order of the Governor of North Carolina and other Orders and Circulars pertaining to the induction of the National Guard into Federal Service is given later in this report. J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General. REPORT OF AUDIT—1938 (Disbursing Officer) Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina Year Ended June 30, 1938 REVENUE: EXHIBIT "A" Appropriation, Chapter 99, P. L. 1937 $90,795.00 Allotment from Contingency & Emergency Fund, National Guard, Special Duty 149.77 Department Receipts __ 925.73 Total Revenue $91,870.50 EXPENSE: Administration $20,981.46 National Guard 67,593.85 Special Duty, National Guard 149.77 Net Expense __ $88,725.08 REFUNDS: On Voucher issued National Guard Rifle Team in amount of $500.00, 8/17/37 9.13 From Medical Detachment, Disbanded 411.80 Total Disbursements 89,146.01 UNEXPENDED BALANCE OF REVENUE ..-. 2,724.49 PROOF: Balance Appropriation 6/30/38 (State Auditor's Records). 2,724.49 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1938 RECEIPTS: EXHIBIT "B" From State Treasurer... $89,146.01 DISBURSEMENTS: Administration : Salary Adjutant General $ 5,000.00 Salaries Office Staff 13,390.00 Wages Janitor-Messenger — 754.00 Postage and Box Rent 561.00 Telephone and Telegraph 390.58 Express, Freight, Drayage 22.26 Office Supplies 236.65 Printing 272.95 Binding 1.70 Publications 107.71 Equipment-Repairs 41.15 Equipment 203.46 $20,981.46 18 Report of The Adjutant General National Guard: Officers Special Duty..... $ 1,917.54 Travel—Official 349.44 Travel—Occasional 689.12 Semi-annual Allowances Org 33,098.20 30th Division 500.00 Rentals 4,295.00 Examination Recruits 1,872.00 Insurance and Bonding 72.00 Tel. N. G. Instructors 225.31 Encampment 74.84 Association Dues 102.00 Other Expense 202.43 Travel, Ckg. Federal Property 653.58 Courts Martial, Disband., Reorg 12.00 Allot. Officers & Sup. Sgts 22,502.25 National Guard Rifle Team 497.77 Maintenance Reg. and Separate Battalion Headquarters 505.08 Workmen's Compensation 25.29 .$67,593.85 National Guard—Special Duty: Emergency 149.77 Net Expense ... $88,725.08 REFUNDS: National Guard Rifle Team 9.13 Medical Detachment, Disbanded 411.80 420.93 Total Disbursements _ $89,146.01 DISBURSEMENTS BY OBJECTS: Salaries $19,144.00 Supplies and Materials 236.65 Postage, Tel., Tel., Express 1,199.15 Travel Expense 1,692.14 Printing and Binding 382.36 Repairs and Alterations 41.15 General Expense — . 304.43 Insurance and Bonding 72.00 Equipment : ~ 203.46 Extraordinary 65,299.97 National Guard—Special Duty 149.77 Refunds 420.93 Total $89,146.01 REPORT OF AUDIT—1939 (Disbursing Officer) Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina Year Ended June 30, 1939 EXHIBIT "A" REVENUE: Appropriation Chapter 99, P. L. 1937- __, $90,795.00 EXPENSE: Administration __ $22,050.89 National Guard 67,468.85 Total Expense __ 89,519.74 EXCESS REVENUE OVER EXPENSE 1,275.26 PROOF: Balance Appropriation Account as per State Auditor's Records, June 30, 1939 1,275.26 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ended June 30, 1939 EXHIBIT "C" RECEIPTS: State Treasurer _ $89,519.74 DISBURSEMENTS: Administration : Salary Adjutant General $ 5,000.00 Salaries Office Staff _ 13,860.00 Wages Janitor-Messenger _ 754.00 Postage and Box Rent __ 700.00 Telegrams and Telephone 356.34 Express, Freight, Drayage 13.71 Office Supplies 291.42 Printing 269.65 Binding 5.00 Publications 412.51 Equipment Repairs 40.85 Equipment 347.41 Total Administration $22,050.89 20 Report of The Adjutant General National Guard: Officers Special Duty $ 1,007.52 Travel—Official 347.21 Travel—Occasional 1,126.46 S. A. Allowances Organizations 34,280.00 30th Division 500.00 Rentals ...... 1,800.00 Physical Examination Recruits 2,007.50 Insurance and Bonding 35.00 Tel. N. G. Instructors ._ 206.43 Encampment 177.10 Association Dues r 137.00 State Arsenal 40.50 Other Expense 215.11 Travel, Ckg. Federal Property 631.65 Courts Martial, Disband., Reorg 274.87 Allotment Officers and Supply Sergeants 23,485.32 N. G. Rifle Team.-... 500.00 Maintenance Regimental and Sep. Bn. Headquarters _.._ 656.18 Workmen's Compensation 41.00 Total National Guard $67,468.85 Total All Disbursements $89,519.74 SUMMARY BY OBJECTS: Salaries and Wages ._ $19,614.00 Supplies and Materials 291.42 Postage, Telephone, Telegrams, Express 1,276.48 Travel Expense _. 2,105.32 Printing and Binding 687.16 Repairs and Alterations 40.85 General Expense 352.11 Insurance and Bonding _ 35.00 Equipment 347.41 Extraordinary 64,769.99 $89,519.74 REPORT OF AUDIT—1940 Department of Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE Year Ending June 30, 1940 EXHIBIT "A" REVENUE: Appropriation—Chapter 185, P. L. 1939 $83,421.00 EXPENSE: Administration _. _. . $21,289.74 National Guard __ 62,123.56 83,413.30 EXCESS REVENUE OVER EXPENSE $ 7.70 PROOF: Balance Appropriation Account as Per State Auditor's Records, June 30, 1940 $ 7.70 Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE CIVILIAN RIFLE TEAM Year Ending June 30, 1940 EXHIBIT "B" REVENUE: Appropriation—Chapter 185, P. L. 1939 _. ..._ $ 200.00 EXPENSE: H. M. Rooney—147 Entrance Fees _ $ 73.50 H. M. Rooney—Score Books 9.60 H. M. Rooney��Telescope Equipment 10.50 H. M. Rooney—Travel—Promotion Marksmanship . 106.40 Total Expense _ $ 200.00 Department of the Adjutant General Raleigh, North Carolina STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Year Ending June 30, 1940 EXHIBIT "C" RECEIPTS: From State Treasurer _ $83,413.30 22 Report of The Adjutant General DISBURSEMENTS: Administration : Salary—Adjutant General $ 5,000.00 Salaries—Office Staff 13,727.00 Wages Janitor-Messenger 768.50 Postage and Box Rent 764.00 Telephone and Telegraph.... 429.71 Express, Freight, Drayage 2.70 Office Supplies 293.13 Printing 258.57 Equipment Repairs 38.37 Equipment 7.76 Total Administration .TZZHT ~ ~ $21,289.74 National Guard: Officers—Special Duty $ 1,230.31 Travel—Official and Occasional 754.70 S. A. Allowances Organizations 33,130.00 30th Division 500.00 Rentals 1,470.00 Examination Recruits 2,267.50 Insurance and Bonding 75.50 Telephone N. G. Instructors 184.82 Encampments 57.98 Associations Dues 181.00 State Arsenal _.. 28.75 Other Expense 1,274.24 Travel—Ckg. Federal Property 660.20 Courts Martial, Disband., Reorg 221.67 Allotment Officers and Supply Sgts... 18,996.90 N. G. Rifle Team 500.00 Maintenance Reg. and Sep. Battalion Headquarters 519.99 Workmen's Compensation 70.00 Total National Guard $62,123.56 TOTAL ALL DISBURSEMENTS $83,413.30 SUMMARY BY OBJECTS: Salaries and Wages $19,495.50 Supplies and Materials 293.13 Postage, Tel. and Tel., and Express ... 1,381.23 Travel Expense __ _ 1,414.90 Printing and Binding 258.57 Repairs and Alterations 38.37 General Expense 1,455.24 Insurance and Bonding 75.50 Equipment 7.76 Extraordinary __ 58,993.10 TOTAL $83,413.30 Report of The Adjutant General 23 Department of the Adjutant General RALEIGH, North Carolina RECONCILIATION OF (ASH Year Ending June 30, 1940 SCHEDULE C-l RECEIPTS: From State Treasurer $83,413.30 DISBURSEMENTS 83,413.30 DEPARTMENTAL BALANCE JUNE 30, 1940 None ADD: Outstanding Checks $ 6,043.93 $ 6,043.93 DEDUCT: Deposit Credited by Treasurer in July 1939 4.72 BALANCE STATE TREASURER JUNE 30, 1940 $ 6,039.21 REPORT OF U. S. PROPERTY AND DISBURSING OFFICER State of North Carolina Office of U. S. Property and Disbursing Officer Raleigh August 19, 1941. Subject: 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, 1937 to June 30, 1941, is hereby submitted. ACTIVITIES The office has operated and functioned in accordance with federal and State laws during the period covered by this report. FEDERAL PROPERTY The state of equipment continues to be excellent and in most cases ade-quate. The federal government has furnished needed supplies and equipment on requisition and has approved reports of survey covering unserviceable and obsolete equipment. Obsolete motor vehicles have been surveyed and modern up to date vehicles issued in lieu thereof. Equipment furnished by the War Department has been ample and of modern types. The four years covered by this report have been the most active in the history of the office and the following is of interest: Number of requisitions July 1, 1937 to June 30, 1938 678 Number of requisitions July 1, 193S to June 30, 1939- 661 Number of requisitions July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1940 1,045 Number of requisitions July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941 38 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1938.. ___ 71 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1939 109 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1940 82 Number of Reports of Survey Fiscal Year 1941 34 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1938 212 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1939 225 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1940 315 Number of I and I reports Fiscal Year 1941 66 FEDERAL FUNDS The number of vouchers handled were as follows: July 1, 1937 to June 30, 1938 _ 1,388 July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939 1,551 July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1940 ..2,051 July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941 1,006 The work of the office from a financial and property standpoint continues to increase on account of additional requirements in accounting for property and federal funds. Suspensions have been negligible and the office has an excellent record in this respect as well as for general efficiency. This efficiency may be attributed to the employees of the office who are painstaking, efficient, conscientious, earnest and faithful in their work. Funds expended were as follows: Report of The Adjutant General 25 Receipts Balance on hand July 1, 1937.... - ..$ 3,793.97 War Warrants _ - _ _.. 185,292.65 Total ._ .....$189,086.62 Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction... ..— $114,052.98 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 45,590.21 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 2,400.00 Procurement of Supplies (Animal) 281.48 Equipment & Incidental Expenses 9,239.09 Deposit Unexpended Balance 15,009.93 Balance June 30, 1938 2,512.93 Total $189,086.62 Receipts Balance on hand July 1, 1938 $ 2,512.93 War Warrants 203,349.95 Total $205,862.88 Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction $134,255.71 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 42,156.57 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 2,400.00 Equipment and Incidental Expenses 9,378.30 Deposit Unexpended Balance 17,672.30 Balance June 30, 1938 nil Total $205,862.88 Receipts Balance on hand July 1, 1939 nil War Warrants ._ ...$289,181.78 Total ...$289,181.78 Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction. _ $202,194.55 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 44,334.31 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 2,400.00 Accounting Employees 1,828.00 Equipment and Incidental Expenses. 14,827.27 Deposit Unexpended Balance 17,666.40 Balance June 30, 1940... 5,931.25 Total $289,181.78 Receipts Balance July 1, 1940 _ _ .__.$ 5,931.25 War Warrants _.__ 239,498.01 Total __ $245,429.26 26 Report of The Adjutant General Disbursements Expenses, Camps of Instruction $203,222.57 Compensation, Caretakers and Mechanics 9,589.64 U. S. Property & Disbursing Officer 500.00 Accounting Employees 3,253.83 Equipment and Incidental Expenses 6,939.74 Deposits Unexpended Balance ..__ 21,923.48 Balance June 30, 1941 nil Total _. $245,429.26 GENERAL The office has functioned satisfactorily during the period of this report. The duties of the office have increased and are partly enumerated as a matter of interest: (1) The disbursement of about $200,000.00 in federal funds annually. (2) Accountability for from 3 to 4 millions of dollars in federal property. (3) The keeping of individual property accounts for all organizations of the North Carolina National Guard. (4) Submitting and approving requisitions for federal property re-quired by organizations of the State. (5) Issuing Bills of Lading and Transportation Requests. (6) Duties as contracting officer. (7) Reports of Survey, I and I reports, etc. (8) The handling of rail movements to and from camps. (9) Purchase gasoline and oil under Treasury Department contracts. (10) Purchase motor vehicle parts. (11) Preparation of estimates for the War Department covering sum-mer camps and other purposes. (12) Payment of caretakers. 2. On September 16, 1940 the entire North Carolina National Guard was inducted into federal service pursuant to instructions of the President. Under War Department orders contained in Army Regulations 130-10 all federal property in the hands of the various units of the North Carolina National Guard was ordered turned over to the federal government and this involved a considerable task upon the office of the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. The federal property which had to be turned over embraced about 3,800 items consisting of about 72 typed sheets of legal size paper with a value of from $3,500,000.00 to $4,000,000.00. In spite of the situation and the fact that the stock records of the undersigned was over twenty years old during which time various changes of nomenclature has been made, every single item for which the State was responsible through this office as the accountable officer has been accounted for and all property accounts have been finally settled with the War Department without having to call upon the State of North Carolina for refundment of a single penny. This record was made possible through the fine cooperation of the unit com-manders and acknowledgment of same is gratefully made. The situation in this respect is entirely different from conditions which existed upon occasions when the National Guard had been in federal service Report of The Adjutant General 27 previously and on such occasions there were considerable shortages which might be expected. In the matter of federal funds the same conditions exist and suspensions in finance accounts are practically nil over a period of twenty years. 3. Cooperation on the part of organization commanders and other indi-vidual officers and men have made it possible for this office to satisfactorily discharge the duties assigned and has made the work a pleasure. In the operation of this office for the period covered by this report acknowledgment is made of the fine assistance rendered by Major M. H. Austell, F.D., N.C.N.G. Gordon Smith, hi. Col. QMC USP & DO, North Carolina. INSTRUCTORS—N. C. NATIONAL GUARD Colonel Adolphe Huguet, Inf. INF. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Lt. Col. William A. McCulloch, Inf. INF. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Major William Hones, Inf. INF. P. 0. Box 79 Durham, N. C. Major A. S. Quintard, FA. FA. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Major Leslie E. Babcock, FA. FA. Greenville, N. C. Lt. Col. Harry R. Melton, MC. MC. P. 0. Box 4 Henderson, N. C. Lt. Col. James deB. Walbach, CA. CA. P. 0. Box 252 Wilmington, N. C. Lt. Col. Robert C. Williams, CE. CE. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Major Leon H. Richmond, Signal Corps SC. Room 113 U. S. Court House Mobile, Ala. Captain Henry S. Evans, QMC. QMC. State Armory—1219 Assembly Street Columbia, S. C. Sgt. Gilbert Daniels 17-19 North Market Street > Sgt. Instr. Asheville, N. C. J Signal Corps. ROSTER NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD 1938-1939 Governor Clyde R. Hoey, Commander-in-Chief Brigadier General J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General STATE STAFF ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT Name Report of The Adjutant General state detachment (qmc) 29 Name and Station 30 Report of The Adjutant General special, division troops 30th SIGNAL COMPANY Report of The Adjutant General companies 31 Name and 32 Report of The Adjutant General COMPANIES—Continued Name and Station of Company Report of The Adjutant General 33 Name and Station of Company 34 Report of The Adjutant General SECOND BATTALION—105TH ENGINEERS (Conversion fr. Cav: 4-1 -38) Name Report of The Adjutant General 35 2nd BATTALION—105th MEDICAL REGIMENT (Federal Recognition March 31, 1928) Name 36 Report of The Adjutant General CAVALRY 55TH CAVALRY BRIGADE (Federal Recognition May 20, 1936) Name Report of The Adjutant General 37 FIRST BATTALION—113TH FIELD ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition September 20, 1921) Name 38 Report of The Adjutant General HEADQUARTERS BATTERY AND COMBAT TRAIN 2nd BATTALION 113th FIELD ARTILLERY Name and Station of Battery Report of The Adjutant General batteries 39 Name and Station of Battery 40 Report of The Adjutant General Name and Report of The Adjutant General 41 SECOND BATTALION—252ND COAST ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition May 21, 19241 Name 42 Report of The Adjutant General HEADQUARTERS BATTERY AND COMBAT TRAIN 3rd BATTALION 252nd COAST ARTILLERY Name and Station of Battery INSTRUCTORS—N. C. NATIONAL GUARD Colonel Millard F. Waltz, Inf. INF. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Lt. Col. Roger Hilsman, Inf. INF. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Lt. Col. William Hones, Inf. INF. P. 0. Box 79 Durham, N. C. Lt. Col. Lloyd S. Partridge, FA. FA. The Adjutant General's Office Raleigh, N. C. Lt. Col. Leslie E. Babcock, FA. FA. Greenville, N. C. Lt. Col. Harry R. Melton, MC. MC. P. 0. Box 4 Henderson, N. C. Lt. Col. James deB. Walbach, CA. CA. P. O. Box 252 Wilmington, N. C. Major Robert F. Gill, CE. CE. Room 214 Post Office Building Charlotte, N. C. Lt. Col. Haskell Allison, Signal Corps SC. 17-19 N. Market Street Asheville, N. C. Captain Henry S. Evans, QMC. QMC. State Armory—1219 Assembly Street Columbia, S. C. ROSTER NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD (Revised September 1, 1940) Governor J. M. Broughton, Commander-in-Chief Brigadier General J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General STATE STAFF ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT Name 44 Report of The Adjutant General state detachment (qmc) Name and Station of Company Report of The Adjutant General special division troops 30th SIGNAL COMPANY 45 46 Report of The Adjutant General companies Name and Report of The Adjutant General COMPANIES—Continued 47 Name and 48 Report of The Adjutant General 105TH ENGINEERS (COMBAT) FIELD AND STAFF (Redesignated: May 15, 1940 ICombatl) (Federal Recognition January 28, 1924) Name Report of The Adjutant General 49 SECOND BATTALION—105TH ENGINEERS (Conversion fr. Cav: April 1, 1938) (Federal Recognition August 4, 1921) Name Office Rank Date of Federal Recognition Residence Wiley Miller Pickens Wilbur Robert Carleton. Commanding . Adjutant Major July 13, 1940 1st Lt June 27, 1935 Lincolnton Asheville COMPANIES Name and Station of Company 50 Report of The Adjutant General Name and Station of Company Report of The Adjutant General 51 105TH QUARTERMASTER REGIMENT FIELD AND STAFF Name 52 Report of The Adjutant General BATTERIES—Continued Name and Report of The Adjutant General batteries 53 Name and 54 Report of The Adjutant General THIRD BATTALION—113TH FIELD ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition March 1, 1924) Name Report of The Adjutant General batteries 55 Name and 56 Report of The Adjutant General batteries Name and Report of The Adjutant General 57 THIRD BATTALION—252ND COAST ARTILLERY (Federal Recognition December 14, 1929) Name 58 Report of The Adjutant General north carolina officers—inactive national guard Name Report of The Adjutant General 59 OFFICERS WHO HAVE SEVERED THEIR CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE (Since published Roster of Dec. 31, 1937) Name and Rank Robert A. Allen, Hq. Co. 120th Inf., tra Edwin C. Boyette, Jr._. - Leon A. Brock George L. Cain - Hugh A. Currie. Edwin C. Klingman Robert A. Pinner John C. Quickel, MC James H. Weaver.. Somers S. Smith, 113th FA. transferred Herman L. Clanton Charles C. Conoly - Frank D. Dean, Chaplain Robert L. DuVal Henry F. Long - Wm. H. Johnston, Jr Edward S. King, MC .- Wm. M. Lybrook Roger McK. Page — Robert P. Morehead, MC Nicholas B. Mustian James B. Richardson, DC Calvin F. Smith ---. Wesley C. Thompson Wm. S. Tyson Herman H. Aderhold James C. Ashcraft. — Roy Cox - ---. Kenan Casteen, MC - --- Eugene P. Coston Henry B. Culbreth James McG. McAnally, MC Stanhope Lineberry. .. Robert L. DuVal George E. Haskett Frederick 0. Fay, MC James F.Fulp, MC Albert L. Hibbard G. Fred Hale, DC Russell I. Holmes Wm. Hones - Henry U. Kivett Thomas B. McDowell Nathaniel McN. Smith Wm. C. Mebane, Jr., MC Joshua E. Paschall Charles F. Williams, MC Preson P. Phillips _ Herbert M. Vann, MC Wm. L. Patman, MC -. George P. Palmer .-. George P. Ritchie McB. Wilson Wm.G. Staley.... ... Jas. H. Wheeler, MC 1st Lt j Jas. B. Wheless, MC Major McC. B. Wilson Organization nsferred to N.C. Inactive N.G. 6ept. 3, 1938 120th Inf.._ 113th FA 252nd CA 252nd CA 252nd CA - - 105th Engrs 120th Inf... 113th FA -- to N.C. Inactive N.G. Oct. 1, 1938. 120th Inf - -- 252nd CA - --- 120th Inf --- 113th FA.. ---- 105th Engrs 120th Inf - - -- 113th FA -- 252nd CA -.-. - 252nd CA — — 113th FA._ ---- - 120th Inf .- - -- 252nd CA 120th Inf 113th FA 113th FA.. - - -- 252nd CA... - 113th FA - - 120th Inf - --- 105th Med...- 105th Engrs - 120th Inf - 105th Med - 105th Engrs - - 113th FA - ---- 113th FA...- - - - 105th Med 105th Med - 113th FA. ._- 113th FA 113th FA - 120th Inf 120th Inf - 120th Inf 252nd CA.__ - —- 252nd CA 105th QM.Regt 120th Inf -- 105th Engrs... 113th FA -. -.-- ---- 252nd CA - ---- 120th Inf - 120th Inf -. 252nd CA 105th Engrs Div. Surgeon's Office 113th FA 252nd CA Date of Resignation Feb. EXECUTIVE ORDERS—1940 September 9, 1940. Hon. Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Stimson: I have your letter of September 5, 1940, and also received your tele-gram relating to the ordering into service of the National Guard by the President. I thank you for the copy of the Order and the units of the National Guard in North Carolina will fully respond and enter the service as indicated and directed in this order. North Carolina stands ready to fully cooperate in every phase of our national defense program. Yours very truly, Clyde R. Hoey, CRH/C Governor. be: General Metts. WD 325 (8-31-40) M-C WAR DEPARTMENT Washington September 5, 1940. Honorable Clyde R. Hoey, Governor of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina. Dear Governor Hoey: In order to strengthen the common defense, the President has thought it proper at this time to exercise in part the authority vested in him by Public Resolution Number 96, 76th Congress, approved August 27, 1940, to order from time to time any or all members and units of all reserve components of the Army of the United States into active Federal service. He has, accordingly, given his signature to Executive Order Number 8530, August 31, 1940, a copy of which is inclosed. In accordance therewith and as indicated in my telegram of September 3, 1940, all active elements of the following units of the National Guard of the United States of the State of North Carolina, and all personnel of both the active and inactive National Guard assigned to such units, are ordered into the active service of the United States as of, and from the sixteenth day of September, nineteen hundred and forty. Elements of the 30th Division, North Carolina National Guard 252d Coast Artillery (155 mm gun). Sincerely yours, Henry L. Stimson, 1 Incl: Secretary of War. Cpy Ex. Order. Report of The Adjutant General 61 executive order ordering certain units and members of the national guard of the united states into the active military service of the united states By virtue of the authority conferred upon me by Public Resolution No. 96, 76th Congress, approved August 27, 1940, and the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916, as amended (39 Stat. 166), and as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, I hereby order into the active military service of the United States, effective September 16, 1940, the following units and members of the National Guard of the United States to serve in the active military service of the United States for a period of twelve consecutive months, unless sooner relieved: UNITS All active elements of: 44th Division, less 44th Tank Company 30th Division, less 30th Tank Company 45th Division, less 45th Tank Company 41st Division, less 41st Tank Company 197th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 198th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 202nd Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 203rd Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 211th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 213th Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 251st Coast Artillery (Anti-aircraft) 244th Coast Artillery (155mm Gun) 250th Coast Artillery (155mm Gun) 252nd Coast Artillery (155mm Gun) 240th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 241st Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 242nd Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 243rd Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 245th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 246th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 248th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 249th Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) 105th Observation Squadron 119th Observation Squadron 154th Observation Squadron 116th Observation Squadron MEMBERS All members, both active and inactive, of the units listed above. All persons so ordered into the active military service of the United States are, from the effective date of this order, relieved from duty in the National Guard of their respective States so long as they shall remain in the active military service of the United States, and during such time shall be subject 62 Report of The Adjutant General to such laws and regulations for the government of the Army of the United States as may be applicable to members of the Army whose permanent retention in the active military service is not contemplated by law. Commissioned officers and warrant officers appointed in the National Guard of the United States and commissioned or holding warrants in the Army of the United States, and affected by this order, are hereby ordered to active duty under such appointments and commissions or warrants. All officers and warrant officers of the National Guard appointed in the National Guard, federally recognized or examined and found qualified for Federal recognition, and assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, who do not hold appointments in the National Guard of the United States and commissions or warrants in the Army of the United States, are hereby tendered such appointments in the same grade and arm or service which they respectively hold in the National Guard. Warrant officers and enlisted men of the National Guard who hold ap-pointments as officers in the National Guard of the United States and commissions in the Army of the United States, and are assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, are hereby ordered to active military service as commissioned officers of the Army of the United States under those appointments and commissions. Franklin D. Roosevelt. The White House, August 31, 1940. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Governor's Office Raleigh Executive Order September 10, 1940. No. 1. 1. Executive Order of the President of the United States, Number 8530, dated August 31, 1940, is quoted as follows: "By virtue of the authority conferred upon me by Public Resolution No. 96, 76th Congress, approved August 27, 1940, and the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916, as amended (39 Stat. 166), and as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, I hereby order into the active military service of the United States, effective September 16, 1940, the fol-lowing units and members of the National Guard of the .United States to serve in the active military service of the United States for a period of twelve consecutive months, unless sooner relieved: 'All active elements of: '30th Division, less 30th Tank Company * * * * '252nd Coast Artillery (155 mm Gun) * * * * Report of The Adjutant General 63 "MEMBERS "All members, both active and inactive, of the units listed above. "All persons so ordered into the active military service of the United States are, from the effective date of this order, relieved from duty in the National Guard of their respective States so long as they shall remain in the active military service of the United States, and during such time shall be subject to such laws and regulations for the government of the Army of the United States as may be applicable to members of the Army whose perma-nent retention in the active military service is not contemplated by law. "Commissioned officers and warrant officers appointed in the National Guard of the United States and commissioned or holding warrants in the Army of the United States, and affected by this order, are hereby ordered to active duty under such appointments and commissions or warrants. "All officers and warrant officers of the National Guard appointed in the National Guard, federally recognized or examined and found qualified for Federal recognition, and assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, who do not hold appointments in the National Guard of the United States and commissions or warrants in the Army of the United States, are hereby tendered such appointments in the same grade and arm or service which they respectfully hold in the National Guard. "Warrant officers and enlisted men of the National Guard who hold ap-pointments as officers in the National Guard of the United States and com-missions in the Army of the United States, and are assigned to units ordered to active duty under this order prior to the effective date hereof, are hereby ordered to active military service as commissioned officers of the Army of the United States under those appointments and commissions." 2. In view of the above quoted order, it is announced that as of, and from the Sixteenth day of September, 1940, all North Carolina elements of the 30th Division and the 252nd Coast Artillery and all personnel, both active and inactive, assigned to such units, are ordered into the active service of the United States. Effective midnight, September 15-16, 1940, all members, both active and inactive, of the above designated units cease to be members of the North Carolina National Guard, subject to the Laws of North Carolina and National Guard Regulations and become a part of the Army of the United States, subject to the federal laws and Regular Army Regulations applicable thereto, in accordance with the Act of Congress rati-fied August 27, 1940, for the period of twelve months or until such time as relieved by proper authority. (Seal) Clyde R. Hoey, Official: Governor and Commander-in-Chief. J. Van B. Metts, The Adjutant General. GENERAL ORDERS—1938 State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders January 12, 1938. No. 1 1. The following named men, firing the pistol course for the season 1937, qualified in the classes indicated: Headquarters Btry. 113th Field Artillery Name Qualification 1st Sgt. Henry O. Shell Expert Sgt. John G. Draughon Marksman Cpl. Harold L. Jones Marksman Sgt. James E. Lee Marksman Cpl. Melvin H. Bryant Marksman Sgt. William E. Jernigan Marksman Pvt. Robert L. Guy Marksman Pvt. William H. Tew Marksman PFC. Hubert L. Sills Marksman M. Sgt. Edgar W. Carr Marksman Cpl. Dwight B. Rowland Marksman Pvt. Willie W. Lucas Marksman Pvt. Edward C. Lucas Marksman 2. All 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 The Adjutant General's Department Raleigh, North Carolina General Orders February 1, 193 8. No. 2 1. The 193 8 Annual Armory Inspection of the North Carolina National Guard, in accordance with the provisions of Section 93, National Defense Act, as amended, and letter NG 333. 45-Gen-38, Hq 4th CA, December 1, 1937 will be conducted, as provided in Section II. NGR 48, January 18, 1934, by officers of the Regular Army detailed by the Commanding General, Fourth Corps Area. The itinerary and the names of the Inspecting Officers are given in paragraph 10 of this order. Time of arrival of Inspecting Officers will be transmitted to organizations as soon as practicable. Upon their arrival, unit commanders will report by phone or in person. Report of The Adjutant General 65 2. The inspection will be made a formal occasion. The primary objects of the inspection are enumerated in paragraph 8, NGR 48. The inspection of the training of the unit or headquarters will be confined to objectives prescribed in the program of the next higher commander, and which should have been scheduled previous to the inspection, and, in addition, such other training as the unit or headquarters commander may have scheduled pre-vious to the inspection. Unit and headquarters commanders should be prepared to demonstrate the state of training achieved in scheduled sub-jects by presenting for the inspector a previously planned and rehearsed schedule, after or during which the inspector may ask to see such phases of the schedule repeated, or such other training as has been laid down under schedules of the unit, as he may desire. The inspector will base his report on these subjects and no other. The planned demonstration of the training of the unit as a whole, including the repetition of certain phases of training, or other training covered in schedule, as the inspector may desire to see, should not exceed the normal drill time. 3. Attendance at inspection is compulsory. A report of all absentees from inspection by reason of unavoidable causes, such as sickness, etc., will be rendered to the Inspecting Officer. Absentees without leave of absence or on furlough 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 organizations may be attached, for inspection, to any other organization, provided necessary arrangements are made with The Adjutant General by the immediate commanding officers and notice given the Inspector to whom they are to report. 4. The inspection of personnel will be made beginning at 8:00 P. M., on the date named herein. Field and Staff Officers whose station is that of their respective headquarters will report for inspection with the head-quarters personnel. Hours of inspection may be changed after consultation between the Inspecting Officer and the unit commander. The organization commander, caretaker, and supply sergeant to be present at the armory at such time in the afternoon as the Inspecting Officer may designate and all individual lockers opened and the field range set up. The first sergeant and company clerk to be present at the armory at the designated time in the afternoon for administrative inspection. 5. All property, arms, clothing, and equipment, will be thoroughly cleaned and put in good condition. Sealed boxes or cases need not be opened. Property in supply rooms and in individual lockers will be neatly and carefully arranged, that the Inspecting Officer may see its general condition and may count and check it easily and without loss of time. Items mentioned on spot inventory will be arranged as requested by the Inspecting Officer. 6. 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 arranged in case information of this nature is desired. 7. The service uniform, woolen (without packs), will be worn, in-cluding cap, regulation shoes and leggins (or boots). The olive drab ser- 66 Report of The Adjutant General vice 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 complete, thoroughly renovated and properly cleaned in order that each may present a neat appearance. 8. Inspecting Officers are requested to inspect Motor Vehicle Service Record Books of those units having motor vehicles. (QMC Form 248). 9. Unit commanders will be ready to state what steps they have taken to carry out the 1938 Major Effort; Field and Staff Officers what they are doing (AEC work) to qualify for armory drill pay; and applicable officers what steps they have taken to overcome their deficiencies, noted in 1937 Armory and Field Inspection Reports. 10. Inspecting Officers and Dates for Inspections. Lieut. Colonel Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry, Knoxville, Tenn. Tue Feb 15—Company H, 120th Infantry Waynesville Wed Feb 16—Headquarters 3rd Bn, 120th Infantry Shelby Company K, 120th Infantry Shelby Thu Feb 17—Headquarters 2d Bn, 120th Infantry Gastonia Howitzer Company, 120th Infantry Gastonia Capt. E. R. Morgan, Hqrs. Adj., 120th Infantry, Gastonia 1st Lt. J. C. Quickel, MC, 120th Infantry. Gastonia Fri Feb 18—Company F, 120th Infantry Charlotte Hq & Hq Det (Fin Sec), 30th Division Charlotte Headquarters 1st Bn, 120th Infantry Charlotte Major P. R. Younts, Hqrs. Ex. 0., 60th Brigade, Charlotte Sat Feb 19—Company E, 120th Infantry Concord Mon Feb 21—Headquarters Company 2nd Bn, 120th Infantry .Albemarle Tue Feb 22—Headquarters Company 3d Bn, 120th Infantry Asheboro Capt. J. C. Crutchfield, DC, 120th Infantry, Asheboro Wed Feb 23—Headquarters Company, 60th Brigade Leaksville Thu Feb 24—Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry Reidsville Fri Feb 25—Company G, 120th Infantry Winston-Salem Captain F. D. Dean, Ch., 120th Infantry, Winston-Salem Sat Feb 26—Company A, 105th QM. Regiment Winston-Salem Mon Feb 28—Company A, 120th Infantry Burlington Headquarters, 60th Brigade Graham 1st Lt. C. B. Aycock, Hqrs, ADC. 60th Brigade, Graham Lt. Col Wm. V. Copeland, Hqrs, Ex. O., 120th Infantry, Graham Tue Mar 1—Hq & Hq Det (Insp Sec), 30th Division Durham Company D, 120th Infantry Durham Hq 1st Bn, (Maj. P. P. Phillips), 105th Engineers-Durham Wed Mar 2—Headquarters, 120th Infantry Raleigh Service Company, 120th Infantry Raleigh Captain K. A. Kirby, Hqrs, Adj. 60th Brigade, Raleigh Captain C. F. Williams. MC 120th Infantry, Raleigh Thu Mar 3���State Staff Corps & Departments Raleigh Quartermaster Detachment Raleigh Fri Mar 4—Company C, 120th Infantry Henderson Major J. C. Cooper, Hqrs, 10 & P & T. 120th Infantry, Henderson Hq 1st Bn (Major T. S. Kittrell), 105th QM. Regiment Henderson Capt. S. E. Jennette, Hqrs, Adj. 105th Engineers, Henderson Sat Mar 5—Headquarters Company 1st Bn, 120th Infantry Oxford Report of The Adjutant General 67 Mori Mar 7—Company B, 120th Infantry Warrenton Tue Mar 8—Company M, 120th Infantry Wilson Major J. C. Dempsey, IG, State Staff, Wilson Wed Mar 9—Company L, 120th Infantry Parkton Thu Mar 10—Company I, 120th Infantry Wilmington Captain C. R. Blomme, Hqrs, ADC. 30th Division, Wilmington Major Reading Wilkinson, C. E., Jackson, Miss. Sat Mar 5—Company B, 105th Engineers Morganton Mon Mar 7—Company A, 105th Engineers North Wilkesboro Tue Mar 8—Company C, 105th Engineers Salisbury Wed Mar 9—Regtl Headquarters, 10 5th Engineers Charlotte Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, Comdg, 105th Engineers, Charlotte 1st Lt. W. O. Cochrane, Adj, 1st Bn, 105th Engineers, Charlotte Med Dept Det, 105th Engineers Charlotte Thu Mar 10—Hq and Serv Company, 105th Engineers Charlotte Lieut. Colonel Lorin A. Greene, Medical Corps, New Orleans, La. Mon Mar 7—Company I, 105th Med. Regt. Madison Headquarters 2d Bn, 105th Med. Regt. Madison Tue Mar 8—Med. Dept. Det., 120th Infantry Graham Wed Mar 9—Headquarters, 105 Medical Regiment Henderson Service Co. & Band, 105th Medical Regiment Henderson Lt. Col. John D. Kerr, Jr., Ex O. 105th Med Regt., Henderson Maj. A. H. Kerr, V. C, 105th Med. Regt., Henderson Capt. J. H. Wheeler, Adj, 2nd Bn, 105th Med. Regt., Henderson Capt. T. B. Royster. Adj, 105th Med. Regt., Henderson Thu Mar 10—Med Dept Det, 113th F.A. Wake Forest Capt. G. F. Hale, D. C. 113th FA., Wake Forest Fri Mar 11—Company F, 105th Med Regt Edenton Major M. P. Wichard, C. Surg, State Staff, Edenton Sat Mar 12—Company A, 105th Med Regt Wilmington Major Wm. H. Quarterman, Field Artillery, Savannah, Ga. 14—Service Battery, 113th Field Arty. Kinston 15—Battery D, 113th Field Artillery New Bern Headquarters 2nd Bn., 113th Field Artillery New Bern 16—Battery C, 113th Field Artillery Washington 17—Battery A, 113th Field Artillery Greenville Capt. Worth Wicker, Ch. 113th FA., Greenville 1st Lt. S. B. Howard, Int O 3d Bn. 113th FA., Greenville 1st Lt. R. A. Eason, LnO 1st Bn, 113th FA., Greenville Fri Mar 18—Battery B, 113th Field Artillery Louisburg 1st Lt. C. P. Green, P&TO, 1st Bn. 113th FA., Louisburg Sat Mar 19—Hq Battery & C Tn, 1st Bn, 113th Field Arty. _Youngsville Sun Mar 20—Headquarters, 113th Field Artillery Raleigh Lt. Col. J. B. Thorpe, Ex. 113th FA., Raleigh Capt. J. B. Linker, Adj. 113th FA., Raleigh Capt. F. C. Shepard, Adj 1st Bn. 113th FA., Raleigh Mon Mar 21—Hq Battery & C Tn, 2d Bn, 113th Field Arty. Smithfleld Capt. W. A. Royall, Adj. 2d Bn, 113th FA., Smithfleld 22—Headquarters Battery, 113th Field Artillery Dunn 23—Battery E, 113th Field Artillery Sanford Capt. Eugene Alexander, Ch. 105th Engineers, Sanford 24—Hq Battery & C Tn 3d Bn, 113th Field Arty. Lenoir 25—Headquarters 1st Bn, 113th Field Artillery Monroe Maj. Wesley C. Thompson, CO, 1st Bn. 113th FA., Monroe Headquarters 3d Bn, 113th Field Artillery Monroe Battery F, 113th Field Artillery Monroe Mon 68 Report of The Adjutant General Lieut. Colonel Edward P. Noyes, Coast Artillery, Statesboro, Ga. Mon Mar 14—-Battery D, 252d Coast Artillery Greensboro Tue Mar 15—Battery C, 252d Coast Artillery Greensboro Wed Mar 16—Hq Battery & C Tn, 2nd Bn, 252d Coast Arty. Greensboro Med Dept Det., 25 2d Coast Artillery Greensboro Headquarters 2nd Bn, 2 5 2d Coast Artillery Greensboro Capt. J. B. Richardson, DC. 252d CA., Greensboro 1st Lt. P. J. Dishner, I.O., 1st Bn, 252d CA., Greensboro Thu Mar 17—Hq Battery & C Tn, 3d Bn, 252d Coast Arty. __High Point Pri Mar 18—Battery E, 252d Coast Artillery High Point Sat Mar 19—Hq Battery & C Tn, 1st Bn., 252d Coast Arty. Raeford Lt. Col. R. B. Lewis, Ex. O. 252d CA., Raeford Major R. A. Matheson, Jr., MC, 252d CA., Raeford Capt. J. H. Blue, Adj. 1st Bn, 252d CA., Raeford Mon Mar 21—Battery F, 252d Coast Artillery Raeford Tue Mar 22—Battery B, 252d Coast Artillery Lumberton Wed Mar 23—Service Battery (Less Band), 252d Coast Arty. _Whiteville Thu Mar 24—Battery A, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington Fri Mar 25—Headquarters, Battery, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington Band Sec, Service Battery, 252d Coast Arty Wilmington 1st Lt. R. McK. Page, Jr., P&TO. 3d Bn, CA., Wilmington 1st Lt. Wra. C. Mebane, Jr., MC. Sat Mar 26—Headquarters, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington' Headquarters, 1st Bn, 2 5 2d Coast Artillery Wilmington Headquarters, 3rd Bn, 252d Coast Artillery Wilmington 1st Lt. W. M. Latta, (Ch) 252d CA., Wilmington Major Callie H. Palmer, Cavalry, Savannah, Ga. Tue Mar 15—Machine Gun Troop, 109th Cavalry Statesville Wed Mar 16—Troop I, 109th Cavalry Lincolnton Captain Chas. R. Jonas, Adj. 55th Cav. Brig., Lincolnton Thu Mar 17—Troop K, 109th Cavalry Asheville Fri Mar 18—Headquarters 3d Squadron, 109th Cavalry Asheville Med Dept Det., 109th Cavalry Asheville Major R. E. Gribbin, Chaplain, 105th Med. Regt., Asheville Major Leon H. Richmond, Signal Corps, Mobile, Ala. Wed Mar 16—30th Signal Company, 30th Division Canton Signal Sec, Hq & Hq Detachment, 30th Division Canton By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders No. 3 February 1, 1938. 1. Under the provisions of Par. 54 (a) NGR-25, the Commanding Officer, Company A, 105th Medical Regiment, NC.NG., Wilmington, N. C, Report of The Adjutant General 69 is hereby directed to drop the following named enlisted man from the rolls of his organization as a deserter, effective January 8, 1938. MONTROSE E. JOHNSON, Pvt. 2. All officers of the National Guard will refrain from enlisting the above named man in any of their organizations. 3. A copy of this order will be posted on the bulletin board of all organizations for a period of thirty days. 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 2, 1938. No. 4 1. Captain Thomas H. Upton, Property Auditor. The Adjutant Gen-eral's Department, will, at semi-annual intervals make a physical check of all government property in the custody of organizations of the Guard; audit the organization Council Book; and in cases of motorized units, will inspect motor vehicles and the records pertaining thereto. Organization commanders will be advised through special orders to be issued, the dates upon which the Property Auditor will visit the organizations concerned. 2. Organization commanders are held responsible that all Federal property be available in proper place on date of visitation of the Property Auditor, conveniently arranged for checking. Any property or equipment not presented to the Auditor will be considered short. Property or equip-ment provided in Tables of Equipment for issue to Field and Staff Officers, when so issued for military use only, will be represented by Memorandum Receipt, signed by the officer concerned, on file with the organization. 3. Commanding and all other officers, North Carolina National Guard, responsible to the State for Federal property issued by the Federal Govern-ment, whose property accounts show a shortage of $50.00 OR MORE, OR WHOSE SHORTAGE CONTINUES TO INCREASE, will enter on subse-quent payrolls, in column of remarks, opposite the name of the responsible officer, the following: "NOT TO BE PAID, PENDING PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT," Until such time as his property adjustment is completed, (Par. 25 NGR- 59) and Form 18 be submitted. 4. Regimental and separate Squadron commanders and Instructors who certify to payrolls will be advised of property shortages in such cases as require the remark noted in paragraph 3, and should such statement under remarks not be inserted on appropriate payrolls, the Regimental and separate Squadron commanders and Instructors concerned will cause the proper remarks to be made before certifying and forwarding payroll. 70 Report of The Adjutant General 5. Immediately upon receipt of statement of shortages from this office, the responsible officer will take the steps provided (NGR 75-7) to be relieved of responsibility for actual shortage. 6. All orders in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded. 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 8, 1938. No. 5 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs 1st Lieu-tenant Charles B. Aycock, 60th Brigade, NC.NG., to appear for the Annual Armory Inspection February 28, 1938, at Graham, N. C, is rescinded. 2. Lieutenant Aycock will report to Lieut. Colonel Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer on February 18, 1938, at Charlotte, N. C. 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 11, 1938. No. 6 1. The following named officers of the North Carolina National Guard having recently been transferred from the line and assigned to Staff positions, will report for the Annual Armory Inspection—1938, North Carolina National Guard to Lt. Col. Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer, as designated herein :- Captain James B. Cole, Quartermaster Corps Tuesday March 1, 1938, Durham, N. C. 1st Lieutenant Joshua E. Paschall, Quartermaster Corps Tuesday March 8, 1938, Wilson, N. C. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Report of The Adjutant General 71 State of North Carolina Adjutant Gknkral's Department Raleigh General Orders February 18, 1938. No. 7 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs Major Robert E. Gribbin, Chaplain, 105th Medical Regiment, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, to report to Major Callie E. Palmer, Cavalry Inspecting Officer, at Asheville, N. C, for the Annual Armory Inspection on March 18, 1938, is amended to direct Major Gribbin to report to Lt. Col. John T. McLane, USA. Cavalry, Asheville, N. C, who will conduct the inspection for Major Palmer on March 12, 1938. 2. Lt. Col. McLane will prepare the report of inspection and submit same to Major Callie H. Palmer, Cavalry, station Savannah, Georgia. 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 22, 1938. No. 8 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs Major James C. Dempsey, Inspector General, State Staff, NC. NG., station Wilson, N. C, to appear for Annual Armory Inspection at Wilson, N. C, March 8, 1938, is amended to direct Major Dempsey to report to Lt. Col. Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer on March 3, 1938 at the Armory, Quarter-master Detachment, Raleigh, N. C. 2. Major Dempsey will communicate with The Adjutant General's Department and ascertain the hour of the Inspection. 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 26, 1938. No. 9 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs 1st Lieu-tenant Warren O. Cochrane, Adjutant, 1st Battalion, 105th Engineers, 72 Report of The Adjutant General NC. NG., station Charlotte, N. C, to appear for Annual Armory Inspection at Charlotte, N. C, March 9, 1938, is amended to direct 1st Lieutenant Cochrane to report to Major Wm. H. Quarterman, Field Artillery In-specting Officer on March 15, 1938, with Battery D, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., at New Bern, N. C. 2. 1st Lieutenant Cochrane will communicate with Captain Joseph B. Mullineaux, commanding officer, Battery D, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., New Bern, N. C, and ascertain the hour of the Inspection. 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 28, 1938. No. 10 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs Major Arthur L. Fletcher, J. A. G. Department, State Staff, NC. NG., station Raleigh, N. C, to appear for Annual Armory Inspection on March 3, 1938, is amended to direct Major Fletcher to report to Lt. Col. Arthur M. Ellis, Infantry Inspecting Officer on March 2, 1938, with Headquarters 120th Infantry, NC. NG., Raleigh, N. C. 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 28, 1938. No. 11 1. So much of Par. 10, General Orders No. 2, The Adjutant General's Department, Raleigh, N. C, dated February 1, 1938, as directs the fol-lowing named officers of the 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., to appear for Annual Armory Inspection is amended and the officers concerned will report as designated hereon :- 1st Lieutenant William H. Rhodes, Jr., Liaison Officer, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., station Raleigh, N. C, to report to Major William H. Quarterman, USA., Field Artillery Inspecting Officer on March 14, 1938, with Service Battery, 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., Kinston, N. C. 1st Lieutenant Samuel B. Howard, Int. O.&P.&TO., 3rd Bn., 113th Field Artillery, NC. NG., station Edenton, N. C, to report to Lt. Col. Lorin A. Greene, USA., Medical Inspecting Officer on March Report of The Adjutant General 73 11, 1938, with Company F, 105th Medical Regiment, NC. NG., Edenton, N. C. 2. Lieutenants Rhodes and Howard will communicate with the Com-manding Officers of the respective units to which they will be inspected to ascertain the hour of the Inspection. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. CORRECTED COPY State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders March 7, 1938. No. 12 1. Pursuant to communication from the Commanding General, Fourth Corps Area, Atlanta, Georgia, dated March 2, 1938, to The Adjutant Gen-eral of North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, the following Headquarters and Units of the National Guard, as it affects North Caro-lina will be reallocated and converted, effective midnight March 31st- April 1, 1938: Headquarters 3rd Squadron, Headquarters 2nd Battalion, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., Asheville, N. C. Asheville, N. C. Troop I, 3rd Squadron, Company D, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. station Lincolnton, N. C. Troop K, 3rd Squadron, Company E, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. station Asheville, N. C. Machine Gun Troop, Company F, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. station Statesville, N. C. 2. The Medical Department Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, is disbanded as of midnight March 31st- April 1, 1938. Those enlisted men, who so desire, may transfer to Com-pany E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG. (now Troop K, 109th Cav.) as of March 31, 1938, otherwise, will be discharged the service. The Commanding Officer, Medical Department Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., will confer with the Commanding Officer, Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., (to become Co. E, 105th Engrs.) with reference to transfers, and will make arrangements for transfers as may be desired. 3. The following Officers, are upon the conversion midnight March 31st-April 1, 193 8, transferred, as follows:- 74 Report of The Adjutant General Major Eugene P. Coston, Cavalry, Commanding 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., headquarters to Asheville, N. C. 1st Lt. Carl O. Shytle, Cavalry, Adjutant, 3rd Squadron, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Captain Wiley M. Pickens, Cavalry, Commanding Troop I, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. 1st Lt. Edgar H. Reece, Cavalry, Troop I, 10 9th Cavalry, NC. NG. to station Lincolnton, N. C. 2nd Lt. Harmon H. James, Cavalry, Troop I, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to station Lincolnton, N. C. Captain Joseph W. Tallent, Cavalry, Commanding Troop K, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station to Asheville, N. C. 1st Lt. Wilbur R. Carleton, Cavalry, Troop K, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to station Asheville, N. C. 2nd Lt. George R. Hull, Cavalry, Troop K, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., to station Asheville, N. C. Captain George Feild, Cavalry, Commanding Machine Gun Troop, to 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. 1st Lt. John F. Long, Cavalry, Machine Gun Troop, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. 1st Lt. Esten B. Leinster, Cavalry, Machine Gun Troop, 109th to Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. Engineers, in Command of 2nd Battalion, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., Headquarters Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned as Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Command of Company D, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company D, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company D, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Lincolnton, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Command of Company E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company E, 10 5th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company E, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Command of Company F, 10 5th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. Engineers, assigned to Company F, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. Engineers, and demoted to 2d Lt., assigned to Company F, 10 5th Engineers, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C. 4. Captain William A. Brewton, MC, Commanding Medical Depart-ment Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, is upon disbandment of the Detachment midnight March 31st-April 1, 1938, transferred and assigned to duty with the Medical Detachment, 105th Engineers, NC. NG., and will report by letter to Major Thomas Craven, MC, Commanding Medical Department Detachment, 105th En-gineers, NC. NG., station Huntersville, N. C. Captain Brewton will con- Report of The Adjutant General 75 tinue responsibility for Federal and State property and the Detachment funds until further notice. 5. (a) Captain Edward L. Shuford, Jr., VC, Medical Department Detachment, 3rd Squadron, 109th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Asheville, N. C, will be discharged the service upon the conversion midnight March 31st-April 1, 193 8, because of no vacancy for a Veterinarian in the 105th Engineer Regiment. (b) 2nd Lt. Robert A. Collier, Machine Gun Troop, 10 9th Cavalry, NC. NG., station Statesville, N. C, will be discharged the service upon the conversion midnight March 31st-April 1, 1938, because of no vacancy in the 105th Engineer Regiment for his assignment. 6. The Headquarters and Units concerned will assemble at their re-spective home stations at 8 PM., March 31, 1938, for an Inspection for Federal Recognition as Engineers. A full attendance of Officers and men is desired. Inspecting Officers will be announced later. 7. Federal and State property responsibility will be retained by the responsible Officers. Instructions relating to the transfer of Cavalry equipment and horses and the acquiring of Engineer equipment will issue later. 8. Separate instructions will be issued relative to the appearance of Officers before Examining Boards to determine their professional qualifi-cations in the branch to which transferred. Officers so desiring may make application to The Adjutant General, North Carolina, for an extension of one years time in which to prepare for and to take the professional examination. 9. Following the conversion midnight March 31-April 1, 1938, Com-manding Officers concerned will report through channels by letter to Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, Commanding 105th Engineers, NC. NG., head-quarters Raleigh, N. C. (P. O. Box 28 6) 10. All orders in conflict herewith are rescinded. 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 7, 1938. No. 13 1. General Orders No. 3, The Adjutant General's Department, dated February 1, 1938, is revoked. 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 12, 1938. No. 14. 1. With profound sorrow, the death of LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN DANIEL KERR, JR. Executive Officer, 105th Medical Regiment, North Carolina National Guard, at James Walker Memorial Hospital, Wilming-ton, North Carolina, on March 16, 1938, is announced. 2. Lieutenant Colonel Kerr was born at Clinton, North Carolina, March 24, 1884, and attended the University of Mary-land, from which he graduated in medicine with the class of 1908. He practiced his profession in his native community throughout the years of his life and his untiring service to his people and his charitable acts in their behalf were outstanding. As a citizen, physician, and soldier, his happy and congenial disposition, his loyalty to his friends and to the service, won for him the love, confidence and esteem of all who knew him. Those of his regiment and others of the National Guard who came in contact with him recognized his ability as an officer and his faithful services to the Government, his native State, and to those under his command. Lieutenant Colonel Kerr was returning to his home station, Clinton, after having attended the Annual Armory Inspection of Company A, 105th Medical Regiment, at the time he received the injuries which later proved fatal. A true and loyal soldier and a friend has passed to the Great Beyond and his death is mourned by soldier and civilian. Sincerest sympathy is extended his family by this department. Record of Service Lieutenant Colonel Kerr entered the military service on June 30, 1917, as a First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, and was assigned to duty with the 2nd North Carolina Infantry, at the time stationed at Goldsboro, North Carolina, which regiment, upon the organization of the 30th Division for World War service, became the 119th Infantry. He served with this regi-ment in Federal service throughout its training at Camp Sevier, South Carolina, and overseas. He served in the American Ex-peditionary Forces from May 11, 1918, to February 2, 1919. He was honorably discharged the service upon his return to the United States on February 6, 1919. Upon the organization of the 105th Medical Regiment, North Carolina National Guard, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, February 1, 1924, and assigned to this regiment as its Executive Officer, which position he held at the time of his death. Lieutenant Colonel Kerr was a graduate of the Army Medical Field Service School, course of 1931. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. State of North Carolina Adjutant Gkneral's Department Raleigh General Orders April 28, 1938. No. 15. 1. With profound sorrow, the death of CAPTAIN LESTER LAWRENCE ANDERSON, MEDICAL CORPS Company I, 105th Medical Regiment, North Carolina National Guard, on April 17, 1938, at Stoneville, North Carolina, is an-nounced. 2. Captain Anderson was born at Fork, Davie County, North Carolina, where he lived until he entered Wake Forest College, North Carolina, from which he graduated in medicine with a B.S. Degree in 1925. He is a graduate of Medical Col-lege of Virginia, at Richmond, class of 1927. He entered City Memorial Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as in In-terne in 1928, and has followed his profession since 1929 at Madison and Stoneville, North Carolina. Captain Anderson, in the prime of life, through his congenial and happy manner, had drawn to himself a host of good and true friends. He had the confidence and respect of those of his profession and the citi-zens of his community. He was a faithful, efficient, and ener-getic officer of the National Guard and in his death the service has lost a capable officer whose comrades will miss his presence. Record of Service Captain Anderson entered the military service upon his ap-pointment as 1st Lieutenant, Medical Corps, on July 14, 1932. He was commissioned Captain, July 5, 1934. Originally as-signed to duty with 115th Hospital Company (redesignated Company I) 105th Medical Regiment, he continued in this duty to the time of his death. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. 78 Report of The Adjutant General State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders June 6, 1938. No. 16. 1. Under authority of the National Guard Bureau, War Department, Camps of Instruction for the North Carolina National Guard will be held as follows: FORT MOULTRIE, S. C.—JULY 3-17, 1938 25 2nd Coast Artillery. DeSOTO NATIONAL FOREST, MISS.—JULY 31-AUG. 14, 1938 Hq. and Hq. Co., 60th Brigade 120th Infantry 105th Medical Regiment 113th Field Artillery 105th Engineers Hq. and all Sections, 30th Division 30th Signal Co. State Staff and Detachment Regtl. and 1st Bn. Hq. and Co. A, 105th QM Regiment Hq. 55th Cavalry Brigade. Detachment, 252nd Coast Artillery. 2. At the conclusion of the Camps, organizations will return to their proper stations unless sooner relieved by proper authority. 3. Advance detachments and other details will be based upon Circular 14 B, National Guard Bureau, Nov. 1, 1937, and in cases where necessary commanding officers will be advised of same in letters of instruction upon receipt of training authorities from the National Guard Bureau. 4. Brigade, Regimental, and separate unit commanders will perform the usual duties to include the publication of the necessary orders covering the conduct of their camps and programs therefor. At the termination of camps, commanding officers will submit a report to this office with such recommendations and comments as may be deemed advisable and helpful for the conduct of subsequent camps. 5. (a) Schedule of movements to and from camp by rail will be furnished all concerned in separate orders. No sleeping car accommo-dations are authorized. (b) Units and detachments to move by motor will be so advised with information as to dates involved. (c) 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 from the person or persons rendering the service. Payments will not be made to officers commanding units. Such drayage will be accomplished for $10.00 or less for each organization to cover hauling both ways from armories and in no case will $20.00 be allowed unless it can be shown by Report of The Adjutant General 79 competitive bids that $10.00 was inadequate. Full use will be made of organizational vehicular equipment and drayage will be allowed to organi-zations only in cases where no wagons or trucks are available to perform such services. (d) Transportation requests and bills of lading will be furnished by the United States Property and Disbursing Officer together with instruc-tions covering their use. Officers to whom transportation requests and bills of lading are issued will be held strictly accountable for their proper use and accomplishment. (e) It being impracticable for the Government to furnish rations in kind, travel rations enroute to camp will be paid at the rate of not to exceed 30c per meal per man prorated between the usual three meals, or 90c per day. Travel rations on the return trip will be made on the basis of 90c per day or 30c per meal where less than a full day is consumed. Reimbursement will be made on this basis and receipted bills in duplicate must be obtained and attached to vouchers. (f) Rations while in camp will be purchased by the Supply Officer, 252nd Coast Artillery, in accordance with instructions of the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. In the Third Army Maneuvers, rations will be provided by the Army Quartermaster from time of arrival in the concentration area until departure therefrom. Travel and camp rations will be standardized for officers and enlisted men and officers will have entered on their payrolls proper notations to cover deductions for such meals as are provided for them on the basis of ninety cents for travel and fifty-two cents (.527) camp or field ration per day. Separate instruc-tions will be issued to cover rations of Reserve Officers who may be fur-nished meals with National Guard units. (g) The United States Property and Disbursing Officer will pay all troops prior to their departure from camp, if practicable, and will settle all accounts incident to the camps properly payable from Federal funds. (h) Any units holding an armory drill on the day of departure for camp will designate in company orders the hours for such drill to termi-nate prior to departure from home station. Such drills will be considered as properly supervised and usual armory drills as prescribed in regula-tions, provided, said drill is held on day prior to the opening of camp. Units returning to their stations before the last day of the camp will per-form such duties as may be prescribed by their respective commanding officers. Personnel will not be dismissed until the actual commencement of the last day for which the camp is authorized. (i) Gasoline and oil for use in motor vehicles will be purchased under Procurement Division, Treasury Department, contracts in accordance with instructions to be issued by the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. 6. (a) Regulation cotton uniforms, cotton or wool shirt, shoes, wool leggins, or boots, and campaign hat or field cap will be worn. (b) The usual field equipment will be taken to Fort Moultrie, S. C, by the 252nd Coast Artillery and will be as prescribed by the commanding officer in appropriate orders. 80 Report of The Adjutant General 7. Special Instructions Third Army Maneuver: (a) Individual equipment: (1) The following will not be taken: Cots (except as below) Bed sacks Gas masks Steel helmets Foot lockers for enlisted men or officers below field grade (except umpires and other officers not assigned for duty with combat units.) Pistols Sabers and scabbards. Bayonets and scabbards. (2) The following will be taken: Cots for field officers and for officers not assigned to duty with combat troops, unit umpires, and personnel of Medical Regiments and Q.M. Bases. One (1) mosquito bar per each officer. One (1) single mosquito bar per enlisted man or 1 double for each 2 enlisted men. Holsters and belts (To be worn during all tactical phases of the maneuver). Each officer below field grade—1 bedding roll, 1 clothing roll and handbag. Each field officer—Same as above and in addition 1 foot locker and 1 cot, canvas. Not more than two (2) blankets per each man will be taken. All other equipment not mentioned in this sub-paragraph or paragraph 7a (1) above, which has been normally taken to regular summer training camps. Mess equipment for attached Reserve Officers. Enlisted men's packs and barrack bags will be retained by the owners individually during the movement to and from the concentration areas, whether the movements is by rail or motor. Each medical detachment will take the individual and organizational equipment prescribed in Tables of Basic Allowances for its particular unit. For each regiment there will be taken a Regimental Headquarters Medical equipment, plus one Battalion Medical equipment for each Battalion to be present. For each separate Bat-talion, or similar unit, there will be taken one Battalion Medical Equipment. If Medical equipment outfits are not available, dispensary equipment (old pattern) should be taken. Small units for which no medical personnel is provided will bring from their home sta-tions a container packed with first aid supplies, to be taken by them into the field. Report of The Adjutant General 81 (b) Organization Equipment: (1) All communication equipment. Such number of machine guns, 37 mm. guns, and trench mortars, as can be manned by the personnel that will participate in the maneuvers (spare parts chests to be included). Two (2) guns per each 155 Howitzer Battery. No sub caliber equipment. No engineer pontoon or assault bridge equipment. Necessary items of Tables of Basic Allowances required for sanitation, technical operations, and necessary housekeeping in the field (this equipment to be held at a minimum). Lanterns and coal oil containers. Bags, water sterilizing and milk cans. One small ice box per mess (to be provided by unit). Kitchen fly, field range and cooking equipment per mess. Medical supplies that are issued to organizations. Cleaning and preserving material. Tactical tentage for Medical Regiments and Medical De-partment Detachments (except for housing men). Other tentage as follows: Tents, wall, large complete: 1 per Bn. Hq. 2 per Regtl. Hq. 2 per Brig. Hq. Tents, wall, small complete: 1 per each field officer, at-tached Reserve officer of field grade and one (1) for each umpire with a Regiment or Battalion. 1 per Regtl. Hq. 1 per General Officer 2 per Bn. Hq. 3 per Brig. Hq. 1 per Med. Dept. Det. Screens, latrine: 1 per unit. Tents, pyramidal, complete: 2 per each Battery or Company, 2 per Med. Det. (for storage of company equipment during the ma-neuver proper). Shelter tents for each officer and attached Reserve Officer below field grade. All serviceable tentage held by Medical Regiments will be taken by them. (Note: One umpire will be attached to each Bn. and higher Hq. Tentage to be provided by such Hq.) (c) (1) Articles of the uniform (worn or carried) will not exceed the following. 2 pairs of shoes or boots 82 Report of The Adjutant General 2 pairs of breeches, cotton 3 shirts, cotton or woolen 1 Raincoat 1 Service hat or field cap 1 fatigue clothes (suit) Leggins, puttees, underclothes, towels, toilet articles as desired and within authorized allowances. (Clothing of enlisted men over and above that carried in packs or worn to be carried in barrack bags.) (2) The following will not be taken: Neckties Blouses (coats, service) Caps, service (officers or men) Civilian clothes, (d) (1) Motor convoys will be conducted by the Regimental or Organization commanders concerned. (2) Units moving by motor will take field ranges and meals will be cooked and served en route to and from the con-centration area. Unit Supply Officers will make the necessary arrangements in advance for the required rations. (3) It is not contemplated that units will remain in the con-centrated areas for any considerable length of time, and that during the maneuver proper, troops will bivouac in the field in accordance with tactical dispositions. Only temporary facilities will be established in concentration areas. 8. The provisions of N.G.R.-45 will govern as to numerical strength and organizations must comply with these and other regulations to be en-titled to pay. 9. No debts or obligations against the State or United States will be incurred by any officer, enlisted man, or organization, except such as may be specifically authorized from this office. 10. Commanding Officers of troops attending joint camps are directed to comply with all orders and regulations in force at the camp, and will issue necessary instructions to put this in effect. 11. Pay and allowances of officers and warrant officers and pay and subsistence of enlisted men will be settled by the United States Property and Disbursing Officer. Transportation of personnel, equipment and animals will be paid by the Finance Officer, U. S. A., Washington, D. C. The expenses are chargeable as follows: Pay, Officers NG-4913 2-P-3-0120-A-703-9 Pay, Warrant Officer NG-49132-P-3-0122-A-703-9 Pay, Enlisted Men NG-49132-P-3-0123-A-703-9 Subsistence enlisted men , NG-149132-P-3-0260-A-703-9 Transportation personnel NG-49500-P-3-0600-A-703-9 Transportation equipment NG-49500-P-3-0700-A-703-9 12. Travel directed is necessary in the Military service. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Report of The Adjutant General 83 State of Nokth Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders June 8, 1938. No. 17 SCHEDULE OF TRAIN MOVEMENTS, SUMMER CAMPS, N. C. NATIONAL GUARD, 1938 FORT MOULTRIE, SOUTH CAROLINA, JULY 3-17, 1938 252(1 Coast Artillery Will move to and from camp in Government vehicles. DeSOTO NATIONAL FOREST, MISSISSIPPI, JULY 31-AUGUST 14, 1938 TRAIN No. 24 Organization Off. Men Imped. From To Co. D. 105th Eng 3 48 800 Lincolnton, N. C Maxie, Miss. How. Co. 120th Inf. 4 58 1750 Gastonia, N. C State Staff. 1 Ft. Mill, S. C Co. K. 118th Inf. 3 60 800 4 60 800 Hq.Co.3d.Bn.ll8th Inf. 1 Rock Hill, S. C. Co. I. 118th Inf. 3 66 800 4 66 800 Co. K. 120th Inf. 3 64 800 Shelby, N. C. 18 296 4950 Route Going: Lincolnton, N. C, C. & N. W., Gastonia, So. Ry. Sys., Hat-tiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Gastonia, Ft. Mill, Rock Hill, Shelby, So. Ry. Sys., Hatties-burg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car from Lincolnton. 1 Baggage Car from Charlotte. 8 Coaches. 10 Going Schedule Lv. Lincolnton C.&N.W. Spl. 5:30 AM (ET) July 31, 1938 Ar. Gastonia " 6:30 AM " Lv. Shelby Sou. Spl. 9:00 AM " Ar. Blacksburg " 9:30 AM " 84 Report of The Adjutant General Lv. Rock Hill Report of The Adjutant General 85 Organization TRAIN No. Of. Men Imped. 27 From Co. G. 120th Inf. 3 64 Hq.Co.3d Bn.l20th Inf. 3 24 Hq.Co.2d Bn.l20th Inf. 3 27 Co. C. 105th Eng 3 64 Co. E. 120th Inf. 3 63 Co. F. 105th Eng.„. 3 53 Hq. 30th Div 1 4( Co. F. 120th Inf. 4 51( Hq. & Serv. Co. 105th ( Eng 4 25( Med. Det. 105th Eng 2 20(5185 800 Winston-Salem, N. C. 870 Asheboro, N. C 870 Albemarle, N. C 800 Salisbury, N. C 800 Concord, N. C 800 Statesville, N. C Charlotte, N. C To Brooklyn 11 100 5185 30 395 10125 Route Going: Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Concord, Statesville, Charlotte, N. C, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Asheboro, N. C, H. P. R. A. & S., High Point, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Albemarle, N. C, Yad. R. R., Salisbury, So. Ry. Sys., Hat-tiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of the above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car from Winston-Salem. 1 Baggage Car from Asheboro. 1 Baggage Car from Albemarle. 9 Coaches from points of origin. 1 Coach Salisbury for Statesville. 13 Going Schedule Lv. Winston-Salem Ar. Charlotte 86 Report of The Adjutant General Equipment Returning: 1 Baggage Car to Winston-Salem. 1 Baggage Car to Asheboro. 1 Baggage Car to Albemarle. 10 Coaches. 13 Return Schedule Lv. Brooklyn Report of The Adjutant General 87 Route Going: All points except Laurens, S. A. L. Ry., Birmingham, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg, I. C. Sys. Route Going: Laurens, C. N. & L. R. R., Clinton, S. A. L., Birmingham, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg, I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car. 6 Coaches. Lv. Warren Plains Lv. Norlina Ar. Henderson Lv. Oxford Ar. Henderson Lv. Henderson Lv. Raleigh Lv. Chester Lv. Laurens Ar. Clinton Lv. Clinton Lv. Howells Ar. Birmingham Lv. Birmingham Ar. Hattiesburg Lv. Hattiesburg Ar. Maxie Going Schedule S. A. L. Special 6:25 AM (ET) July 31, 1938 6:30 AM " 6:50 AM " 7:40 AM 8:25 AM 8:30 AM 9:40 AM 2:00 PM C. N. & L. No. 13 2:00 PM 2:38 PM S. A. L. Special 3:05 PM " 6:45 PM (CT) 10:45 PM " Sou. Special 11:30 PM 6:30 AM I. C. Special 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Aug. 1st, 1938 Equipment Returning: 1 Baggage Car Maxie to Oxford via Norlina. 1 Coach Maxie to Oxford. Chester and Laurens use. Oxford Coach. 2 Coaches Maxie to Norlina or Warren Plains. 2 Coaches Maxie to Henderson. 1 Coach Maxie to Raleigh. 1 A. C. L. Coach Brooklyn to Edenton—Baggage and Imped, to be handled in Oxford baggage car to Raleigh, thence regular 8 equipment N. S. No. 2. Return Schedule Lv. Maxie Ar. Hattiesburg Lv. Hattiesburg Ar. Birmingham Lv. Birmingham Ar. Clinton I. C. Special So. Ry. Special S. A. L. Special 5:00 AM (CT) 6:00 AM " 6:15 AM " 1 :45 PM " 2:30 PM " 12:10 AM (ET) Aug. 12, 1938 Aug. 13, 1938 88 Report of The Adjutant General Lv. Clinton Ar. Laurens C. N. & L. No. 12 5:48 AM 6.10 AM Ar. Chester Ar. Raleigh Ar. Henderson Lv. Henderson S. A. L. Special 1:15 AM 5:35 AM 6:45 AM 6:50 AM Ar. Norlina Ar. Warren Plains 7:10 AM 7:15 AM Lv. Henderson Ar. Oxford 7:45 AM 8:30 AM Lv. Raleigh Ar. Edenton N. S. No. 2 7:30 AM 2:03 PM Note: Edenton Co. (2 officers, 32 men, 800 lbs. impedimenta) to be handled on going trip to Brooklyn via Wilson and A. C. L. Special—See going schedule of Train No. 42. Organization Co. B. 105th Eng 3 Co. H. 120th Inf. 3 Hq. 30th Div 1 Hq.2nd Bat.lOSth Eng... 2 Co. E. 105th Eng 4 TRAIN No. 34 Off. Men Imped. From 64 800 Morganton, N. C... 56 1750 Waynesville, N. C. 2 Canton, N. C Asheville, N. C 50 800 To Brooklyn 6 50 800 13 172 3350 Route Going: So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: . 1 Baggage Car from Waynesville. 4 Coaches. 1 Coach added at Knoxville. Lv. Waynesville Going Schedule So. Ry. Sys. No. 18 12:20 PM (CT) July 31, 1938 Lv. Canton Ar. Asheville Report of The Adjutant General 89 Lv. Knoxville 90 Report of The Adjutant General Route Going: Durham, Burlington, Graham, Reidsville, N. Wilkesboro, N. C, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg, I. C. Sys. Route Going: Leaksville, N. C, D. & W., Danville, So. Ry. Sys., Hatties-burg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Madison, N. C, N. & W., Winston-Salem, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning from McLaurin: Reverse of above. Equipment Going: 1 Baggage Car from N. Wilkesboro. 1 Baggage Car from Durham. 1 Baggage Car from Danville. 10 Coaches. 13 Lv. Leaksville Ar. Danville Report of The Adjutant General 91 Return Schedule Lv. McLaurin 92 Report of The Adjutant General Route Going: Edenton, N. C, N. S., Wilson, A. C. L., Augusta, Ga. R. R., Atlanta, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Wilson, Parkton, N. C, Hartsville, S. C, Wilmington, N. C Timmonsville, Orangeburg, S. C, A. C. L., Augusta, Ga. R. R.' Atlanta, So. Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Going: Columbia, S. C., So. Ry., Augusta, Ga. R. R., Atlanta, So" Ry. Sys., Hattiesburg and I. C. Sys. Route Returning: Reverse of above, except Edenton unit will return S. A. L. Special—See train No. 28. Equipment Going and Returning: Edenton regular train Baggage Car to Wilson. 1 Baggage Car from Wilson. 1 Baggage Car from Wilmington. 1 C-B Car from Hartsville. 1 Baggage Car Columbia to Augusta (a)-4 Coaches from Wilson. 3 Coaches from Wilmington. 1 Coach from Hartsville. 2 Coaches from Florence. 3 Coaches from Columbia. 17 (a)-One of these Coaches to be returned on S. A. L. Special Train No. 28 to protect Edenton unit returning via that route. Going Schedule Lv. Edenton Report of The Adjutant General 93 Lv. Atlanta Ar. Hattiesburg Sou. Ry. Special 7:15 AM 7:30 PM Lv. Hattiesburg Ar. Brooklyn I. C. Special 8:00 PM 8:45 PM Return Schedule Lv. Brooklyn 94 Report of The Adjutant General 2. The above organizations will return to their home stations not later than August 14, 1938, and date of departure will be when relieved by proper authority. No sleeping car accommodations have been authorized. The number of officers and men shown is based upon prior camp attendance and, obviously, the actual number to travel may be more or less. 3. The senior officer present on each train and in each motor convoy will be in command and will be responsible for the conduct of the troops to and from camps. Guards will be kept on doors and the men prevented from leaving the coaches except when so ordered by proper authority. Special attention will be paid to transportation equipment and responsible officers will take the necessary steps to prevent any damages thereto. 4. All troops arriving at camps will be met by guides and taken to their areas. Commanding Officers of units moving by rail or motor are cautioned to exercise proper authority over their personnel and to take precautions, particularly, from a standpoint of safety. 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 28, 1938. No. 18 1. General Orders No. 1, The Adjutant General's Department, January 3, 1927, are hereby revoked, and the charge of desertion of Private Carter S. Williams, formerly of Battery E, 117th Field Artillery, Green-ville, N. C, is set aside. 2. A copy of this order will be posted on the bulletin board of all organizations of the National Guard for a period of thirty days. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. GENERAL ORDERS—1939 State of North Carolina The Adjutant General's Department Raleigh, North Carolina General Orders January 16, 1939. No. 1. 1. The 1939 Annual Armory Inspection of the North Carolina National Guard, in accordance with the provisions of Section 93, National Defense Act, as amended, and letter NG 333, 45-Gen-39, Hq 4th CA, December 7, 1938 will be conducted, as provided in Section II, NGR 48, January 18, 1934, by officers of the Regular Army detailed by the Commanding Gen-eral, Fourth Corps Area. The itinerary and the names of the Inspecting Officers are given in paragraph 10 of this order. Time of arrival of In-specting Officers will be transmitted to organizations as soon as practicable. Upon their arrival, unit commanders will report by phone or in person. 2. The inspection will be made a formal occasion. The primary ob-jects of the inspection are enumerated in paragraphs 8, NGR 48. The inspection of the training of the unit or headquarters will be confined to objectives prescribed in the program of the next higher commander, and which should have been scheduled previous to the inspection, and in addi-tion, such other training as the unit or headquarters commander may have scheduled previous to the inspection. Unit and headquarters commanders should be prepared to demonstrate the state of training achieved in scheduled subjects by presenting for the inspector a previously planned and rehearsed schedule, after or during which the inspector may ask to see such phases of the schedule repeated, or such other training as has been laid down under schedules of the unit, as he may desire. The inspector will base his report on these subjects and no other. The planned demon-stration of the training of the unit as a whole, including the repetition of certain phases of training, or other training covered in schedule, as the inspector may desire to see, should not exceed the normal drill time. 3. Attendance at inspection is compulsory. A report of all absentees from inspection by reason of unavoidable causes, such as sickness, etc., will be rendered to the Inspecting Officer. Absentees without leave of absence or on furlough 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 organizations may be attached, for inspection, to any other organization, provided necessary arrangements are made with The Adjutant General by the immediate commanding officers and notice given the Inspector to whom they are to report. 4. The inspection of personnel will be made beginning at 8:00 P. M., on the date named herein. Field and Staff Officers whose station is that of their respective headquarters will report for inspection with the head-quarters personnel. Hours of inspection may fc-e changed after consul-tation between the Inspecting Officer and the unit commander. The or-ganization commander, caretaker, and supply sergeant to be present at the 96 Report of The Adjutant General armory at such time in the afternoon as the Inspecting Officer may desig-nate and all individual lockers opened and the field range set up. The first sergeant and company clerk to be present at the armory at the desig-nated time in the afternoon for administrative inspection. 5. All property, arms, clothing, and equipment, will be thoroughly cleaned and put in good condition. Sealed boxes or cases need not be opened. Property in supply rooms and in individual lockers will be neatly and carefully arranged, that the Inspecting Officer may see its general condition and may count and check it easily and without loss of time. Items mentioned on spot inventory will be arranged as requested by the Inspecting Officer. 6. 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 arranged in case information of this nature is desired. 7. The service uniform, woolen (without packs), will be worn, in-cluding cap, regulation shoes and leggins (or boots). 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 complete, thoroughly renovated and properly cleaned in order that each may present a neat appearance. 8. Inspecting Officers are requested to inspect Motor Vehicle Service Record Books of those units having motor vehicles. (QMC Form 248). 9. Unit commanders will be ready to state what steps they have taken to carry out the 1939 Major Effort; Field and Staff Officers what they are doing (AEC work) to qualify for armory drill pay; and applicable officers what steps they have taken to overcome their deficiencies, noted in 1938 Armory and Field Inspection Reports. 10. Inspecting Officers and Dates for Inspections. Major Paul W. Rutledge, C. A. C, Columbia, S. C. 252nd Coast Artillery 13—Battery F, C. A. Raeford 14—Hq. B & CT 1st Bn., C. A. Raeford Lt. Col. Robert B. Lewis, Ex. 0. Major Robert A. Matheson, Jr., MC. Captain Julian H. Blue, Adj. 1st Bn. C.A. 15—Battery B, C. A. Lumberton 16—Service Battery, C. A. (less Band Sec.) Whiteville 17—Headquarters Battery, C. A. Wilmington Band Section, Service Battery, C. A. Wilmington 1st Lt. Roger McK. Page, Jr., P&TO, 3rd Bn. C.A. Sat Feb 18—Regtl Hq: Hq. 1st Bn: Hq. 3rd Bn., C. A. Wilmington 1st Lt. William A. Latta, Chaplain 1st Lt. William C. Mebane, Jr., MC. 1st Lt. Paul J. Dishner, Int.O., C. A. Mon Feb 20—Battery A, C. A. Wilmington Tue Feb 21—Battery D, C. A. Greensboro Headquarters 2nd Bn., C. A. Greensboro Wed Feb 22—Hq. B & CT 2nd Bn., C. A. Greensboro Mon Report of The Adjutant General 97 Thu Feb 23—Battery C, C. A. Greensboro Fri Feb 24—Battery E, C. A. High Point Sat Feb 25—Hq. B & CT 3rd Bn., C. A. High Point Major Charles M. Thirlkeld, F. A., Columbia, S. C. 113th Field Artillery Mon Feb 27—Headquarters 1st Bn., F. A. Monroe Headquarters 3rd Bn., F. A. Monroe Major Wesley C. Thompson, CO, 1st Bn., F.A. Battery F, F. A. Monroe Tue Feb 28—Hq. B & CT 3rd Bn., F. A. Lenoir Wed Mch 1—Battery E, F. A. Sanford Major Eugene Alexander, Chaplain, 105th Engrs. Thu Mch 2—Headquarters Battery, F. A. Dunn Fri Mch 3—Hq. B & CT 2nd Bn., F. A. Smithfield Captain Win. A. Royall, Adj. 2nd Bn., F. A. Sat Mch 4—Battery B, F. A. Louisburg 1st Lt. Charles P. Green, P&TO, 1st Bn., F. A. Mon Mch 6—Regimental Headquarters, F. A. , Raleigh Lt. Col. Joseph B. Thorp, Ex.O. Captain Joe B. Linker, Adj. Regt. Hq. Captain Frederick C. Shepard, Adj. 1st Bn., F. A. Tue Mch 7—Hq. B & CT 1st Bn., F. A. Youngsville Wed Mch 8—Battery A, F. A. Greenville 1st Lt. Samuel B. Howard, Int.O., 3rd Bn., F.A. 1st Lt. Robert A. Eason, Ln.O., 1st Bn., F.A. Thu Mch 9—Battery C, F. A. Washington Fri Mch 10—Headquarters 2nd Bn., F. A. New Bern Battery D, F. A. New Bern Sat Mch 11—Service Battery, F. A. Kinston Major Jasper M. Groves, INF., Rock Hill, S. C. 120th Infantry Thu Mch 16—Company I, Inf. Wilmington Captain Charles R. Blomme, ADC. 30th Div. Fri Mch 17—Company L, Inf. Parkton Sat Mch 18—Company M, Inf. Wilson 1st Lt. Joshua E. Paschall, Adj. 1st Bn., 105th QM. Mon Mch 20—Company B, Inf. Warrenton Headquarters 1st Bn., Inf. Warrenton Tue Mch 21—Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., Inf. Oxford Wed Mch 22—Company C, Inf. Henderson Headquarters 1st Bn., 105th QM. Henderson Major James C. Cooper, P&TO., Inf. Captain Sidney E. Jennette, Adj. Regt. Hq. Engrs. Thu Mch 23—Regimental Headquarters, Inf. Raleigh State Staff Corps & Departments Raleigh Quartermaster Detachment Raleigh Major Arthur L. Fletcher, JAGD., SS. Major James C. Dempsey, Insp. Genl., SS. Fri Mch 24—Service Company, Inf. Raleigh Captain Kenneth A. Kirby, Adj. 60th Brig. Captain Charles F. Williams, MC. Captain Harold W. Glascock, Jr., MC. 98 Report of The Adjutant General Sat Mch 25—Hq. & Hq. Det. (Insp. Sec.) 30th Div. Durham Company D, Inf. Durham Captain James B. Cole, P&TO., 105th QM. Headquarters 1st Bn., Engrs. (Maj. P. P. Phillips) Durham Mon Mch 27—Headquarters 60th Brigade Graham Lt. Col. Wm. V. Copeland, Ex.O., Inf. 1st Lt. Charles B. Aycock, ABC. 60th Brig. Company A, Inf. Burlington Tue Mch 28—Company G, Inf. Winston-Salem Captain Frank D. Dean, Chaplain Wed Mch 29—Company A, 10 5th QM. Regt. Winston-Salem Thu Mch 30—Headquarters Company, Inf. Reidsville Fri Mch 31—Headquarters Company, 60th Brigade Leaksville Sat Apr 1—Headquarters Company, 3rd Bn., Inf. Asheboro Captain James G. Crutchfield, DC. Mon Apr 3—Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn., Inf. Albemarle Tue Apr 4—Company E, Inf. Concord Wed Apr 5—Company F, Inf. Charlotte Hq. & Hq. Det. (Finance Sec.) 30th Div. Charlotte Major Paul R. Younts, Ex.O. 60th Brig. Thu Apr 6—Headquarters 2nd Bn., Inf. Gastonia Howitzer Company, Inf. Gastonia Captain Ernest R. Morgan, Adj. Hq. Inf. Fri Apr 7—Company' K, Inf. Shelby Headquarters 3rd Bri., Inf. Shelby Sat Apr 8—Company H, Inf. Waynesville Major John F. Zajicek, C. E., Huntersville, Ala. 105th Engineers Mon Apr 10—Headquarters 2nd Bn., Engrs. Asheville Company E, Engrs. Asheville Major Robert E. Gribbin, Chaplain, 105th Med. Captain Wm. A. Brewton, MC. Tue Apr 11��Company B, Engrs. Morganton Wed Apr 12—Company A, Engrs. No. Wilkesboro Thu Apr 13—Company F, Engrs. Statesville Fri Apr 14—Company C, Engrs. Salisbury Sat Apr 15—Company D, Engrs. Lincolnton Captain Charles R. Jonas, 55th Cav. Brig. Captain Charlie H. Harrill, DC. Mon Apr 17—Regimental Headquarters, Engrs. Charlotte Colonel Graham K. Hobbs, CO, Engrs. 1st Lt. Warren O. Cochrane, Adj. 1st Bn. Engrs. Headquarters & Service Co., Engrs. Charlotte Major Leon H. Richmond, S. C, Mobile, Ala. Sat Apr 15—30th Signal Company Canton Signal Section, Hq. & Hq. Det. 30th Div. Canton Major Murray P. Whichard, MC, SS. Lt. Col. Harry R. Melton, Med. Corps, Henderson, N. C. Mon Mch 13—Company F, 105th Med. Edenton Tue Mch 14—Company A, 105th Med. Wilmington Thu Mch 16—Med. Dept. Det. 105th Engrs. Charlotte Report of The Adjutant General 99 Fri Mch 17—Med. Dept. Det. 252nd C. A. Greensboro Captain James B. Richardson, DC. Sat Mch 18—Med. Dept. Det. 120th Inf. Graham Mon Mch 20—Hq. 2nd Bn. & Company I, 105th Med. Madison Tue Mch 21—Med. Dept. Det. 113th F. A. Wake Forest Captain Gaither Fred Hale, DC. Wed Mch 22—Regtl. Hq. & Service C. 105th Med. Henderson Captain Thomas B. Royster, Adj. Regt. Hq. By order of the Governor: J. Van B. Metts, (Seal) The Adjutant General. Si State of North Carolina Adjutant General's Department Raleigh General Orders January 17, 1939. No. 2. 1. With profound sorrow, the death of 2nd LIEUTENANT WILLIAM ROBERT McRACKAN, Jr. Service Battery, 252nd Coast Artillery, North Carolina National Guard, on January 5, 1939, at Whiteville, North Carolina, is announced. 2. Lieutenant McRackan was born in Whiteville, North Carolina, October 6, 1908. He was identified with the business and social life of the community in which he spent his entire life. At the time of his death, he was in the performance of his duties as an employee of the Tide Water Power Company. His death resulted from coming in contact with a high voltage power line. Lieutenant McRackan, after graduation from North Carolina State College, returned to Whiteville and for several years was a member of the high school faculty, serving as band instructor and teacher. In 1935, he resigned this position to become connected with the power company and re-mained with that company until the time of his death. 3. A man and an officer of sterling qualities, pleasant, and happy of manner, both in civil life and in the performance of his military duties, he was liked by all who knew him. His popularity was attested by his many friends, who with officers and men of the National Guard, with whom he had contact, deplore his untimely death. Record of Service Lieutenant McRackan, upon graduation from college, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry, Organized Res |
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