Three days before the armistice, Colonel Hume and Colonel Edward L. Logan were removed from their positions. They were charged with fraternizing with the Germans, but these charges were proved to be "groundless." In actuality, it was their men who were accused, but as commanding officers, they were held responsible. He was later reinstated on February 4, 1919. It was speculated that the Regular Army officers were trying to get rid of any National Guard officers so that the "regulars may get the glory and lead the boys back home".