Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-04
ApJUTANr GENERAL GREENLAND.

ADJUTANT GENERAL GREENLAND.
Walter W. Greenland, present adjutant gen.
eral OF the state of Pennsylvania, was born in
Huntingdon county, Pa, in 1916 and received
his education at private institutions Of learning
in his native county. At the age of fourteen he
entered the profession of civil engineering and
surveying. and at the breaking out of the civil
war IN 1861 he enlisted in the fifth Pennsylva-
mia reserves. but was discharged on account Of
youth by Gov. Curtin. He then returned
home, but his desire to be with the boys
at the 'front.', and in 1862 he again enlisted.
This time in the one hundred and twenty fifth
Pennsylvania volunteers. and participated in
all the battles III which his command was en-
gagged. Gen. Greenland showed his personal
bravery in saving the flag Of his regiment from
capture in the holly contested battle of Antie-
tam, after two of the color bearers had been
killed. and for this meritorious act was ap-
pointed color sergeant b. Col. Higgins on the
battlefield He also served with distinction in
the battles of South Mountain. Fredericksburg
and Charlottesville. At the close Of the war
he went to Clarion, Pa, superintendent Of
several oil companies organized by eastern cap
italists for drilling wells and producing Pc
troleum. His companies were the pioneers in
that section OF the state. He has aided greatly
in the development Of the lumber, coal and
railroad interests of Clarion county and served
six years prothonotary Of the county.
His military career in the National Guard be-
1879. His executive ability in handling troops,
stores, &c, was quickly discerned and fully APP
preciated by his superior officers, and his pro-
motions were rapidly made to regimental quar-
termaster, maj of the sixteenth regiment
quartermaster of the second brigade and quar-
termaster general. and finally to adjutant gen.
eral by Gov. Pattison. the highest office of the
National Guard Of Pennsylvania. Gen. Green
land spent six weeks at Jamestown after the
great disaster as quartermaster. having charge
of all supplies contributed by the citizens of
the entire country. and disbursed the same to
that most afflicted district. The National Guard
OF Pennsylvania ranks second to none in the
United States, and while its efficiency can be
justly accredited to the late Gov. John F. Hart
ranft. yet the standard of excellence has been
maintained by the untiring efforts OF Gen.
Greenland. assisted by his brilliant corps Of
officers. The discipline and efficiency of the
guard were given a practical test during the
late Homestead trouble. In less than twenty
four hours from the issuing of the order the
entire guard, situated in different portions Of
the state. was modified at Homestead thor
oughly prepared and equipped to serve for
three years. or during the war, as the case
might demand. Gen. Greenland's thorough
knowledge of the location of every company,
their railroad connections and every
thing pertaining to movement Of such
importance aided him greatly in mobiliz-
ing the guard in such q short time.
During the long term of duty of troops at
Homestead he was at his post every hour, and
to him is Gov. Pattison indebted for the sue
cessful carrying ont of his policy. which re-
suited in the termination Of the labor troubles
at that point and withdrawal Of the troops
without bloodshed