The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-02
COMP ANY H, WIG.
AT NEWPORT is
NOW DISBANDED
Devotion to Duty Shown by
Home Guard-Live
Newport Locals

Company H, V. V. M, received
orders from the government that
June Goth was the date that had been
set for the disbanding of the local
company as we'll as the demobolizing
of the entire regiment of the state
also that work would be begun on
that date to organize new compan-
les of militia. On the above date
Company H, V. V. NJ, went out of
existence and the uniforms and
equipment that had not been sold
was turned over to the government.
While Company H was not called
upon to defend or protect life and
property during its existence, yet it
was ready at all times to do so If
at any time they were needed. No
body of men during the war that
stayed at home devoted more of their
time to prepare themselves for the
countries call than the Vermont
Home Guards. The several COM
panies were made up of busy men
and business men and their time was
occupied early and late, but they were
loyal to their companies and needed
every call Their work was done
without pay Or praise.
Many of the boys while they work
ed hard and were ready for any cali,
but because the call did not come
whereby they could have responded
and prove their ability to save and
protect, their efforts some have felt
were not appreciated.
Company H was organized July
1st, 1917, calling for So men. Orleans
furnished of this number IS men and
commissioned officer and Newport
supplied the balance of the company.
From the date of organizing to
the disbanding, drills were held every
Wednesday night and some of the
time twice d week.
Company H was live organization.
There was something doing all the
time. They needed funds and dur
ing the winter months held social
dances, and spared no expense to
give the people good music and plea
SAINT evenings. They were very popu-
lar affairs and were well attended.
When our boys were leaving our city
for service it was company H that
was always on hand early in the
morning, to escort them to the train.
ANY events during the time that re-
quired parades Company H was
found in line. At the big welcome
home celebration they were called
upon to act on police duty and rend-
cred valuable assistance in handling
the immense crowd during the day
and evening, the result of which no.
an accident was reported.
During the two years time they
held several field day events which
were greatly enjoyed. One case OF
appreciation for what the company
was in position to do if occasion de-
manded, came from George E. Frost
of the Frost Veneer Co., when he
presented to the company soon after
they organized, Sc Aluminium Mess
Kits. This gift through the kindness
of Mr.. Frost was greatly appreciated
by the boys.
The company made fine appear
ance in uniforms and was a credit to
the city and will be missed in the
city functions.
When the company disbanded on
June goth, the members to show
their appropriations and esteem that
they held for the officers and several
valuable gifts were presented for
their service. Captain West received
a Mecrchum pipe and smokers set.
First Lieutenant Frank Wright was
presented with a Military Gillett
Shaving set. Second Lieut.. c. e.
Jenkins also received a Military Gil
lett Shaving set. The gifts were pre-
scented by Top Sergeant Patsy Daley
in very creditable manner to HIM
self and the company, after which the
tables were turned when Sergeant
Daley received his surprise when he
was presented with beautiful
Smokers Den Chair. A smoke on
Seargent Daley was then enjoyed, and
all the goods belonging to the State
- L,,,.xoJ o.,o,, 70 CaptoiD West