The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-13
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dated April 2, 1919, which contains
full official directions. Those that
are of interest follow:
What Each Man is Entitled to
2. The following articles of cloth
ing and equipment may be perman-
emily retained by enlisted men upon
discharge and the clothing may be
worn by them thereafter:
a. One oversee cap( for all en-.
listed men who have had service
over-seas) or one hat and one hat
cord (for all other enlisted men,
b. One olive drab shirt.
c. One woolen service coat and
ornaments.
d. One pair woolen breeches.
e. One pair shoes.
+. One pair canvas or spiral leg
gins Canvas is available.)
G. One waist belt.
h. One slicker.
i. One overcoat.
]. Two suits underwear.
k. Four pairs stockings.
|. One pair gloves.
m. One gas mask and helmet (for
all officers and enlisted men to whom
they were issued overseas.)
n. One set toilet articles, this in
cludes one hair brush, one comb, one
tooth brush, one shaving brush, one
razor, ane small steel mirror and two
towels. If in possession of soldier at
time Of discharge.)
o. One barrack bag.
p. Three scarlet chevrons, to be
sowed on uniform prior to discharge
when practicable.
HOW to Get the Equipment
Men who have turned in their
equipment may have it reissued to
them by complying with the follow
ing provisions of the order
4 Any enlisted man who served
in the United States army during the
present war, honorably discharged
or furloughed, to the reserve since
April 6, 1917, who has restored to
the government any of the above
or to whom for any reason
they were never issued, may make
for such articles to the
domestic distribution branch, office
of the director of storage, Washing
ton, D. c., whereupOn similar cloth
ing and uniform in kind and value
as near as may be will be returned
to him. The application will state
sizes required and will be accom-
panied by an affidavit made before
any civil or military officer author
lied to administer Oaths, setting
forth the soldiers record of service
since April 6, 1917, the date and
place of his discharge or furlough to
the reserve, and certifying that none
Of the articles applied for were re-
tanned by him at the time of his dis
charge or furlough to the reserve,
or If retained that they have been
restored to the government. Officers
and enlisted men who have returned
the gas mask and helmet may make
similar application for these articles,
and they will be reissued if available.
Note: The information required
will be found on each mans dis
charge paper and should be given in
accordance with the statements on
his discharge.
Must Wear Scarlet Chevrons
Former rules prohibiting the wear
ing of the uniform except in parades,
etc., are revoked and the uniform
may be worn at any time provided
The scarlet chevron is worn. This is
provided for by the order as follows:
6. The act of congress approved
February %, 1919, provides that any
person who served in the United
States army during the present war
may wear the uniform after dis
charge provided that it shall include
some distinctive mark to be pre-
,cribed by the secretary of war. The
led chevron has been prescribed to
oe worn by discharged enlisted men
Is recognition of duties per-
'Ormed in the service of the country.
This is now also designated as the
distinctive mark required by the be-
aforementioned act and will be worn
~ discharged officers and enlisted
men alike. This also applies to dis
charged officers who accept commits
lions in the officers reserve corps,
Until called to active duty, when the
ed chevr0n will be removed. A
;hevron will be worn point up mid ).
way between the elbow and shoulder
IN the left arm Of the coat and over
,oat and on the shirt when worn
without the coat. 1t Is unlawful un-
Ter the national defense act for the
inform to, be worn by discharged
,fficers or enlisted men without this
distinctive mark, and the offender
'enders himself liable to civil prose-
;ution and punishment by a fine not
exceeding $500 or by Imprisonment
lot exceeding six months or by both
Iuch fne or imprisonment. A sup
,ly Of these chevrons will be kept on
land at all demobilization camps and
t all quarte,master salesr0oIns for