Evening star., 1921-07-24

Private E. D. Andrus, Co. A............. 243
Private (frst-class) u. b. Richmond, Co. b. 240
The infantry work of the District en-
gineer troops was somewhat restricted
owing to bad weather conditions the
first week at Camp Simms.
Evening parade and informal guard
mount was held daily at Camp Hum
phreys, except when prevented by the
weather. The engineerinE work was was
much of it. particularly demolition and
pontoon bridge construction, was Of
great interest. The men enjoyed very
much the swimming IN Gunston cove
after the days work was finished.
Payment of the District troops on re-
turning to the armory last night was an
unusual procedure, as national guards
r,en usually have to wait several weeks
for their camp pay.
The Army officers at Camp Hum
phreys were very courteous and .constd-
troops, the officers of the guard said.
Work performed by Capt. E. H. Grove
and his assistants in refitting the bar.
racks made the camp comfortable and
tance to hospital during the camp and
in that case the man returned to duty
within a few days.
TNe "a b8ItauCn Oh tHe ELHSlHcSE reg.
iment viii be organized between now
and next spring, 80 that next year the
number Of men in the regiment will be
more than doubled.
Mess sergts. John L. Wright and
Martin c. Frincke, in charge Of the
consolidated mess for all companies
of the battalion. performed excellent
service and always had good meals
for the command when at Camp
Humphreys. The old stoves used dur
ing the war proved almost impossible,
and it was necessary to remain up all
of the first night in camp to get them
in order.
Brig. Gen. Anton Stephan visited
Humphreys. assuring himself that the
officers and men were being well cared
for and properly fed and quartered.
Maj. r. D. La Garde. U. s. A.. de-
tailed as adjutant general. District OF
Columbia, was present during the en-
engaged with other officers Of the
Regular Army in the instruction Of
the troops. and acted as liaison ofiicer
between the National Guard command
and the camp authorities.
The tactical command Of the battal-
ion Of engineers was taken over at
Camp Humphreys by Maj. John w.
Oehmann. who proved his efficiency
both to his seniors and to the officers
and men Of the command during the
camp period.
Maj. Oehmann established battalion
headquarters with Capt. George L.
Evans as ad1utant and Regimental
Sergt. Mai. Robert G. MacCartee, in
charge of the administrative office.
The services Of Capt. A. B. Shattuck
and Lieut.. o. e. Walsh. U. 8. A.. as
instructors in engineering were
greatly appreciated by the officers and
men Of the National Guard. These
regular officers were approachable at
all times by the national guardsmen
both In and out of working hours. and
their sympathy and friendly attitude
toward those under their instruction
were greatly appreciated.
Company A, under the command
Of Capt. Joe r., Mickey, which has
recently received a largo number of
recruits. received the commendation
Of the adjutant general for its rapid
progress in infantry drill and i'm
provement In discipline and team
work during the camp.
Company B. the new company, un-
der the command of Capt John r.
Kahn, made an excellent showing and
is quite a credit to the parent organi-
zation-Company c.
Company c, under the command Of
Capt. Harry e. Gladman, lived up to
its traditions and performed excellent
service during the camp.