Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-06-20
CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR PROUD
OF STATES MEN AT DEVENs

Especial to The Bulletin)
Camp Devens, Mass, June 1S.-Gov-
ernor Everett j. Lake arrived in camp
Friday morning at 1880 O'Clock to re-
view the Connecticut National Guard
which is now entering on its second week
of camp life here. Governor Lake, who
was accompanied by his staff, including.
Major F. Russell Smith of Norwich, was
met by Colonel Morris B. Payne and
staff and escorted to headquarters.
The forenoon and part of the afternoon
were spent in sightseeing in and around
the camp. At o'clock Battery B Of
Norwich, commanded by Captain Will
liam r. Denison, formed and took its
place with the first battalion in command
of Major C. Hadlai Hull of New London
At 4.05 they proceeded with the rest of
the 1S2nd artillery in command of Col.
| Morris B. Payne to the main parade
ground and took position on the extreme
right.
On the left was the Connecticut in
fantry and in the center was the howitz-
| er battalion. The Branford battery,
which has it's full equipment, consisting
of motorcycles. fourteen tractors, four 55
m m guns, eighteen trucks, five fuel
tank trucks and 11S men. were in the
rear of the 1s2nd artillery. This was
the only fully equipped mobile artillery
unit in line.
| Governor Lake and staff arrived on
the parade ground at 438 and took posi-
| tons at the point Of review. Adjutants
call was sounded at 4.35 and the largest
and finest regimental review of the Con-
necticut National Guard was started. The
regimental band Of headquarters COM
pany, New London, swung into line, fol-
| lowed by the Connecticut infantry regi-
ment under command OF Col. Lamb. They
were followed by the Connecticut ma
chine gunners. Following in regular
formation was the howitzer battalion.
The 192nd artillery fell in line with
Battery B. Captain VIM. r. Denison
in the lead. Battery A and the remain.
ing units OF the regiment followed Bat,
terry Is. The First Battalion Headquar.
ters Combat Train of Norwich, IN com
mand OF Captain Burdick was also in
line.
+ The Branford battery, drawn by trac
tors, made a fine appearance as they
swung into line and gave an excellent il
lustration OF what the lend will bt
when it Is fully equipped. The boys o.
both regiments swung into line like ole
timers and made a very creditable ap
pearance.
Battery B Of Norwich was in two pla
toons under Capt William r. Denison
The first platoon was in command o
, Lieut., Ernest Bartoucci and the seconC
IN command Of Lieut., David Tongren
Lieut.. Johnson was attached to the sec
ond platoon.
After the review the men were march
ed to the war department theatre an,
we're introduced to the governor by Col
Payne. The governor was given hear
" welcome by the delighted guardsmen
what shall say to have the men 81
DOWN" asked Governor Lake, turning t
Col PAYNE.
"As you we're" answered Col. Payne
and the governor issued the comman,
promptly to the great delight of tn
Boys, l am proud OF you" said Gov
ernor Lake. Il was invited up here to
, day to see the beginning OF the ney
Connecticut National Guard" he contin
/, ued 1 do not know what you will bt
! but you are mighty fine now. Back i
our good old state I am preaching econ
, omy as an after the war measure but al
- tier seeing today what Connecticut ha
and can have, all can say is the none
which we pay to clothe, feed and main
I tain you now will be repaid with interes
in later years.
: What l have seen in you men today
e an example of our entire state and a
n Illustration of what can be expected {
her in any emergency. Connecticut a
|
Il pected Of her with honor and after RI
d viewing you today I am more than sa
s isfied that the spirit that made the Cor
n necticut National Guard in the last We
: the pride of the state and government
is with US today.
Now, fellows, l am not going to ket
you here and lecture or talk lor
= time but I do want to tell you that yc
> are showing fine example and doing
% fine work You and 1 will not live
l. see the day when we can put though
h of war away, and live like turtle dove
because human nature has not change
IA by passing through the greatest war Il
~ world has ever seen. And when an eme
-. gency like that does arise, you will
IN the men that we will rely upon to prote
n, US.
IS Fellows, I am proud Of you.
There was reception in the evenil
at which all officers met Governor al
tt Mre. Lake and General and Mrs. Hers
ne personally General Hersey is in cor
m mand of Camp Devens. A dance w
e. held at the camp auditorium. All pc
De officers (regulars) attended.
or On Saturday Governor Lake inspect
or the men and brracks of the entire Co
nected National Guard. There are m