Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-04
TOD. A. R. VETERANS
FORM HONOR GUARD
GrizzIed Soldiers, Warriors
Before Hoover Was Born,
Aid in Ceremonies.

Grizzled veterans of the Civil War,
who were fighting men 10 years before
Herbert Hoover was born. formed his
guard of honor today at his Inaugural
ton as thirty-first President of the
United States. Ten of them, outstand-
ing In the Grand Army of the Republic,
were chosen for this honor.
S. c. Mawson, commander of the De-
partment of the Potomac, c. A. r., was
unable to participate and his place was
taken by John Montgomery Kline.
The careers of these veterans form
an interesting mosaic of history. Judge
Hosea B. Moulton, the guards director,
was born in Vermont in 184S, and was
selected to direct the guard OF honor
four years ago, when another son OF
that State, Calvin Coolidge, was irlduct-
ed into the presidency.
Left College to Enlist.
Judge Moulton left college in New
Hampshire and joined the I'd New
Hampshire Volunteer Infantry when the
Civil War broke out. His first engage
ment was Bull Run and his last engage
ment was Gettysburg. Following the
conflict. he was a clerk and examiner in
the Treasury Department.; served on the
bench when the District OF Columbia
had q territorial form OF government
and has long been an active attorney
here.
He is a trustee of the Anti-Saloon
League. has been an official member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church for 40
years, is thirty-third degree Scottish
Rite Mason and Is president OF the
Lawyers Hoover and Curtis National
Union League. He is president OF the
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
Day Corporation. Department OF the Po-
tonlac, and has received the degrees Of
LII. B., LII. NJ and IL. D.
Sketches of other members Of the
guard of honor follow:
DR.. Lewis S. Pitcher, past commander
in chief, G. A. R., has been surgeon to
many hospitals and was born in Adrian,
Mich, July %, l845. He had gradu-
ated with bachelor of arts degree from
entered the Army in the Civil War.
Following the conflict, he resumed his
medical studies, and in April, 1867, was
commissioned an assistant surgeon in
the United States Navy, in which he
remained until 1872. DR.. Pitcher Is the
author of many books and pamphlets on
medical and surgical subjects. He re-
ceived the honorary degree of LII. D.
from the University of Michigan and
from Dickinson College In 1900.
Enlisted at Age of IA.
Frank A. Walsh, past commander in
chief, G. A. r., was born at East Green
wich, r. J., July 8, 1847, and at the age
of IA responded to Lincoln's call for
volunteers and was mustered In Com
pany H, 67th Regiment, Illinois Volun-
teer Infantry, spending much OF his
service in guarding Confederate prison.
ers. Following the war he became a
machinist and headed his own firm. AS
an inventor he made many discoveries
relating to sheet metal working ma
chinery. containers, cans, etc, and in
1901 his concern became one Of large
number that became consolidated into
the American Can Co., of which he is
one of the charter members.
E. l.. Hawk. past commander in chief,
G. A. R., enlisted in the Army at 10 in
Company G, 18th Ohio Volunteer In
fantry. He was later commissioned a
second lieutenant and was promoted to
captain In the Hath Ohio, Infantry,
commanding his company in every en-
gagement but one while under his COM
mand. Hailing from Mr.. Hoovers own
State OF California, Mr. Hawk Is the
Oldest member of the Sacramento
Chamber OF Commerce, and has been
an outstanding business man, engaged in
real estate, ranching and other business
activities in the Sacramento Valley. He
has served In the California Legislature
and is now junior past commander
chief OF the G. A. r.
DR.. Henry A. Johnson, a graduate of
the medical branch of George Washing
ton University, was born In MARYLAND
March 9, l846, and enlisted at the age
OF Is at Philadelphia In Company K,
26th Pennsylvania Infantry. and parti-
|. cipated in nearly all of the battles
fought by the Army of the Potomac in
virginia: He served in the Government
service from August l. 1870. to August
20, 1920, filling various supervisory posi-
tions, including that of chief of the
reglmental records division in the Office
OF the adjutant general of the Army.
He became member of the Depart
vember,. 1870, and is a past commander
OF that department, as well as having
served as surgeon general Of the Grand
| Army Of the Republic. -
Served for Three Years.
Byron Wales Bonney, adjutant gen.
eral of the Department of the Potomac,
was born in Michigan, September %,
l841, and enlisted July Is, 1861, serving
In the Attn Ohio Volunteer Regiment.
Company D. for more than three years.
At one time he marched with his out
| fit 1900 miles, with only two days rest
and three days fighting the enemy.
Despite the fact that he served through
| numerous engagements, he was never
wounded by shell or bullet. He resides
at 1924 Lanier place.
E. D. Godfrey, quartermaster geneEt'
of the Department of the Potomac. en-
listed in Company c. 154th New York
Infantry, July 26, 1862. at the age of
90 His left thigh was fractured at the
battle of Charlottesville, Va, May 2,
1863 He was taken prisoner, but later
was paroled and sent to Stanton Hc3-
pital, in Washington. He was exchanged
( as a prisoner in April. 1864. He was
mustered out with his regiment at
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