Milford chronicle., 1955-10-14
Open House At
Milford State ArRlOry
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learn about the new Reserve For
ces Act of 1855 and make a deci-
sion before they reach 1874 as to
how they are going to meet their
obligations. A visit to the ATmOry
will afford this opportunity.
Beginning on Saturday at 100.
j. n, members will be at the Mil
ford Armory each Saturday and
Sunday during the remainder Of
the month from 100 p. m, until
500 Q. m, and through the week,
Monday through Friday, from 700
p. m. until 10000 p. m. This is be-
ing done in the interest Of giving
everyone chance to learn more
about their National Guard and the
many advantages it has to offer.
A weapons display will also be
set up in the lobby of the Milford
Theatre during the period October
/ 14-2Oth, tying in with the movie
"TO He'll And Back" which starts
on Friday, October 21st. Being the
true-life story of, and starring Au-
die Murphy, this great Cinema
/
ately BELTS the occasion since Au-
/ die Murphy is a Captain in the
Texas National Guard. An officer
and member of the Guard will also
be available in the lobby to talk
with any one who might be inter
ested in joining the local unit.
During the presentation Of the
movie, an Army truck with an MSS
mount will be stationed out front
Citizens Of this community have
every reason to feel proud of their
National Guard unit, Battery c.,
945th AAA Bn (AW) (MbL). Local
Guard unit is considered one of the
outstanding organizations of the
State and has achieved many out
standing accomplishments.
Battery G was organized on July
80, f947. In less than a year after
being formed they received the
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Plaque
for having the best looking equip
ment in line during the parade held
in Dover on June 19, 1948, during
the 18th annual Veterans of Fore
ign Wars Encampment.
In 1851 and 1852 they received q
plaque for their outstanding record
during the Indoor Rifle Matches.
In 1852 and 1854 the local Guard
unit was hOnOred by receiving the
Captain David A. Benson Trophy
during the annual summer encamp-
ment for speed and accuracy in
firing their 40mm guns at Camp. In
1853 they received the Eisenhower
Trophy for attaining the greatest
percentage Of attendance in the
State Of Delaware.
Battery G has also received high
recognition from sources outside
Of the State. For the past three
years they have been rated Super
ior, the highest rating possible
during the Annual Inspector Gen.
erals Inspection which is conduct
ed by personnel from Headquarters
II Second Army, Fort George 6
Meade, Maryland. In recognition d
receiving this honor for three
straight years the unit has beer
awarded the Inspector General
Plaque.
In addition to receiving sucl
high hOnors from various sources
the unit always strived to serVi
this community to the best of it,
ability whenever called on to do so
BY holding the Open House th'
members feel that they will be do
ing another service by giving th'
1 parents and young men chanc'
to learn about the Reserve Force
Act Of 1855 and answering an.
questions that they may want t
know about military. service.
Battery G has as their slogan
know Your National Guard, an
they look forward to greeting citi
zens OF this community at the Arm
ory during the Open House meet
ings.