ca. 1937. Soldiers on horses pulling covered wagon with "Just Married" banner and carrying wedding couple. (filed with Argentum)

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C.M.T.C. awards ceremonies. Two groups of young men march in formation at the Civilian Military Training Camp awards program at Fort Lewis. Two hundred fifty youths enrolled in the local program. Its goal was to keep the nation in a state of military readiness without maintaining a large standing army. (T.Times, 8/4/1938, p. 1).

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Army Day at Fort Lewis. A member of the 91st Air Squadron discusses the military apparel worn by pilots during winter flying with a couple and their daughter. The leather pilot's suit hangs on a pole inside a tent where exhibits are displayed .

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The 1,235 passengers aboard the army transport U.S. Grant had to pass through U.S. Customs when they returned to the United States from China. Soldier and Port of Tacoma inspector checking information in baggage area. (T.Times, 3/24/1938, p.1).

Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Military personnel--1930-1940; Military uniforms--United States --1930-1940; Luggage;

With newsreel cameras rolling, dignitaries on the right, including Washington Governor Clarence D. Martin and Tacoma Mayor George Smitley, prepare to meet the returning members of the US 15th Infantry Division. The group is being relocated from China to Fort Lewis. Known as the "Can Do" Regiment, the group was stationed in China for 26 years, helping the Chinese fight flood and famine.

Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Warships--1930-1940; Military personnel--1930-1940; Military uniforms--United States --1930-1940;

U. S. Grant army transport arriving in Tacoma. Photographers adjust their cameras before capturing on film the flower-laden dignitaries surrounded by a dense crowd of by-standers.

Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Warships--1930-1940; Military personnel--1930-1940; Military uniforms--United States --1930-1940;

Men of the 15th Infantry regiment tote their duffel bags as they disembark from the U.S. Grant and leave for Fort Lewis. Families accompanied the men when they fled China. Eleven Russian wives were aboard; law forbid the 35 Chinese wives from U.S. entry.

Troop movements--1930-1940; Government vessels--1930-1940; Warships--1930-1940; Military personnel--1930-1940; Military uniforms--United States --1930-1940;

March, 1938, arrival of Army transport U.S. Grant bringing the 15th Infantry regiment home from Tientsin, China. Governor Clarence Martin, right, shakes hands with army Colonel Joseph A. McAndrew, commander of the "Can Do" regiment. (T.Times, 3/24/1938, p.1).

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Reunion of Sergeant Charles Jacobson and his wife aboard the US army transport ship, the US Grant. The ship arrived in Tacoma on the afternoon of March 23, 1938 from China. Mrs. Jacobson had left her husband in China the previous fall and returned to San Francisco to wait for him. The regiment's withdrawal from China hastened their reunion. The "Can Do" regiment was reassigned to Fort Lewis. Mrs. Jacobson was enthusiastically describing their new cottage at Ft. Lewis to her husband. (T. Times 3/24/1938, pg. 5)

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Sergeant Ross H. Scott, longest serving enlisted man in the 15th Infantry. Sgt. Ross reported for duty in China in 1914 and has been there ever since, except for a five year period during the first World War. According to Ross, the 15th Infantry has been through 20 wars during their 26 year stint in China, without ever firing a shot. The 20 wars were bloody and brutal civil wars within China. During these turbulent times, the 15th fought the floods and famines that ravaged that country. The locals developed a fond name for regiment, the "Can Dos." (T. Times 3/24/1938, pg. 4)

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A long line of officers salute the Governor during his visit to Camp Murray and Fort Lewis for his annual review of the Washington National Guard on June 19, 1938. The Guard was at the Camp for its 58th annual encampment called Camp Aston. (T. Times 6/20/1938, pg. 1)

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National Guard members pose in front of the military marching band at Camp Thomas Aston, annual two week field training, held at Camp Murray. They include the band's drum major and an army cook. Camp Commander for the exercise was General Carlos A. Penington of Tacoma. (T. Times 6/20/1938, pg. 1)

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A hand of cards helps pass the time during field maneuvers at Camp Aston, the annual National Guard training camp, held at Camp Murray in June of 1938. The man at the right listens for any instructions on his field radio.

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While the majority of the Washington National Guard held their annual training encampment at Camp Murray outside of Tacoma, coast artillery units of the Guard trained at Fort Worden, the coast defense for Puget Sound. The officers at this meeting at Fort Worden have been tentatively identified as Brigadier General Maurice Thompson, Adjutant General; Col. J.K. Partello, officer in charge of National Guard affairs of IX Corps area, San Francisco; and Major Edward C. Dohm, Commander 248th Coastal Artillery, Olympia.

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A bunker at Fort Worden, where National Guardsmen practice firing one of the big guns. While most of the Washington National Guard did their yearly training at Camp Murray near Tacoma, coast artillery units trained at this coastal defense base near Port Townsend.

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Washington National Guardsmen load one of the big coastal artillery guns at Fort Worden prior to firing it over the bunker wall.

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Fleet Week. Four U.S. Navy Battleships in Commencement Bay, tideflats, city and Mount Rainier in background. (Argentum)

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Headquarters Troop; 24th Cavalry Division, circa June of 1938. Members of the division pose in uniform with cooks in the center of the back row and tents in the background. The Headquarters Troop, 24th Cavalry Division is part of the Washington National Guard and it is the oldest military organization in the state. The Washington National Guard encampment was held annually in June. (filed with Argentum)

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Third Division Reunion at Fort Lewis. Military unit on parade grounds marks the anniversary of baptism under fire during the First World War in France in the Marne sector. The division was organized November 1917. (T. Times, 7/15/1937, p. 1).

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Army Day, 1937. Soldiers showing a young girl the cockpit of an airplane. Insignia painted on side of airplane shows comical drawing with devil riding on the nose of the airplane. (T. Times).

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Army Day at Fort Lewis. Six boys dressed in military uniforms, trench coats and caps. (T. Times 4/6 & 4/7/1936, pg. 1)

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Army Day at Fort Lewis. Soldiers drilling on parade ground. Post Chapel by Sutton, Whitney and Dugan, Architects in background. (T. Times 4/6 & 4/7/1936, pg. 1)

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Army Day. The 1936 annual encampment of the Washington National Guard was named "Camp Wesley Lloyd" after the late congressman Lloyd. It was held in June of 1936 at Camp Murray. Soldiers were photographed sitting straight, with their arms crossed in the back of trucks. Some of the trucks pull artillery. In the background are small buildings and fir trees.

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Governor's Review of National Guard at Fort Lewis. Large crowd of spectators gathered on a hill to observe the largest military review up to that time. Flag bearers followed by military unit on parade grounds. Governors from Washington, Oregon and Montana were present to watch 14,000 regular army and national guard troops pass in formal review. This is possibly the 161st regiment, Washington National Guard, from the 81st Infantry Brigade. (T. Times, 8-21-37, p. 1, 8-23-37, p. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis;

The 38th Infantry Band, led by Warrant Officer L.A. Yost, plays during the Third Division Review held at Fort Lewis May 13, 1937. The show of military might was attended by many public officials and high ranking military officers. (T. Times 5/14/1937, pg. 1)

Military parades & ceremonies--Fort Lewis; Military bands; Yost, L.A.;

In honor of Navy Day, October 27, 1936, an engineer's whaleboat race was held at the Bremerton Navy Yard. Competing for the win were crews from the USS Salt Lake City, Colorado and Texas. One of the crews was photographed in their whaleboat with oars up prior to the starter's whistle. The race was won by the crew from the Salt Lake City, who claimed the Bremerton Sun trophy for the race. (Bremerton Sun 10/28/1936, pg. 1).

Naval yards & naval stations--Bremerton; Puget Sound Navy Yard (Bremerton); Boat racing; Rowboats--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rowing races--Tacoma--1930-1940; Rowers;

On March 23, 1936, 2500 soldiers arrived at the Bremerton Naval Yard to participate in "war practice." Troops from Fort Worden arrived by the Coast Artillery cutter Chelan. Soldiers were photographed disembarking, while sailors look on. (Bremerton Sun).

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Military men, tanks, trucks and cannons in field at the June 1934 Washington National Guard training encampment at Camp Murray.

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Cannons lined up against small tanks in the field at the Washington National Guard's 1934 training encampment at Camp Murrary. The name for the 1934 exercises was "Camp Draper." (filed with Argentum)

Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel; Washington National Guard (Wash.); Armored vehicles; Arms & armament--1930-1940;

Old wooden officers' quarters at Fort Lewis, scheduled for demolition. The old wooden housing has been replaced by enlarged, brick structures for the officers and their families. This improvement is part of a 6 year development program at Fort Lewis, scheduled to be completed by the end of 1934. (T. Times 11/24/1934, pg. 5) (WSHS)

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