These are non-commissioned officers from the Washington National Guard's 146th F.A., B Battery, as pictured at Camp Dent on June 28, 1930. Camp Dent was the 1930 encampment held on the grounds of Camp Murray. For two weeks 2600 officers and men including nearly 400 Tacoma-area residents participated in the annual summer maneuvers. G69.1-145 (TNT 6-13-30, p. 1-article on encampment)

Washington National Guard, Battery B, 146th F.A. (Tacoma); Military personnel; Uniforms; Camp Murray (Wash.);

This group of buglers were from the 161st Infantry who were participating in the Washington National Guard 1930 encampment at Camp Murray. Each encampment was given a different name; in 1930, it was called "Camp Dent." G77.1-042

Washington National Guard, 161st Infantry (Wash.); Bugles; Military uniforms; Military personnel;

These are the non-commissioned officers of the 146th F.A. at Camp Dent, the 1930 encampment of the Washington National Guard held at Camp Murray in June of that year. G69.1-144

Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. (Tacoma); Military personnel; Military uniforms;

Twelve non-commissioned officers from the 146th F.A., E Battery, pose in the grassy fields of Camp Dent, the 1930 Washington National Guard encampment on the grounds of Camp Murray. All are in uniform with several wearing whistles and chains. They were participating in the annual summer maneuvers which occurred in the last two weeks of June. G69.1-146

Washington National Guard, Battery E, 146th F.A. (Tacoma); Military personnel; Uniforms; Camp Murray (Wash.);

All Aboard! On June 16, 1927, members of the 148th Field Artillery, Tacoma's own National Guard unit, crowded into three coaches at Union Station. They would be shoving off at 8:30 a.m. for the National Guard encampment at Camp Murray for summer training. (TNT 6/16/1927, pg. 1) BGN-687

Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. (Tacoma); Military uniforms; Military personnel; Railroad cars;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Lt. Col. Wright and Capt. Van Rooy observing through instruments. Lt. Col. Wright is using a template to calculate artillery trajectory.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Large group of soldiers wearing outrageous outfits and holding "Men at work" sign.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard 1936 encampment. Mock retreat. Comic group of soldiers in mock drill . Wooden buildings and tents in background. The Washington National Guard's annual encampment took place in the last 2 weeks of June, 1936. Given a different honorary name each year, the 1936 camp was named "Camp Wesley Lloyd" after the late Congressman. The first week was plagued with the heaviest rain since 1931.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Officers walk past the strangely attired troops, wearing uniforms fastened backwards. The troops carry shovels and brooms instead of guns. One guardsman leans lazily on his broom. Another wears his uniform jacket, several hats and not much else.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Officers walk past the zanily attired troops, wearing uniforms fastened backwards. The troops carry shovels and brooms instead of guns.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." Mock retreat. Soldiers dressed in outrageous outfits.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Costumes;

Firefighters and equipment pictured at the Washington National Guard's annual encampment, "Camp Wesley Lloyd." The Guard's encampment for training and exercises was being held at Camp Murray during the last 2 weeks of June in 1936. (T. Times 6/17/1936, pg. 1)

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Fire engines & equipment--1930-1940;

National Guard Review. Spokane Company, Photography Division. Soldiers developing photographic prints in a photo lab.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Photographic apparatus & supplies; Photographic studios; Darkrooms;

The wire laying & signal communication group at the annual encampment of the National Guard at Camp Murray. The Guard members in the foreground of the picture are, left to right, Ribert (Robert?) Howard, Keith Cole, Corporal Palmer, John Winterhouse and Sgt. R. Herzog. They are working on a device that reels out cable in front of the 148th Field Artillery Battery E supply tent. The 1936 encampment was held the last two weeks of June and offered Guard members a chance to re-train and take part in military exercises. Each year the encampment was given an honorary name, in 1936 it was Camp Wesley Lloyd. (T. Times 6/17/1936, pg. 1)

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Howard, Ribert; Cole, Keith; Winterhouse, John;

Washington National Guard encampment, "Camp Wesley LLoyd." Special troops putting up tents.

Washington National Guard (Tacoma); Tents; Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

In June of 1936, Lt. Ellsworth C. French, of the 116th Observation Squadron, demonstrated for the Tacoma Times the size and heft of an air camera. The camera was used to take ground pictures from an airplane. The 116th Observation Squadron was made up of photographers and lab technicians. They took photographs that were used to train units, especially in maneuvers into strange territories, and to map unfamiliar areas. The camera was really five cameras in one and shot separate frames that were then pieced together later. It used a 70 foot roll of 9 1/2 inch film. (T. Times 6/24/1936, pg. 4)

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Cameras--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies; French, Ellsworth;

Lt. Ellsworth C. French, commander of the 116th Observation Squadron of the Washington National Guard, with a "air camera" photographed from the front. The camera is used to take ground pictures from great heights. These pictures are used to map unfamiliar territory. Cropped version of D1108, image 3. (T. Times 6/24/1936, pg. 4)

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Cameras--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies; French, Ellsworth;

Lt. Ellsworth C. French, commander of the 116th Observation Squadron of the Washington National Guard, with a "air camera" photographed from the front. The camera is used to take ground pictures from great heights. These pictures are used to map unfamiliar territory. The 116th Observation Squadron is made up of photographers and skilled lab technicians. (T. Times 6/24/1936, pg. 4)

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Cameras--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies; French, Ellsworth;

Members of the 116th Observation Squadron of the Washington National Guard lean over a desk observing film strips. To the right is Lt. Ellsworth C. French, commander of the section. The Squadron is made up of photographers and lab technicians who use photographic methods to gather information for the Guard.

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies;

National Guard Review. 148th Field Artillery men marching with colors. Large unit of men standing at attention in open field, parade grounds. Six one-story wooden buildings with clerestories are in background. The 1936 annual encampment of the National Guard was held at Camp Murray and named Camp Wesley LLoyd, after the late congressman. Although the first week of camp was held in a downpour, the rain had ceased in time for the annual review by Governor Martin and military officials.

Washington National Guard, 148th F.A. (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Lt. Ellsworth C. French, commander of the 116th Observation Squadron, works out a mathematical problem with Master Sgt. H. Miller Cowling (on right.) The 116th Observation Squadron is made up of photographers and skilled darkroom technicians. They specialize in aerial pictures used to map unfamiliar territory; but they also work with all sizes of cameras. The two are taking part in "Camp Wesley Lloyd," the 1936 encampment of the Washington National Guard. (T. Times 6/24/1936, pg. 4)

Washington National Guard, 116th Observation Squadron (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940; Photographic apparatus & supplies; French, Ellsworth; Cowling, H. Miller;

Battery "D," 148th Field Artillery, Washington National Guard encampment "Camp Hoffman," in June of 1932. Guardsmen are posed with a piece of artillery labeled "Donut Dunker." Members of the 148th Field Artillery from Tacoma, 146th Field Artillery from Seattle, 161st Infantry from Spokane plus flying, ambulance, cavalry and tank units amassed at Camp Murray from June 16-30, 1932, for the annual field training. Each year the encampment was named after a different individual; in 1932 it was the "Camp Edward D. Hoffman," in honor of the Tacoma flier who died in service in the mountains of California a few months before. Col. Carlos Pennington was in command of the 148th F.A. After field exercises and inspections, the camp was broken on June 30th. (WSHS) (TNT 6-16-32, p. 1-article; T.Times 6-16-32, p. 1-article; T.Times 6-24-32, p. 2-article on annual inspection by Gov. Hartley)

Artillery (Weaponry)--1930-1940; Washington National Guard, Battery D 148th F.A. (Tacoma); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military personnel--1930-1940;

Officers of the 2nd Battalion 143rd Field Artillery California National Guard, Camp Lewis, July 17th, 1925. (WSHS)

Camp Lewis (Wash.); Military camps--Tacoma--1920-1930; California National Guard, 2nd Battalion, 143rd Field Artillery (Camp Lewis);

Battery "C," 143rd Field Artillery, California National Guard, circa 1925. (WSHS)

Camp Lewis (Wash.); Military camps--Tacoma--1920-1930; California National Guard, Battery C, 143rd Field Artillery (Camp Lewis);

Baseball Team, Battery "F," 143rd Field Artillery California National Guard, Camp Lewis. July 17, 1925. (WSHS)

Camp Lewis (Wash.); Military camps--Tacoma--1920-1930; California National Guard, Battery F, 143rd Field Artillery (Camp Lewis); Baseball players--Camp Lewis--1920-1930;

Members of the 161st pass in procession at the annual Governor's review June 19, 1938 at Camp Murray. The Governor is reviewing our National Guard troops during their 58th annual training encampment, Camp Aston. Over 3,000 troops took part in the staging. One of the three military bands taking part can be seen in the background. (T. Times 6/20/1938, pg. 1)

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;

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)

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;

General Carlos A. Penington, of Tacoma, and his staff salute as they pass by the Governor's reviewing stand on horseback. They are taking part in Camp Aston, the 58th annual training encampment of the Washington National Guard, held June 11th- 25th at Camp Murray. Over 3,000 troops took part in the Governor's review held June 20th. (T. Times 6/20/1938, pg. 1)

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;

It is said that armies march on their stomachs, and here the culinary staff at Camp Murray prepares some tasty pies to make that process more enjoyable. Once a year, the camp exploded with an influx of almost 3000 Washington National Guardsmen at the camp for their annual training. They arrived by troop train and motor convoys, and they arrived hungry. Camp Aston, held June 11-25th 1938, was no exception.

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;

One reservist studies the map while others work on the vehicle during maneuvers at Camp Thomas Aston, held at Camp Murray. the two week field training was held June 11th- 25th, 1938. Over 2600 officers and men were involved.

Washington National Guard (Wash.); Camp Murray (Wash.); Military uniforms; Military personnel--Tacoma--1930-1940;