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Resignation of Capt Fred M Straight from Bristol Train of Artillery
Capt Straight, long serving commander of Company A BTA Bristol, has applied to retire with rank of Lieut Col. after 31 years of service since 1898. He led, taught and drilled troops including World War I training at Fort Ethan Allen and helped keep the BTA active and honored in Rhode Island military circles.
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ElektCol
Fred M. ‘Straight
Bristol Rain ‘of Artillery
Arthur C. Cole
Alfred
Mortiman
Straight
B. T A
Capt Straight
BTA
National Guard
Rhode Island
Fall River
United States
Fort Ethan Allen
Kearney Post
No 6
American Legion
Company C