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FAIRFIELD HOME).OF TWO IOWA MILITARY COMPANIES)T!TWhen the report of Major John W. Robinson, Federal Army inspector, goes into headquarters at Washington, U. C., Fairfield’s two military companies of Iowa National Guard will be federally recognized and will then be under federal jurisdiction toa great extent. At the close of the 2 inspection last night. Major Robin-Q sin intimated that his report would ^ j be favorable, and he gave the men 5 a talk on discipline, etc.Several months ago Company K,5 Fourth Iowa Infantry, was mustered ojin at the Armory and had 98 members on its roster. On January 1st,the organization was changed to a machine gun company, the formation of which only requires r7 men. The remainder of the men of Company K were then transferred to headquarters company, with Fairfield as its home and which in all probabilityj | will remain so. The regiment was in need of a hand, and on its past excellent reputation the Fairfield Iowa Band was at once considered.IA few weeks ago about twenty-eight of its members were mustered in ‘he service and it assumed the name Fourth Regimental Band, and is a part of the headquarters company.Thus Fairfield is the home of twomilitary organizations with a roster of over one hundred and thirty,The machine gun company is commanded by Capt. Forest R. Wright, with First Lieut. Oscar O. Gaurner and Second Lieut s. Sanford Zeigler Jr. and David B. Cassat. Lieut.Cassat 3 on detached duty as commander of the Headquarters Company. Chester B. Hyde is director of the band at present.A progressive spirit marks the work of the various organizations at the armory and it is safe to predict that the present organizations will uphold the high standard of excellence wh. h has always marked military endeavors in this city.The officers present at the inspection last night were Major John N.Robinson of Camp Grant, Rockford, 111., inspector- Major K. K. Lucas, Assistant Adjutant General of Iowa, Des Moines, and Major H. I). Coe, Chief Disbursing Officer, Adjutant General’s Department, Des Moines.
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Fairfield Journal
Fairfield, Iowa, US
Fri, Jan 24, 1919
Page 6
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William S.
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