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Hello, Poilu!

The photo we have of the battalion is presently framed and matted in an archival backing. I don't know how troublesome it might be to get it out of that or whether we can digitize it...

Woebegun,

A correction. It was not until much later than my wife's grandfather came to Oregon. He actually went to Vermont from Wakeeny, Kansas to serve in the US Guards.

My wife has offered to...

Woebegun,

Thank you very much for your feedback. I had practically forgotten about my post.

I would love it if you were so kind as to try to post a link regarding the article when completed. ...

Thanks VERY Much, Clough.

I have been to the Army site but, didn't think to try asking them my question. DUH!

I'll give it a try!

Clough, thanks but, no. I am referring to a US Army unit. From the little I have read so far in reference to this unit, it was originally intended to be made up of men either old or young (by...

My wife's grandfather served with the 31st Battalion of the US Guards in WWI. We recently discovered a photo of his battalion in their training camp at Ft. Ethan Allen.

We are curious to find out...