The Georgia guardsman [Vol. 6, no. 4 (July, Aug. 1956)]

GOVERNOR MARVIN GRIFFIN

THE

ADJUTANT

GENERAL'S

MESSAGE

MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE J. HE ARN

Fellow Guards men: Another valud>le season of summer training exercises has come to a
successful close. The efforts of each individual Guardsman in performing his assigned
mission re sulted in training accomplishments which are a matter of considerable pri de to me .
The vigor wi th which you attacked the problems of conversion from infantry to arm or, the enthusiasm with which you tackled the big tanks and new Skysweepers and your reliable conformity to the traditions of the National Guard were a source of great satisfaction not only to me but to the inspection teams which scrutinized closely your training programs.
When I visited our units in the field and talked to as many of you as I could, I foun d that you had a comprehensive knowledge of your duties and that your training program was progressing at a rapid rate.
Had I been able to visit every unit, I am sure I would have found the same conditions to exist. I congratulate you all each Army and Air National Guardsman in Georgia - on the high standard of proficiency and training accom plished this summer.

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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN
July, Aug. 1956 No.4

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Honorable Marvin Griffin

Govern<>r of Georgia

Major General George J, Hearn
The Adjutant General







The opinions expressed in The Geor-
pa Guardsman are those of the Staff
friters of the publication and mem-
bers of the Georgia National Guard and do t necessarily reflect any
"fficial .iews of the Office of the
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Our Cover..

-,rrtored Jet aircraft of the Air Notional Guard anJ anJ antiaircraft artillery weapons :, our army components depict the pace
our activity Juring the 1956 summer 7ampment period, Further illustrations 0 fh. lieiJ exercises appear elsewhere
in this 24-page edition,

COL. RALPH G. KUHN

COL. S.M. DAVEY LT. COL. JOEL 8. PARIS

COL. RALPH KUHN COMMANDS WING

Colonel Ralph G. Kuhn of Savannah has been natned acting commande!' of

the Georgia Air National Guard's ll6th Fighter Interce ptor Wing temporarily
replacing Col. Bernard M. Davey of Atlanta.Major General George J, Hearn

announced.

Col. Kuhn will substitute for Col.

Davey while the former commander at- ing his wings in May 1942.

tends the Air War College, a 44-week Rising rapidly in rank, Col. Kuhn

course which began August lOth at became a squadron commander and

Maxwell AFB, Alabama, Col. Davey group operations officer in the ETO,

was the only Air National Guardsman He completed 65 combat missions in

in the U.S. named to this high-echelon A-20's and was promoted to Lieutenant

school this year.

Colonel in February 1945, He was re-

The former commander of the ll6th leased from active duty in December

Fighter Interceptor Group, Col. Kuhn 1945.

will remain in Savannah althotlgh Wing In 1947 Col. Kuhn joined the Air

headquarters is located at Dobbins National Guard at Hunter Field, Sa-

AFB, J\1arietta. The appointment be- vannah, with the rank of Captain and

came effective August 15th.

took over command of the l58th Fighter

Other changes announced by General Squadron there in September 1948, flyHearn include the naming of Lt. Col. ing F-47's and F-80's. Joel B. Paris, III, of Atlanta as wing Recalled for active duty in October executive officer replacing Col. Marion 1950, Col. Kuhn was assigned to
L. Oonts who transferred to Headquar- George Air Force Base, California,

ters, Georgia Air National Guard, as where he became commander of the

Communications and Electronics Staff ll6th Fighter Bomber Group in DecemOffit:er. Col. Paris, former l28th Figh- ber 1950, After a period of training

ter Squadron Commander and recently there, he took his group to Misawa,

Wing Material Officer, also will become Japan,.where the group was responsible

acting commander of the base detach- for the air defense of northern Japan. ment until Col. Davey's return. As After completing this duty, he w~ s

base detachment commander, Col. then transferred to the 4th Fighter

Paris will be in charge of the air tech- Interceptor Wing in Korea where he

nical detachment:on full-time status at piloted F-86 Sabre Jets as Deputy

Dobbins Air Force Base.

Fighter Group Commander. For a per-

Major Thomas L. Weller will be- iod of six weeks prior to returning to

come acting fighter group commander the States, Col. Kuhn became Group

and Captain Benjamin B. Williams has Commander. In all he completed 80

been named acting group operations combat missions.

and training officer. Both are frow Col. Kuhn's galaxy of medals include

Atlanta.

the Distinguished Flying Cross with 3

Col. Kuhn began his flying career clusters, the Air Medal with 14 clusters

in 1941 as an aviation cadet, receiv- and the Croix de Guerre.

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Lt. Gov. Ernest Vandiver dedicates Waycross armory, home Governor Griffin gives the key to the Douglas armory 1o

of Hq & Svc Co, 171st Armd Inf Bn. On plat fo rm are Lt. Capt. Joel C. Ray, Commanding Officer of Co B, 17lst

Col. Hugh Brooks and offic ers .

Armored Infantry Battalion

Armory Dedi(ations Mark NG Progress

Seven new Georgia National Guard armories have been dedicated in the past few months to signify the rapid advancement of the state's armory program.
Of the 49 Army National Guard armories planned for Georgia, 27 already have been completed. The program began here in 1953.
One of the first armories approved and constructed is the home of Milledgeville's Hq, Hq and Svc Co, 16lst Tank Battalion. The unit, commanded by Lt. Col. James D. Teague, dedicated their two-unit armory July 4th to the Honorable Carl Vinson, United States Congressman from the Milledgeville district and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. (See story on page 4)
Other armories located in Douglas, Swainsboro, Waynesboro, Dawson, Waycross and Albany also have been dedicated in appropriate ceremonies.
The Waynesboro unit, commanded by Capt. Paul D. Stone, dedicated its armory to the memory of the late M/ Sg t William L. Alford, former first sergeant of Btry D, lOlst AAA Bn, who contributed immeasurably to the supervision
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Lt. Gov. Varuliver addresses Swainsboro citizens upon the dedication of armory of Btry C, lOlst AAA Bn. On speakers stand are Maj. Gen. Hearn, Brig. Gen. Camp
and Col. Jack Johnson.

and guidance of his fellow Guardsmen.
Guest speakers at the occasions were Governor Marvin Griffin, Lt. Gov ernor Ernest Vandiver or Major General George J. Hearn.

Photos on these pages reve al .some of the highlights of the dedication ceremonies which were usually ac companied by a tour of the facilities, a good meal and a dance.

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G.,eral Hearn presents the keys to the Albany armory to Ll. Col. Harvey J. Cohen, commander 12!st Armored In{
B, 18 August. At right, two Georgia peaches were guests
ofbonorat the dedication. The group includes, lr, Johnny

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Long, ba,nd leader; Miss Georgia, Jane Morris; General Hearn; Miss Grey Bonnet, Mrs. Betty Barfield; and Brig.
Gen. Charlie F. Camp, Asst. AG of Ga. for army.

Armory Const. Contracts Awarded Augusta, Dublin

Hawlcinsville Ancl Valclo sta Bicls Open
18 & 25 September

0.16 April Lt. Gov. Ernest Vandiver ~f da' cated the armory of Dawson's Co
~ 121st Armd In{ Bn, toT. B. Raines.
be unit is commanded by Capt. Ed Fulford.
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Part of the large group of Milledgevi lie Gtutrdsmen, citizens of Baldwin County and gues ts have lunch in the armory of Hq & Svc Co, 161st Tank Battalion. The occasion was the dedication of the Milledgeville armory July 4th. This setting is typical of the s2enes that took place in many other armories throughout the State on dedication days. The two-unit Milledge ville Armory was dedicated to Hon. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, who delivered the dedication address. Major General George J. Hearn, Adjutant General of Georgia presented the keys
to the armory to Lt. Col. James D. Teague, battalion commander.
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Milledgeville Dedicates Armory that last year I led the fight topre. serve the right of the State National

To Honorable Carl Vinson

Guards to control their own me

bership.

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CONGRESSMAN PRAISES HERITAGE

"The Na tiona l Guard is an or. ganization older than the Republic.

OF GUARD IN HOLIDAY MESSAGE
As a fitting tribute to a brilliant military strategist who has a leading role

"Here is an organization cornposed of men who make up our first reserve line of defense.

in providing for our nation's defense, Milledgeville's Nations l Guard armory was dedicated July 4th to Honorable Carl Vinson, Georgia's famed United States Congressman.

"The National Guard has in the past and will always conti nue to claim a major share in the privilege

Spearheading the bill which in erting their efforts to guard the her- of sustaining and perpetuating our

1950 authorized the States and Ter-

itage that has been handed down to liberty, freedom, and American way

ritories of the U.S. to build National

them.

of life.

Guard armories, Congressman Vin-

"Your predecessors gave you

"In many respects I fe e l some

son has, perhaps more than any other a grand and glorious legacy and I what like the architect who de signed

man in the U.S., re~lized the value

know that you will preserve and this magnificent building for it was

of erecting these modern NG facil-

strengthen that proud legacy."

constructed on the basis of legisla-

ities.

Of importance to all personnel of tion which emanated from the Armed

Congressman Vinson is Chairman

the National Guard are the following Services Committee."

of the powerful House Armed Ser-

statements by Mr. Vinson:

Mr. Vinson revealea that the Mil

vices Committee which, along with

"There is a firmness of purpose ledgeville armory was one of "1,860

Senator Richard B. Russell's Sen-

and a philosophy of organization in projects that have been completed,

ate Armed Services Committee, is

the National Guard which carries or are planned, for the development

the focal point of all military leg-

out the principles upon which this and training of reserve units of the

islation in the U.S. As headquarters of the 16lst Tank

Republic was founded. 'lt is a State organiza'tion; its

Armed Forces. More than $340 mil lion have been apporpriated for this

Battalion, !60th Armor Group, the

membership is controlled by the purpose."

Milledgeville armory was officially dedicated to Congressman Vinson by the unveiling of a suitable plaque at the entrance to the 2-unit structure.

State Adjutant General under the Governor; it exercises complete control over its members as a State organization, and I am proud to say

Mr. Vinson complimented former Adjutant General Ernest Vandiver and General Hearn "for the speed and efficiency with which (they)

Lt. Col. James D. Teague, Com-

manding Officer of the I6lst, was

in charge of the ceremonies which

was attended by Maj. Gen. George

J. Hearn, The Adjutant General of

Georgia, and other military and civil

officia:ls who came to pay their re-

spects to the Congressman.

In his speech to the Guardsmen

and their guests, Mr. Vinson said

that he accepted the honor "with

great humility.''

Speaking of the heri.tage of the

Milledgeville Guard, he said present

members of the unit are "carrying

on a tradition which began in 1842."

"In those days, and for many

years thereafter, the forerunners of

this organization were known as the

'Baldwin Blues! '

''That organization, the Baldwin

Blues, fought for what they thought

was right, in every conflict which

has involved the nation, and today

the members of this unit are carrying

Honorable Carl Vinson admires the plaque which dedicates the Milledgeville

out their responsibility and are ex-

armory to him as General Hearn, left, and Lt. Col. Teague stand by.

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carried out the task of estabJ~.a~_a.r.v...,e,ng Natio,nal G. ua,,r d armor.ies I.n U_r.l.eSTthaitse aorfmGoeryo,r"gtah.e sat.d, ...Is an-

ocber completed project represent-

. the firm resolve cf our people

188 maintain

our

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an d

our

lfOreedom notwithstand"mg the sacri.-

fices involved. . . . "Into this bUildmg will come men
who wilf play their part in the de-

III()Cracy. "The fact that this armory exists
aod that reserve units will train here, multiplied by the many other comparable organizations throughout the United States, is one of the principal reaso~s we are a free and independent nation.
"So long as we remain prepared, so long as we possess the capacity, in men and equipment, to deliver mass destruction, overwhelming in its comprehension, to any part of the world that would seek to destroy us, we shall remain free."
Mr. Vinson pointed out the "phenominal development" by this country of intercontinental and other guided missiles, but said he could not reveal that the Soviet Union has not made similar advances.
"Even with the development of pilotless weapons," Mr. Vinson added, "no one yet has discovered a weap.on which can completely take the place of the foot soldier or the armored tank.
"We must, therefore, always main-
tain an Army, and a Navy, and a Marine Corps, with their assigned missions.

"Notwithstanding all of the advances that have been made in the techniques of war, we must always remember that when all is said and
done it is the man who totes the gun
drives the tanks, and who occupies

the land, that denies that land to the

enemy; it is the ship that sails the

seas, that carries the supplies that

makes it possible for that man to oc-

cupy that piece of ground.
"We do not covet any other nation's

land, and we would not !Jave them cov-

et our land, and I am satisfied that s~ long as we remain strong there

Will be "The

no third refore, I

waornrldhawpapr~

to

say

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you that I do not see any war douds on
the .international horizon. "From time to time the missions of
our ArmedForces will be reviewed in the light of technological advances, but I am convinced that the blanced force concept, as we know it, must be continued for many years to come."
Congressman Vinson's faith in the existance of the National Guard is exemplified ~y these statements that "No other arm of our national defense has playerl a more con:snicuous and heroic role in the defense of our Republic than the National Guard.
"Each and every member of this battalion can be proud of being enrolled in the National Guard. The nation is grateful for the services rendered in the past; the nation has learned that it can depend upon the officers and men of the National Guard whenever the nation is in danger."
This nation has made up' its mind to maintain a strong defense.
No single factor contributed more to bringing on World Wars I and II than our unpreparedness. \Ve have at last learned the lesson of the penality of unpreparedness.
I am convinced that the leaders of the Soviet Union have at last, stopped, looked, and are listening to our military preparedness policy, and are aware of our changed policy of forever remaining strong.
They have made gestures recently which may be the harbingers of more concrete peaceful steps to come. But we shall continue to maintain our force in readiness to preserve the peace of the world.
It falls upon my shoulders as Chairman of the Armed Services Committee to see that the necessary legislation is enacted so that we possess the capabilities of defending the nation and maintaining our freedom and libberry and our American way of life.
You can rest assured I shall exert my every effort to see that we shall always remain strong and prepared to meet any form of aggression.
Ever remember that the paramount duty of government is self-perservation.
Officers and men of the National Guard, these are the nation's forces.

These are our weapons. These are the reasons that we can pursue our daily tasks without interruption. This is the magnitude of the undertaking in which this nation is engaged now and for the foreseeable future. As I have said, it will be the objec-
tive of the United States to maintain this stable force for the indefinite future. It will be reduced downward only when there is concrete, definite, posItive, unequivocal, clear evidence presented by the Soviet Union that she seeks world peace as a part of her national policy.
It will not be altered merely on the basis of gestures, speeches, halfhearted peace moves, or announced reductions in force that are in reality the transferring of Soviet manpower from uniforms to overalls worn in weapons-producing factories.
And for our defense we can expect to pay an annual bill of approximately $35 billion. This is the annual insurance premium that the nation will have to pay to remain strong.
This very substantial amount of money is the price in dollars that we pay for our freedom. I am confident that the nation will cheerfully bear this burden for the preservation of our liberty.
Every man, woman, and child of Baldwin County is proud of the 16lst Tank Battalion. We devoutly pray that the day will never come when this battalion and the National Guard of Georgia will again be called into the Federal service to go forth in battle in defense of our Republic.
But if that unfortunate day s!wuld ever coii>e, we all know that this battalion and the entire Georgia National Guard will meet the enemy endowed with the same love of liberty and country that their forefathers proclaimed to the nation on another Fourth Day of July, 1'80 years ago.
Mechanic: "Lady, I've found the trouble with your car. You've got a short circuit in the wiring."
Lady: ''Well for goodness sake, lengthen it."
Varieties of generators used in army combat vehicles have been reducPd from the 266 of W\VII to only five.
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Two tanks of the 48th Armored Division train their sights on the moving targets which slide acros s the horizon at
Ft. Stewart.

Getting briefed on the int;acasies of flying, Lt. Robert L. Neal of A tlanta' s 179th Armd FA Bn, studies an aeronautical chart wi th 1st Lt. James ,H. Strickland, light av;aiion supervisor of the 4Bth Armd Div Arty. At le ft is
Sp2 George Moore, State Hq Det.

Full Switch to Armored Maneuvers

Proceeds Rapidly for 48th Division

The progression from infantrymen co mobile, mechanized Guardsmen of an armored division proceeded at a rapid pace July 1-15 when tht 48th Anrored Division engaged in its first encampment at its new training ground, Ft. Stewart, Georgia.
Since its conversion to armor 1 November 1955 , the divi sion ha s received hundreds of M- 47 and M-41 tanks, self-propelled Howitzers, and !U'mored personnel carriers. After preliminary instructions and driver training in their local communities , Guardsmen of the division got their first opportunity to maneuver the track vehicles at the Ft. Stewart ranges. The training wa s new and different, and veteran s a nd recruits alike were enthusiastic in learning to handle the

latest weap~>ns of war. , Although it was the fi rst encamp-
ment of the 48th as an armored outfit and the first time for the division at Ft. Stewart, it was the las t time the 48th was to commanded by Major General Joseph B. Fraser. General Fraser, who retired August 1st with the rank of Lieutenant General, reviewed the 9,000-man Georgia- Florida division July 7th during Governor's Day ceremonies and revealed that he would retire and relinquish the command to Brig. Gen. P a trick E. Seawright, division artillery commander. General Seawright took command of the 48th on August 1st and was promoted to Major General. (See stories on Generals Fraser and Seawright in

this edition.) Lieutenant Governor Ernest Van
diver was guest of honor a t the clivi sion's Governor's Day a c u vtues. Gov . Vandiver (The for mer Adjutant General of-Georgia) also reviewed the division a nd awarded the Sta te 's high est award, the Di stinctive Service Medals to Brig . Gen. John W. Barnett (Retired), accepted by his son, and M/ Sgt. W. A. Denby H/S Co , 12lst Armd Inf Bn.
The photos on the following pages reveal the activities of the encampment more eloquently than words. Space does not permit inclusion of photos of each compa ny-size unit; however, each ba ttalion is represent ed.

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.,_ the Chief of Armor, Continental Army Command, !rlaj. Gerr. L. L. Doan, visited the .48th Armored Division at Ft. St~ he went directly to the firing range where he talked IIICiics and training with Col. Edward J. Mackey, CCC Cornman .,, Brig. Gen. Maxwell <inyder, Asst. Viv. Cmdr, and General
FrtiSer, CG, on his right, and Col. Roy W. Hogan, right, CCB Commander.

Brwshing up on their ability to read military maps, these
members of Macon's Hq Co, 48th Armd Division, work map problems under the Ft. Stewart pines . They are, l-r, Pfc
James Hubbard, Sp3 Dan Adams and Sgt Harold Dupree.

Taien of Cedartown's CoB, 163rd Tank Bn, look over
the picturesque te"ain before churning up the sand and
piries with their powerful M-47 tanks. The Guardsmen are,
lr, Cpl. Charles l.son, Cpl. Clinton Tanner, SFC Carl
Robertson, M/ Sgt Clyde May, Jr., Sp2 James Alexander
and SFC Ray Ataderso.

Receiving instructi;Jns from their commander, Capt. LeOJJ ard Allred, these Guardsmen of Canton's Co C, 163rd Tank Bn, are briefed on safety procedures. The men are, 1-r, Cap t. Allred. Pvt John Payne, Sp3 Dewey Stile, Sgt Howard Kirkpatrick, Sp2 Ha"y Guinn, Pfc John Farmer
atad SFC Lee R. Byrd.

A staff conference of Lt. Col. Howard J. Allison's 122nd Guardsmen of Gainesville's Co C, 122nd Armored Infantry

Armored lnf Bn is conducted in a pine studded area. Major Battalion, get acquainted with the proper way to mount

Joe Burke, left, conducts the briefing.

their new personnel ca"ier.

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A field visit by Maj. Gen. George f. Hearn, The Adjutant

This 'is no wood-gathering for a company picnic. These General, revealed that these officers of the 48th Armd

Guardsmen of Co D, 560th Armd Engr Bn, from Columbus Div Arty were on the job at on e of t heir training s ites.

are clearing an area prior to laying a mine field. Opera- With Gen. Hearn are General Patrick E . Seawright. left,

ing the chain saw are, l-r, SFC Roy Booth, Pvt James then artillery" commander, and Co l. Charles Davis and Lt.

Carter and Sp2 Kenneth Davidson.

Col. Richard E. Evans.

A tank team of the 48th Recon Bn peers out from the foliage where they have secured their M-47 tank during a problem at Ft. Stewart. The crew consists of SFC James W. Hames, SFC Tommy Hubbard, Sp2 james A. More, SFC
Marion Lee.

Five courageous Guardsmen of the 48th Armored Division Artillery hold their "pet" alligator at Ft. Stewart. They may have been practicing fighting while in training, but they weren't practicing fishing when they landed this big one along the banks
of a creek near their maneuver area.

Resting in the comparatively cool shade of their M-47 tank, these Guardsmen of Newnan' s Co B, 48th Recon Bn, take a 10-minute break after firin[! their powerful 90mm guns. They are, 1-r, SFC James Pitts, Pfc Cart Thompson, Pvt. Jerry Ozmore, M/ Sgt Henry Hollo way and Sp2 Warren
Houseworth.
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Guardsmen of the 560th Engineers Bridge Co E of Colum bus erect a ponton bridge across a pond deep in the woods of Ft. Stewart as part of their realistic training. T he bridge company, only recently formed, has taken over bridge construction formerly performed by other units of
the 560th.
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Officers of the 190th Tank Bn talk tactics over with their commander, Lt. Col. Thomas Nesbitt, Jr., left, as their tanks prepare for a firing demonstration. The Guardsmen are, 1-r, SFC James Stanford, Major Thomas Tillman,
Major Ivy S. Duggan and 1st Lt. Charles Tucker.

SFC William C. Harp er, 111, right, of Americus' 190th Tank Bn, was not stoppe d from putting in full duty as mess ser geant by th e handicap of two broken fee t, a condition he acquired prior to camp. Here he is shown serving staff
officers in the bivouac area.

Mormting a . 30 cal. machine gun in the turret of their M-47 tank, these Guardsmen of 162nd Tank Bn prepare the
weapon for firing. They are, lr, Pvt. Johnny Capes, Pvt.
Ben Conkle, Capt. Thomas f. Slade, commander of the
Thomaston unit, Sp2 Moses E. Thompson, Sp2 James
Ellington and SFC James E. Brown.

Staff officers of Macon's 162nd Tank Bn have a short conference beside one of their M-47 tank s prior to a firing demonstration . Lt. Col. Andrew McKenna, left, battalion commander, talks to Major J oe Genone, Capt.
James M. McLendon and Lt. Jame s P. Moss.

Consistantly one of the best dining halls of the 48th Armd Div, M/ SgtWilliamA. Denby's culinary quarters has added ffltlnylaurels to the anals of Hq, Hq & Svc Co, 12lst Armd lnf Bn. These Albany Guardsmen, ready for a noon meal,
fire, lr, Sgt. Francis f. Harris, M/ Sgt Denby, Pfc Edward
Miley, Pvt. Harold Etheridge, Cpl. Harold E. Holloman and Pvt. Charles G. Dunn.

Capt. Ernest II. Bond, right, observe s Guardsmen of the 121stArmlnf Bn loading a .50 cal. machine gun atop their personnel carrier during demonstration firing for CCB. They ar~. lr, Pfc Carl Nichels, Sg t Carlton White, Cpl.
Freddy Lomineck. Cp l. Arthur Hunter, Sgt Dallas Hobbs and Capt. Bond.

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FIRST PLACE ENTRY IN GA. GUARD ASSN. ESSAY CONTEST

.. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD IN COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION" THEME WINS FOR MACON STU DENT
By Philip Cook
Winner of the State-wide Essay Contest

(Editor's Note: Due to space limitations, this is a slight condensation.)

"Civilian in peace, soldier in war -- of security and honor, for three centuries I have been the custodian -- I am the Guard.''
Yes, these are the words that express the true meaning of the Guard, but to give you a more vivid and expressive picture, let us analyze the above statement and see what role the National Guard plays in the community, state, and nation. "Civilian in peace"
The traditions of civilian soldiery are not limited to service in time of war. In time of disaster the National Guard stands ready. It is always an immediately available force in every state and territory, trained and equipped to help protect your community, state, and nation. Yesterday it was an explosion in Texas, a hurricane in Florida, and a riot in Tennessee; tomorrow it will be a tornado, a flood, a charity drive, a bli7zard. or a forest fire.
The civilian Guard means lower taxes for the individual taxpayer. The National Guard raises our defenses so that a smaller regular military organization is required. This means that every Guardsman costs the government only a fraction of the cost for supporting a regular soldier, and still gives the same protection and benefits. "Soldier in war"
The National Guard organizations were very active in both World Wars and the Korean War. In World War I, to give a few examples, eleven divisions were noted to have spent more days in actual combat than either Regular Army or the National Army divisions.

National Guards were credited with piercing the Hindenburg line and crushing the St. Mihiel salient.
In World \X'ar II the National Guards were ordered into active service of the United States for twelve consesecutive months. This move brought more than 300,000 men into the Federal service, who fought in every action in which the Army participated.
The outbreak of the Korean War again saw a chance for the National Guard to be called upon. Within a short time, over 138,000 officers and men were in Federal service, fighting to protect the American people.
The Korean War also helped to prove again that the strength of our country depends greatly upon the aid of the Guard. In fact, statistics reveal that citizen soldiers constitute about 90% of the strength in war time, among which the Guard units are the first to be called. "Of security and honor"
The National Guard is composed of more than 5, 500 Army and Air Units which provide security for America.
Citizen-soldiers have played an important role in the strength and security of our country, and today they stand alert. The Guardsmen with anti-aircraft artillery relieved Regular Army units, who recieve training on the NIKE, a defensive missile. With this equipment the Guardsmen stand ready on a minutes notice to help defend our country in the event of an enemy attack. Aircraft control and warning units, and fast jet interceptor squadrons are on a 24 hour watch.
It is an honor to be a guardsman. On the ground or in the air, guardsmen

carry high the colors of our nation standing guard over America. The; have fought in every major battle since the beginning of our country, always on guard to protect America. So, why shouldn't it be an honor to be a guards men? They represent the history of our nation, the protection of our country, and the American way of life. "For three centuries I have been the custodian''
The National Guard has the longest continuous history of any military organization in the United States. Its origin can be traced back to the early 17th century.
As our country began to expand and grow, more colonies began to recognize the value of a military band, and a military organization was fo nned. The oldest Guard regiment is the 182nd Infantry of Massachusetts, or ganized in 1636.
When the United States emerged as a nation, the need for a militia was written into the Constitution, our guarantee of the American way of life, which states:
"The Congress shall have power... to provide for calling forth the militia or execute the laws of the lJnion, suppress insurrection, and repel invasion... ''
Yes, the National Guard has had the role of protecting America since the early day of our country and is still continuing the job today. "I am the Guard"
The history and tradition of the National Guard is one of service to the people of our community, state, and nation, in war or peace. The phrase "I am the Guard" is not just a group words thrown together, but a sentence of true meaning which expresses its worth. A man today can be proud to say "I am a member of the Guard" because he represents a part of the history of this great country of ours.
Whether on land or in the air the National Guard is ready, in war or in peace, to serve your community, state, and your nation. This is the role of the Guard. "For three centuries a soldier in war, a civilian in peace of security and honor, I am the custodian, now and forever ......! am the Guard!'

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JULY, AUGUST 1956

General Camp discusses plans at Jesup activation of Co 0, I44th Armd In/ Bn, with, l-r, Capt. William T. Roberts, Bn Ex Off, Maj. Jack C. Cook, inspector, and Capt. Walt er ll Burke, new unit commander. At right congratulations tire extended to Capt. Mikie Wolff, center, new commander

of Co C, 171s t Armd lnf Bn, by, 1-r, Lt. Col. Jesse Reeves, 160th Gp Ex Off, Lt. Col. Brooks, Mr. De Nean Stafford and Dr. George P. Donaldson. Mr. Stafford and Dr. Donaldson were instrumental in the formation of the new Tifton
unit.

Activatinn of 3 New Georgia Guard Units Completes Orgn. of 171st and 144th Bns.

Walter D. Burke. Brig. Gen. Charlie F. Camp, Asst. AG of Ga. for army, was present for the occasion and welcomed the men into the Guard. The

Three new Georgia National Guard

The last unit in the ba ttalion to be battalion is commanded by Lt. Col.

units have beef' formed in Tifton, organized was Co D a ctiv a te d in Jes up Edwin G. Lambright . Co D had 25 men

Jes'4' and Baxley to complete the June 29th under the command of Capt. on its rolls by 31 J uly.

organization of two more Battalions

of the 160th Armor Group.

On June 25th Co C, 171st Armored

Infantry Battalion, was activated in

Tifton under the command of Capt.

Mikie Wolff. The unit is located in

facilities at the municipal airport. A

total of 23 men had joined Co C by

31 July. Activation of this unit com-

pleted the organization of the 17lst

Armd In Bn which has its headquar-

ters in Waycross. The Battalion is

commanded by Lt. Col. Hugh B. Brooks

who spoke to the new Guardsmen and

welcomed them into his battalion.

In two short days the 144th Armd

lnf Bn with headquarters in 3runswick

activated its last two companies to

complete its organization. On June

28th Co B was established in Baxley

under the command of Capt. William

C. Parker. The 17 new Guardsmen

Were sworn in by Maj. Gen. George

J Hearn who welcomed them into the
Georgia National Guard.

General Hearn congratulates the new Guardsmen of Baxley' s CoB, 144th kmd lnf Bn, shortly after s wearing them into the new unit.

JULY, AUGUST 1956

11

THE GEORGIA G U A R D S M A N - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . . . : . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -
BRILLIANT MILITARY CAREER OF LT. GENERAL JOSEPH B. FRASER ENDS AFTER 38 YEARS SERVICE

After more than 38 years of devoted service to the Georgia National. G.u ~d,

General Joseph B. Fraser, former commanding general 48th Armored .Dwision,

Georgia-Florida National Guard, retired 31 July with the rank of Lleutena.nt

General to close one of the finest chapters in the history of the Georgia

National Guard.

In ceremonies honoring General unit competition. Whenever his busy

Fraser and his successor, Major Gen- schedule would permit, he would go

eral Patrick E. Seawright, August 1st out into the training areas with his

in Savannah, General Fraser said his men, visiting them in the field and

service in the National Guard had asking them questions to ascertain

been the most gratifying experience their satisfaction with the training,

of his life. As an exponent of the food, clothing, housing and recreation

Christian-soldier as well as the citi- they were receiving.

zen-soldier, he instilled in hisG4ards-

He encouraged ~he attendance of

men the respect due his rank while

maintaining a fatherly, tolerant atti-

tude that engendered an intense esprit

de corps.

As a leader of men, General Fraser

excelled, for he set an example in

daily life that served as a guide to

his fellow l.uardsmen few were able

to duplicate.

General Fraser was a fighter all the

way. His exploits in the South Pacific

during the precarious early years of

World War II are legend. As a field

artilleryman during World War I, he en-

gaged in combat in the devastating

St. Michie!, Meuse-Argonne and Ver-

dun campaigns.

.

His list of decorations and medals

inclurl.e the Legion of Merit with Oak

Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal,

French Legion of Honor, French Croix

de Guerre, British Oak Leaf Emblem,

and the Distinctive Service Medals of

Georgia and Florida.
General Fraser stands unsurpass d

in his devotion to the Georgia National

Guard. A champion of the citizen-

soldier, he has been unswerving in

his belief that service in the National

Guard is both a military asset and an

economical benefit to the United

States.

He believed in a Guardsman deriv-

ing full benefit from his National

Guard training. He encouraged the

giving of trophies for profi!=iency and
watched eagerly for the f@U}t ef

wives of the Guardsman at Nationi!l Guard ceremonies. Whenever pOIH!ibl@
he would bring his gracious wife to
Guard social gatherings, parades and
other activities, emphasizing at every
opportyp.ity the desirability of maintaining a I! ltJ~ re latwns hlp between
a Guardmlm i!Hd h' ff!roi ly during
each en~;ampm~nt ,
General Fra@r W!l Rtlfll n !fine.:?-
ville, 40 miles south of ~!lV!lHH!lh; 1 july 1895, and received hi !ld!U!fltiJH at Bradwell instit ute there ilHd tH@
University of Georgia at Athens.
He entered military service 20 April 1915, when he enlisted 11 privat~ in
the Liberty Independent Trt:u~p in
Hinesville. F rom this begininng he devoted 38 years of his life to tlu~
National Guard. His enthusiasm and
leadership earned him rapid advance-
ment in grade. His service in Fmnce during World
War I was with the 129th Field Artil-
lery, 35th Division. Shortly after the ond @[ th~ war, he took command of
the Liberty Ind@ptmdtm! Troop. General Fra~tor !li!~G in ~h~ f
organizatio n of ~rggp ~ 1 {}~ o~g i'l Cavalry, in September 1~20, H!l W!l
promoted to Captain and ~erv@~ <'l
Troop Commander from Mlly 19~] MtH
promoted to Major m September 19~?.
In 1935 he was promoted to Lieu-
tenant Colonel. Later, in June 1936,
he was promoted to Colonel and be-
came at that time the youngest regi-

mental comllJanrl~r in th~ Uni~l!4

$R~tEgltitlm~1p!tl9.ffimflpding

the

lflth

C'!va lry -

The 108th included the Georgia

Hussars of Savannah, The Governor's

Horse Guards of Atlanta and the Liberty Independent Troop of Hinesville, as well as all cavalry units of Louisanna National Guard.

He entered active service again in f.~!>rWlf1 1941 as commander of the
lfl ~ ~oast Artillery Battalion, fo rm-
@Q f em e l@f!1@!J!S of the l08th Cavalry.
llf!ffl~d iate lf after the Japanese attack on P~l'!!'J fli!rbor, he 101st was se nt ~fl Am>tralia and from there to Port

Md@1l' FG~yn1cNFgt

w l

Guinea. fraser's

The lOl st, uncommand, was

~ hll firt lJ .~ 1 {;(')mbat unit to be sent

to New Guinea and defended the An~tr!Jliap Etnd U.S . inst'! IJ!ltion at

Pl'lrt Mgr by i!g!i!nst almot P!iily air !'l~tl:l !k~ by j1e Japanese. At the

time he was ordered back to the States

a year later for service in Europe , General Fraser was in command of

the both the Australian and American antiaircraft forces on New Guinea.

During the campaigns in Europe_.

he commanded the 23rd AAA Group
~ith the XV Corps which spearhead-
!!d the Third Army across France and later the Seventh Army across Ger many and into Austria. It was during the campaigns across France that units under General Fraser 's command shot down 42 enemy pla ne s in

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His last review of the 48th Armored Division as commanding general occured July 8th when General Fraser watched his troops pass by. On the stand ar~ lr, General Hearn, Maj. Gen. James 0. Edmonds,

General and Mrs. Fraser, Lt. Gov. Vandiver and Brig. Gen. Mayo. At right General Fraser is congra tulated by General Hearn who has just presented him with Georgia's highest decoration, the Distinctive
Service Medal.

two days.

'

Following the end of World War II,

General Fraser w~s asked to assi~t

in the reorganization of the Georgta

ational Guard. In May 1947 he was

promoted to Brigadier General of the

Line and named to command the 108th

ntiaircraft Art illery Brill;lldth

While servim~ with the 108th, Gen-
ef'\1 ~!?tl l'~ptmded to his third

~~~ t!.l Wi!rtimtl l!rvice in August 1~, Ht! ~qok twg battalions and his

opeml illn detac hme nt during the

oreaq emerge ncy and was assigned

repqnsibility for the antiaircraft de-
f~ge gf the Middle Atlantic States.

He served as chairman of a board which recommended the nation-wide constant alert defense system for National Guard antiaircraft units.
He returned to Georgia from this duty and was named to command the 48th Infantry Division, Georgia-Florida National Guard, in March 1952. On 26May 1952 he was promoted to Major General of the Line. General Fraser retained command of the division after its conversion to Armor, 1 November 1955, and completed his last encampment 15 July 1956.
In civilian life General Fraser is President of Fraser Lumber Co. and

Fraser Bros. Co., both located in Hinesville. He has been active on the national council of Boy Scouts, as former president of the Laymen of the Southern Presbyterian Church of the U.S. and has achieved many civic accomplishments and honors.
Wherever he goes, General Fraser will take the respect and admiration of his fellow Guardsmen who have served under him and with him. The best wishes of the entire Georgia National Gaud and the State Depart-
ment of Defense are extended to General Fraser upon the occasion of his retirement.

In ceremonies honoring his retirement and the instal lation of General Seawright, General Fraser had his third star pinned on by Brig. Gen. Mayer, !~{{~ gn(/
JULY, AUGUST 1956

General Hearn. At right, General Fraser presents the colors of the 48th Armored Division to General
Seawright.
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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN'-------------------------------------------------------------------
* * Mai. Gen. Patrick E. Seawright, Veteran Artilleryman ,
* * Rises to Command 48th Armored "Hurricane" Division

The command of the 9,000-man Georgia-Florida National Guard organization, General Seawright's decora tions in-

the 48th Armored Division, was officially turned ove r to Ma jor General Patrick clude the Bronze Star with two oak

Seawright of Savannah by retiring commanding general Lt. Gen eral Joseph B. leaf clusters, Georgia's Distinctive

Fraser of Hinesville. Ceremonies at the DeSota Hotel in
Savannah August 1st confirmed the ap-

of that year until his promotion was the division artillery commander.

Service Medal, the Belgium Croix de Guerre ~ith Gold Star, both WW land
WW II VIctory medals , the Americaa

pointment of General Seawright to the

Service a nd Defense ribbon s a nd the

command of the division on orders of

ETO ribbons with five battle stars,

Governor Marvin Griffin. It was an-

General Seawright is Supe rinte ndent

nounced by Maj. Gen. George J. Hearn,

of Transmissions and Distribut ion fer

the Adjutant General. A prominent

the Savannah Electric and Power Com-

group of Savannahians were on hand to

pany. He is affiliated with the Kawania,

honor Gen. Seawright on this occasion.

Chatham Artillery, Savannah Volun-

General Seawright, who has com-

teers, Military Order of World Wars, the

manded the 48th Armored Division

40 & 8 and F & AM.

Artillery since December 1947, was

The congratulations of the entire

born in Atlanta in August 1896. He is a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Elect-rical Engineering. His

Georgia National Guard are exte nded to General Seawright upon assum ption of command of the 48th Armored Divisioa.

military schooling includes graduation

from special courses at the Command

and General Staff Colleg.: in the years

Airman 2/ C Emory T. Moody, Jr.,

1948, 49, 50, 51, 53, and 56.

a member of the 128th Fighter Inter-

His initial federal service with the

ceptor Squadron, Ga ANG, has grad-

armed forces was as an Ensign in the

uated from the aircraft mechanic jet

US Navy beginnine in May 1918. Upon

engine course at Amarillo AFB as an

release from active duty with the Navy MAJ. GEN. PATRICK E. SEAWRIGHT honor student.

in December 1919, he remained active in the naval reserve, and in July 1930, General Seawright joined Savannah's

J11 Memoriam-----

118th Field Artillery Regiment as a first lieutenant. Going on active duty with the 118th in 1940 as a Captain,

GUARDSMEN OF 48TH DIVISION LOSE BELOVED LT. COL. PLEASENT W. MARTIN

he served in ~hat capacity until F ebru-

ary 1941 when he transferred to the

A Georgia Notional Guardsman fpr 29 years, Lieutenant Colonel

230th Field Artillery, becoming exe-

Pleasent W. Martin, Asst. Chief of Stoff, G-1. 48th Armored Division,

cutive officer.

cliecl in Savannah 4 July 1956.

After completing his duty with the

Colonel Mar tin was buried in Macon July 5th at the time his fellow

230th, General Seawright was promoted

Guardsmen were holding memorial services for him at Ft. Stewart, where

to lieutenant colonel and became bat-

the 48th was undergoing annual summer maneuvers.

talion commander of the 197th Field

Colonel Martin joined the Georgia National Guorcl in 1927, one/ was

Artillery Battalion of the 30th Division.

commissioneel in 1931 . He entered active federal service with the 121 st

He was the only commander of the 197th,

Infantry of the 30th Division in September 1940. He graduated from the

a wartime unit that fought in the Euro-

Battalion Commander one/ Stoff Course of the Infantry School in 1941.

pean Theater of operations under com-

He fought in the European Theater tJs a member of the 17th Airborne

bat conditions. I He became a full colonel in Decem-

Division, serving in the capacity of Battalion Executive Officer. Colonel Martin was oworclecl the Bronze Star Meclol ancl the Combat lnfan

ber 1945 and was released from active

trymon's Boclge. He was separated from the Army as a Lieutenant

service in February, 1946. As one of

Colonel of Infantry in January 1946. Since that time he has served in

the original organizers of the Georgia National Guard components in the post

the Georgia Notional Guorcl ancl has helcl the position of G-1 continu. ously since activation of the 48th Division in 1946.

war period, General Seawright became

A goocl soldier ancl Christian gentleman has lei t o gap in the ronks

executive officer of the 48th Division

and hearts of his fellow Guardsmen that will never close.

Artillery in June 1947 and in December

JULY, AUGUST 1956

------------------------------------'HE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN

COL. BENJAMIN F. MERRITT
DIV. ARTY. COMMAND
GOES TO COL. MERRITT
Colonel Benjamin F. Merritt, former Chief of Staff. 48th Armored Division, bas been named to command the 48th Armored Division Artillery.
The,announcement and appointment was made by General Hear~ in Savan nab August 1st at the ume of the retirement of Lt. General Joseph B. Fraser as division commander and the assumption of the command by Maj. General Patrick E. Seawright.
Col. Merritt, the Mayor of Macon, succeeds General Seawright as division artillery commander.
Col. Meritt served on both 1North Africa and European fronts during " orld War II, and holds the Bronze Star, Legion of Merit and French and Belgium Croix de Guerre decorations. He has 5 battle stars on his ETO rib-
bon. Promoted to full colonel in 1945,
Col. Merritt began his long association with the Georgia National Guard 1 Dec 1924 when he enlisted as a private. He received his commission 10 the ORC 21 Aug 1927.
In July 1937, Colonel Merritt acceptecl appointment in the Guard . as captain, commanding Hq Co, 59th Inf Brigade, 30th Inf Div in Macon. En~ering on active duty in that capacity ID 1940, Col. Merritt later served in the G-3 section of the 30th Div. He attended the Command and General Staff college from Dec 41 to Jan 42.
Hisoverseas service began in February 1942 and lasted 3~ years. The duty included service on the staffs of General Eisenhower, General Bradley and Field Marshall Montgomery in the plans and operations sections.
Col. Merritt served as chief of Staff of the 48th from 1946 to March 1951. During the period from March 51 to Feb 52, when the position of Asst. Division Commander was in Georgia, he served in that capacity. He then reverted to his C/S position.
Col. Merritt was the first president
of the National Guard Association of
Georgia upon i.ts reactivation in 1949.

COL. ROBERT E. DAWSON
ANG'S NEW ADVISOR
An officer familiar with Ge9rgia has been assigned as Senior Air Force Advisor to the Georgia Air National Guard.
He is Colonel Robert E. Dawson, who has served tours of duty at Bainbridge and Thomasville, Georgia.
He joined the Air corps in 1941 as an aviation cadet and received his wings at Foster Field, Texas, in De cember of that year. His first assign ment was with the 52nd Pursuit Group at Selfridge Field, Michigan, after which, in f942, he joined the 54th Pursuit Group on its way to the Aleutian Islands.
While a member of the 54th, Col. Dawson flew 153 combat missions
It was upon his return from this duty that he was assigned to the 3rd F igh ter Command and stationed at Thomas ville, and Punta Gorda, Florida. In 1944 he was assigned to 3rd Ftr Com Hq in Tampa where he was gunnery officer until 1945.
In 1945 he again went overseas, this time to the Pacific, where he served as squadron commander of the 44th Fighter Squadron in the Phillipines. In 1945 he was assigned to command the AF Fighter Gunnery School at Ashiya, Japan, a position he held un-
til 1948.
Upon his return to the U.S., Col. Dawson was assigned to the Training Command, serving three years at Ran dolph Field before being assigned as Commanding Officer of the Pilot Training School at Bainbridge.
In 1953 he left Bainbridge for Korea, his third overseas assignment. There he served as commander of the 35th Fighter Squadron in Suwon, Korea and Itazuke, Japan. He returned to the U.S. in 1955 to attend the Air Command

COL. MAURICE P. SHAVER
NEW ARMY ADVISOR
The Georgia National Guard extends a hearty welcome to its new Senior Army Advisor, Colonel Maurice P. Shaver, former Chief of Staff, United States Army Group, Joint American Military Mission for Aid to Turkey. A former National Guardsman, Col. Shaver was born in Alabama, moving to Georgia at the age of four. His permanent address is Brunswick.
Col. Shaver entered active military service at Jacksonville, Florida, as a member of the 265th Coast Arty Regt., Florida National Guard, on 6 January 1941, and during \V orld Warll served in Africa and Corsica commanding an AAA battalion and in Italy as commander of an engineer battalion.
During the years 1946-19.50 he was assigned to the Staff and Faculty of the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. From 1951 to 1952 he was Chief of the Organization and Traiuing Branch in the Office of the Assistant Chief
of Staff, G-2, Department of the Army. During the period June 1953 to May
1954, Col. Shaver was Commanding Officer of Fort Niagara, New York and the 2nd AAA Group. In June of 1954 he was assigned to the U.S. Army Group in Ankara, Turkey.
Col. Shaver joined the Florida National Guard in February 1928 and received his commission in 1930. He is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College.
and Staff College at Maxwell AF B, graduating in June, 1956.
Col. Dawson holds two Air Medals, a unit citation, and the Asiatic-Pacific, Phillipine Independence, Korean occupauon and WW II Victory ribbons.

JULY, AUGUST 1956

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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN---------------------------------------------------------------------

108th AAA Brigade,

160th Armor Group

1956 Encampments

The fire of Georgia National Guard tanks and antiaircraft guns blended together for the first time July 22nd through August 5th when the elements of the 108th AAA Brigade and the 160th Armor Group engagerl. in annual fi.eld training exercises at Ft. Stewart,
The Brigade, commanded by Major General George J. Hearn, The Adjutant General, again joined with Guard components of Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida to closely link their training activities.
However, a new sound reverberated over the gun ranges of Ft. Stewart. The amazing 75mm Sky sweepers, manned by units of Georgia's 950th AAA Battalion, demonstrated the amazing accuracy of a weapon which has its own radar parabola and computing equipment on the gun mount. It is capable of tracking a target at 900mph
The first week regular army demonstration teams thoroughly briefed the young 950th Guardsmen on the art of handling the 75. Actual firing by the Guardsmen began on Governor's Day, July 28th, when Governor Marvin Griffin and Lt. Governor Ernest Vandiver were treated to a demonstration of firepower by the 75's, 90mm guns of the lOlst and 250th AAA Battalions (which shot down an RCAT) and tanks of the 160th Armor Group.
The 160th, under the command of Colonel Wesley D. Willingham, took to the field two tank and two armored infantry battalions. The veteran tank commander, relying on the experience of 32 years as a tanker, welded his components into an efficient fighting force and proved it during the Governor' s Day demonstrations when one of his newly organized tank battalions pulverized its assigned targets on the first and second salvos.
Honored dudng the encampment was Lt. Col. John P. Wallis, commander of the 950th, who received the Dis-
tinctive Service Medal of Georgia for his outstanding service in the Georgia National Guard.

The muzzel of this powerful M-47 tank, manned by E atonton's Co C, 161 st Tank Battalion, makes a beautiful pictu;e here but would b~ an awesome sight to any potential enemy. Silhouetted on the tank are Sp2 Bob F. Studdard,
SFC Gerald f . Ridley, Pvt. William T. Young, Sp2 A llen
W. McDonald and Sp2 Wayne E. Lewis.
Governor's Day ceremonies at Ft. Stewart July 28th feat ured a demon
stration firing by tanks of th e 160th A rmor Gro up and 75mm Sky swee pers and 90mm guns of the 108th AA A Brigade. Watching are , right to left, Gov.
Marvin Griffin, Major Gen. Geo. f. Hearn, TAG, Maj. Gen. Edgar C. Erick
son, Lt. Gov. Ernest V and_iver, Maj. Gen. E. H. McDaneil, Brig. Gen. Charlie F . Camp, and (no'w) Maj. Gen. Pat Se awright, new 48th DivCG ..

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JULY, AUGUST 1956

G~~~~rdsmen of Statesboro's 101 st AAA Bn get briefed on th~ proper way to fuse a 90mm shell. The fuse device tld~rmines the time the projectile will take from firing to ~xploding in proximity to the approaching target. Th ey are
practicing with a realistic but dummy shell.

Getting the word on their complicated semi-automatic 75mm Skysweeper, these Guardsmen of Elberton's Btry A, 950th AAA Bn, ask their instructor about the radar-guided wea pon. They are S/ Sgt Parks Brown, T/Sg t Newt Yeargin, S/ Sgt Carl Mincey, T / Sgt John Seamore, Pfc Allen McGarity, S/ Sgt Andrew Hill, M/ Sgt Alfred Hymen and,
foreground, T /S gt Charles Mabry, army instructor.

Rec~iving instructions on the technique of operating the search director for the powerful 90mm guns of the 250th AAA Bn, the three Guardsmen at right get information
fro SFC John M. Holland, with phone. Members of
Agsta's Battery A, they are, 1-r, Pfc Herbert Hattaway.
Pfc Thomas Mills and Pfc Louie Cole.

Gurdsmen on duty at Ft. Stewart did "double" and "triple talces" in the vicinity of Hq, 214th AAA Gp, and the 216th RCAT Det areas while on active duty this summer. The reason is shown above in the form of triplets and twins
who look enough alike to be mi"owed immages. The triplets are, l-r (we hope), Pvts Jimmy, Jene and Jerry Moore, dlofSharon, Ga. The twins, who live in Washington, Ga.,
are Sp3's Howard and Joe Wilkinson.

A scrached leg brought Pvt. Jerry Shumate all this attett tion from Monroe's 950th AAA Bn Medical Det, and even all this bad to be faked, since Jerry was actually feeling pretty good. The other Guardsmen are, clockwise, Pvt Jimmy Conn er, Sp3 Frank H. Gattis, Sgt Harry Brown, Lt. Jame s B. Gattis, and Sp2 Lamar Atha, conducting the
first aid class.

JULY, AUGUST 1956

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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN---------------------------------------------------------------------

GUIIrdsmen of Bnmswick's HIS Co, 144th Armd lnf Bn, get some pointers on the sighting mechanism of their 4.2" mortars, Engaged in the field-type class are, 1-r, S/Sgt Austin E. Roberson, Pfc Harold Tyre, Sp3 Robert L. Whitley, Pfc William A. Buntin and S/Sgt James H. Johnson.

GUIIrdsmen of Gle-ville's newly organized Co C, 144t6 Armd lnf Bn, engage in the fundamentals of military
training at Stewart as they are briefed on firing positio11s by M/ Sgt Joseph E. Anderson, left, instructor on the M-1 rifle. With him are, 1-r, Pvt. Robert E . Dasher, Sp3 T hero11 L. Moody, Pvt William H. Mann, Jr. and (holding the rifle)
SFC Laddie H. Hammock.

Griffin's newly organized 117th Surgical Hospital unit is well represented at Ft. Stewart by these Georgia Guardsmen. Pictured, 1-r, are CWO Charles D. Pitts, M/ Sgt William R. Hancock, 1st Lt. Barney E. Ward and Lt. William C. McBerry; Major Samuel DeFreese is hospital
commander.

One of the hrlge !11-47 tanks of Sparta's CoD, 161st TtlfiA Bn, moves into position for firing with Pvt Freddie Rachels, Sgt Woody Davis, Pvt. William Batchelor, Pvt Robert Seals
and Pvt. Robert Waddel at the controls.

A crack machine grm sqUIId of Valdosta's Co A, 171 st Armd In/ Bn, assembles the .30 caliber gun in a practice exercise in record time, They are, 1-r, Sgt Tommy Todd, Sgt Thomas Johnson, Sp3 Henry C. Jones and Sgt George
T. Sessions.

Capt. !llikie Wolff lines up his Guardsmen of Tifton's Co C, 171st Armd lnf Bn, at Ft. Stewart where the y were undergoing their first encampment as members of a newly
organized unit of the Georgia National Guard.

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JULY, AUGUST 1956

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - : - - - - - - - - - - - - T H E GEORGIA GUARDSMAN

Lf, Col. Howard J, Allison, right, commander, 122nd Armored Infantry Battalion, Georgia National Guard, presents Maj. General George J. Hearn. The Adjutant General, with part of the $2306.03 which ~epr"" o;~nts 100% contrib ution by the bat.
toflon In the NG Memorial Building Fund. It is the first battalion in Georgia to - t Its quota. The State is utilizing the officers' one day pay, founders one/
11tcJcel a drill pi ans, Several company-size units in Georgia have also reached their quotas under the three plans.

Officers Pay Swells NG Assn US Building Fund; Other Plans Lag

Georgia's contributions to the National Guard Association Memorial Building Fund have swelled to $18, 523.0 1, representing donations under the State's three plans.
Of the total, $14 ,016.21 was from
the officers under the one day's pay plan, $2,916,80 from the nickel a drill plan and $ 1590.00 came from enlisted men who became founders of the memorial building.
Georgia's quota, basically, is S37,000; thus we are barely half way toward the completion of our one-year program to raise the funds.
If the nickel a drill and founders plans were fully implemented by each unit, Georgia's share would be vir tually assured by this time.
A report on Georgia's progress will be made by General Hearn to the Memorial Building Fund Committee at the annual National Guard As sodation of the United States convention in Spokane, Washington in October. All ilnits are requested to mail in the funds DOw on hand to the Adjutant General's office in order that our State will have
as good a showing as possible at
Spokane.

LT. ROBERTJ.MCGRATH
Having qualified for commission as se cond lieutenant, Robert J. McGrath received his gold bar and passed the examining board in Savannah 14 Aug. Lt. McGrath, a member of Battery A, 118th Armored field Artillery Battalion, completed the ten series army extension course and oral and written exeminations successfully. Ho will serve as a forward
observer.

LT. JOHN H. RIMES The wings of an army aviator have been pinned on Lieutenant John H. Rimes, 118th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, upon his completion of the 7Y2-month army course at San Marcos, Texas and Ft. Rucker, Ala. Lt. Rimes was granted a leave of absence by the FBI to attend the flight school which qualified him for aerial wire laying, paradrops, free fall drops, message drops, short field and road strip technique and conduct and adjustment of
artillery fire.
LT. MARION J. LOWE Marion J. Lowe, of Savannah's Battery C, 118th Armd Field Artillery Bn, has been commissioned a second lieutenant after having successfully completed the ten series army extension course and passing oral and written examinations. Lt. Lowe, who was commissioned effective 14 August, will serve as a forward
observer.

JULY, AUGUST 1956

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Personnel of 1/q, Ga ANG, kept the telephones and typewriters hot at Travis in order to keep pace with administrati ve details of the Wing. Capt. Ben (Hogan) Bruce, seated, discusses a point with his assistant, M/ Sgt Robert Byrd. They are flanked by Sg t Carlton Morrison, information specialist who is arranging for a tape recording interview,
and A/ lC Earl Dayton at the typewriter.

Reluctantly posing in a tight but ragged line-a- breast formation beside the tip tank of an F-84, thes e three Air National Guardsmen paused momentarily, to oblige the PIO, and scurried off to do their part to keep the jet s of the 116th Fighter Interceptor Wing flying. Their part was considerable since they are, 1-r, Lt. Col. Joel B. Paris , Wing Executive officer, Capt. Glenn Herd, Cmdr 8128th Repl
Tng Sq, and Col. B,M. Davey, Wing Commander.

JETS OF 116th FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING FIRE 119,599 ROUNDS AT AERIAL TARGETS

It took the combined efforts of some 2,600 Air National Guardsmen of the I 16th Fighte r Intercep tor Wing to accomplish the pumping of 119,599 rounds -of . 50 caliber ammunition into the Atlantic Ocean during the period 29 July- 12 August.
This was the primary mission of the Wing as it engaged in two weeks of aerial gunnery training at Travis Field, Savannah, and Congaree Air 13ase, Columbia, S.C.
The Wing, composed of four fi g hter squadrons normally based at Dobbins AFB, r.larietta, Ga., Travis Field, Congaree AB and Jacksonville, Fla., flew a total of 2 345 hours of jet time a figure somewhat below what the same squadrons accomplished last year.
Leading the squadrons in the average flying time per pilot was Savannah's 158th FIS which operated out of Congaree. The 158th, commanded by
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Major Philip Colman, was grounded the first week by bad weather . Flying F-84' s, the squadron used the Myrtle Beach aerial gunnery range.
Although the 158th averaged more time per pilot (24: 19), they didn't quite catch up with Major Fletcher E. Meadows' 128th FIS (18:00 .per pilot) which fired 41,324 rounds compared
with the 158th's 40, 135.The variables are explained by the fact that the 128th hall 37 pilots to the 158th' s 25, and the 158th hadfurtherto fly to reach their gunnery range.
Of the two Georgia squ~drons, figures compiled by the fighter group show the 158th scored 9 percent hits to the 128th's 7 percent.
South Carolina's 157th FIS, flying F-80's flew 15:09 per pilot, shot 31,744 rounds a_nd scored 8 percent hits. Florida's 159th FIS, which was in the midst of checking out their new F -86D' s, flew only 10: 19 per pilot, shot 6,39-6 rounds and scored 14 per-

cent hits. Total flying times were 128th: 666,
158th:670, l57th:530 and 159th:330.
Colonel Bernard r-1. Da vey, Wing
commander, directed the .w.ing operations until he reported to the Air War College 10 August. On 15 August Col. Davey officially relinquishe d command of the wing to Col. Ralph G. Kuhn, former fighter group commander, who will be acting wing commander until CoL Davey returns from the 44week course. (See story in this edition).
Joining with the wing and other Ga ANG units at their 1956 enc ampment at Travis Field was Co B, 878th E ngineer Aviation Battalion, an Army National Guard organization which accomplished some much-needed brid?e construction and grading pro jects.
Photos of these pages show Georgia elements in action at Trav is and Congaree during their summer trai ni ng period.

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Ctlflably manning the complex telephone switchboard, these mbers of the 116th Communications Sqdn see that the ,.ess age gets through. They are, lr, A / 3C Bobby H. Mul ,;,ax, S/ Sgt Marvin C. Brown, A / 2C James N. Cruikshank
and 1st Lt. Ray F. Gore.

Major General George f. Hearn inspects the honor guard
of the 116th Air Police S qdn with Col. B. M. Davey upon his arrival at Travis on Governor's Day. The AP's and 53 Oth AF Band made an impressive reception for visiting
officials during the encampment.

Bxecutive Day at Travis brought these six Atlanta executives to the site of the Wing's annual encampment to tour the facilities and familiarize themselves with the operation of the jet Wing. Major Al Lee, left, conducted the officials
on the tour.

Loading the heavy drums of ammunition in the nose sec tion of an F-84 of the 158th Ftr lnt Sq at Congaree AB, these Air Guardsmen prepare their jet for an aerial gunnery mission. S/ Sgt R. E. Lanier makes the final installation
after an assist from A/3C W. E. Shepard.

M/Sgt Ed Friend, left, of Hq, Ga ANG assumes an envi able position at the head of the "chow line" as rnembers of the 116th Food Service Sqdn prepare to dish our their choice delicasies. The cooks are, 1-r, S/ Sgt Chester Conn, A / lC Carl Miller, A / 3C Frank Jones and
S/ Sgt Lonnie Strickland.

A ramblin' engineer who only a few seasons ago was a football star at Georgia Tech exercised his engineering talents at Travis as a member of the 878th Engr Avn Bn, the only Army National Guard unit training with the ANG. Lt. Bobby North, left, the Tech gridder, is shown with
Sgt F. D. Boozer and SFC R. V. Kee on a tractor.

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Tuning up the power plant of an F-84, Guardsmen, lr, IM/ Sgt Archie Marr, S/Sgt Douglas Rhodes, A/2C Willie
Shirey, S/ Sgt George Pickens and T/Sgt Bobby Williams prepare the J-35 jet en gine fo r installation at Trav is.

Warrant Officer John Love, left, gives a few pointers to his capable assistants at Travis Field prior to a practice session of the 530th AF Band of the Ga ANG, the musicians being First Sgt Roy Drukenmiller and M/ Sgt John
Morris.

A/lC Herbert Davis, kneeling, A/2C Hunter G. Thomp so11, and A / 1C James A. Hall are making a final check of ground radio equipment j ust installed by the Ground Radio Team of the 202d Communications Maintenance Squadron, GaANG, during their Field Training at Griffiss AFB, N.Y. 21 July - 4 Aug 1956. Major George E. Smith of Macon
commands the 202d.

Three Savat~nahians do their part to "keep 'em flying " by operating a crimper and bender at Travis. The sheet metal workers are, 1-r, A / 2C Eugene McDonald, A / JC T. A.
McKuhen and A/JC Ed Clark.

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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN

Watching an interception plot by the 117th AC&W Flight at their training site at Mitchel AFB, N. Y., Maj. Gen. George J. Hearn, right, stands behind radar scope calibrators with Lt. Col. Creighton L. Rhodes and other key
officers of the 117th.

One ofthe busiest places at any air base is the operations room. Here at Congaree AB, S.C., members of the l58th Ftr lnt S q go about the necessities of dispatching an aircraft. They are, l-r, Major George Blood, M/Sgt Carl Oruin
and Capt. Charles Miller.

These two members of the 128th Fighter Sqdn go about the routine but greasy task of draining the hydraulic lines of their F-84 in order to pull a retraction test. Identifiable among those lines and dive brakes are T/Sgt Robert E.
Denman, left, and M/Sgt Joe V. Martin.

Keeping in practice in the event of a possible fire, members of the 158th' s crash crew douse this roaring blaze with foam spray in a demonstration test of their ability to quench the fire in record time. The 158th was in training
at Congaree AB, S.C.

It wasn't all pumping of bullets at targets at Travis as these members of the 116th Supply Sqdn will testify. Discussing the proper operation of one of their fuel trucks, Lt. Melcolm Adair brings his airmen up to date during one
01 their rare lulls. Over 550,000 gallons of JP-4 jet fuel
was consumed by the thirsty jets.
JULY, AUGUST 1956

Working in a sea of ammunition, three members of the armament section of the 158th Ftr lnt Sq at Congaree prepare the belts of .50 cal ammo for the drums located in the nose of their F-84' s. The airmen are, l-r, A/B T. H.
Futch, A/3C C. W. Black and A/3C E. A. Lanier.
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Capt. Paul Stone's

Jn Memoriam

Waynesboro Unit

Receives Superior

Waynesboro's Battery "D", 101st AAA Bn bas received a Superior rating on the 1956 Annual Armory ,Inspec-
tion. The inspection, which was held on
24 May 1956, was conducted by Lt. Col. Robert W. Ford of Headquarters, Third Army.
There were no irregularities or deficiencies listed on the report. According to the Inspecting Officer che unit was very well organized with all key positions filled by conscientious, able aggressive personnel. The unit commander demonstrated outstanding leadership ability which was reflected throughout the battery. Administrative and_ Supply records were considered superior.
'"'The unit has moved into a new armory since last inspection and storage, maintenance, and training facilities were outstanding. Maintenance and storage of equipment was superior. Morale, appearance, drill attendance and attendence at inspection were high. Questioning of men in ranks revealed that past training had been highly effective. Training observed was conducted by capable instructors in an interesting, enthusiastic manner.''
The unit also received a letter of appreciation from Major General Douglas V.. Johnson, Deputy Commanding General, Third Army, upon receiving the superior rating. General Johnson's letter included the remark, "tlfe achiment of this high standard of proficiency is very gratifying and The Army Commander is appreciative of the outstanding manner in which all personnel are accomplishing their mission.''
Being informed of the Superior Rating by Major General George J. Hearn was an added highlight to the men of Btry D during the dedication of their
new armory 10 J une 1956.
Capt PaulS. Stone is the Commanding Officer of Btry D and CWO Frank J. Sikes is the AST.
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7ST LT. JAMES S. BONNER

1ST. LT. ROBERT A. BARR

Georgia'a Air National Guard suffered a tragic loss during its annual
summer encampment when two of its jet pilots collided high in the th in
skies 60 miles off the coast of Savannah. Their fellow pilots of t he
128th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and the entire Georg ia Nat ional Guard mourn the passing of these fine young men who died at the controls of their jets while training to defend their country against any potential enemy. As surely as if they were flying combat miss ions, they gave the supreme price for the protection of their nation. Both were exec/lent pilots, having flown the F-84 for three years, compi ling over 300 jet hours each.
The sympathy of all Guardsmen.goes out to the families of 1st L t. Robert A. Barr and 1st Lt. James S. Bonner as we too feel a very deep sense of personal loss.

t The
Chaplain's Corner

By MAJOR HERMAN IHLEY

MAN OR GOD
Genesis 11:4-- "Let us build us a city and a towe r, whose top may reac h WltO heaven; and let us make us a name, ... "
Revelat ion 21: 10-- "And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God. ''

These verses are very significant s!_atements. The first telfs of man's planning.

It says to God something like this: "Here is what we are going to do and we hope

you will ~pprove. " The second reveals God's ultimate poupose for man-the divine

city coming down from heaven.

Man's plans might be termed humanism. God's design for man is Revelation. The

glorification of man will inevitably lead to disintegration. Toynbee, the contempor-

aryEnglishhistorian, points out that the world has known 21 different civilizations

with 14 having disappeared. It is entirely possible that our civilization a s we k now

it might some day pass away.

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It is our duty to glorify God. In so doing the divine city coming down from heaven

will be our goal and not the Babel of human a chievment. We will ask with Saul,

"Lord, what would Thou have me to do?" The answer will be, "Seek ye first the

kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto

you."

JULY, AUGUST 1956

T,. H IS WE BELIE VE

We believe in the philosophy of divide one/ conquer.
In order to put our point. across, we hove separated these beautiful movie stars
to get you to toke six months training and
conquer your resistance to the advantages It offers.
Tolk it over with your commanding officer, In the
meantime toke another gander at these three pro-
positions, If you don't hove ambidextrous eyebolts,
you can't miss the theme of this message: TAKE SIX
one/ get the most out of your Notional Guard Service.

PARAMOUNT PICTURES' RITA MORENO

UNIVERSAL'S MAMIE VAN DOREN

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