This 1941 news clipping announces the formation of a new California State Guard engineer regiment—described as an elite unit recruited for emergency construction work—while outlining who could join, how they would serve, and where enlistments were being accepted. The article hints at unique duties, rapid promotions, and state-only activation rules, offering just enough detail to spark curiosity about how this little-known wartime regiment operated and why it was created.
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