An article that was published in the Austin American-Statesman on 25 Apr 1943 titled “New Recruits Are Wanted for Texas Defense Guard ” discussing how efforts are being made to make the 5th Battalion (Austin) the best trained unit in the State, and how Texas has the largest State Guard unit in the United States. The article also discusses some of the training programs scheduled for the 5th Battalion. The photographs show the Firth Battalion during various training maneuvers.
Credits: Provided by MAJ (TX) Adam Gonzales and the Houston Public Library
Citation: ” New Recruits Are Wanted for Texas Defense Guard ” Austin American-Statesman, April 25, 1943.
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