Article from the Monday December 12, 1940 edition of the Albuquerque Journal discussing the formal formation of the New Mexico State Defense Force or Home Guard. The American Legion Adjutant stated that Guard would be called “State Defense”. Plans were for the New Mexico Governor John E. Miles to appoint an Executive Officer to appoint and Executive Officer and for the formation of about 21 companies.
Credits: Albuquerque Public Library
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