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4 stories matching guardsmen

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  1. War Games Planned for American Lake

    General Funston and the military have finalized plans for a 4,500-man summer encampment, featuring simulated hostilities between brigades near Steilacoom.

    May 12, 1904The Tacoma TimesAmerican Lake, Lakewood, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Camp Murray Soldiers Arrested for Refreshment Raid

    A group of guardsmen, frustrated by poor rations, caused a late-night commotion by raiding a local fruit stall, leading to mass arrests and a disciplinary crack-down.

    Jun 29, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCamp Murray, Lakewood, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  3. American Lake Prepared for 25,000 Recruits

    War Department designates Tacoma site as concentration camp for new national army training.

    May 25, 1917White Bluffs SpokesmanAmerican Lake, Lakewood, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

  4. Washington State Guardsmen Mobilize for the Mexican Border

    Following a national order from President Wilson, local militia forces prepare to deploy amidst rising tensions with Mexico.

    Jun 23, 1916Coulee City DispatchAmerican Lake, Lakewood, Pierce County

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