Instructions and Problems in Guard Duty for the Private Soldier. War Department Circular No. 8: Division of Militia Affairs

Kerth, Capt. M. C.

Published by Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1909

About this Item

First edition; 5 1/4 x 3 3/4; pp. 3-46; speckled, brownish-gray wraps, printed and ruled in black; illustrated with a small diagram; very faint creasing along spine and a small ink spot to back wrap; very good to near fine condition.The Militia Act of 1903, also known as the Dick Act, was enacted by the US Congress to create a National Guard, with units of similar form and quality to those of the regular US Army, and to provide funds for training and equipment. The act would be amended several times, including the Militia Act of 1908, which among other things - led to the creation of the Division of Militia Affairs, which would be the agency responsible for overseeing the National Guard. The current booklet was the first to address all officers of the "organized Militia" and describe possible problems and their solutions, while on duty, orders, etc.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Instructions and Problems in Guard Duty for the Private Soldier. War Department Circular No. 8: Division of Militia Affairs
• Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington DC
• Publication Date: 1909
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • National Guard