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History of Military Units in Columbia County, FL (1970) Robert Gary Shields

REPORTS ON INSPECTIONS

1906
State inspection
Company "H" - Character of men is probably as good as the
overall but company lacks zeal, and is not efficient. In domestic
emergency, however, it is believed the company could be relied upon
to do its best. The Company, -being in a state of deterioration, its
Captain only holding on (after resignation) untill the inspection
is over and he can be relieved of property accountability, made a
better appearance than could have been expected. The Company needs
reorganization and good, competent officers, and without them must
soon be disbanded. The armory is small and ill suited to the
required purposes. There has been some gail&ry practice, also
some range practice up to 300 and 500 yards - the Company using the
college target range and grounds at the Fair reservation. Mush
confusion exists in this Company over property responsibility.
Deficiencies in equipment: number of revolvers insufficient,
no blanket-roll straps reported. Four Campaign hats short, and
.two ponchos. No blankets, overcoats, or shirts reported on hand.

1907

No comment.

1908

Colonel of 1st Infantry inspection
Company "H" has also made considerable progress, in all respects
over 1907. It made a creditable showing at the last annual inspection,
its property being in better shape than that of any other organization
in the regiment. The individual efforts of the Company Commander
of this Company are directly reoponsible for its betterment.

1909
Company "H" was mustered out because of inefficiency.

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