Maryland National Guard report, 3-1936

ROSTER OF COMPANY PARTICIPATING IN FLOOD DUTY

1st. Lieut.       Guy S. McKee       
2nd Lieut.       Carl J. Schlotterbeck       
1st.Sgt       Charles B.Minnebraker       
Sgt.       Carter, C.R.       
Sgt.       Conrad, V.P.–#       
Sgt.       Farrie, M.       
Sgt.       Metz, J.F.       
Sgt.       Rogers, C.B.       
Sgt.       Schlotterbeck, E.P.       
Sgt.       Smith, E.W.       
Corp.       Adams,E.L. Jr.–%       
Corp.       Edwards, W.L. –%       
Corp.       Grimm, H.R.       

From Dr. Tabler and Mr. Resley, of the State Road Commission and the Mayor of Hancock it was learned that there were approximately twenty feet of water over the bridge at west end of Hancock. It was found that there were a number of row boats available for crossing, but as there was no light and large objects were floating as well as wires under the water, it was decided that such a crossing at night would entail too much risk in view of the instructions from Gen. Reckord. Capt McCleary then called Gen.

about noon, Wednesday Morning, March 25th. when they were relieved of duty and returned to Hagerstown,

FLOOD DUTY----March 18th. to 25th, 1936

"Captain McCleary, Company "G" on flood duty in Cumberland needs assistance. Mobilize Company "B" at once and proceed to Cumberland, reporting to Major Flook. Some of the roads are flooded, you will have to select any route that is open. Take no unnecessary risks"

That order from Major General Reckord by telephone at 11.50 A.M. March 18th. launched the first mobilization for duty of Company "B" since reorganization after the World War.

Company B, 1st Infantry Maryland N.G.
Flood Duty, Cumberland and Hancock, MD
March 18-25, 1936

Map of guarded area in Cumberland
(from Market Street to the Armory)


Carl H. McCLeary, Captain,
S. D. McKee, 1st Lieut
C. J. Schloltterback, 2nd Lieut