Norwich Men in National Guard 1916

Will Follow the Flag

Norwich Boys Who Are Enrolled in the National Guard

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1916

Left to Right:  Chester Owens, Charles W. Armondi, Jacob B. Ehrlich

 

Left to Right:  Amasa Stewart, Hugh A. Judd

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  While Norwich has no military company to be ordered to the front in the Mexican mix-up, the fortunes of those called to the colors will be followed with keen interest by relatives and friends here.

 

Chester Owens, an electrician of this city, reported at Poughkeepsie Tuesday.  Mr. Owens became a member of the Tenth Regiment several years ago, the headquarters being in that city.  He was granted a leave of absence by his employers, Hall & Kyle who will keep his position open for his return.

 

Jacob R. Ehrlich, a son of Morris Ehrlich, the East Main street tailor, who formerly resided here, is a bugler in Company C, of Syracuse.  His father is very proud of the fact that his son will be of service to his country. The son came to Norwich to bid his parents good-bye before leaving for the front.

 

Amasa Stewart a brother of Dr. John H Stewart and a former resident, but now of Utica, is a member of the engineering corps connected with one of the companies there and has reported for duty.

 

Hugh A. Judd, son of James A. Judd, of Hayward avenue, head pharmacist in one of the leading drug stores in Buffalo, since finishing the university course in that city last year, is a member of Company H, of a Buffalo regiment, and was recently promoted to the rank of adjutant.

 

Charles W. Armondi, a son of Charles Armondi, of Norwich, is a member of Company F, of Walton.  Mr Armondi was formerly a lineman in the employ of the Marquis Telephone and Telegraph Company, but recently ahs been similarly employed in Sidney.  He paid a short visit to his parents here Tuesday evening before joining his company.