Contra Costa County California State Militia Units, 1942-1943


California Militia and National Guard Unit Histories
Contra Costa County California State Militia Units, 1942-1943


Antioch

Antioch Rifles: Licensed 21 December 1942. License revoked 1 October 1943 by Special Order 265. The 26 January 1943 Station List indicated that Harry M Shawver commanded the unit.
Concord

Ygnacio Valley Rifles: Licensed 26 October 1942. Special Order 183 consolidated with the Reserves of Companies G and K, 9th Regiment, California State Guard to form Company B, 4th Battalion, 33rd Regiment, California State Guard effective 1 July1943. License revoked 1 October 1943 by Special Order 265. The 26 January 1943 Fifth Region Station List stated:

The unit was commanded by 1st Lt Carl J. Struby Jr.
The unit consisted of one officer and nine enlisted soldiers.
The unit met Sundays at 9:30 at the Oak Grove School.
Defense mission assigned 24 September 1942: Protection of:
Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge,
Victory Highway Bridge.
Sacramento Northern Railroad Bridge and Trestle.
Marsh Creek

Marsh Creek Rifles: Licensed 21 December 1942. License revoked 1 October 1943 by Special Order 265. The 26 January 1943 Station List indicated that Gerould L. Gill commanded the unit.
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