Naming of Vermont National Guard State Headquarters
In 1900 the Vermont National Guard took possession of a portion of the Army’s Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester. This facility, christened the State Military Reservation, was used for both individual and unit training and as a staging area for mobilizations. In 1945 the State Reservation was renamed to honor the adjutant general who led Vermont’s military during the critical period between world wars, and whose foresight during the Great Depression played a vital role in preserving the National Guard throughout the United States and ensuring that it was available to go to war when needed or respond to state emergencies.
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