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Ft. William D. Davis
1936 Regimental Day Program
"Regimental Day" marked the anniversary of the assault
on the Walled City of Peking, August 14, 1900, in which the 14th Infantry
took a conspicuous and heroic part. Of particular note in the program was the mention of a
"14th Infantry Band" playing the
"Regimental March" as thentroops took
their seats; that Company "H" had a mascot: A mule named "Mouse" that
marched with the
troops in the ceremony; that Sgt. Gates gave a speech on
"Loyalty"; and then Carrier Pigeons were released with messages to President
Roosevelt, various Cabinet Members andnArmy Brass --and a particular Lt. Colonel by the
name of Calvin P. Titus.
Take note of the posted sailing time of the U.S.A.T Chateau Thierry. The vital link from the base to the U.S.
1936 Regimental Day Ceremonies
Above: Post Theater, Ft. Davis, 13 August 1936
