Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 298, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1914 — Battery C Mustered In at Lafayette—103 Join [ARTICLE]

Battery C Mustered In at Lafayette—103 Join

Battery C was mustered into service at Lafayette Tuesday night as a part of the Indiana National Guard. Major Robert Tyndall, of Indianapolis, was the mustering officer and 103 men took the oath of enlistment. The equipment for the battery will arrive in that city soon. The peace strength of a battery of field artillery is 133 and it is expected that the number will be brought up to that strength soon. Considerable enthusiasm marked the mustering of the new battery. The battery is officered by Thomas Wilson, captain; Joseph Andrew, senior first lieutenant; Rosier Levering, junior first lieutenant, and John C. Boyle and Frank Nisley, second lieutenants. Recently Battery B was organized at Purdiue and spirited rivalry is expected between the college 'and city batteries. Two U. 8. army officers will be stationed in Lafayette to assist the company officers in training the battery. Old Battery B at Ft. Wayne was mustered out of service Monday evening. The equipment will be shipped to Lafayette, six cars being required to make the transfer.