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Domestic News October 12, 1937

The Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

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Adjutant General Heber L. Edwards announced examinations on Nov. 13-14 at the North Dakota state capitol for one national guardsman candidate to West Point academy, with eligibility criteria and further exams in 1938.

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To Examine West Point Candidates

Examinations of eligible North Dakota national guardsmen seeking to enter the federal government's West Point academy will be held Nov. 13-14 at the state capitol, Adjutant General Heber L. Edwards announced Monday.

Edwards said the North Dakota guard is allowed only one candidate to West Point this year. He must be an enlisted man of a state national guard unit; at least five feet four inches tall and not younger than 19 or over 22 years of age.

The candidate selected will be authorized by the war department to report for regular entrance examinations beginning March 1, 1938. Appointments will be made the next July.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Military

What keywords are associated?

West Point North Dakota National Guard Examinations Candidates

What entities or persons were involved?

Heber L. Edwards

Where did it happen?

State Capitol

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

State Capitol

Event Date

Nov. 13 14

Key Persons

Heber L. Edwards

Event Details

Examinations of eligible North Dakota national guardsmen seeking to enter the federal government's West Point academy will be held Nov. 13-14 at the state capitol, announced by Adjutant General Heber L. Edwards on Monday. The North Dakota guard is allowed only one candidate this year, who must be an enlisted man of a state national guard unit, at least five feet four inches tall, and not younger than 19 or over 22 years of age. The selected candidate will be authorized by the war department to report for regular entrance examinations beginning March 1, 1938. Appointments will be made the next July.

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