George Chatraw in Militia
Photo of a militia - probably from New York prior to World War I.
I believe this was a militia in New York prior to World War I because when George Chatraw registered for the WWI draft exemption, he stated that he had had prior military service. He lived in Malone (Franklin Co) and Schenectady, but I have no idea if this group was in either place. I would like to know what militia this could possbily be (uniforms might give a clue, the year, and if this particular group ever saw any fighting. Any other information would be appreciated.
I believe this was a militia in New York prior to World War I because when George Chatraw registered for the WWI draft exemption, he stated that he had had prior military service. He lived in Malone (Franklin Co) and Schenectady, but I have no idea if this group was in either place. I would like to know what militia this could possbily be (uniforms might give a clue, the year, and if this particular group ever saw any fighting. Any other information would be appreciated.
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in USA
