Yesterday I wrote about the 21st U.S. Infantry at the Plattsburgh Barracks in Plattsburgh, New York.
From 1905-1906, the regiment was on garrison duty in the Philippines. From 1909 to 1912 they were back in the Philippines. Then they were based at Vancouver Barracks. From March 1916, they were on the Arizona-California border protecting citizens from Villista raids.
In December 1916, the 21st participated in the Panama-California Exposition defending against a simulated attack by U.S. Navy cruisers Frederick and San Diego and several aircraft.
With U.S. entry into World War I, in April 1917, they were transferred to Camp Kearney and were subordinated to the 16th Division's 31st Infantry. Not quite sure what subordinated means. Perhaps it has something to do with training soldiers. They trained troops for fighting in France with the American Expeditionary Force.
In March, they returned to the Vancouver Barracks.
--DaCoot
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