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The Orange County Historical Society December meeting will highlight Santa Ana’s historic National Guard unit, Company L. Speaker Richard Hartman will discuss their service at the Mexican border and during WWI.
Company L of California’s 7th Infantry was called to active duty in June of 1916 (along with the entire National Guard) to assist the Army at the Southern U.S. border.
Nelson Holderman commanded Company L in 1916 as a Captain, and would go on to receive the Medal of Honor in WWI. He was a part of “The Lost Battalion”, along with several other young men from Santa Ana who lost their lives.
We hope you’ll join us for what should be an interesting and informative evening.
Our program will be held Thursday, December 8th, at 7:30 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal St., Orange. (Doors open at 7:00 pm.)
Just a reminder, we are asking non-members for a suggested cash donation of $5 to help us offset the costs of the meeting. Thank you for understanding.
Or consider becoming a member instead – $30 for an individual, $25 for a senior, $45 for a family. Membership comes with all 9 general meetings for free, our monthly newsletter, priority registration/discounts when registering for field trips and history hikes, and other benefits.
If you have not renewed or joined yet, you can do so with cash or check at the meeting. Or you can renew online at www.orangecountyhistory.org. Thank you!
Please let us know of any questions: [email protected]
