Speakers: Captain (retired) Warren Aney
Title: Oregon’s Military History
Subject: Oregon has a rich military heritage from native warriors to settler militias to the National Guard. Before Oregon achieved statehood, its settlers formed their own militia and volunteer units for self-protection. In the years since, Oregon’s citizen soldiers have answered the call of their governor and nation many times. Historian Warren Aney will present an overview of Oregon’s military history, with some emphasis on World War I.
Speakers: Captain (retired) Warren Aney
Title: Oregon’s Military History
Subject: Oregon has a rich military heritage from native warriors to settler militias to the National Guard. Before Oregon achieved statehood, its settlers formed their own militia and volunteer units for self-protection. In the years since, Oregon’s citizen soldiers have answered the call of their governor and nation many times. Historian Warren Aney will present an overview of Oregon’s military history, with some emphasis on World War I.
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