maryland SAR Color Guard
The Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution has had an active Color guard since 1974. There were several attempts by the MDSSAR to start the Color Guard in the 1960’s led by then MDSSAR President Laurence P. Sangston, and Compatriot Wilmoth. In September 1961, a member of the Pennsylvania SAR came to a MDSSAR event and suggested that the MDSSAR start its own Color Guard. The idea was well received. At the board meeting on November 10, 1961, President Laurence P. Sangston announced that at the last general meeting of the Society, four members had volunteered to serve as a Color Guard. Compatriot Harold E. Wilmoth was asked to organize the Color Guard and he accepted the Chair.
The first appearance of the MDSSAR Color Guard was at a meeting of the Society on February 22, 1962. President Sangston noted that the Color Guard added much to the occasion. The uniforms were borrowed from the Sojourners. However, these uniforms were not to leave the Armory and they had been turned over to Compatriot Wilmoth for this one occasion and his personal responsibility. In January 1963, it was announced that the MDSSAR Color Guard would be ready to present the Colors at the February meeting.
The first appearance of the MDSSAR Color Guard was at a meeting of the Society on February 22, 1962. President Sangston noted that the Color Guard added much to the occasion. The uniforms were borrowed from the Sojourners. However, these uniforms were not to leave the Armory and they had been turned over to Compatriot Wilmoth for this one occasion and his personal responsibility. In January 1963, it was announced that the MDSSAR Color Guard would be ready to present the Colors at the February meeting.
