U. S. MORMON BATTALION, INC.
AUXILIARY
An Invitation to a Special Experience

Dear Friend:

         This is an invitation for you to join a unique and special organization - that of the U.S. Mormon Battalion (for the men) or the U.S. Mormon Battalion Auxiliary (for the women). These organizations have a three fold purpose:

THE MORMON BATTALION IS -

         1. A MEMORIAL ORGANIZATION. It is our desire and purpose to keep alive the memory of those men who marched in the Battalion and gave so much for so many. We also want to honor the women and families who were left behind and those who accompanied the men. It is our purpose to not only keep alive the memory of what they did but to keep alive their spirit of courage, dedication, loyalty, patriotism and responsibility in a world so much in need of such virtues.

         To accomplish this task, we are marking the graves of the Battalion men and women with a Memorial Marker, marching in parades, and presenting programs as invited. We also have a Trail Award Program for the Boy Scouts, and a Buffalo Head neckerchief slide to be awarded to Eagle Scouts if the family so desires.

         2.    A HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION.     It is the goal of this organization to gather and prepare a history on each member who marched in the Battalion, as well as information on the march itself and it's accomplishments, and to provide museum access to these histories.

         3. A SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. A meeting is conducted within many of the Companies on a monthly basis in which food is enjoyed and business and historical reviews are conducted. it is a time of visiting one with another as well as accomplishing the tasks at hand. A Battalion Day is held yearly sponsored by the National Organization. All companies unite together to enjoy the spirit of all. A trek is also planned and carried out occasionally on a national level for those who wish to participate. Each company is also encouraged to plan a local historical trek if desired. Through these activities, choice and enduring friendships have been formed while uniting in a common cause.

         We are enthusiastic and dedicated to this organization. It is something near and dear to us that we would like to share with you. IT IS NOT NECESSARY THAT YOU BE A DIRECT DESCENDANT TO JOIN. WE WELCOME ALL WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF THE MORMON BATTALION.

         Please contact us for information. We are hoping to hear from you soon .....