This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gaevseal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.goodrich/1392/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Only one GOODRICH found in Civil War Records of Arkansas & Kansas ARKANSAS CITY COMPANY ACTIVITIES. The Arkansas City company took part in all celebrations in honor of the boys entraining for cantonments under the selective service draft law during the summer and fall of 1918. Posted guards for Liberty loan train and exhibit October, 1918, and performed police duty in Arkansas City on Armistice Day. November 11, 1918. On several occasions during the fall and winter of 1918-'19 the company did guard duty for government airplanes forced to remain in or near Arkansas City over night; took part as a company in the celebration given by citizens of Arkansas City for soldiers returned from service, June 26, 1919. During the fall and winter of 1918-'19 the organization acted as escort at funerals of all soldiers who died in the service and were buried in Arkansas City. Goodrich, Fred E. The only Goodrich in the entire Kansas State Guard. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.