from Ancestry's free database: Missouri National Guard on the Mexican Border, 1916 In accordance with President Wilson's order to place United States troops along the Mexican border, Missouri sent elements from the National Guard to patrol the line. This database contains a listing of those men who served along the border in 1915 and 1916. It lists the names of over 5500 men, and provides the serviceman's rank, unit information, and when they were organized. For researchers of early twentieth century Missouri ancestors, this can be a helpful source of information. Copies of individual records may be obtained by contacting Debra Graden, P.O. Box 281, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Shannon John W. - Private, Company H, Second Infantry, organized at Lebanon, page 174