![]() .General Tuthill’s military career began when he enlisted in a cavalry troop of the California National Guard. He served with the unit while attending medical school at the University of Southern California, and was honorably discharged prior to accepting a position as surgeon at the Detroit Mining Company Hospital. His Arizona military career began in 1903 when he organized and commanded, as a Captain, the 2nd Cavalry Troop. On August 5th, 1910 he was promoted to Colonel commanding the 1st Arizona Infantry. Called into federal service on May 9, 1916, the regiment joined other U.S. Troops under command of General John J. Pershing protecting Arizona Border towns against raids by the Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa. The General, often referred to as "The Father of the Arizona National Guard", passed away on May 25, 1958. There is a local fair ground right here in Flagstaff bearing his name! Read More>
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