Company A is composed of men from Pentwater, Oceana, Mason and Muskegon counties. They are a hardy lot and make a fine appearing company. They regard it as a lucky omen that, in the drawing of company letters, "A" fell to their lot. This company was mustered in July 12, which was the 28th anniversary of the birthday of its captain.

     The captain of Company A, Herbert F. Sands of Pentwater, is the senior member of the firm of Sands & Maxwell Lumber Company, and received his military training at Orchard Lake. Early in the war, Captain Sands offered the services of his company to whom he is most liberal and considerate and who fairly worship him.

     First Lieutenant Joseph L. Kraemer, artist on the Detroit Evening News staff, is well known in military circles in Detroit, being remarkably proficient in tactics. He has been a member of different Detroit companies for ten years and was first lieutenant of the Scott Guards.

     Second Lieutenant Alphonse Balck of Detroit was born in Germany and trained for the army, but went into the navy where he served 11 years when he came to this country and became an American citizen. He is on the editorial staff of the Abend Post.