National Defence

In December, 1940, the cooperation of the American Alpine Club was invited by the United States Army. So far this cooperation has consisted of supplying the Army with information concerning equipment to be used in mountainous regions and a preliminary report was assembled by a small group appointed by President Rogers and forwarded to Washington. Upon the election of the new slate of officers and directors a Defence Committee of the Club was appointed by President Thorington and its composition appears below.

Members of the Club are earnestly requested to forward to the Chairman of the Committee any and all recommendations which they feel will contribute to the Army’s tremendous task of National Defence. Many members of the Club have had varied and unique experience and their suggestions will be welcomed for incorporation into a comprehensive report on travel and life among high mountains which is now being prepared.

The Defence Committee consists of Walter A. Wood, Jr., Chairman, Carl A. Blaurock, John C. Case, Carlton P. Fuller, Kenneth A. Henderson, Charles S. Houston, Richard M. Leonard, Terris Moore, Bestor Robinson, Clark E. Schurman.