HONOLULU A STRONG POINT IN MID-PACIFIC.—Some conception of the extent of the American forces holding the Hawaiian Islands was afforded ten thousand spectators at Schofield Barracks when a parade was given on a large scale to farewell Major-General Drum, who, after two years service on the island, Was leaving to take over a command in the Middle West of the United States. Schofield Barracks is on a plateau distant about twenty-five miles from the city of Honolulu Its parade ground appears as extensive as Aldershot. On this occasion nearly 20,000 troops paraded, all units being represented. The amount of mechanisation and the number of lorries was amazing to anyone who had not kept abreast of post-war developments. (1) A regiment approaching he saluting base. (2) Lorries with quick-firing and anti-aircraft guns. (3) What appears somewhat of an anachronism, a mule mountain battery unit. (4) A mobile train mounting three eight-inch guns.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 218, 14 August 1937, Page 4

HONOLULU A STRONG POINT IN MID-PACIFIC.—Some conception of the extent of the American forces holding the Hawaiian Islands was afforded ten thousand spectators at Schofield Barracks when a parade was given on a large scale to farewell Major-General Drum, who, after two years service on the island, Was leaving to take over a command in the Middle West of the United States. Schofield Barracks is on a plateau distant about twenty-five miles from the city of Honolulu Its parade ground appears as extensive as Aldershot. On this occasion nearly 20,000 troops paraded, all units being represented. The amount of mechanisation and the number of lorries was amazing to anyone who had not kept abreast of post-war developments. (1) A regiment approaching he saluting base. (2) Lorries with quick-firing and anti-aircraft guns. (3) What appears somewhat of an anachronism, a mule mountain battery unit. (4) A mobile train mounting three eight-inch guns.