Ranger Oath: L.C. Berrey : Bexar County, Texas

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>From the front of Document:
The State of Texas
Special
Oath of Members
Ranger Force
Name:  L.C. Berrey
Rank:  Special Ranger
Company (Blank), Ranger Force
Station:  San Antonio, Texas
Enlisted April 13, 1933

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Enlistment Oath of Service, and Description of Ranger Force

Company (Blank) Ranger Force, Station (Blank)

The State of Texas, 
County of Bexar

I, L.C. Berrey, born in Mobile in the State of Alabama, aged 53 years and
no months, and by occupation a Druggist do hereby acknowledge to have
voluntarily enlisted this 13th day of April, 1933, as a private in the
Ranger Force of this State, for the period of two years, unless sooner
discharged by proper authority, without compensation.  And I do solemnly
swear that I will faitfully and impartially discharge and perform all the
duties incumbent on me as an officer of the Ranger Force according to the
best of my skill and ability, agreeably to the Constituion and laws of
the united States and of this State, and I do further solemnly swear that
since the adoption of the Constitution of this State, I being a citizen
of this State have not fought a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I
acted as second in carrying a challenge, or aided, advised or assisted
any person thus offending.  And I furthermore answer that I have not,
directly or indirectly paid, offered or promised to pay, contributed nor
promisted to contribute, any money or valuable thing, or promised any
public office or employment to secure my appointment.  So help me God.

(Signature)  L C Berrey

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 13th day of April, A.D. 1933.
(Signature)  Beverly (?)Raudo
Notary Public in and for Travis County, Texas

Fill in description below.

I certify that L.C. Berrey, the above named man, has been carefully
examined by me previous to his enlistment, and to the best of my
knowledge and belief he is physically able, competent to and will
faithfully perform the duties incumbent on him in accordance with
law.  This man is 53 years of age.  Height 5 feet 9 inches.  Complexion
blonde (sic).  Eyes gray.  Hair Blonde.  Born at Mobile, County of
Mobile, State of Alabama. Weight 200.  Residence 603 E. Woodlawn, San
Antonio.  Occupation Druggist.  Married.  Previous Service none.