Ranger Oath: A.J. Berry: Harris County, Texas

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(Enlisted 3-10-1934, Discharged 1-22-1935)

Enlistment Oath of Service and Description of Ranger Force

Company (Blank)  Ranger Force Station (Blank)

The State of Texas, 
County of (Blank)

I, A.J. Berry, born in Walnut Grove in the State of Ala., aged 40
years and 5 months, and by occupation a Ins. Saleman (sic) do hereby
acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this 10 day of March, 1934,
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)  Andrew J. Berry

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 10 day of March, A.D. 1934.
(Signed)  Bertha Kunz
Notary Public, Harris County, Tex

Fill in description below.

I certify that A.J. Berry, 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 40 years, 5 months of age.  Height 5 feet 11 inches.
Complexion light.  Eyes Blue.  Hair Dark.  Born at Walnut Grove County
of (blank) State of Ala. Weight 198.  Residence Wichita Falls, Texas. 
Occupation Ins Saleman (sic).  Married.  Previous service FW ? Ry 12
years.  

Remarks: (Blank)