Source
State Archives of Florida, Collection M75-85
Description
Searchable collections of manuscripts, war records, historic images, vital statistics, audio and video recordings from the State Library and Archives of Florida.
General Note
R. A. Gray's (1882-1975) affiliation with the state government of Florida began in 1903 when he served as a clerk for the 1903 legislative session. In 1910, he represented Gadsden County in the legislature. Except for his sojourn in Washington as Senator Park Trammell's personal secretary and his army service in World War I, Gray lived and worked in Tallahassee for the rest of his life. He worked alternately for the State Treasury, the Comptroller's Office, and the Motor Vehicles Division. When Senator William Igou resigned as Secretary of State, Gray was appointed on August 12, 1930, to serve out his term. He then ran for the job himself and won, eventually serving his state in this capacity for 31 years. He resigned in 1961, but remained active in church and social groups. R.A. Gray died in 1975.
HEADQUARTERS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FOURTH INFANTRY
FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD
THIS CERTIFICATE OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIP IS AWARDED
ROBERT A. GRAY
IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HIS DISTINGUISHED MILITARY SERVICE DURING THE WORLD WAR, AND FOR OUTSTANDING MERITORIOUS SERVICE RENDERED TO THE STATE AND THE CAUSE OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SUBSEQUENT THERETO.
HE IS HEREBY APPOINTED AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE 124th Infantry, Florida National Guard WITH ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES THEREUNTO PERTAINING.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AT REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS THIS 234rd DAY OF JULY, A.D. 1939.
[Signature] Preston Ayers
COLONEL. 124th INFANTRY
COMMANDING
[Image of emblem/badge]
Chicago Manual of Style
Florida. National Guard. R.A. Gray's Certificate of Honorary Membership of the 124th Infantry, Florida National Guard, 1939. 1939-07-23. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/327686>, accessed 15 November 2024.
MLA
Florida. National Guard. R.A. Gray's Certificate of Honorary Membership of the 124th Infantry, Florida National Guard, 1939. 1939-07-23. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/327686>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Florida. National Guard)
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