I solved the mystery of the billy club. It was called a "turnverein". It was actually an athletic club. Many of the members of the NY 20th, belonged to a turnverein club. The German is as follows: turnen means "to perform gymnastic exercises" and verein means "club". So in the club the members used a club to exercise with. Dad would have really enjoyed this bit of information. There is a really good website with info on this unit. gkkapp.home.infionline.net/20NYSV.htm
I question the "i" in there "infion" but that's how it is listed.
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