. "The Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG), more commonly the Eskimo Scouts, was a military reserve force component of the US Army, organized in 1942 in response to attacks on United States soil in Hawaii and occupation of parts of Alaska by Japan during World War II. The ATG operated until 1947. 6,368 volunteers who served without pay were enrolled from 107 communities throughout Alaska in addition to a paid staff of 21, according to an official roster."@en . "1942Z"^^ . . . "Eskimo Scouts"@en . "Alaska Territorial Guard"@en . "Defense of Alaska" . "6,389 personnel" . . . . . . . .