Colonel F. F. Baldwin commanded the 3rd Hawaiian Infantry, based primarily on the island of Maui. Baldwin was deeply involved in the internal debates over National Guard mobilization and industrial labor concerns during the war. He worked closely with Governor Pinkham and Brigadier General Johnson to manage the delicate balance between military preparedness and the economic needs of the plantations. His leadership ensured that local National Guard units remained viable, disciplined, and responsive to federal needs without crippling the local economy.
Colonel F. F. Baldwin commanded the 3rd Hawaiian Infantry, based primarily on the island of Maui. Baldwin was deeply involved in the internal debates over National Guard mobilization and industrial labor concerns during the war. He worked closely with Governor Pinkham and Brigadier General Johnson to manage the delicate balance between military preparedness and the economic needs of the plantations. His leadership ensured that local National Guard units remained viable, disciplined, and responsive to federal needs without crippling the local economy.
