Citizens Military Training Camp - Full Pack Yearbook (Fort Leavenworth, KS)

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.MATH l.I.f:,Ljl5ACfi 929 . WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Today we will go to the parade ground and drill, announced the Captain this morn- ing when we had assembled after mess. So you see what we did in the morning. We had the regular retreat formation as usual in the evening, after which a Bible class of more than one-hundred met and got started on their lesson. However, it began to rain, which caused the class to disband. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 It rained last night and every one had to turn out and loosen tent ropes and roll down the sides of their tents, or else let them shrink and pull up the tent stakes, so letting the rain in. This morning we were ordered and instructed how to furl tents so that the insides of the tent might dry out. Tonight the show was F'Miss Lula Bettf' Baseball again today -Co. A vs. Co. C and Co. KF. vs. Co. HG . ' p F RIDAY, AUGUST ro ' Today we took our first hike which was into Leavenworth, a distance of three miles. We got into Leavenworth and made the parade through the city, BUT when we were given a rest on the road home about twenty of the men'S nerves ran out and they became un- conscious. During the rest of the march about fifty more dropped out and had to be hauled in in the ambulance. When we got back we had a short service in memory of President Harding and for Calvin M. Redford of D Company, who died of appendicitis. Baseball this afternoon between Co. H and Co. K , also Co. E vs. Co. HG . . SATURDAY, AUGUST II i More drill today. Also, today is Governor's Day, and just after physical training exercises the various speakers were introduced. None of the governors were present. The Governor of Kansas was sick, the Missouri Governor attended President Harding's funeral, and the Governor of Arkansas was too busy with affairs of the state to be present. SUNDAY, AUGUST I2 . Gee! That extra hour's sleep was good this morning. Services were held at the Y tent, after which many went to the churches in the city by means of the cars provided. In the evening we had a sing-song service with our Irish tenor McPherson, after which we had a fitting Sunday evening movie. , . MONDAY, AUGUST I3 Today we had more drill, a little different from the rest, as we had our first experience with light packs. You can call them light if you want to, but I wouldn't. Tonight we had a-movie entitled Madame X with Pauline Frederick playing. TUESDAY, AUGUST I4 A More drill today. Gee, but those packs grow heavier every day. Nothing new except we learned to do as skirmishersf' The movie was O'Malley of the Mounted, with '4Bill Hart. R WEDNESDAY, AUGUST I 5 This morning we furled our tents, then we went out to drill. While we were drilling a heavy rain started and we marched in at double time. In the afternoon, the rain having ceased, many of the boys went to town. At night more than three hundred of the boys attended the dance which was held at the Service Club at the Post instead of at the Hostess House. There were only about two hundred and fifty girls but every one had a good time and 'ctapS was put off until eleven. THURSDAY, AUGUST I6 Today we had another course of drill, especially in sighting our rifies. From the way we are learning to sight I think we must be going on the range. Tonight we will have a movie entitled, Call of the North, staging Jack Holt. FRIDAY, AUGUST I7 Today we went to the rifie range and we were all expecting to be kicked off of the field, but our 17th Infantry instructors showed us how to hold our guns, and we were sure surprised in that they didn't kick much worse than a shotgun, and that they always went where we pointed them. We shot at a distance of two hundred yards today, in a prone position. The movie tonight was exceptionally good, featuring Jackie Coogan in Oliver Twist. Page One Hundred Nineteen

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.ZQQYU II.QHf'TACK 99 The CMTC Log BY JEROME H. PRATHER TUESDAY, JULY 31 A This day the students began arriving, and as soon as they arrived they were registered in and assigned to their respective Companies. At night we ate in our own Company mess halls. Like all army chow it wasn't the same food we would have received in a high priced hotel, but no one went away hungry. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST I i A steady stream of CMTC boys arriving. As soon as they arrived they were registered in, and with those who came the day before, were examined and outfitted. The record for medical examination, and also the record for outfitting men, was broken. The men were turned out with a complete medical examination at the rate of one every 35 seconds. In the outfitting -of men, one man was turned out every I6 seconds, as against the one man every 36 seconds record made at the last years' camp. Some speed I would call it. Company rolls were called for the first time. The day ended as all days do, everyone happy and com- menting upon the size of their miniature Leviathans. . THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 ' Some more boys arriving for labor. Today we had lectures by the Top Sergeants and some drill, learned a little about attention, right and left face, halt, and right and left dress. The grub was even better today and each meal was better than the former. At 6:30 o'clock the ceremony Escort to the Colors was executed by a battalion of the 17th Infantry, after which Gen. Halstead Dorey .administered the oath of allegiance to the cadets. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 , More drill on the same things, and upon at ease, rest, and count off. Oh boy! the cook must have had a birthday because we had chow fit for a king himself. This afternoon we were issued our rifles, and told to go to our tents and clean them. This was some job be- cause they had been soaked in grease to keep them from rusting. Dwight Thacher Harris, Ist Lieut. Inf-ORC, staff correspondent for the c'Kansas City Star , was in camp today. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 - More drill. And say they sure don't starve us because at ten-thirty we were lined up and marched to the cook shack where we were each given a pint bottle of fresh cow's milk and some crackers. This is a new experience in the CMTC, in fact, in all the army. We all appreciate this and hope that it continues. This afternoon we were issued our bayonets and spent all afternoon cleaning them. Today was our first inspection day. We were instructed to have our clothing, bedding, rifles and bayonets in first class condition. BUT after inspection we were perfectly sure that we didn't know the least thing about cleaning rifles. Late this afternoon passes were given to go to Kansas City or elsewhere over night. SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Reveille didn't blow until six forty-five this morning instead of five forty-five as usual. At nine-thirty a good many attended church at the camp Y. M. C. A. after which a goodly number went on to church in town in the cars' provided by citizens of the city of Leaven- worth. These same cars brought us back after church. In the afternoon we are free until retreat, which is at five-thirty. After supper we are free as usual until taps,', which is at ten o'clock every day except Saturday, when it blows at eleven. . MONDAY, AUGUST 6 . Today we had more of the same old Stuff, drill being instructed in squads right and left, and under arms, in right shoulder, port and order arms. The mess is still good and promises to remain so. Tonight we will have our first movie. It is '4The Old Nest with Mary Alden. We also had our first baseball games today-Co. UA vs. Co. UBB and Co. E vs. Co. NFB. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Not much different from yesterday except that we learned how to present arms and the hand salute. The show tonight is, The Face in the Fog. Baseball again today- Co. H vs. Co. Iv, and Co. MD vs. Tr. HI . Page One Hundred Eighteen

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-2G'IU LIS QTAUKQQQ . SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Today was inspection day and we Sure did clean up, made the beds perfectly, had spotless rifies, and, after we learned how, displayed our pack and contents on our beds. Most tents passed inspection although some got bawled out good and proper. There was another dance tonight which was well attended by both sexes. The officers, wives of the Post Were the hostesses this time, and every one had a good time. MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Today we again went to the range and fired. Some made very good records and some not so good, but this was to be expected. The boxing matches started tonight. . TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 Nothing unusual happened today. Some of the companies are still on the rifie range. Tonight we had moving pictures. Boxing bouts were also heldand we saw some pretty lively scraps fought in a clean, Sportsman-like manner. The 2nd Cavalry Troop, com- manded by Capt. Waters, gave an excellent mounted demonstration. We fellows of the infantry sort of wished we were Troopers, too. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 General George B. Duncan, commander of the Seventh Corps Area, was here today and inspected the camp. We followed the general routine of work and play. This after- noon we all made a grand rush on the camp barber shop and commenced to dig out all of our dress togs. Why??? A dance at the Service Club was given tonight. Pretty girls, good music, and lots of punch helped us to have a good time. , ' THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 I A moving picture man was here yesterday and today taking pictures of the regiment. These pictures are to be shown in the theaters in the Seventh Corps Area, it was said. In the afternoon a regimental review was held. . FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Today we practiced pitching pup tents so that we'll know how it's done when we go on the hike. We also had instruction in signaling. This afternoon an airplane demonstra- tion was held. A concert was given by the 17th Infantry band. Moving pictures were also shown. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 5 - It rained this morning but we had inspection anyway. We were in hopes that the inspection would be called off. Guess this is the last we'll have, for the camp will be over in a few more days. Wish it were going to last all the time for we surely do have a good time. Everybody treats us like we're the Hsalt of the earthf, A street dance and carnival was held at Leavenworth tonight. Doggone, but we hate to see the camp close. - ' MONDAY, AUGUST 27 C We were going on the hike today but it rained so we stayed in camp. A TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 p We're off on the hike. Doesn't that bring back fond memories? Weill be seasoned soldiers by the time we get back. U WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Well, we got back to camp this morning. We were a little tired but we were Still smiling. We started turning in our equipment. Seems like we're parting with old friends to turn it in. Tonight General Dorey made his farewell address. Was pretty sad. 'We sure hate to leave. He's a general and a good one, but he's a man too and we all like him. We all hope that we can follow in his footsteps. Excellence medals were presented, after which a huge bonfire was lighted and a snake dance was held. THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 We turned in the rest of our equipment this morning, bid our officers and our friends goodbye, and this afternoon saw us on our way home. I guess there were a lot of us fellows who had the same feelings as HAbe Lincoln when he said that he once felt, after he had stubbed his toes, that '4He was too big to cry, and too little not to. I guess a lot of us felt a choking sensation around the throat. But its all right, for-we're coming back next year. So long fellows 'till IQ24. . ' Page One Hundred Twenty