Jefferson Barracks Citizens Military Camps - Jeffersonian Yearbook (Lemay, MO)

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ff THE JEFFERSONIAN A Q '. it COMPANY I IN RETROSPECT WALTER E. SCHROEDER The morning of July eighth dawned upon Old Mizzouf' in all its splendor. As the first streaks of light appeared, there could be seen a large number of boys whose steps were directed toward the Citizens' Military Training Camp. For some, the time to come would bring them entirely new experiences, would provide them with a kind of life that would influence their later lives more than they realized. Others would enlarge their military knowledge with a view of becoming Reserve Officers. It so happened that Company HI was formed of such advanced students. The majority of the ,men who were to belong to Company I came from Illinois. A few men came from Arkansas and Missouri, but their number was very limited. All were experienced in military manners, having had previous training either at camps or schools. A large percentage of the men served in EH and H Companies of last year's Barracks Camp and not a few came from Company 4 'I' 7, the crack outfit at the 1925 Camp at Custer, Michigan. On Saturday, July 10, we went out to the parade ground for instruction in elementary drill. ffBoners7' and blunders were frequent. But after a little time had elapsed we again felt sure of ourselves. We realized that it was only the beginning-more was yet to come. It was up to us to get it now and we did. Captain Zuppann lectured on the fundamentals of military courtesy. Following the lecture, instruction was carried on in steps and facings. We accomplished this in a commendable manner,as we were anxious to make a good showing at the presentation of colors which took place in the afternoon. Monday, July 12, our real instruction began. The Blue Course men were given pistol training, a selected number of Whites were instructed in the use of the automatic rifie, and the Reds were given the principles of rifle markmanship. In the afternoon we were taken out for training in the school of the squad. Drill and instruction periods were broken by lectures on citizenship given by the various ofhcers. Lieutenant Jackson of the 342nd Inf. distinguished himself by giving his lecture in a manner that kept everyone constantly on the alert to catch every word he said. We were sorry to see him leave and presented him with a token of appreciation from the entire Company. At last the anxiously awaitedrange practice period arrived. The Company as a whole had looked forward to that day with interest and eagerness. A small minority dreaded its coming, but after it was all over, everyone gave a big sigh of relief. The entire Company made an average score of 84. Only six men failed to qualify. After range practice every detail of squad tactics was given careful attention. In fact, all Reds were glad when 2 o'clock came but at the same time they felt sorry for the Whites and Blues who remained until five. On lVIonday,July 25, drill was continued in earnest. Previous to this we had had no real instruction in such subjects as tactics and organization. Now these subjects were being given us at almost every lecture period by Captain Zuppann and Lieutenant Long. They gave us some very interesting lectures on Field Engineering, Battle Organization, and Trench Warfare. Company I was the first company to open actual warfare during the tactical problem on August 4. A reconnoitering patrol, sent out with the additional mission of deceiving the enemy as to the position of the Company, was fired upon and by a very tactful withdrawal led the enemy's forces into the trap set for them. One platoon of the Company carefully hidden in the underbrush along the west bank of the river had no difficulty in swinging in behind the enemy and cutting them off from their reserve. This unit of the enemy having been captured, the platoon forged ahead and was well along in the lines of the enemy when Colonel Falls ordered it to return to its original position because in its present position the problem could not be carried out. In other words, Com- pany I had so mussed up the enemy's plan of battle that it was impossible for them to carry out the attack. Page Seventy-nine v mv v . , o

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