Kentucky Military Institute - Saber Yearbook (Lyndon, KY)

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piss zfinik MRS. J. W. HOWARD PRESTONSBURG, KY. SPONSOR B A T T A L I 0 N P1f'6StO1'1SbLl1 g, Ky. MAJOR COLORS Blankenship, Klempner, Runyan, Odaffer

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sk SGT. CLYDE H. GHEE MAJ. ROBERT JOHNSON SGT. ROBERT LEWIS ASST. P.M.S.8zT. extremely efficient service of his assistants, Major Robert Johnson, Master Sgt. Clyde Ghee and Master Sgt. Robart Lewis. - That the school is recognized as an important military training unit was further evidenced by the issuance of additional modern ordnance and other equipment. Most important of these, by reason of its daily use by the corps, was the Garand M1 rifle, which replaced the older Springfields and Enfields. This semi-automatic rifle, with its greatly increased fire-power, proved an extremely effective weapon throughout World War II. This year the rank of Staff Sergeant was added to the non-commissioned officer personnel. In addi- tion to other duties to which they were assigned, they served as squad leaders. As usual, the Rifle Team, this year coached by Major Johnson, gave a good account of itself in competition for the William Randolph Hearst Tro- phy. Complete details of the award and pictures of the team are reported elsewhere. Government inspection, always a source of con- cern for everyone, was approached with considerable apprehension. The announcement that this year the average grade required to merit distinction as an honor school had been raised added to the anxiety, but it stimulated a determination by the entire corps to make a convincing showing. There was nothing false about the rumors that the inspection would be more complete and rigorous than any previous one. It was tough. The inspection staff of regular army officers overlooked nothing, but there is a general feeling that the demonstration was successful and that the silver star will continue to be worn on the sleeves of the cadet corps. +4.15 'vb--..., 1---wx QF. PART OF THE CROWD VIEWING SUNDAY PARADE IN VENICE 81

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