US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Eustis, VA)

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C0 Fort Eustis- O-D -Fort Eustis ACTIVITIEQ OF COMPANY E ,N nf . i 'l ,X ll 77 Here's to the southwestern Virginia boys who, though they were not the hrst in par- ades, were the best riiiemen in the regiment. , Wiho could expect us to come from behind the plow and be able to make short and snappy steps like the boys who had not done this kind of work? We don't believe it takes can parade to keep the Star Spangled Banner waving, but one who can iire white of the eye. not win as many games of ball as some companies, but we do know we have a man that and hit the Ylie did the material to develop if we had only had time to do it. You may inquire about the ones that won. They came from the large towns where they played every day. Wihen it came time to fire on the range Company E spread forth its banner by having every YVhite and Blue qualify with the pistol, ninety-hve per cent qualified with the automatic rifle. Of course, the percentage was less with the Springfield rifle, but it exceeded that of all the other companies. The rifle team was made up ofthe following men: Automatic Rifle-hf1cGraw, Quesen- berry, and Wiynn. Springfield Rifle-Allen QQQCZQ and Gates One hundred forty men from Company EN fired on the range. Of these, eleven qualified as sharpshooters and 112 as marksmen. The pistol team was composed of Roach, Kincaid, Quesenberry, and 'Wynn Company MEN is proud of having the three platoon sergeants, Fehrman, Roach, and Judy, who were recommended for commissions in the Organized Reserve. Roach was the best Blue trainee, Calvert the best 'White, Friar the best Red, and Gibson the best Basic. Company MEN was not very well represented in boxing. In other athletics we held our own. Company 'LEU had five men on the track team. Hartsock won the individual con- test cup for having the highest number of points. He won the running broad jump and the 100 yard dash, took third place in the pole vault and first place in low hurdles. Shipp won second place in the 100 yard dash, second place in shot put, second place in discus, and third in the 220 yard dash. Company 'CEU is very proud of these two men for winning second place in the com- pany contest. 'We lost the meet to Company B by 1 point, the score was 27 to 26. Twice a week we were well represented at the dance hall. The presence of the girls who came from nearby towns made everyone happy even though all were not able to dance. You will hear from old Company EM next year in the HO-D . CAN YOU IMAGINE Company E winning a banner in parade? Lieutenant Miller being hard-boiled? First Private understanding Sergeant Thermenos? Shephard being on time for formation? Nlaiden not being on sick-call? Bales missing the bull's-eye? Quesenberry having a right with less than four? NIENU Breakfast-Eggs, spuds, and bread. Dinner-Spuds and bread. Supper-Bread and spuds. Pagx Sixfy-crm .. J- 1- ' a 0 :lA GXQ

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Fort Eustis- O-D -Fort Eustis r is .5 ff O HISTORY OF COMPANY E it EVVELL G. 'WEBB After a farewell to our parents we were soon speeding for the nearest station where we could board the eastbound train for the wonderful place that had been our only thought and dream for the past month or more, Fort Eustis, in eastern Virginia. How the word thrilled the southwestern Virginia boys, who were eager to be trained and moulded into strong men. In another hour we were aboard the train clipping off the miles that inter- vened between us and Fort Eustis. Soon we were in Richmond where many of us made a short sight seeing tour through the State Capitol. Then we were off for Lee Hall where we met many more boys, WVe were loaded into army trucks and soon got our first view of Fort Eustis. Of course the Fort did not look altogether like we had imagined, but it was in every respect and in many cases better than our friends had told us. VVhen we had been assigned to companies and had found that all the boys from south- western Virginia were to be in Company EU together with two Washington men and a few from another county in Virginia we determined to make it the best company in the CMTC. H The first night we went to the Liberty Theater and found that it was a real place to spend the evening. The next day was the joyful time for everyone, the time for the distribution of uni- forms and other necessary articles, such as mess kits and barracks bags. The uniforms were not so good a fit and the leggings were not as neatly wrapped as they were in the last review. The mess kit seemed to be an awkward piece of machinery , but it soon proved to be the next best friend after the cooks. W'hen we had practiced a short time we were doing squads right and left, marching, and doing right and left face as well as a regular solider. At first we had some trouble in distinguishing between the bugle calls, but mess call and mail call were the first to be learned. After we had been issued rifles and had learned the manual of arms we were sent on the firing range, where after firing that dreaded first shot we proved that southwestern Virginia boys were real marksmen. The number of medals issued proved this indisputably. Company 'fE's'7 days in the CMTC will always be remembered by every candidate as the happiest thirty days he ever spent during his vacation. During this time he was developed and benefited by good pure food, physical exercise, and military training. There was some stir when it was announced that the new swimming pool was opened. Wfe were all eager to be the first to dive in the new paradise which brought back the sweet memories of the 'fOle swimming holei' of our childhood days. The days passed, slow at first but fast at last, each bringing something new and dif- ferent until the time drew near when we bade farewell to Fort Eustis and journeyed back to our homes and relatives. , The last few days were only as an hour to us, accustomed as we were to the discipline, and it was a great pleasure to execute the commands of the Officers and do the required work. In fact, we would have liked to have lingered longer, but the time came for us to depart and go back to civilian life. Next July we shall return to take up the next course in military work, and strive for greater proficiency, so that the stars and stripes will al- ways wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave. VVe bid farewell to Fort Eustis and all the Officers who are performing their duty and giving their service to their country. All the boys were proud of the Officers of Company EH and thank them for their service. VVe bid farewell to Captain Douglas, Lieutenants Geraghty, 'Wisler, and Broth- erson, and hope to have them with us again next year. Page Szixly-211 rw .v.v.v.vv.v.v.nv.v.v.v.vJ.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.vvv 0 ' v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.1.vmv.v.v.1,v.v.1.y.1.y,v.v,y,