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

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Fort Eustis- O-D -Fort Eustis HISTORY OF COMPANY A if if E if The first day witnessed the complete change of two hundred boys from Maryland into three platoons of soldiers, fully equipped in every detail. Saturday, July 9, the Com- pany lost over half of its WVhites and Blues. The first two weeks, discounting the four days of rest before any one in Company AH, except the veterans, knew what it was all about, witnessed the moulding of the second and third into two well-trained platoonsg Sergeant I-Iibline's illness had much to do with the poor showing of the first platoon. Lieutenant Goldstein did well, but he could not train each squad by himself. The Iltll of July we took the oath of allegiance to our fiag. The ceremony was the most impressive sight of the whole camp. This day also witnessed the beginning of the mass calisthenics. The Basics and Reds had lectures on citizenship in its various forms and first aid in its elementary stage. The Blues and Whites were instructed on the use of the automatic rifle and general drill, up to about the 15th of July. On the above date, all the Reserve Officers except Lieutenant Shearer were ordered home from duty, though every man in the Company wanted them to remain. We paraded for the first time Monday the 18th and a week later Company Av won a red ribbon. Captain Johnson gave us three talks a week on military tactics, and made his talks very interesting in demonstrating the advantages of military skill. Even though Company An did not gain many prizes, we captured five of the eleven titles in boxing, and came in second in the track meet. Every man in Company UA will regret leaving here, though longing to be with his parents and sweetheart. They have too much manhood to say they hate to leave but on August the 5th ninety-nine per cent of these lads will tell Captain Johnson goodby with a tremor of sorrow in his voice. We will leave as soldiers, fit to fight, and with a deeper understanding for our Hag in our hearts. U TRACK Company BH nosed us out of first place by taking the relay. Ai, and B Com- panies were nip and tuck until the relay-I9 to IQ was the score. Three men formed the nucleus of our small band. Levy took third in the 50 yard dash and would, without question, have placed in the IOO yard dash, but the finals in these two events followed one right after the other. This game lad also tied for first in the high jump, 5 feet 4 inches. In the 880 yard dash, Com.panv Dv obtained first place. Hopkins managed to take third. The mile run was a walkout for Hopkins, who won first. while Feehly came in second. Feehly showed out as the best sport of the Whole meet. When he saw that Hopkins and he were way out in front, Feehly purposely allowed Hopkins to take first and a gold medal. There is not a bigger man in the athletic world than Daniel Feehly. BOXING Company A won top honors in boxing, through the efforts of five of its huskiest. Herb Roufman took the 120 pound class medal with ease. 'fWhitey,, Bender won the I6O pound class in the hardest fight of the finals. Bob Dennis became title holder of the 150 pound after many tough struggles. Sid,' Lampe came thru in the 130 pound class, as We all expected, due to the expert training received in bouts with Ballimore. In the 125 pound class, Manny Fox won the title in a walkaway. SWIMMING This sport found Company AH sadly lacking in aquatic experience. Fox, the 125 Page F orly-one ----- -- ---1'--I--'f' .. -.. ... .NYM-INN-v.v.v.v. I

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