1940 Gem of the Mountains, Volume 38 - University of Idaho Yearbook

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Cadet Officers

Cadet Major William Herrington

Cadet Col. John Murray

Cadet Major Herman Rossi

At some time before the cadet officer receives his reserve commiSSIOn he must attend camp for six weeks at some regular R.O.T.C. camp. It is there he puts to practice the theory he has learned in the four years preparatory work. At Fort George Wright, in Spokane, most of the Idaho boys learn their trench mortar work, touch on chemical warfare, shoot the one-pounders, and go on overnight bivouac. Two full weeks are spent on the rifle and pistol range firing for record. If the man is good enough he may return the following fall wearing medals on his uniform.

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