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...slightly changed since the beginning of the term. A. P. Becker, Chief Boatswain's Mate, has been appointed Regimental Commander; A. K. N. Jenson, Chief Quartermaster's Mate, has been put in command of the first plantoon; D. C. Clark, Chief Quartermaster's Mate in command of the second platoon; V. H. Ehler, Chief Quartermaster's Mate, is in command of the third platoon; J. Pokorny, Chief Gunner's Mate, is appointed commander of the fourth platoon...
...consisted of a barrage which continued for seven hours--5 1-2 of which seven I spent in a gas mask. Then, at daybreak, and before his barrage had lifted, word came that the Boche had crossed the river and was upon us, so out I went into my platoon and took up a position to meet him--and just in time, too, for he was not 500 yards away. Then followed a week--or 6 days to be exact--of holding the Boche on the other side of our line, and of driving out small parties which broke through...
According to the schedule of training as given out in the order, the work of the first week at the camp will consist mostly of drill, emphasizing the school of the platoon. Before the end of the month, however, the cadet will be familiar with the I.D.R. through the school of the battalion. Training in guard duty, signalling, bayonet fighting, grenade throwing and physical drill will also be given at various times. Lectures will be delivered daily; and the men will be brought into condition by frequent road marches with varied equipment. Toward the end of the course the cadets...
...going to be platoon leaders, and it is up to you now to learn every detail of your future job so that your command will first respect you for your knowledge and ability: and then love you for your care of them...
...commissioned or non-commissioned offices in the corps, assembled on Soldiers Field for special instruction under Colonel Smyth, M. S. G., retired. The men drilled from 8 until 12 o'clock in the morning, save for an hour's rest in the middle of the forenoon, practising company and platoon formations. The work will continue for at least two weeks, and will be so arranged that every man will receive an opportunity to command a squad and a platoon before the end of the course...