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...workers in good humor, settle the minor differences that arise, guard the health of his men, and stand ready to give his assistance in case of accidents." He must be a teacher and something of a sociologist as well. A foreman has been aptly described as the "top-sergeant of business...
...College records show that one Thomas Sergeant was publicly chastised "For speaking disrespectfully of the H. G." By "H. G." is meant, of course, Holy Ghost...
Last Monday four non-commissioned officers and two privates from Camp Devens reported for duty with the field artillery unit here. The detail came down in charge of First Sargeant John O. Witham, and is composed of the following men in addition to Sergeant Witham: Sergeant John Burns, Sergeant John John E. Bliven, Sergeant Joseph Barter, and Privates John C. Sweeney and Alfred G. Little. All of these men, who will aid in the instruction work of the unit next fall, are experienced. The majority have seen service overseas, while two wear gold wound stripes...
...Marine authorities see fit to issue a second appeal, the whole matter assumes a different aspect. It then becomes no less than a duty for college men, especially such as would otherwise spend, a comparatively useless summer in white flannels at the seashore, to look up the Marine recruiting Sergeant on Tremont Row, opp. Scollaly Square, and obtain, all further details with a view to signing...
...merely a student; his primary qualification is leadership, and the power to command. In my opinion no officer should be commissioned until he has seen service as an enlisted man, and come to understand the view-point of the enlisted man. If he shows ability as corporal or sergeant, it is fair to assume the he will show the same ability as an officer, and then is the time to give him all the opportunities for advancement...