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About Camp Adair sentry. (Camp Adair, Or.) 1942-1944 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 10, 1942)
September 10, 1942 Page Twelve Flag of World Wart Waves at Camp Adair Banner Floated Over Immortal AEF Places • Camp Adair has the gift of an American flag, 20 feet by 10, which went all through World War No. 1 and will be displayed here on spe cial occasions as the enduring sym bol of victory. The flag was presented to Col. Gordon H. McCoy, post commander, by Major Walter R. LaLonde, in spector, general construction, U.S. Engineer Dept., Camp Adair. "This gesture has been possible,” says Major LaLonde in his letter to Col. McCoy, “through a line of thought that a flag which has seen active service in World War No. 1 should have an appropriate display for further victories of our forces. "The flag was presented May 4th, 191.7, by the Women’s Relief corps of Ricelake, Wisconsin, to Major W. R. LaLonde, Engineers, U.S.A., A.E.F., France. "It has floated in the breeze of our national capital, at St. Nazaire, French port of embarkation, and it was carried with the A.E.F. to Se dan, finally flying over the zone of occupation nt Coblentz, Germany. "Here’s to our flag, ami i history will repeat itself.” Major LaLonde, who was with the 2nd division in the other war, wishes that he could take the field with the flag again, but instead has been busy building this camp. "I'm 83.” he said, “and too old. they say. But it will do me good to see the old flag flying again at another headquarters, as it flew at regimental headquarters at Se dan and elsewhere. All these years the flag has been in my field locker at Portland, my home, except on a few occasions, such as Decoration day and Independence day. and the flag also went to American Legion conventions. "This flag has been seen flying at Chatenu-Thiery and Soissons and other places with immortal names. 1 know that will be appreciated here.” 36 Men—No Softies- Seeing (?) the World Two trucks carried a detail of 3t> men from Camp Adair to Crater Lake, on Tuesday, and there wasn’t a goldbrick in a truck load. It con sisted of carpenters, plumbers and men noted for hard and efficient work. They came from Hdq. Co., M 1'. and Q.M., were led by Sgt. Spen cer L. Austin, Q.M.. and had the task of taking apart a CCC camp and bringing to Camp Adair what ever might be of value to the Army. As is usual with military move ments. this one was shrouded in mystery. Some said they would be away 10 days, others said three months or for the duration. All that's asked by the men who didn't go is that the members of the joy riding detail refrain from send ing liack a lot of those impossibly blue picture cards of Crater Lake. With “Wish you were here” scrawled on them That would too much. attendance at the school—also the emphasis on leadership is removed. Educational background will be a favorable factor in the selection of candidates, as will civilian train- ing and experience. Soldiers who wish to apply can obtain blanks at the Officer's Section in the Head- quarters Administration building. »hine ■. 1 1 I Soldier! Check Over That Insurance Policy Most accident and health insur ance policies contain provisions which exclude any coverage while the insured is engaged in military service in time of war. 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