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Camp Adair Sentry 943. Pa<re Six They'll Be Firing in a Matter 0/ Seconds World War I Division Reborn; Ends 1st Year DETRUCKING M ITH A rush, the gun crew of a 105 millimeter howitzer prepares for their part in the •demonstration to be held in Portland as part of the premiere of the Warner Bros, technicolor movie. “This Is the Army.” Total receipts of the showing of this picture will go to the Army Emergency Relief Fund.—Sentry Photo. (Continued From Page 41 ♦ The Division also acquired a new were running out for the 96th as a uperior when it was transferred garrison division. General Bradley rom the jurisdiction of the IX had commented on May 15 that 'oip6 to the IV Corps. The family once a division started moving, it ¡story was further complicated usually kept on the go. and events •y the temporary adoption of a proved the 96th was no exception. 705th tin-eating nephew, the Destroyer Battalion. In late June, the Division was And the 96th was becoming a ordered to the Oregon Maneuver In •retty tough hombre itself. Area for its “D" series, last phase «larch, men wno had been entire- of training before maneuvers, and :>eaceful civilians a few months on July 5 an advance party moved .ar'er began doing astonishing into the 10,600 square-mile expanse ■ hi'.gs to each other. Reluctantly. •a: vTsely. the Army was teaching of sagebrush, juniper trees and dust, by the 15th. the entire Divi - - >ns the dirty technique of hand- - «cd scrapping that they might sion was on hand. The six’ problems of the “D” uj vive and triumph against series were a wonderful school for nc’ties unacquainted with the the Division. We were enabled to ■ vids of chivalry or honor. C ose behind that mass mauling sense far better than before what calamities can grow from little .-e the Corps physical fitness mistakes, from being five minutes -s They are recommended to late, from lighting a cigarette in No Mon Go Away Empty-Handed ...By of our civilian friends who the dark of the night. We learned : iikv themselves in good condition, -ev.pies: four miles in 5d minutes to sleep where we could, to eat what we could get when we could ader full pack: 300 yards in 45 i get it, to discipline thirst, to put seconds. Dedicated to the principle that*“ , . ' ~ comfort behind military necessity. ians and Army personnel, from the ‘ Army takes care of its own, ’ Adair We did many things well, some civilian organizations and re the relatively new Army Emer At April’s end. the Division re things not so well, but above all,' “Hey, Joe, what time is it?” ceipts from entertainments. A gency Relief has become a highly cful ly said “So long" to Camp i we learned. “Three-thirty.” notable example is the ‘This Is ; effective organization. Operated J da ir. A bagful of happy memories I This breathing spell at our old “You’re batty. We just had chow The Army’ stage show and its -rt along, for hard work had not stamping ground. Camp Adair, is a while ago and it can’t be that! j by the War Dept., with the Under- ; technicolor movie version. All of i secretary of War as president and any means been the entire menu. a happy and unexpected interlude, late already.” the profits are being turned over , ' high ranking officers as directors, i ìk - Service Clubs and the Divi- but soon we return to the desert Army Emergency Relief. “That’s the correct Bronx time.’ ■ it functions without the use of any to •n’s own Officer’s Club, nursed for maneuvers. We hope we may The movie is being premiered “Bronx time? We’re on Pacific! , funds overhead. îüütiS for tvî" GVvFziCHvi. •m just an idea to the “best on so conduct ourselves in those two throughout the West during the What does the A ER mean and | *- Pacific Coast,” had been the months that we will be chosen as War time.” week starting Aug. 15. “To heck with Pacific War time! how can it help any enlisted man or ! • • es of innumerable good times i worthy of fulfilling our destiny. Army Emergency Relief serves :d the residents of the Willamette When the day of battle comes I go by New York time. I’m not officer in need of financial assist all Army personnel regardless of ance? As explained yesterday by ‘ »‘.ley had gone out of their way we w’ill be ready to write the taking any more chances. rank or length of service. Its work make life pleasant. Departure brightest pages of our history. And Private Joseph Bonvieino ’ Major Lloyd V. Harmon. Post I is based on the principle that a eant farewell to thousands of of the Trailblazer Division Head- Chaplain, and president of the soldier free from worry is a better rH- ids. quarters Company doesw’t intend board of three officers appointed fighting man. It does this by ex But between us and our spirited i to turn back the hands on his by the Post Commander to adminis- watch or to take any more chances, ter the fund at Camp Adair, it tending a friendly, helping hand ighbors of the 104 th, Camp to service men whenever emergen no matter what time zone he is in. means simply this: ' lair was busting its seams. To cies arise. It is particularly con For several months he has kept his I ve us the room we needed for How To Get Help Zoucedraia Raha is an Arab who cerned with those conditions which wrist watch three hours ahead of J aining. the 96th was ordered to I An enlisted man or officer lives on an Algerian mountainside. have unavoidably arisen as a result what would normally be Adair wishing financial aid may apply rt Lewis, Washington, Head- All he knew about America was of military service. time, thus giving him the correct arters of the IV Corps. The through his Company Command that it was across the sea, and that Aid may take the form of an Bronx time. moothly executed over ove was er. Unit Chaplains or directly to ■ its soldiers had just licked the Axis outright grant or a loan for which 5-day period, and by May 13 Private Bonvieino explains it members of the admini>trative ■ armies. the applicant often makes his own were set up for business amidst this way: The last time he went ; board. In addition to .Major Har terms. The nature of this aid is One day, to his mountain home, home on furlough, he forfrot to set plushy splendour cf that im- mon. the board consists of Lt. determined by carefuly evaluating of clothing for I came a package his watch to jibe with what he calls ’ Walter E. Sindlinger. Assistant . c sive post. the merits of the case. When deem neral Bradley chose May 15 ' his children—a gift from the “Bronx time.” As a result he was Special Service Officer and Lt. ed necessary, investigations may two hours late for a date with his . r his second address to the Divi- American people. George W. Hynes, Postal Officer. n. It was a fitting day — we ! He wasn’t able to write, but he I girl friend. Which, he says, made All carry on the work in addi be initiated and carried out in co operation with the American Red ••re in a new “home” and down ' approached a British Staff Ser- her pretty sore. tion to their other duties. Cross. There is no charge of any .lh, it was Activation Day for géant and dictated a letter to the “So, I’m not taking any more If it; need, do not hesitate! The l»aby, the 69th. chances. Once more like that, and merits of your case will be dis kind for the service rendered nor President of the United States. is there any interest charge on th? “I wish to thank you for the 1 zip ... no girl friend.” General Thrilled cussed with an administrative offi loan itself. 'When I came up on this plat- gifts which have been so kindly ' cer. There will be a minimum of is a notable fact that despite , I was thrilled,” the General distributed to myself and family,” ; Camp Officially ( red tape. In the case of a loan there i the It relative ease with which loans ■ 1 his troops. “I am proud of this he said. “It is good for our people I I is no interest charge, a fact which Dedicated on Sept. 2 are obtainable and the consideration iv sion. But we still have a lot to to be.so friendly and we all hope! I will be appreciated by those who which is given every worthy case that when the war is over we shall can recall some of the loans they and every reasonable request, the Adair ’ s neighbor to the south “I want this Division to be know one another better.” made as civilians. In general, the records in the Post Chaplain’s Of east, Camp Abbot, a new Engineer A ER set-up follows; .-»od. My reputation lies in your The Arab then scrawled his sig fice show that there have been no ands. I am ambitious for one nature. and the letter was sent to Replacement Training Center, will At Camp Adair the administra ning. I want no higher command, American Army Headquarters. It be officially dedicated on Sept. 2. tion and personal interviews in losses charged to the fund. Many ut I ask you as a personal favor I was finally forwarded to the War Plans are being made for a color- connection with Army Emergency applicants pay back their loans far in advance of the date on which to so train and so work that I may Department, who passed on the Iful program. Relief are carried on in the office Distinguished military and civil of the Post Chaplain. Major Har payment had been promised. *o into battle at least once with story. •• In Army’ Emergency’ Relief the ian persons will be invited to par mon eloquently expressed his per- you. soldier will find an appreciative Busy days followed. The unit OIL: The great Military demand participate in the dedicatory exer- sonal feelings when he said that understanding of his problems. training program ended and the for gasoline and fuel oil has neces cises. he was determined that “no man Commanding Officers and Chap In- sitated a new survey on the whole Combat team phase began. The Camp is named for Brig. is to come into this office in need lains are prepared to advise any’ fantry and artillery labored day oil situation, with particular atten Gen. Henry L. Abbot, noted Civil and go away empty-handed.” soldier, whose problem requires fi ifter day, night after night, to tion to reserves, James F. Byrnes, War Soldier-engineer, who camped Source of Funds nancial assistance, how to get im learn the art of working as a team. director of war mobilization, an on the present site of Camp Abbot funds are acquired through mediate help from the Army Emer The IV Corps acquired a new nounced. about 88 years ago. personal contributions from civil- gency Relief. commander, tall soldierly Major Maneuvers Pvt. Keeps Watch On Bronx Time to Keep Girl Friend Will A.E.R. Wants To Help Adieu Arab Overcome By American Gift Abbot General Alexander M. Patch, back to pass on the battle wisdom learn ed in the grim classroom of Guad alcanal. The significance seemed c!ear—this was to be a fighting corps. Machine Gun Crew That Will Help in 'This Is the Army' Show r 4M» Mounted Review On June 12, the Division staged a mounted review, its first, and a thrilling spectacle. The infantry, i.s usual, picked ’em up and laid ’em down, flowing by in a 27-man front, but all other unità were on vehicles. Again, on June 26. the Division A-HTK—GALLEY FOUR rn assed in review, this time on foot, .-»nd just in time, for the sands * r A MACHINE GUN crew from the 70th Division that is going ud to Pnrtl.^i * premiere of “This Is the Army.” Jhe 7®th Division is cooperating w ¡th civilian ™ in the Prologue of the Oregon of the movie's opening^^ientry^Mioto. w 1 ee‘' ,n making every effort to assure the success