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Camp Adair Sentry
Friday, September 24,1943.
THROUGH THE CAMERA EYE
DURING ADAIR DAYS
STUDIES OF COL McCOY
;
REVIEWING TROOPS, strict­
ly informal study of our Post
’O.
Streamlined Band Of
5CU Aids Bond Drive
PICTURED at the microphone
a brief address on one of the
broadcast series over Station
KOIN. In the background is Capt. George H.
Godfrey. Post Public Relations Officer.
McCOY
In Portland Concerts prior COL.
to delivering
Today; Others Ahead remembered Post
Following through on an inten-
- ve program to help put the huge
third War Bond drive over the top,
’ ■e crack SCU Military’ Band, under
’he baton of Pfc. Robert Henry,
clayed in Portland yesterday. Two
■ ncerts, the first at Victory cen-
,-r at noon, followed by appearance
later at the Invasion Exposition,
• ere among many’ the 24-piece mu­
st-al aggregation has on its sched­
ule.
EXCELLENT LIKENESS of
CONSISTENT PATRON of the service clubs’
Camp Commander taken during
excellent cafeterias, the Colonel is pictured standing
a Post chapel ceremony.
in line for a dinner order.—Signal Corps photos.
Col. McCoy Will Farewell Interview;
hpnart
70th Air Show
1ft Col.
McCoy Tribute« AttrarkManv
col. McCoy looked reflectively out the window of his Al II 011 J rlwlly
MCpClII jCpi. JU |
office at Post Headquarters—across a green carpet of ground
from which the Post flag pole spired toward a pale blue
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Military Band, Dance
Oregon sky; across the Barracks
For many years he performed ex­ I along Division street and over the
“MAMA, YO QUIERO!”
Orchestras Featured
ploration. location and construction firs that crown the bald face of
T/4 Sigmund Barack, Divi-
The jury duty done by the band work for the Pearson Co. in Mex­ “Coffin Butte”:
On Radio Station KEX
sion Headquarters Company
has already been credited iiupor-
“Plans? None are definite,” Trailblazer from St. Louis, Mo„
'.antly with helping work in the war ico.
The Trailblazers were on the air
j
said
the Post Commander. “But asked a home-town filler who again last night, broadcasting
Enters
Army
April
6.
1917
bond drive, according to Capt. Gil­
The colonel entered the Army on : complete retirement after such an has been here three weeks how irons Club 2 for a half-hour over
bert Waite. Post Adjutant who is
life would be impossible. I he liked the Army so far.
• rving as general chairman of the the day the United States entered | ’ active
T-
Portland station KEX. A large
1
do
, _ j want to continue to help in
V. »j Bond Committee.
The
filler,
who
prefers
to
re
­
crowd
was gathered to listen to the
World War I, April 6. 1917. As a every way possible, in this great
main anonymous, for obvious music of the division bands in the
The schedule accomplished and lieutenant, he saw front line serv­
: war effort.”
reasons, said: “This Army life third of their weekly broadcast
•head indicates this:
ice with the 91st (Pine Tree) and
I
The
McCoy
family
may
go
for
a
series.
Tuesday the band played at Dal- the 1st Divisions. He earned his
j is a breeze for me. I lived with
With the full Trailblazer band,
..>■ as the E pennant was awarded commission as a major in the field ■ i short time to Florida; it is unlikely I my mother-in-law for the past
,
J
will
return
to
the
Colonel
’
s
ten
years!
”
artillery
of
the
Regular
Army
in
|
_
y
the
“pop” orchestra and the dance
Willamette Lumber Co.; Wednesday
1918,
and
has
served
continuously
|
former
home
>
the
Shenandoah
orchestra participating, a highly
■ ght they appeared at Lebanon in
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- service ever | .Valley of Virginia. But they like it
that branch of the
• highly successful bond drive in in
ment. That it is a feeling embraced entertaining musical program waa
in Salem, present residence of Col.
■ nich (under the “auction method” since.
presented.
and
Mrs. McCoy and their 11-year- further afield is evidenced in the
of bond sales) one alarm clock was
The colonel is a graduate of the
Opening with their theme song.
following letter. It is the commend­
old daughter, Beverly. They may
Id in at $6500,
Battery Commander’s Course and
ation
of
our
commanding
general
:
“
Oh,
Suzanna,” the full band, un­
remain.
of the Ninth Service Command, der the baton of W/O Lorn E.
Saturday noon the band will have the Field Officer's Course, Field
Lauds Oregonians
Major General Kenyon A. Joyce. Christenson, swung into several
■ o important role in the big bond Artillery School of Ft. Sill, Okla.,
“
The
folks
of
Oregon
have
been
the
Command
and
General
Staff
The letter:
selections, which included “March
, ogram scheduled at Eugene.
most
courteous,
kind
and
hospita­
School
at
Ft.
Leavenworth,
Kan.,
HEADQUARTERS NINTH
Plan Hospital Shows
Heroique,” “Autumn Nocturne,”
SERVICE COMMAND
Additionally, the outfit will on and the Army* War College in ble. Frankly, I feel very appreci­
“Orientate,” 4iOld Comrades” and a
ative,” Col. McCoy said, “of the
Office of the Chief of Staff
Monday start the first of a series Washington, D. C.
novelty arrangement of “Trumpet­
Since the first World War, he fine cooperation I’ve always had
FORT DOUGLAS, UTAH
• •f concerts, to be held once each
ers Three” in which Sgt. Don Miller
has served at many posts in the as commander of this camp, with I
20 September 1943 and Cpls. David Black and Bob Co­
u.eek at the Station Hospital.
Ou October 1, their services will United States with the 5th and 6th the city, county and state offi­ Colonel Gordon McCoy
zine were featured.
bi given over to help out a big F.A. Regiments of the 1st Divi­ cials. Since the organization and Commanding Officer
The pop orchestra did royally by
parade of the Coast Artillery, at sion and with the 17th F.A. These first operation of this post there Camp Adair, Oregon.
the
“One o’Clock Jump” and really
stations include, in part. Ft. Sill, has never been a misunderstand­
Dear Colonel McCoy:
:he Corvallis Air Base.
gave
out in its original arrange­
Ft. Dix, Ft. Leavenworth, Ft. Sam ing of any kind.”
It is a matter of sincere regret ment of “Moten Swing.” an adap­
Both the Colonel and Mrs. McCoy •to me that your tour of active ser­
Houston, and Ft. Bragg.
ONE MAN’S OPINION
tation of Benny Moten’s popular
are
enthusiastic travelers; have vice is to be terminated in the
New York (CNS)—Bemar Mc-
He wears the Victory Medal, the
near number.
Fadden, the carrot-eating publish­ medal awarded the Army of Oc­ traveled throughout the world. But future.
Last week’s program originated
You have performed, with dis- in Club 1 and not Club 2, as the
er, celebrated his 75th birthday by cupation of Germany and the Mexi­ of course there will be little of
that now and besides, an object of tinction the manifold duties
-tanding on his head for reporters. can Medal of Military Merit.
per-
any
traveling — to see the three taming to the command of Camp Sentry erroneously reported.
A plea for easier divorce laws so
Prior to coming to Camp Adair.
that people could remarry and pro­ Colonel McCoy served as the United McCoy sons—would be impossible. Adair. Corps commanders and divi­
“Doug,” the youngest and 22, is sion commanders of the units sta­
duce more and bigger families was States Military Attache in Mexico
a T/Sgt. with the Northwest Afri­ tioned at Camp Adair have been
his birthday message to America. City from 1939 to 1942.
can Air Force. They do hear, how­ enthusiastic in their comments on
ever, from this powerful young son the efficiency and splendid cooper­
of a soldier family—some 6 feet ation received from you.
4 inches and 232 pounds of the i It is a pleasure to express to you
“Real McCoy.” “Doug” formerly not only my own appreciation but
After an excellent showing at
played tackle for Mississippi State. that of the entire Ninth Service Alsea last Friday, the IV Corps
In an exclusive statement to the Sentry, Col. McCoy expressed
Edward, the second son, is with Command for your outstandingly PRTC is sending its band and
his pride in the work that the men of Camp Adair have accom­
OWI in Washington, D. C.
choir, along with some novelty
effective service.
plished in the 15 months that he has been the commanding offi­
The oldest son, Turner — “Well,
My warmest personal regards, numbers, to McMinnville tomorrow
cer here. His farewell message was:
we just don’t know where he is— and may all good fortune attend to take part in a War Bond drive
possibly in New Guinea.” They you in your future pursuits.
“Camp Adair has established, with both its ground forces
from 2 to 5 in that town.
have had no word for some time.
and its service forces, a reputation for ?fficiency. This efficiency
The PRTC orchestra, under the
Most sincerely,
There is no question about the
was attained through the fine spirit and hard work of the en­
direction of Pvt. Glenn Henry, will
KENYON A. JOYCE.
feeling in Colonel McCoy’s heart
listed men and officers assigned here.
Major General, U. S. Arrrty provide music for the occasion. The
for the Post which he is leaving,
“In all my years of service, I have never commanded a
Commanding. 25-voice nude choir, directed by
after 15 months and 3 days as its
mere willing and efficient group of men. It has been a source
I
Pvt. Clarence Beek, will sing.
commanding officer:
of great satisfaction to watch these men develop, from the time
ONE TO REMEMBER
The program is being sponsored
“I feel,” he said, “that Camp
they arrived, some at Tent City and some later, to the present
A Camp Edwards, Mass., sentry by tlu 1 ions club.
Adair is a highly efficient, smooth -
time.
The .how, which also includes
running camp—and that is what I failed to salute the OD and was some novelty acts by members of
"These men came from all parts of the nation, although a
desire in turning over this Post to promptly but kindly reminded of the 70th Division, was arranged
large majority came from the states of New York and New Jer­
his error.
my successor.”
sey. Though Army life was new and strange to them, nearly all
by Mis. Margaret Blodgett, hostess
4 How about a highball, soldier?” at club 1, Lt. James Miles of the
General Joyce Letter
have developed into fine soldiers in this short period of time.
There is certainly no doubt re­ asked the OD.
“In leaving Camp Adair I wish to extend my sincere appre­
PRTC and Mr. Morton of McMinn­
garding its Commanding Officer
“No thanks, sir,” said the seutry. ville, head of the entertainment
ciation for the fine work they have done.”
from the personnel of this canton- *1 don’t drink while I’m on duty.” committee of the War Bond drive.
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'I Have Never Commanded Men
So Willing, Efficient' - Col. McCoy
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