News Of Our Men In Service

Athens Weekly Review
November 14, 1963

San Diego, Calif. (FHTNC)

Thomas E. Brown, son of Mr.and Mrs. Ervie D. Brown of Athens, completed basic training Nov. 1, at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, Calif.
The nine-week training includes naval organization, seamanship, ordnance and gunnery, military drill, physical fitness, first aid and survival.


Wants to Re-Enlist
Atlanta(AP)

The oldest soldier on active duty at Ft. McPherson, M. Sgt. Howard R. Davis, 66, has applied for
reenlistment Nov. 12.


Fort Bliss, Tex.(AHTNC)

Army Pvt. John L. Runnels, son of Johnny Runnels, 501 Williams St., Athens, Tex., is scheduled to complete a fire distribution systems electronics course at The Air Defense Center, Ft. Bliss, Tex., Dec. 19.
Runnels entered the Army in August 1963.The 18 year old soldier is a 1963 graduate of Henderson High School.


Great Lakes, Ill. (FHTNC)

Donald A. Ford, 19, son of Mrs. Lester Ford of 606 North Prairieville, Athens, completed basic training Oct. 11, at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.
The nine-week training includes naval orientation, history and organization, seamanship, ordnance and gunnery, military drill, physical fitness, first aid and survival.

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