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Pen field Man Finish Recruit TrainingPARRIS ISLAND, S. C.—-Marine Pvt. George A. Friday, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford J. Friday, of Penfield, Pa., and Marine Pvt. Chester B. Hicks, son of Mrs. Marcella M. Hicks, of Penfield, completed recruit training Aug.23 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C.Relatives and friends of many of the new Marines were on hand to witness the graduation ceremonies.The 12-week training schedule included drill, bayonet training, physical conditioning, paradesand ceremonies, and other military subjects.Three weeks were spent on the rifle range where the recruits fired the M-l rifle and received instruction in basic Marine infantry weapons.This recruit training piepares young Leathernecks for further specialized infantry training at Camp Lejeune, N. C.
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DuBois Courier Express
DuBois, Pennsylvania, US
Wed, Sep 07, 1960
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