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New Openings for Six Month Marine Reserve Program
The 9th Automatic Weapons Battery USMCR gains approval for a limited six month training intake in Joliet. Local men Joseph Schwerha and Robert Wilt of Joliet and Vernon Findlay of Plainfield join the program, depart for recruit depots in summer or fall, and undergo boot camp with platoon competition, physical conditioning, and religious observance.
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9Th Automaticeapons Battery
USMCR
Joliet
Marine Reserve Train- 9
9Th Automatic Weapons Battery
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Joseph C. Schwerha
Henderson Avenue
Robert A. Wilt
Richmond Street
Vernon L. Findlay
RFD 1
Plainfield
Waterloo
Eton
Iwo Jima
Prairie Island
San Diego