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Willis Rice joins Army tank corps in 761st at Fort Knox
Cpl Charles Cameen reports Willis Rice, a 28 year old East St Louis native, signs up like his brother Quentin did last October. He trains at Fort Knox for tank duty, learns motors and mechanics, befriends crew mates, and imagines his future as a soldier while awaiting orders and considering OCS.
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Quentin
Hawaii
Willis Rice
East St. Louis
Willis
Missouri
Fort Knox
Army
Kentucky
Peter
Camp Claiborne
Louisiana
761St
Pvt
Thomas Washington
Birmingham
Sgt
Louis Monks
Samson
Rice
China
United States
Alexandria
Casson Street
Lee Street
Harlem
M.P
O.C.S
Armored Force
Robert E. Brown
Mt. Vernon
Queritin
Howell
Quuentin
Willis Hice
Blue Angels
Sibgals
Afc
Bathie
Beihel
Bilis Rats
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