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Domestic News
May 7, 1960
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Army PFC Lawrence D. Raimer, from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, graduated from the 82d Airborne Division Jump School at Fort Bragg, N.C., on April 30, earning parachutist wings after four weeks of training including five jumps.
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FORT BRAGG, N. C. Army PFC Lawrence D. Raimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Raimer, Lytton Fancy 18, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, was graduated from the 82d Airborne Division Jump School at Fort Bragg, N. C., April 30.
Raimer received his parachutist wings after completing four weeks of intensive ground and aerial training which included five parachute jumps.
The 19-year old soldier entered the Army in May 1959 and completed basic training at Fort Dix, N. J.
Raimer attended Charlotte Amalie High School.
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Division Jump Schl.
FORT BRAGG, N. C. Army PFC Lawrence D. Raimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Raimer, Lytton Fancy 18, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, was graduated from the 82d Airborne Division Jump School at Fort Bragg, N. C., April 30.
Raimer received his parachutist wings after completing four weeks of intensive ground and aerial training which included five parachute jumps.
The 19-year old soldier entered the Army in May 1959 and completed basic training at Fort Dix, N. J.
Raimer attended Charlotte Amalie High School.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Airborne Graduation
Parachutist Wings
Fort Bragg
Army Training
What entities or persons were involved?
Lawrence D. Raimer
John W. Raimer
Where did it happen?
Fort Bragg, N. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Bragg, N. C.
Event Date
April 30
Key Persons
Lawrence D. Raimer
John W. Raimer
Outcome
graduated and received parachutist wings after completing training.
Event Details
Army PFC Lawrence D. Raimer completed four weeks of intensive ground and aerial training, including five parachute jumps, at the 82d Airborne Division Jump School.