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Domestic News
December 9, 1942
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Vernon T. Wetherell of East Woodstock graduated from the Officer Candidate Course at the Quartermaster School in Camp Lee, Va., and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, then called to immediate active duty.
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Vernon T. Wetherell of East Woodstock has been graduated from the Officer Candidate Course of the Quartermaster School at Camp Lee, Va., and has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army of the United States.
The Quartermaster School graduates more than 1200 Officer Candidates a month after a three months intensive 23 subject course in basic military and quartermaster technical operations. Candidates for the school are picked by boards throughout the Army and their selection is based upon their initiative, military aptitude, intelligence, prior civilian experience and their record to date in the Army.
Upon receiving his commission Lieut. Wetherell was called to immediate active duty.
Vernon T. Wetherell of East Woodstock has been graduated from the Officer Candidate Course of the Quartermaster School at Camp Lee, Va., and has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army of the United States.
The Quartermaster School graduates more than 1200 Officer Candidates a month after a three months intensive 23 subject course in basic military and quartermaster technical operations. Candidates for the school are picked by boards throughout the Army and their selection is based upon their initiative, military aptitude, intelligence, prior civilian experience and their record to date in the Army.
Upon receiving his commission Lieut. Wetherell was called to immediate active duty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Military
What keywords are associated?
Army Commission
Officer Candidate
Quartermaster School
Second Lieutenant
What entities or persons were involved?
Vernon T. Wetherell
Where did it happen?
Camp Lee, Va.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Camp Lee, Va.
Key Persons
Vernon T. Wetherell
Outcome
commissioned as second lieutenant and called to immediate active duty.
Event Details
Vernon T. Wetherell of East Woodstock graduated from the three-month Officer Candidate Course at the Quartermaster School, covering 23 subjects in basic military and quartermaster operations, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army of the United States.