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March 27, 1946
Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
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Army recruiting in Montana sets enlistment record with 1,038 men joining the regular army in over five months, led by Maj. H. C. McKnight. March saw 144 enlistees, ranking third in the Ninth service command. Many high school graduates enlist for college benefits.
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ARMY ENLISTMENTS IN MONTANA SETS RECORD
The army recruiting service reported March 22 at Butte that voluntary enlistments were breaking all records in Montana, but that the numbers joining the regular army are still short of meeting current requirements. Maj. H. C. McKnight, chief of the Montana recruiting service, revealed that in a little more than five months 1,038 men had enlisted in the regular army from the Montana area. Major McKnight reported 144 men had been enlisted during the first three weeks of March, which places the Montana district third among the seven states of the Ninth service command.
The total represented only men entering the army through the 11 recruiting stations in Montana. Many others have re-enlisted at East air base, Great Falls, and at Fort Missoula.
Recent high school graduates, quick to see four years of college education after a three-year enlistment, form the bulk of enlistments in the Montana area.
The army recruiting service reported March 22 at Butte that voluntary enlistments were breaking all records in Montana, but that the numbers joining the regular army are still short of meeting current requirements. Maj. H. C. McKnight, chief of the Montana recruiting service, revealed that in a little more than five months 1,038 men had enlisted in the regular army from the Montana area. Major McKnight reported 144 men had been enlisted during the first three weeks of March, which places the Montana district third among the seven states of the Ninth service command.
The total represented only men entering the army through the 11 recruiting stations in Montana. Many others have re-enlisted at East air base, Great Falls, and at Fort Missoula.
Recent high school graduates, quick to see four years of college education after a three-year enlistment, form the bulk of enlistments in the Montana area.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Army Enlistments
Montana Recruiting
Record Breaking
Military Service
College Education
What entities or persons were involved?
Maj. H. C. Mcknight
Where did it happen?
Montana, Butte, Great Falls, Fort Missoula
Story Details
Key Persons
Maj. H. C. Mcknight
Location
Montana, Butte, Great Falls, Fort Missoula
Event Date
March 22, First Three Weeks Of March
Story Details
Voluntary army enlistments in Montana break records with 1,038 men in over five months, including 144 in early March, ranking third in the Ninth service command. High school graduates form the majority, attracted by post-enlistment college education.