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Domestic News May 10, 1956

The Lincoln Times

Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina

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Rodney D. Ross of Lincolnton, N.C., appointed squad leader at Great Lakes Naval Training Center for leadership in recruit training; to graduate May 12.

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Rodney Ross Named Squad Leader At Great Lakes NTC

Rodney D. Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher E. Ross of Route 3, Lincolnton, N. C., has been appointed squad leader of his recruit company at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (FHTNC) As a recruit petty officer he will wear a miniature rating insigne as a badge of authority during the remainder of his nine weeks of "Boot Camp."

He was chosen for the position in recognition of leadership qualities displayed while undergoing recruit training. He is scheduled to graduate May 12.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Military

What keywords are associated?

Rodney Ross Squad Leader Naval Training Great Lakes Boot Camp

What entities or persons were involved?

Rodney D. Ross Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher E. Ross

Where did it happen?

Great Lakes, Ill.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Great Lakes, Ill.

Key Persons

Rodney D. Ross Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher E. Ross

Outcome

appointed squad leader and recruit petty officer; scheduled to graduate may 12.

Event Details

Rodney D. Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher E. Ross of Route 3, Lincolnton, N. C., has been appointed squad leader of his recruit company at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. As a recruit petty officer he will wear a miniature rating insigne as a badge of authority during the remainder of his nine weeks of "Boot Camp." He was chosen for the position in recognition of leadership qualities displayed while undergoing recruit training.

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