Recalling history at Camp McCoy during the Korean War, 1950-53 [Image 6 of 28]

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

11.06.1950

Courtesy Photo

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

Sgt. Frank D. Wippler, Rq. Co., 109th TT Bn., instructs a class Nov. 6, 1950, on the fine points of operating a .30-caliber machine gun at Camp McCoy, Wis. The personnel from headquarters were devoting one-half the day to basic training like this, and the other half to paperwork. The class was held in the company's day room. Members of the class, all from Minnesota, are, l to r, standing; Rec. Gerald A. Hirschey, Staples; Pfc. Antony Kemperieb, Little Falls; Sgt. Wippler, Pierce; Pvt. Laurel W. Taylor, Randall; Pfc. Curtis G. Venske, Randall; Rec. John Abrahamson, Little Falls; and Pvt. Albert Mahling, Randall. Seated l to r, Sgt. Marlon W. Taylor, Little Falls; Sgt. Lyle D. Nelson, Randall; Sgt. Robert Borgstrom, Cushing; and Sgt. Pat Kidder, Little Falls. From 1950-53, Camp McCoy served as a main training installation for troops going to the Korean War. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

• Date Taken: 11.06.1950
• Date Posted: 11.07.2023 16:19
• Photo ID: 8111609
• VIRIN: 501106-A-A4608-4491
• Resolution: 2742x2152
• Size: 1.03 MB
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US