deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2011 Following will be dozens of documents and photos covering my dad's ROTC and CMTC training in high school 1928-31, National Guard service from 1930-38, and Army service from 1942-71. Pvt. Henry "Hank" Gettman (left), Co. F, 161st Inf., 41st Div., 9th Corps, Washington National Guard, Walla Walla, Washington. Dad was only 5'0" tall. Photo c.1931. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted November 28, 2011 Citizen's Military Training Camps "Red Course" graduation certificate 1929. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted November 28, 2011 Hearst Shield 1929This is the Walla Walla HS ROTC rifle team after winning the Hearst Shield in national competition. My dad is holding the trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted November 28, 2011 Walla Walla HS ROTC rifle team c.1930My dad is standing second from left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted November 28, 2011 Citizens' Military Training Camps "Red Course" graduation certificate 1931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted November 28, 2011 Small Arms Firing School diploma 1931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted November 28, 2011 Honorable Discharge, National Guard 1933 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted November 28, 2011 9th Corps Area Regimental Championship 1932My dad is kneeling far right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted November 28, 2011 Camp Perry National Rifle Matches 1930'sAs always, dad is the shortest in any photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted November 28, 2011 Ft Lewis 1936This is when my dad won the National Guard Rifle Championship for the entire nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted November 28, 2011 Honorable Discharge, National Guard 1934 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted November 28, 2011 Honorable Discharge, National Guard 1935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted November 28, 2011 Small Arms Firing School diploma 1935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted November 28, 2011 Honorable Discharge, National Guard 1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #15 Posted November 28, 2011 Letter of Commendation, National Guard Rifle Champion 1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted November 28, 2011 Certificate of Victory, National Guard Rifle Championship 1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted November 28, 2011 Distinguished Marksman's Badge 1935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted November 28, 2011 Army Rifle-Pistol Team Badge letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted November 28, 2011 CMTC promotion to Corporal 1929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted November 28, 2011 National Guard promotion to Corporal 1935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted November 28, 2011 National Guard promotion to Sergeant 1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted November 28, 2011 National Guard promotion to First Sergeant 1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted November 28, 2011 National Guard promotion to Sergeant again 1936No idea how the promotions worked in the National Guard, but I have numerous documents showing my dad's rank changing quite often. Initial enlistment was for three years, then one year enlistments afterwards. Had to start rank over after each enlistment. CRAZY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted November 28, 2011 National Guard promotion to Sergeant 1937 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deddygetty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted November 28, 2011 Honorable Discharge, National Guard 1937 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now