Bio: Carl, Harland L. (R.O.T.C. Training - 1952)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Carl

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) (10 Jul 1952)

Carl, Harland L. (R.O.T.C. Training - 21 JUN 1952)

Fort Eustis, Va., June 14, 1952 -- Harland L. Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Carl, Greenwood (Clark Co.), Wis., a student at the University of Wisconsin, is one of mor than thirteen hundred cadets from fifty colleges and universities attending the transportation corps reserve officers training corps summer training camp at Fort Eustis, Va. during the period of June 21 to August 1st.

While at Camp the cadets will accomplish practical application or theoretical training received ruing the past year in activities such as rail operations, highway transport service, marine operations and freight and passenger movements. Also the cadets will participate in physical training, organized athletics, radiological defense, and weapons and marksmanship.

Cadet Carl will be eligible for a commission in the United States Army Reserve upon completion of his R.O.T.C. academic and field training requirements. An opportunity to compete for a regular Army commission is also available.