Bio: Barager, James (ROTC Award – May 1969)
 
Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Barager, Meserrow

---------Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 15 May 1969

Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Barager went to Madison this past weekend, where they were joined by Jean and Barby Barager Saturday morning in attendance at the ROTC Cadet's Annual Chancellor's Review, Armed Forces Day Parade and an Air Force dine-out that evening at the Top Hat in Middleton.

At the review James Barager was one of 19 cadets presented with awards for their outstanding work in military training and studies. In the later to the Baragers, Col. Messerrow, USSAF, said:

"It is my pleasure to inform you that your son James will received the Reserve Officers Training Association Award for his outstanding military bearing, initiative and academic achievement. This award will be presented at the ROTC Chancellor's Review at 9:00 a.m., May 10, 1969, to be held in Camp Randall Stadium.

My congratulations to you and your son for his outstanding accomplishments. I sincerely hope you will be present for this great occasion."