Bio: Lapp, Rickey L. – Completes Basic Training (Apr 1972)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Lapp, Olsen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 27 Apr 1972

Army Private Rickey L. Lapp, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norm Olsen, Abbotsford, recently completed eight weeks of basice training at the U.S. Army Training Center, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.

He received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, combat tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, army history and traditions.

Pvt. Lapp received his training with Company B, 2D Battalion, 1st Brigade.

He is a 1968 graduate of Abbotsford Public High School and attended Wisconsin State University, Stevens Point.