Album 1954-'65. Photos, Bulletin and Letter. National Matches: Smallbore Rifle Pershing Trophy Match. Thompson wins Navy Cup., Aug. 1965
Scope and Contents
* Photos: P.419.2744, and 2745; # 2744 The Pershing Trophy Team, Captain, Coach and Adjutant. # 2745 The National Matches, Camp Perry, OH. All team shooters, posing outdoors. 13 men and Margaret Thompson. Identities on back of photo. U.S. Army flag being displayed in front. * Bulletin: First Place - U.S. Possession of The Pershing Trophy. Name 50 Yds. 100 Yds. Total Foster 200-8 197-10 397-18 Wigger 200-15 199-9 399-24 Adams 199-13 198-12 397-25 Team Tl. 1,988-110 1,957-84 3,945-194 Other members of the 10-man team; Briggs, Green, Bartlett, Madden, Knoop, Delamater and Montrose. Alternates; Krilling and McMillion. * Letter: From: NRA, To: Capt. Foster USAMTU. Congratulating him as a member of the team that won the Pershing Trophy. * Newspaper clipping: Army Times, Sept. 8. "Surprise!" NO FEMALE had ever won a major high-power rifle match at Camp Perry. Wac, 2nd Lt. Margaret Thompson, did last week. Over 2000 of the top male shooters in the nation tipped their hats to her after she fired a possible 100-5V to win The Navy Cup.
Dates
- Aug. 1965
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Extent
From the Collection: 6 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
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