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Box MS419.03

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Contains 179 Results:

Photograph. First Championship of the Americas., Oct. 1973

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.326
Identifier: MS419.03.2658
Scope and Contents

P.419.2658. 12 of the Shooting Team members (which includes 2 gunsmiths), standing on the steps outside of the shooting house. (also see P.419.2643, folder 322). And Box 1, folders 87, 98, 99, 100, 101 and 110.

Dates: Oct. 1973
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Photograph. Four marksmen posing. Event unknown., 1973 (specifics unknown)

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.327
Identifier: MS419.03.327
Scope and Contents

P.419.2659. Three members of the USAMU, John Foster, Lones Wigger and Boyd Goldsby. The 4th man, unidentified.

Dates: 1973 (specifics unknown)
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Score Book. , 1953 - 1958

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.328
Identifier: MS419.03.328
Scope and Contents

Listing dates, locations, matches and shooting position. Catagorized by equipment used: Smallbore scores, outdoor scope. Outdoor smallbore scores, Iron Sights. Smallbore scores, indoor scope. Indoor smallbore scores, Iron Sights. 30 caliber Service Rifle. Smallbore Free Rifle. Big bore Free Rifle.

Dates: 1953 - 1958
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Certificate; Honorable Discharge. SP4 John R. Foster, INF, USAR., June 8, 1958

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.329
Identifier: MS419.03.329
Scope and Contents

Honorable Discharge from the Armed forces of the United States of America.

Dates: June 8, 1958
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Documents: Shooting Accomplishments- Maj. Foster and What Makes a Champion Shooter- Maj. Foster, Aug. 1960 - 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.330
Identifier: MS419.03.330
Scope and Contents

Shooting Accomplishments; Listing highlights of matches, medals received, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972. Total Medals; 9 Gold, 13 Silver, 1 Bronze- Individual or Team - World Level Medals. Document; What Makes A Champion Shooter - by Maj. Foster, Int'l Rifle Division.

Dates: Aug. 1960 - 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Periodical; The American Rifleman, Pg.41 Elements of Position Shooting., Apr. 1961

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.331
Identifier: MS419.03.331
Scope and Contents

Prone position, By Lt. John R. Foster, USA. Standing position, By Cpl. Gary L. Anderson, USA. Kneeling position, By Lt.Daniel B. Puckel, USA.

Dates: Apr. 1961
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Periodical; The American Rifleman, Pg.12. World Shooting Championships, Oslo, Norway., June 8-17, 1961

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.332
Identifier: MS419.03.332
Scope and Contents A series of World Shooting Championships for Running Deer, Skeet, and Clay Pigeon were held in Oslo, Norway. Conducted by the Norwegian Shooting Association, these matches were sanctioned by the International Shooting Union. A 17-man team representing the U.S. participated in all the events. Running Deer, Single-Shot Individual; #6 J. Foster, USA...Score 219 Running Deer, Double-Shot Individual; #1 J. Foster, USA...Score 222 Running Deer, Aggregate - Individual; #1 J. Foster, USA...Score...
Dates: June 8-17, 1961
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. HQ, Department of the Army, Washington 25, D.C. Special Orders., June 15, 1961

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.333
Identifier: MS419.03.333
Scope and Contents 50.- Dept. of the Army, the resignation of 1st LT John R. Foster Infantry of his Reserve Army commission is accepted effective upon execution of oath of office of USAR commission on which date any temporary commissions held are vacated. He is relieved from assignment and duty, Ft Benning, GA, on that date and at proper time will proceed his home, Springfield, OH, or the place from which ordered to active duty, Springfield, OH. By order of the Secretary of the Army: G.H.Decker, General, USA,...
Dates: June 15, 1961
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. Headquarters U.S. Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA. Special Orders., June 24, 1961

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.334
Identifier: MS419.03.334
Scope and Contents Special Orders #139. DP(displaced person) 1st LT John R. Foster Infantry USAR having been discharged Regular Army effective 30 Jun 61 (Para.50 Dept.of Army Staff Operations) is assigned HQ executive USA Corps (Reserve)(Reinforce) Ft. Lawton Washington effective 1 Jul 61. Appointed 1st LT USAR Infantry 1 Jul. 61 by letter -Dept. of Army -Adjutant General Procurment Regulations - Antiaircraft(?"AA") 201 dated 6 Jun. 61. Subject; Appointed as a Reserve Communication Officer of the Army. Mail...
Dates: June 24, 1961
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Certificate; Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces of the USA. 1st Lt. John R. Foster, June 30, 1961

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.335
Identifier: MS419.03.335
Scope and Contents

This is to certify that John R. Foster 082581 1st Lt Inf (infantry) was Honorably Discharged from the Army of the United States on the 30th day of June 1961. this certificate is awarded as a testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service. Signed; Robert Vaughan Capt., Adjutant General's Corps

Dates: June 30, 1961
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

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