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Box MS419.03

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Contains 179 Results:

Periodical; The American Rifleman. Winners of Int'l Type and Women's Postal Matches and Gallery Championships., 1970 (specifics unknown)

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.395
Identifier: MS419.03.395
Scope and Contents *Int'l-Type Postal: Maj.John Foster captured the 1970 match, one of many NRA Int'l competitions governed by Int'l Shooting Union (ISU) rules and fired on reduced 50 ft. targets. The course of fire for rifle was 20 shots ea., prone, kneeling and standing. There were 475 entries in the 3-position smallbore rifle match. Foster's score, 589. High Lady:Capt.Margaret Murdock,score, 585. *Women's Postal Matches: NRA conducted exclusively for women members. Tricia Foster won the Individual Rifle...
Dates: 1970 (specifics unknown)
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Newspaper clipping; The Bayonet. "Experienced shooters to represent US CISM team", Sept.29-Oct.7, 1970

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.396
Identifier: MS419.03.396
Scope and Contents The Bayonet, Ft. Benning, GA, Oct.2, 1970-Pg.31. The one Marine (CWO Gilmer R. Murdock) and four Army shooters selected by the U.S. to defend the team and individual championships won by this country in the Counseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Rifle Championships last year will have experience gained in many national and international matches to rely upon when they fire against shooters from seven other countries in the 1970 CISM Matches to be held here Sept. 29- Oct.7. ...
Dates: Sept.29-Oct.7, 1970
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Newspaper clipping. CISM Shooting Championship Tournament., Sept.29 - Oct.7, 1970

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.397
Identifier: MS419.03.397
Scope and Contents

Photo of John Foster sitting w/2 men (eating southern fried chicken) from Finland. With practice sessions finished, the serious competition in the matches begins at 10:10 a.m. today (Sept.29) at Phillips Range with the smallbore rifle match (and pistol elsewhere). Olympic ceremonies, hosted by Lt.Gen.Conner, 3rd Army Commander, and Maj.Gen.Talbott, Ft.Benning Commander,will be held at 9 a.m. for the official opening of the tournament.

Dates: Sept.29 - Oct.7, 1970
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Invitation. From; NRA of America. To; Major and Mrs. Foster., Apr.7, 1971

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.398
Identifier: MS419.013.398
Scope and Contents

The Officers and Directors of the NRA request the pleasure of the company of Maj. and Mrs. Foster at the Centennial Members Banquet on Wednesday, the seventh of April at eight o'clock Sheraton-Park Hotel Washington, D.C. Reception 7:00.

Dates: Apr.7, 1971
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Periodical; NRA Tournament News. Cover page only. No mention of John Foster or other sharpshooters., May 1971

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.399
Identifier: MS419.03.399
Scope and Contents

Contents on the cover lists Ind. Smallbore Sectional, pg.11 but there's no contents.

Dates: May 1971
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. Department of the Army. 101st Screaming Eagle Replacement Training School (Airmobile)., July 9,1971

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.400
Identifier: MS419.03.400
Scope and Contents

1. TC 450. The undersigned assumes command. Authority: Para 15a, AR 600-20 Orgn/Unit: 101st Screaming Eagle Replacement Training School (Airmobile) (Provisional), 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile),APO San Francisco 96383 Signed by: John R. Foster Major, Infantry Acting Commandant Distribution: 13 copies to Officer Concerned, Officer Concerned 201 File and Places

Dates: July 9,1971
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). Award of the Air Medal. Foster, John R., Aug 3, 1971

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.401
Identifier: MS419.03.401
Scope and Contents

6 others besides Foster also received the medal. Awarded: The Air Medal Dates of service: 15 May 1971 to 14 June 1971 Theater: Republic of Vietnam Authority: By direction of the President of the United States under the provisions of Executive Order 9242-A. Reason: For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

Dates: Aug 3, 1971
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. Dept. of the Army, 101st Screaming Eagle Replacement Training School (Airmobile)., Aug.19, 1971

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.402
Identifier: MS419.03.401
Scope and Contents

1. TC 450. The undersigned assumes command. Authority: Para 12a, AR 600-200 Orgn/UnitL 101st Screaming Eagle Replacement Training School (Airmobile) (Provisional), 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), APO San Francisco 96383 Signed by: John R. Foster Major, Infantry Commandant Distribution: 13 copies to Officer Concerned, Officer Concerned 201 File and 5 other places

Dates: Aug.19, 1971
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. Dept. of the Army. 101st Screaming Eagle Replacement Training School (Airmobile)., Oct.29, 1971

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.403
Identifier: MS419.03.403
Scope and Contents

1. TC 450. The undersigned assumes command. Authority: Para 15a, AR 600-200 Orgn/Unit: 101st Screaming Eagle Replacement Training School (Airmobile)(Provisional) 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), APO San Francisco 96383 Signed: John R. Foster Major, Infantry Commant Distribution: 13 copies to 7 people/places

Dates: Oct.29, 1971
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. Headquarters 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). Award of the Bronze Star Medal., Nov.22, 1971

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.404
Identifier: MS419.03.404
Scope and Contents

Awarded: The Bronze Star Medal Dates of service:January 1971 to January 1972 Theater: Republic of Vietnam Authority: By direction of the President of the United States under the provision of Executive Order 11046 Reason: For meritorious service.

Dates: Nov.22, 1971
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

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