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Box MS419.03

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Periodical; NRA Tournament News., Jan. 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.405
Identifier: MS419.03.405
Scope and Contents

Jan.publication. No mention of Fosters in this issue. Pg.9 Article and photo about John Writer. Pg.10, Article and photo about Wigger family; "Wiggers Dominate .22 Matches In Carter, MT"

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

Disposition Form. Refresher Training., Feb.8 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.406
Identifier: MS419.03.406
Scope and Contents

To Airborne Dept. ATTN: Opns Div From Chief, Tower Committee ...the following indiviuals have completed refresher training and are considered safe to jump from a military aircraft in flight. Foster, John R.- Maj. Unit: TUSAMTU, Ft. Benning, GA

Dates: Feb.8 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin, written in Cyrillic alphabet. European training trip. Pre-Olympic Matches. Moscow, Russia., Mar. 16-20, 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.407
Identifier: MS419.03.407
Scope and Contents

Unable to translate. Written using Cyrillic alphabet. See folder 409 where it says, "This week the American shooters are in Moscow competing in similar Pre-Olympic matches with Russian marksmen.....The Americans will compete in Germany prior to returning home the last of May."

Dates: Mar. 16-20, 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin, written in Cyrillic alphabet. Circus event, while attending Pre-Olympic Matches. Moscow, Russia., Mar. 16-20, 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.408
Identifier: MS419.03.408
Scope and Contents Cover shows a clown laying on his stomach with his head in his hands. Green and white checkered flat cap, white gloves, dark green jacket, green and white stripe pants, colorful socks and green and white shoes. His dog is sitting up next to him. A circus sketch in the lower left corner showing a woman on a trapeze. 2 horses standing on their hind legs with plumes on their heads, fancy reins and saddles. The schedule inside is written in Cyrillic. The back cover has a photo of the clown...
Dates: Mar. 16-20, 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Newspaper clipping. Stockholm. USAMTU on European training trip., Spring - 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.409
Identifier: MS419.03.409
Scope and Contents "Marksmen face European gunners". U.S. Army champion marksmen flew into this Scandinavian capital city on their European training trip initiated a three pronged offensive and rapidly established a breach head in the annals of Swedish marksmanship history. In 6 competitve matches, including pistol, rifle and Running Boar events, in which Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden gathered shooting forces to match the visiting American gunners, the U.S. marksmen garnered the big share of the laurels...
Dates: Spring - 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin. Headquarters, TUSAMTU. Duty Assignment. International Rifle Division., Mar. 23, 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.410
Identifier: MS419.03.410
Scope and Contents

Foster, John R. Maj. USAMTU, Ft.Benning, GA. Duty assigned: Officer In Charge (OIC), International Rifle Division Duty relieved from: NA Effective date: 26 Jan. 1972 Signed by: Capt. William Morris, AG Adjutant

Dates: Mar. 23, 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Bulletin and Patches. 12th U.S. International Shooting Championships. Sponsor: Swiss Shooting Federation., June 25, 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.411
Identifier: MS419.03.411
Scope and Contents Final Bulletin, Swiss International 300 Meter Free Rifle Match. Three-Position Name Prone Standing Kneeling Total 1.Wigger 388 377 368 1128 2.Writer 390 360 373 1123 3.Bassham 385 359 378 1122 4.Foster 383 371 360 1114 Team Total 4487 Margaret Murdock (Alternate) 1110 Patches: 2 red felt w/white stitched print. Int'l 300-Meter 19 Switzerland...
Dates: June 25, 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Periodical: The Marksman, USAMTU News Letter- Ft. Benning. MTU Gives Clinics Across Nation., Oct. - Dec. 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.413
Identifier: MS419.03.413
Scope and Contents U.S. Army marksmen conducted nearly 20 clinics during the final quarter of 1972. Most of the clinics were sponsored by Senior ROTC groups or Military Science Depts.and included classroom instruction, practical exercises in range firing and demonstration of champion marksmanship techniques, w/slides which depicted the subject along w/body positioning, breath control, sight alignment and trigger control. Periods of discussion along with Q and A sessions etc....marksmen gave practical coaching...
Dates: Oct. - Dec. 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Newspaper clipping. "Former Olympic rifle champion to hold clinic" Hoquiam, WA., Last quarter, 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.414
Identifier: MS419.03.414
Scope and Contents

Maj. John Foster, a member of the USAMTU will conduct the Smallbore shooting seminar, sponsored by Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club. Maj.Foster holds over 100 Natl. rifle records as well as 21 world records. The 2 hr.show will include slides demonstrating techniques, followed by Q and A period.

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

Newspaper clipping. "Marksmanship clinic presented in Montana". , Sept. 9-10, 1972

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.415
Identifier: MS419.03.415
Scope and Contents A two-man USAMU team will present a shooting clinic for rifle and pistol enthusiasts during the annual members and business meeting of the Montana State Rifle and Pistol Association in Helena, MT., Sept. 9 and 10. Maj.John Foster of Libby, MT, and MSgt.Samuel Hunter will present lectures, slides and demonstrated pointers during their weapons clinics. Foster, one of the ooutstanding rifle marsmen in the nation, has competed against the best of the international competitors in Ollympic and...
Dates: Sept. 9-10, 1972
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

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