Box MS419.09
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Newspaper article. The Bayonet, Ft. Benning. Marksmanship - Lones Wigger and John Foster., June 13, 1975
File — Box: MS419.09, Folder: MS419.09.629
Identifier: MS419.09.629
Scope and Contents
(Pg.34) Headline: Marksmanship - Shooting Skill Is Part Of American Heritage. Photo of Lones Wigger. Caption;Olympic gold medalist Maj.Lones W.Wigger Jr. is America's most prolific medal winner in world competition.
Talks about the history of marksmanship and the importance of it.
In 1871, a group of former Army officials formed the National Rifle Association for the purpose of training National Guardsmen. They saw the need of training our citizen soldiers. Their method of training...
Dates:
June 13, 1975