QUARTER GAUGER 48: I got my third chevron in 1964, less than two years into my enlistment in the US Army. I was assigned as battalion CBR NCO S2,3 Operations, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry at Fort Carson, CO. Received the Army Commendation Medal for my service in 1965. The Battalion Major put me in for that award for designing a succesful program to reduce IG gigs on inspections regarding chemical gear. PS: I was offered an E-6 rank to re-up, but decided to go back to college instead! I gave Uncle three years and that was enough!
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