As a young redheaded Army brat trailing behind the old-time noncommissioned officers and soldiers, Red learned about taking care of horses, hunting, and fishing. As a team mascot and ball boy, he learned about baseball and football. With his eager mind, he seemed to have learned from everyone and from everything he heard. Army noncoms helped raise me from boyhood . . .
Noncoms can make or break an outfit because they are truly the leaders who are with the men.
Red Reeder was always interested in learning and doing. It took Red six years to graduate from West Point. Benning baseball team, he was asked to try out with the New York Giants. I decided to remain in the Army as a second lieutenant. Following his release from active duty because of war wounds, he served many years as an assistant in the Army Athletic Association.