Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
TESTS
ARE TAKEN BY a
Members of 9Th Battalion,
Marine Corps Reserve,
Seek to Enter,

Fourteen privates of the 5th Bat
TALON, Fleet Marine Corps Reserve,
have just completed the examination
for entrance into the Naval Academy
as midshipmen, Last year the local
battalion qualified IL for the An
napolis appointments. They are now
at Annapolis.
Since 1880 the local battalion has
been qualifying men for the Naval
Academy appointments as we'll as
several for the United States Coast
Guard Academy at New London, Conn.
For the last three years there have
been, In each Of the four classes at
Annapolis, former enlisted men Of
the 5th Battalion. So well-knoWn
has become the Washington bat
talion's record in sending its en-
listed men to the Naval Academy that
young men have been coming from all
parts Of the United States to take up
their residence here for the purpose
Of joining the 5th Battalion, and
at the same time, enrolling in the
preparatory schools located in Wash
ington and vicinity.
These IA privates are Frank L. Es-
pey Of this city; Lloyd M. Cheatham,
Roanoke, Va; Richard L. Schmidt,
Ballston, Va; Robert c. Armstead,
Medina, Wash: Lucius Beebe, Wal
lingsford. Pa; Frank G. Edwards Of
this city; Clifford L. Hahan, Pitts
burgh. Pa; Kenneth A. Brighton,
Peterborough, N. H: John A. Jacques,
Cristobal, Canal Zone; Josiah T. Hen
neberger, Fort Warren, Wyo.; Frank
B. Parr, Roanoke, Va; Habersham
Colquitt OF this city; Robert D. John
son, Roanoke, Va; Roland REEVE OF
this city.
Enlistments Of applicants for the
1888 competitive examinations for
taking place one year hence
must be consummated by June 80.
Naval Academy candidates in the
5th Battalion must attend at least
q of the weekly drills between July
/ and mid April Of the following year.
They must not be more than 20 years
OF age on the first day OF April Of
the year in which they would be
appointed. and parents consent Is nee
essary for their enlistment.
The 5th Battalion will train at
Quantico, Va, under canvas, for Is
days beginning August l6. The sched-
ule will consist almost entirely of COM
bat problems and landing force man
euvers, and the trip to Quantico and
return will be made by water
The deadline for enlistment in time
to attend this training period is June
80, after which date only men with
previous military experience will be
accepted. The age limits for en-
listment are from II to IS. No prev
ious experience is necessary.
There are a few vacancies in each
one of the eight rifle companies and
also for musicians, in the battalion
band. Several cooks are needed
There are also several vacancies for
field trumpeters in Battalion Head
quarters and in several of the line
companies.
Applicants for enlistment should
apply on any Tuesday of Wednesday
evening at 458 Indiana avenue Those
vrSrt, to t~,~
ply on Sunday mornings at the same
address. Recruits for Company E,
basing at Alexandria, Va, should ap-
ply to First Lieut.. Martin D. Delany,
and those wishing to join Company
F. at Rockville, Md, should contact
Capt. Ralph NJ King. Those DESTROYS
Of joining the platoon at Indianhead
should contact Gunnery Sergt. Will
liam Egar at that address.