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MARINE BARACKS
TAYLOR CUP
Washington, D.C., 7 January 1963^
Billy G. Guss, 14-year-old son of
Marine Lieutenant Colonel William
F. GUSS, was presented the Taylor
Cup during cermonies held December
28, 1962, at the U. S. Naval Hospi
tal, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Cup, named ii honor of the late
Admiral M. M. TAYLOR, USN, is pres
ented annually to that handicapped
patient treated at the hospital who
has made tie greatest progress toward
rehabilitation and in overcoming his
handicap#
Early last year, Billy suffered the
loss of his right arm and right leg
"below the knee as the result of a
freak electrical accident. According
to hospital authorities, his recovery
has been remarkable. They pointed
out he was cheerful and courageous
throughout tie entire -treatment period
During his stay in the Hospital,
Billy was paid a personal visit by
Lieutenant Coloenl John EL GLENN, who
presented him with an autographed
photograph. Billy also received an
^ autographed picture from President
Kennedy•
The award was made ty Captain K. 0.
GAIT/.DA, Medical Corps, U. 3. Favy,
Commanding Officer of the hospital.
Colonel CUSS is on duty in the
Plans and Readiness Branch, Office
of the Deputy Chief of Staff (Air),
Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps,
Washington, D. C.*
QMS
There are two smiling faces around
Marine Barracks this week. Corporal
J. J. BRIGHT and Private a -uTDhAoOIJ
received their orders from headquar
ters Marine Corps* They will depart
Adak in April for Marine Barracks,
Bremerton, Washington and release
from active duty.
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Private First Class .Robert P. OTTO
extended his tour of duty on Adak
for a period of two months. PFC
OTTO is due for transfer in .august
1963 and hopes to he released from
active duty upon reporting into
Marine Barracks-, Bremerton, Washing
ton.
AWARDS *
The following Marines lave completed
three continuous jears of active serv
ice in a manner that denotes honest
and faithful service in keeping with
the highest traditions of the Marine
Corps s
LCpl George R. JEMIhS
PPG Delbert H. HiiMMER
For this outstanding service, tiese
men were presented a Good Conduct
Certificate and Medal by Major R. D.
WINN, Commanding Officer, Marine Bar
racks#
Both LCpl JENKINS and PPC HAMMER
are due to be transfered from Adak
in April 1963* LCpl JENKINS will
report t> Marine Barracks, Bremerton,
Washington and release from active
duty# EEC H/iMIiER will report to
the 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendle
ton, California for duty#
DigjjR TUrli^S
Lance Corporal Thurmon FRY and
Private Frist Class Donald J • HOHMSBY
departed -HLak, Saturday, 26 January
for harine Ihrracks, Bremerton, fash
ing ton and release from active duty*
Upcnteing released from active duty,
LCpl PHY will join his wife and two
c. ildren in Chicago, Illinois* PPG
BDHtTdBY will be heading for Houston,
Texas*
MHRINiS RhPOHTmH-Cpl Jerry H* LIDY&HD