Eastern Illinois University
The Keep
1944
With the Colors: Jasper County IL Servicemen
Overseas, 1941-1945
8-17-1944
Walter Rubsam Gets First Navy Training
8-17-1944
Newton Illinois Public Library
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Walter Rubsam Gets
First Navy Training
Walter Jqpn Rubsam, son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Joseph Rubasm, 125
North Maple Street, Newton is receiv­
ing his initial Naval indoctrination at
the U. S Naval Training Center, Great
Lakes, Illinois.
His recruit training consists of in­
struction in seamanship, military drill
and general Naval procedure. During
this period a series of aptitude tests
will be taken by the recruit to deter­
mine whether he will be assigned to
a Naval Service School or to immedi­
ate duty at sea.
When his recruit training is com­
pleted, the seaman will receive a per­
iod of leave.