Bio: Schmidt, Larry – Commissioned 2nd Lt. (Dec 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Schmidt, Rumpel

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Dec 1975

A local man is one of six University of Wisconsin La Crosse Army ROTC cadets to receive his commission as a second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army in a recent commissioning ceremony held on the University campus. Attending the ceremony were cadets, wives, and the complete military science faculty and staff. LTC Donald O. Rumpel, chairman of the Military Science Department, performed the actual commissioning of the six new Army officers.

Receiving the gold bars of an Army second Lieutenant was Larry Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schmidt, Route 1, Colby. He as commissioned a second lieutenant in the signal corps.

Lt. Schmidt, a 1971 graduate of Colby High School, also received his Bachelor’s degree in education during mid-year graduation ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.

In addition to taking part in the Army ROTC program, Lt. Schmidt was active in various University activities too, including the track team, cross country and Lettermen’s Club.
 

 

 


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