Volume 7 , Issue 18

1937-38 Kemper Military Photos...

We recently found, scanned some of our Uncle Bob's (McGill) Old Kemper Military School Pics that were among Uncle Bob's treasure chest AND... Kemper military days in Booneville, Missouri back in the years 1936 thru 1938. This picture shown here is one of Bob's buddies, Willie Gibbens, that played in a "swing band" aboard the ship "Europa" during the "Summer of '38."

In 1936 Bob McGill was at the Junior College at Kemper Military School, in Booneville, Missouri as a member of the Junior College Graduating Class of 1937-1938; he was First Sergeant; member of Military Honor Society; member of Special Drill Platoon; Letter in Varsity Swimming; Letter in company Football; Captain of Swimming Team; Member of K Club; member of Band; member of Orchestra; and member of General Honor Society. He graduated 7th May 1938 with an Associate of Commerce Degree. From Kemper at Booneville, Missouri, Uncle Bob went onto Kentucky University.

Some of his classmates that left notations on their photos mentioned Uncle Bob as "Mister Swingman McGill." Where there were names written on the photos, we have placed those under the photos. AND... there were quite a few from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas besides other places.

Anyway, maybe you know of someone whose ancestors went to Kemper Military during the mid to late-1930's. We understand that the Kemper Military School in Booneville, Missouri is no longer in operation -- it is in the process of selling its buildings, grounds to a private group. Hope this helps someone make a connection out there.   |  View or Add Comments (3 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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