 Gerald was a 1961 High School graduate of Beaver Dam, KY. He started school at Rockport and attended until he entered high school at Beaver Dam. In 1957 Rockport High School students were required to continue their high school education at Beaver Dam. Gerald entered Beaver Dam as a Freshman. The following write-up and the above picture is from an older article in the Owensboro Newspaper and furnished by Coleen Hoskins Stewart. Thanks Coleen. Private E-2 Gerald Hoskins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoskins, of Rockport, Kentucky arrived in Augsburg, Germany on October 10, 1965 and has been assigned to Company C 24th Medical Battalion. Private E-2 Hoskins entered the U. S. Army on May 11, 1965 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he received his basic training and special schooling. Upon graduation he was awarded a trophy for attaining the highest proficiency in his company and an accelerated advancement to Private E-2. A citation presented to him by his commanding officer reads, Quote: "This accelerated promotion is the result of your dedicated effort, your exemplary conduct and attitude, and your demonstrated qualities of leadership. The officers and men of this organization join me in congratulating you as your receive this recognition of your accomplishments during your period of basic training". Thanks Gerald, for your service to our country.  |
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