3069 W.A. McColl’s Diary (1949 – 53) Final entry…
The following entry is the last one entered by Bill McColl in the four year diary he maintained pretty regularly from the start of his time at RMC in 1949 until he graduated in 1953. Also along with the final entry was his “unofficial” list of where his classmates were headed that year following graduation.…
Raising a little hell around for April Fool’s Day & Morale Building Quotes from Marshal Ferdinand Foch
3069 W.A. McColl’s IV Year 1953 Diary 1 Apr 53 The mourning period is now over as far as we are concerned and we took down our black bands last night. Barry Hercus & I have been raising a little hell around for April Fool’s Day. Our specialty is stripping down radiators and putting rinds…
3069 Bill McColl 1953 Diary & Morale Building Quotes from Admiral Richard E. Byrd
Class of ’53 anniversary. Which one? Diary entries for 17 Mar 53 & 26 Mar 53 Morale Building Quotes from Admiral Richard E. Byrd More
C.R.M.C., the new radio station run by cadets once a week
C.R.M.C., the new radio station run by cadets once a week More
Cadets arrived from 11 different universities to compete in a rifle shoot
Cadets arrived from 11 different universities to compete in a rifle shoot More
Failed 4 of 7 subjects: “The Director of Studies would like to have a chat with you…”
Failed 4 of 7 subjects: The Director of Studies would like to have a chat with you about your work More
We hear from 3069 Bill McColl
Regular readers will recognize the name WA (Bill) McColl the gentleman cadet who entered RMC in 1949 and faithfully maintained a diary during his four years at the college. We recently heard from Bill and he sent us the following note… More
When their girls say “jump” so help me, they leap high into the air…
8 Dec 52 Exams started today with Eco 44 which I messed up pretty badly. Never have I faced a set of exams with as little preparation as this time. Exam routine is very slack this year – no parades at all; all running around. Last Friday I found a most fascinating store…
Bill McColl – IV Year Diary – Decision Time Coming Soon
4 Dec 52 The McColl boys! (Click on photos for better viewing) After classes, the seven of us who went to Europe last year had a meeting with Major Fawcett to talk over our ideas on the summer training. It was a very good discussion – made me realize that I’m still not sure about…
Letter from Korea – Nov 1952 & Bill McColl Diary
For better viewing Click on each clipping 17 Nov 52 Expected to get out today but it seems it takes 2 days to be discharged. Hoffer got out though – he banged his hand on the diving board trying to do a back flip. Balls has a great deal of fun poking fun at little…