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Rigney,
Bernie
U.S. Marines
-- Honolulu,
Hawaii
Puuloa Point Rifle Range
June 29, 1940
To his grandmother, Mrs. J.A. Schumacher
Dear Grandma:
I think that I might owe you
a letter so I will use this afternoon as it is a
day of rest and get caught up on my
correspondence.
Weather is really nice. Skies
clear. Perfect for firing the rifle. I did
alright with the pistol and Browning rifle on
the short course. I made Expert on the
B.A.R. 300 is excellent and I was able to hold
it for a score of 341, the second-highest in the
detachment. Doing alright with the rifle and
should have a big year this time and get in the
money.
Well, a big part of the fleet
has left for places unknown at this date, but I
guess that everyone except us have a good idea.
The ship has just finished
machine gun school and came into port last
Thursday. It will be in port until we go out to
fire short-range in mid-summer unless we are
called to war before that time.
Well, if I didn't tell you, I
have made my first-rate and am now making close
to $55.00 a month counting my clothing allowance
which I will get at the end of this cruise. We
will fire the rifle Wednesday for record and I
can pick up an extra $5.00 a month. 315 out of a
possible 350 also Bar and Rifle are fired 10
shots from 600 yards ; 10 shots slow fire at
500: 10 shots rapid fire at 500; 10 shots slow
fire at sitting and kneeling 5 each; 10 shots at
rapid fire standing in 1 minute and 10 seconds,
this also at 300 yards; last to shoot off-hand
at 20 plus 10 shots rapid fire in one minute,
standing to sitting. A guy is pretty tired of
shooting before he gets done, but I would stand
a lot for $5 a month more.
I hope you all enjoy the best
of health and happiness.
I'll be seeing you soon,
Love, Bernie
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