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R.O.T.C. Details at Camp Devens Under Command of Capt. Bright

CAMP DEVENS, AYER, MASS., MAY 15.--Captain A. H. Bright '19 yesterday took charge of the special detail of the R. O. T. C. which is stationed at Camp Devens for intensive training in bayonet fighting and grenades, according to word received late last evening from Ayer. Most of the men are now with H Company of the 302d Infantry. First Sergeant N. L. Harris '19, who had been in charge of the detail, is now quartered with E Company of the 303d Infantry.

Yesterday morning active practice was carried on by all the members of the detail. The grenade section was given live grenades for the first time, while the bayonet men began work on the dummies, giving special attention to mastering the point thrust. All the exercises were carried out by members of the corps in a satisfactory manner.

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