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Gerald Thompson receives honor man certificate

Title	Gerald Thompson, receives honor man certificate, received 09 Jun 1956
Author	News Release
Text	FLEET HOME TOWN NEWS CENTER Great Lakes, Illinois News Release B952 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (FHTNC) -- Gerald C. Thompson, seaman recruit, USN, receives an honor man certificate and an engraved identification bracelet at the Navel Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. Retired Army Brig. Gen. L. H. Whiting made the presentation during recruit graduation June 9. Thompson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Thompson of 3601 Adams st., Denver, Colo. He was selected honor man of his recruit company by his instructors, company commander, and fellow company members. Before entering the Navy in April, he attended Colorado A.&M. College in Fort Collins, Colo. -end- F15/m -16- B-39