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Photograph article dated September 10, 1956 partially reads, "One of the first Valley men to enlist in the Army's new six months active duty, seven and a half years active reserve program, John Atherton, 18, of Van Nuys, has recently returned home after completing his basic training. Atherton, a graduate of Van Nuys High School, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. harry L. Atherton, 5421 Noble Ave. He received his basic at Fort Ord and Fort Bliss, Texas, and will continue to train with Battery C, 374th AAA Battalion, which has its headquarters at 5525 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 13 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army Reserve Basic training (Military education)--United States Military service, Voluntary--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Military cadets--United States Soldiers--United States Military uniforms Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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