The National Society of Pershing Rifles

Creator

• Diorama, 1964

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Source Collection

The University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, Diorama, 1964, pg. 152, Collier Library. 

Description

Depiction of the National Society of Pershing Rifles derived from the Diorama, the student yearbook.

According to the Diorama:

"The Pershing Rifles is a military fraternity dedicated to the service of the institution as well as the development of the individual members. The purpose of the organization is to preserve and develop the highest ideals of the military profession, to promote American Citizenship, and to provide appropriate recognition of a high degree of military and academic ability among the members of the R.O.T.C.

Company J. Fourth Regiment is shown here in formation, the 1963-1964 edition of the Pershing Rifles show great promise of being the best unit since it was organized in 1961.

The Pershing Rifles participate in several drill meets each year. Among them are the Louisiana State University Invitational Drill Meet, the Vanderbilt Invitational Drill Mert, and the Fourth Regimental Drill Meet. The Pershing Rifles also participate in several parades during the year. Among them are the Veteran's Day Parade, the Homecoming Parade, and the Decatur Christmas Parade. Membership in the Pershing Rilles is open to basic cadets in the R.O.T.C."

Date Created

5-1-2026

Date

1964

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