"... Stolen from beneath the camp cot of Private James F. Kerr...."
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY SIXTH INFANTRY
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri
October 17, 1934.
Subject: Theft of firearms.
To:The chief of Ordnance, U. S. Army,
Washington, D. C.
(Thru: Commanding General, 6th Corps Area, Chicago, Illinois)
1. In compliance with paragraph (1), Section II, Circular Number 6, War Department, dated February 27, 1934, report is made that one (1) U. S. Army Rifle, caliber .30, model 1903, serial number 47654, was stolen from beneath the camp cot of Private James F. Kerr, 6829053, Headquarters Company, 6th Infantry, on July 16, 1934, while this organization was stationed at the Jefferson Barracks Target Range, Arcadia, Missouri.
s/s R. A. Byers
R. A. BYERS,
Captain, 6th Infantry
Commanding.