WWI Marine Scout Sniper Accuracy - Wow!

[Jim Tarleton]

History from the Rear!

One might think that there are no records of Marine sniper shots from WWI, but one would be wrong. There is a record of Marine Scout Sniper Pvt Roland Fischer killing six Germans at a range of 1400 yards on 11 Jun 1918. The shots were witnessed (written testimony) by an officer and a staff NCO. The rifle used? A 1903 Springfield fitted with a Winchester A5 scope with a very interesting serial number. Those shots were made using the ammo of the day, not reloads or Match grade ammo, and under direct artillery fire and severe combat conditions. The very proficent Marine Sniper was subsequently wounded by artillery fire for his effort.

Most WWI Marine Sniper kills in one day (so far) was twelve Germans, a feat accomplished by the indomitable "Old Corps" Marine Sniper Pvt (GSgt) Walter Cook on 2 Jun 1918.

How about them apples? Move over Hathcock, those boys could shoot too.

Semper Fi,

Jim

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