History of Company 3302
S-86-Pa.
(V)
Sinnemahoning, PA.

Army Personnel

Capt. Bertrum C. Rogers, Commanding

1st Lt. Don C. Smith, Exchange Officer

1st Lt. S. W. Drennen, Mess Officer

Mr. Charles S. Stoops, Educational Advisor

Company 3302 was organized July 5, 1935, at Camp 5-86, Sinnamahoning, PA. and has occupied the site continuously.

Several major projects have been carried on by members of the company.  Included among them is the construction of three I-Beam bridges, one an 18-foot steel span support on the Jerry Run Road.  Another is a 34-foot steel span support at the east entrance to the camp, and a third is a 46-foot steel span support at the west entrance to the camp.  The last bridge was destroyed by a flood and has recently been replaced by a new structure.  Building construction for forestry use includes an oil house, garage, blacksmith shop and wings on the forestry quarters.

Other construction includes 14 miles of foot trails, construction of 20 miles of telephone lines, blister rust control on 1,000 acres, stock survey on 146 acres and the razing and moving of a 146-foot steel truss bridge eight miles upstream.

The most memorable event in the history of the company was the flood during the spring of 1936.  While temporarily inconvenienced by minor camp property damage, the greatest problem was created by the loss of nearby roads and bridges serving the camp.  Fortunately the company was able to repair a little used mountain road to serve in place of the road destroyed.  However, it was necessary to transport supplies over a railroad bridge, until May, when the company constructed a small ferry.  For approximately two months following the flood the company performed flood relief work in nearby communities.

Outstanding educational work in the camp has been most noticeable in arts and crafts.  Some excellent work has been done in paintings and drawings as well as in the construction of numerous articles made of wood and other materials.  Enrollees have made ashtray stands, flower pot stands with ornamental designs, cabinets, and a miniature church constructed of match box.

Camp and community relations have been exceptionally good and the men of the company have at all times conducted themselves in an orderly and courteous manner in their contacts with the people of neighboring communities.  The excellent relations with neighboring communities is exemplified by the whole-hearted participation of members in surrounding communities in camp recreational attractions.

Captain Bertram C. Rogers, commander of the company, has been commanding officer since the date of camp organization.

As evidence by the numerous work projects being carried on by the company, the camp is proving the ability of the CCC camps to carry on lasting projects.