Fort Jackson today observed S-D Day by presenting 60 safety driver awards to civilian employes.

Maj. Gen. R. F. Ennis, Fort Jackson and 101st Airborne Division Commander, Gave out the certificates assisted by Col. Ashford T. Jordan, Post Transportation officer.

For the presentation Gen. Ennis congratulated the 60 employes and told them “a man sitting behind a wheel is behind a gun. People do not realize what a dangerous weapon they hold in their hands. We are mighty proud of you all. You are as much a part of Fort Jackson as the enlisted men and the officers.”

Among the 60 employees receiving awards, 34 of them had a four-year accident free safety record; 12 had a three-year record; eight had a two-year record; five had a one year record and two a six month record.

Before the presentation Fort Jackson officials inspected Atlantic Greyhounds new coach Scenicruiser, which is on display at the bus station today.

The four year certificates went to Milton M Abbottt of 2805 Columbia Ave., James F. Backman of West Columbia, Howard Beauchamp of West Columbia; Edward Dove Jr. of Eastover, Harry Driggers of 1107 Bryan St., Wilbert Edmonds of Hopkins, Frank Evans of 1017 Deal St., John H. Flemming of Eastover, Hardy H Goodson of Gadsden, Thomas Gray of State Park Road.

Also Winford E. Hall, Sr., of Cayce, O.D.T. Harvell of 2612 Kiawah Ave., James Henderson of 1819 Laurel St., Heber V. Jeffcoat of West Columbia, Harrison Johnson Jr of 809 Pine St., Gary H Koon of Blaney, Jesse H. Koon of Lugoff, Isaac McClinton of 1 Howe St.

Also Richard O. Neeley of 2607 Schoolhouse Road, Mendell B. Ogburn of Camden, Gary E. Price of Lexington, Zack Prioleau of Hopkins, William B. Rowe of Ridgeway, Nazroy Reese of Eastover, Perry E. Richardson of Chapin, Lloyd M Roland of 723 Maryland St., Quitman Roff of West Columbia, Frank J. Simons of 304 Isaac St. Bennie Simuel of Lykesland.

Also Lucoe Spires of Pelion, Lacy Q. Summer of 1522 Victory St., Frank Taylor of 609 Assembly St., Fletcher J. Witcher of 912 Pine St.

The three year awards went to Wilder WW. Bishop of 1109 Florence St., Edward Guignard of 62 Samson Circle, Joseph L. King of 1112 Rumar St., William V. Millwood of 1133 Olympia St., Herman D. Price of Gilbert, Andrew J Rhoden of Gadsden, James A. Richourg of West Columbia and Walter H. Scott of 417 S. Gregg St.

Also Harry M Smith of Camden, Roosevelt Taylor of Lykesland, Ollie E. Welch, Sr., of Colony Forest, Charles Williams of West Columbia.

Receiving two year awards were Robert M. Dotter of Marion Hotel, Roddey O Glenn of West Columbia, John E. Jamison of Wolfton, Paul E. Lovett of 2714 Brady St., David A. Richardson of 3009 Farrow Road, Raymond H. Shull of 307 Blanding St., Roosevelt Simmons of 114 Mark St. Allieburg Williams of Eastover.

Receiving one year awards were Thomas R. Bostic of Eastover, Obie M. Ellis of Cayce, Everett C. Charles Martin of 2007 Pulaski St., Eugene Sharpe of Colony Forrest and Cornelia F. Wade of 613 Maple St.

The six month awards went to Jeff Gilmore of 401 Christian St. and George A. Taylor of Lexington.