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Name
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Hurst, John Walter
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Rank, Company, Regiment
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SGT SVC (W) 85TH Honorable discharge 1948
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Birth date/Death Date
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5/6/1997
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Vermont Location
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Burlington
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Awards
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NEHSA. It established the "John Hurst Achievement Award" in his honor the year he died. It is given every year to a deserving handicapped skier."
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Importance of Vermont
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First skiing experience
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"John began skiing at 3 years old in Switzerland where he grew up."
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College
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"Attended UVM - class of '44 (left after sophomore year '42 to join Ski Troops as an instructor) - came back to UVM in '48 and graduated with class on 1950."
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Competitive Skiing
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"On UVM Ski Team - did all 4 events, Slalom, Giant Slalom, Cross Country, Jumping."
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What was your experience in the 10th like?
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"He joined to help US fight WWII from the UVM - was in the service until 1948 - last few years in the Counter Intelligence in Stutgardt, Germany."
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Why did you join the 10th?
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Ski Patrol
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Ski School
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Ski Industry
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"After retirement, taught handicapped to ski at Sunapee for NEHSA."
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Vermont Ski Area Connection
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Role of Skiing in your Life
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Other information
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John appeared in the film "Fire on the Mountain." Made in Telluride, CO.
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Photograph information
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Information submitted by
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Jane Hurst, wife
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