Pinkston and Trotter Promoted

Camden County Record - March 20, 1980

Paul B. Pinkston, Jr. of 1440 Sheridan Street and Thomas W. Trotter of 1185 Sheridan Street were recently promoted to Army Specialist Four.

Pinkston is serving as a tactical satellite and microwave systems operator with the 7th Signal Brigade, Karlsruhe, Germany. Trotter is a communication center operator specialist with the 52nd Signal Battalion, Valkingen, Germany.

The appointing orders for their promotions stated “… The Secretary of the Army has placed special trust and confidence in these soldiers’ patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities.” The promotion was based upon these qualities and the demonstrated potential for increased responsibilities.

Pinkston, who entered the Army in September 1978, attended Camden County College, Blackwood. Trotter, a 1978 graduate of Camden High School, entered the Army in July 1978.