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Gavin spent his spare time reading books from the library, notably Great Captains and a biography of Hannibal.

He had been forced to quit school in seventh grade in order to help support his family, and acutely felt his lack of education.

In addition, he made excursions in the region, trying to satisfy his boundless curiosity about everything.

The First Sergeant, " Chief " Williams, recognized Gavin's potential and made him his assistant ; Gavin was promoted to Corporal six months later.