Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 109, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1918 — “K .P.” as a Military Term. [ARTICLE]

“K .P.” as a Military Term.

Sweeney was a new recruit; he was also a Knight of Columbus. His second day at Fort Thomas was spent in hours of tiresome drill. Toward evening the top sergeant called out: “All K. P.’s step forward.” Twelve men advanced and, when the others were dismissed, followed the officer toward the mess halls. Sweeney was tired and hungry and his blood boiled-at the thought of the favoritism about to be shown to the dozen of Knights of Pythias. He followed the men, cursing under his breath, and on reaching the hall was relieved to hear the gruff “top” exclaim: “Now, you kitchen police, get busy !”—Argonaut.