six in the morning
The mess sergeant had coffee and sandwiches ready . It was midnight when Kelly , with the aid of other non-coms , had the measurements of the new men on paper and his clothing requisition ready . Dick Prescott was on hand to sign as company commander . At six in the morning first call to reveille sounded from the bugles . Like the other companies in the regiment A company tumbled out of its cots . Men dressed , seized soap , towels , brushes and combs , and hurried to the wash-room at the rear of barracks . Then back again , the final touches being administered .