United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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Company C-1 ; Corporal (3),- lOOlh Nish ' Show (4); Color Line (3); Rifle Marksman; Machine Gun Marksman. Company G-2; Sergeant (1 ); Soccer (4, 3, 1); Monogram (3); Pistol (4, 3, 1); Numerals (4); Minor A (3); Camera Club (3, 1); Chess Club (4); Rifle Expert; Machine Gun Marksman. Oa ned. iniluiA, cMen.Le.ni Fairmont, West Virginia Secretary of War Herb IS ;i luuiiati bcint in every sense of the word. Changing circumstances, hard rimes, anxious moments, and knocks here and there did not change his basic friendliness nor good nature. There was nothing overbearing, nothing obscure, nothing cynical about him. He was straight-forward and natural in all his associations, and never failed to say what he thought. The very words he spoke reflected his open and truthful nature. He could always find time to help a fellow out, while his own class standing evidenced ample self-sufficiency in academics. Hjf ed a en e)4e na t, 1 1 ■SCRATCH ' St. Louis, Missouri 11th District, Missouri This versatile lad from the birthplace of the blues drummed, trumpeted, sang, and sketched his way through the hardships of the West Point routine. When not on the soccer field where he so diligently spent three years, Alf could be found slinging lead on the pistol range. Reserved, even-tempered, and capable, Alf managed to keep above the goats and two jumps ahead of the Tactical Department. He never failed to share his all. A genial extrovert and a heartv enthusiast, Alf ' s friends were as numerous as his abilities. Company A-1 ; Sergeant (1); Weight Liftins Club (4, 3, 1); Pistol Expert; Rifle Marksman. A to ntvff inEni asih |cns Icaiu JH eJl OUiUe cMen.o- AL New Orleans, Louisiana Secretary of War Not content with one plebe year, Al came here tor his second from . M. I. After winning stars at V. M. I. he ranked in the first hundred of his class here. Not being a natural hive, Al had to work hard to reach this goal. His Louisiana accent could be heard ringing through the halls when he couldn ' t work a problem. He could be foimd running in the hills or working out in the gym alm.ost every day of the year. He will go far as a leader of the douffhbovs. 212

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J[!.aun,e tce. JlatuA. eMe ii e.ni Athens, Wisconsin 7th District, Wisconsin A tour at the Uni crsii ot Wisconsin g.n ' C Hcinic the inertia th.it piishcJ hiin through the Academy with units to burn. The instigator of tnany a rat- race, he was good-natured, carefree, and generous — the ideal wife. His only bout with the Tactical Department didn ' t ruflle him, but many a plebe will long remember the event with satisfaction. His mature outlook, persever- ance, and hard punch promise him an outstanding career. He always will have a facility for doing a job better than expected. Ranald eM aiio-M. tJiende o i LEON ' Council Bluffs, Iowa 7th District, Iowa Shaking the str.uv out i)t his h.iir, this quiet farm lad crawled into the stage coach and came East. Arriving at the Point he put away the familiar six shooter and took up a slip stick. With never an academic worry, cadet life was an enjovment to him whether dragging on weekends or playing hard at sports. Almost any night you could find Leon, books untouched, pipe in one hand, pen in the other leisurely dispensing with his important corres- pondence. We will never forget him as a classmate superb. JIM PoKland, Oregon Senatorial For three years we attempted to figure out whether Jim spent the most time reading magazines, shooting the bull or sacking. He was probably the only plebe ever to read a thousand page novel in the first two weeks of beast bar- racks. Endowed with an exceptional mind for things mechanical, he was continually tearing up the radio, his slide rule, or our corn popper. Never greatly awed by his studies, he managed to stay well above par in tenths. As an officer he will seldom fail to make the right decisions at the right time when the going is rough. Company B-2; Pistol (1); Fishing Club (3); Skeet Club (1); Chess Club (1); Rifle Marksman. Company D-2; Sergeant (1), 100th Night Show (3, 1). Company E-2; Corporal (3); Set? geant (1); Camera Club (1); Sk ' Club (1); Squash Club (1); How- itzer (1); Rifle Marksman. 211

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' n m I I (laLe McKili,e.H. e io-i , 1 1 BUCK Dalton, Georsia 7th District, Georsia A loyal southerner, Buck was a quiet roomipace who nevertheless loved to argue about current problems. Constantly on the defensive against the Academic Department, he studied much and made first sections in English, Historv, and German. His reserved manner and the seriousness with which he strived mark him as a hard and conscientious worker, an essential in a good soldier. Tactics and military history were sub- jects that held his interest even through two-hour lectures. We can expect to hear more of Buck in the future. Company B-1 ; Ski Club (3),- Debating Society (3, 1); Catholic Chapel Acolyte (1). I Ws. DOC Hartinglon, Nebraska 3rd District, Nebraska With four long vears of college behind him before entering the Point, Doc had little difficulty in adapt- ing himself to this life. Laboring many long hours to help some of his classmates realize his motto ' of Don ' t spec it, hive it, he was personally responsible for getting and keeping them out of academic troubles. His quick smile, earnest sincerity, genial affability, and readiness to help a friend in need made him an ideal roommate and a popular classmate; and will never leave him without friends. Company B-1; Corporal (3); Squash Club (1 ); Rifle Marksman. Sia«y a nel uUu.i, cMe,if,ina i JIM- Menard, Texas 21st District, Texas Although James made his mark at the Academy as a soldier, a scholar, a chess player, and an athlete, we will remember him best as a good friend. His willing- ness to help his classmates, and with his innate cheer- fulness made him a fine associate. He was respected and admired because of his fairness, good judgment, and conscientious performance of duty. He was effi- cient because of his understanding and perseverance, and a good companion because of his personality. Jim has all the attributes necessary to assure his suc- cess in his chosen career. Company G-1; Corporal (3); Ser- geant (1); Chess Club; Rifle Marks- 213