Flintridge Prep School - Log Yearbook (La Canada Flintridge, CA)

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In Memoriam Donald Erskine Baxter, '40, Husband of Mrs. Martha Baird Baxter, of New Orleans, failed to return to his aircraft carrier from a mission September 13, 1944. He was serving as pilot of an Avenger torpedo bomber. He was later confirmed as killed in action by the Navy Department. After graduation, Donald attended Menlo junior College. He entered training july 8, 1942, received pre-Hight at St. Marys College, primary at Liver- more and advanced at Corpus Christi, where he won his wings and was commissioned Ensign. He received operational training at lit. Lauderdale, Florida and advanced training at North Island before joining his squadron and sailing for duty in the Pacific. He was in several engagements prior to the one from which he failed to return. Alvin Mayo Dunn, attended Flintridge '36-'37. Son of Mrs. XV. D. Crapo, of Pasadena. Sergeant, U. S. A. A. C. Reported killed in plane crash at Shreveport, Louisiana, October 20, 19512. Edward C. Finkbine, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Finkbine of Pasadena. Attended Fl' 'dv ' f-' C intri ge 34 3 ug graduated from Culverg commissioned Lieutenant mechanized cavalry, re norted killed in action in German in tank attack, March 13, 1945. I Yi '5Xfilliam Edward Morris Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hughes, of Glendale, attended Flintridge '36-'38, Seaman Zfc, enlisted December 8, 194lg served in plotting room, promoted to range finder, then to fire control, served in engagements at Coral Sea, Midway, and Savo Island, at the latter on USS Astoria. He was reported missing in action from this engagement. It is presumed that he went down with his ship. Richard Poundstone Munroe, '41, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Munroe of Altadena. After graduation, Dick attended Stanford University. He distinguished himself as a football player, and after enlisting in the Navy V-12 program, was transferred to University of California. Here he played first string in the back-field. He was commis- sioned Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, receiving a shorter term of training than most officer candidates. He was transferred to duty in the Pacific. After serving for a time at Guadalcanal, his division went into action at Okinawa. The Navy Department reported that he was killed in action, while serving as leader of a rifle platoon.

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jack Ahlswede, '37. Attended Dartmouth one year. Served 28 months as PFC Signal Corps, in the South Pacific. Recently released, he is now operating a ranch at Bonsall, California. His address, P. O. Box 23. W. Reid Allen Jr., '42. Attended Davis, enlisted in Navy V-1, trained at U. C. L. A., transferred to Great Lakes N. T. S., here he was awarded citation as honor man of his battalion, campaign ribbons: American Theatre, Asiatic Pacific, Victory bar with bronze star, good conduct bar. He injured his hand in line of duty and is now undergoing treatment at Long Beach Naval Hospital, probable time of release, six months. Kenneth M. Barager jr., '37. Enlisted 251st C. A. QA. AQ CNG Iuly 22, 1940, Pearl Harbor October 1940 to January 1943, graduated O. C. S. AAA july 1943, trained anti-aircraft and combat replacements September 1943 to August 1945 at Camp Haan, Fort Benning, Camp Robinson and Camp Howge, over- seas with 158th Infantry at Luzon, occupation of Honshu August 1945 to November 20, 1945. Now out of service, present address: 1907 Palm Ave., National City, California, married. Following rib- bons: American Defense, with one star, Asiatic Pacific with star for Pearl Harbor, Victory Ribbon with star, japanese Occupation Ribbon. Plans college course in Business Administration, ultimately, man- agement of Business College in San Diego. Rank, first lieutenant when separated. Charles F. Baylies, '38. After induction sent to Camp Callan, train guard, Union Station, taken ill with jaundice, sent to Torney General Hospital, Palm Springs, separated at Mitchell Convalescent Hospital. Chuck is married, lives at 4917 La Crescenta Avenue, La Crescenta, plans to open his own radio shop in the near future. Brainerd K. Beckwith jr. QSamj, '42. 'Enlisted Navy V-5, Commissioned Ensign, active service in South Pacific, recently released, now atten ling University of California at Berkeley. James E. Benjamin, attended Flintridge '35-'38. Cor- poral, self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery, service in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, Austria, Germany, army of occupation, sta- tioned at Berchtesgaden, Ribbons: European Theatre, Good Conduct, Occupation, Victory Ribbon, five battle stars, i. e. Normandy, Northern France, Ar- dennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, 3 years service, 19 months overseas, assignment, forward observation post, and securing of firing data, now out of service, plans college. Present address: 9135 Hazen Drive, Beverly Hills, California, Franklin Otis Booth. Attended Flintridge '38-'39. Enlisted in Navy V-7 in May, 1943. Graduated from Cal Tech and earned his commission. Present location and plans unknown. Thomas A. Box III, '39. Entered Navy pre-flight training at St. Mary's in 1943, had primary at Glen- view, Ill. Received wings and conimission November 20, 1944 at Pensacola, Fla. Now released, future plans and present address unknown. Thomas S. Boyd. Attended Flintridge '54-'35. En- listed in Artillery in January, 1943, received com- mission at Ft. Benning, Ga. Detailed to Camp Atterbury, Ind., where he was attached to the 160th Infantry Division. Went overseas in February, 1944, f1rst engagement was the battle of the Bulge, in which his division was almost annihilated. With the con- sent of his commanding officer he chose to attempt a break-through instead of surrendering. This was successful, however, in the attempt, hands and feet were frozen and hospitalization was necessitated. Next action was St. Nazaire. At the end of the war was detailed to special duty as Liason officer and then transferred to General Ike's own regiment, the 29th Infantry. Won following ribbons: Combat In- fantry badge, citation for exemplary contact with enemy, European Theatre with three stars for Nor- thern France, Ardennes and Rhineland, American Theatre, Army of Occupation, Victory ribbon. Dis- charged a first lieutenant. Plans to finish college. At present residing with his mother, Mrs. Helene Boyd, at 4383 Landfair, Los Angeles 24, Calif. Donald B. Bullock, '4O. Entered the Army February 2, 1943. Basic training, Camp Kohler, radar training, Camp Murphy, Fla., three terms electrical ASTP, University of Florida, training in telephone and telephone carrier, Ft. Monmouth, N. Operated carrier system in Hollandia, New Guinea, went to Luzon to await the invasion of japan, entered Japan with the Third Fleet August 28, operated carrier system in Tokyo. Ribbons: Asiatic-Pacific, Philippine Liberation, American Theatre, Victory ribbon. Now out of service. Present address: 1524 Paloma St., Pasadena. Future plans uncertain. Roberts G. Carder, '39. After graduation served a while as cadet officer in Merchant Marine, later en- listed in the Coast Guard, attaining rank of coxwain. At last report, was to begin training for a commission. No subsequent information available. John B. Crook, '44. Entered Navy june, 1945, re- leased 1946 as seaman, second class. john had 'the misfortune to spend a large part of his Navy career