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

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B PAUL C. FLERI, JR. Brooklyn, New York C-2 From the jungles of Brooklyn, easy going, yet perse- vering and exacting P.C. cannot fail to do a great deal in this long life. A friend of all classes, he can he found thinking of a new way to use Woo Poo ' s facilities. Paul is known for his generous smile and kind words. Although not a star man, Paul has lent his talents to helping others over the hurdles; many are indeed grateful to him. Acolyte Dialectic Society Color Line Weight Lifting Club Howitzer Sergeant EARL P. FORD Flint, Michigan M-2 The rare occasion that would bring Eep, a suspected victim of the dread Tsetse Fly, out of his Brown Boy had to be very important. His flanker attitude and his adroitness in singing the praises of the Ozark Division have made this Michigander renowned throughout the Corps. Eep ' s natural ability coupled with his thinning hair made him sure Colonel material before graduation. Football Track Ski Club Corporal Sergeant 4-2 4-3-2-1 2-1 2 1 WALLACE A. FORD Huntington, West Virginia H-2 This West irginian came from the Air Force and spent his brightest GI days at Cornell. Although never a goat. Jack worried continuously. Typical of Jack is his outstanding athletic ability and his sincere co- operative spirit. His grand sense of humor, efficient manner, and pleasing personality will long be re- membered by his fellow cadets. In the Air Force and in life Jack will always fly high! Football 4-1 Hop Manager 3-2-1 Lacrosse 4-2 Pointer 4-3 Major A Mortar 3 Numerals Corporal 2 Skeet Club 3-2-1 Lieutenant 1 4 9 295

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m MARCUS BARTLETT FINNEGAN Walsh, New Jersey G-2 From Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, came this dili- gent, good-natured young man. Mark ' s innate mental capacity and physical ability has allowed him to breeze through the Academy ' s grind. His spare mo- ments are spent on the flying rings in the gymnasium, deep reading, or whirling a lovely lady around the Post. Success and the best things in life will bring happiness to this likeable classmate. Gvmnastics 4-2-1 Numerals Monogram Lacrosse 4 Ski Cluh 4-3-2-1 Election Committee 2-1 Corporal 2 Sergeant 1 H. CARLTON FITZ, JR. Boston, Massachusetts 1-2 Carl, being a Navy Junior, claims no one state for more than two or three years. Before entering West Point, he went one year to Johns Hopkins University. His affability and sense of humor make him a wel- come addition to any group. Versatile in and outside of the class room. Red ' s quick smile, initiative, and sense of balance will stand him in good stead in the years to come. Lacrosse 4-3 General Committee 2-1 Corporal 2 Sergeant 1 RICHARD ARTHUR FITZGERALD Kalamazoo, Michigan E-1 Dick started academics at West Point with a bang, but after Plebe year he found that he could enjoy life more by just glancing at the poop sheets. His good looks and personality are a great asset. Dick ' s favorite pastimes are a daily com munique from Saint Louis, New Year ' s Eve by a fireplace, sailing through six foot waves on the Hudson, and of Course the sack. Here ' s to the Cup . . . Sailing Ckib Ski Cluh Special Programs Committee Corporal Sergeant 4-3-2-1 4-3-1 294 1 9

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m JOHN F. FORREST Olney, Illinois A-1 Jack has those qualities that amuse and amaze those about him. His conversation doesn ' t always end at taps; and, although he is high ranking, he isn ' t hidebound concerning regulations. Track, football, and boxing, plus starring on A Company ' s intra- mural aggregations, have shown to all the athletic abilities that Jack possesses. A man among men, Jack has plenty to look forward to. Boxing 3-1 Chapel Choir 4-3-2-1 Football 4-3-2 Lecture Committee 4-3 Monogram Ski Club 2-1 Numeral Corporal 2 Track 4-3 Lieutenant 1 DAVID FRANKLIN FRECH Mount Holly, New Jersey M-2 Dave came to West Point determined to equal or better the record of a brother who preceded him. This goal he has realized in addition to aiding others less richly endowed than himself over the rough spots in academics. Quietness and sincerity, coupled with a dry wit, have won Dave many friends. Come June, another Freeh will become a welcome addition to the Corps of Engineers. Ski Club 2-1 Hundredth Night Show 3 Sergeant 1 DAVID GRAY FREEMAN Washington, D. C. F-1 Dave came to West Point with a smile, a sense of humor, and an ability to make friends. Despite the combined efforts of the academic and tactical depart- ments, this army brat held his own. He could always be found with a blind drag, in the sack, or at the gym. A lost weekend was not complete without Dave. Whether he ends up in China, Air Force, or Airborne, here ' s luck to a real friend. Color Line 3 Sergeant 1 296 1 9