Vanderbilt University Naval ROTC - Galleon Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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initiative, self-control, unselfishness, honor, and courage. John A. Lejeune: Reminiscences of a Marine, 1930 l i l l i i i W oooo up I x In addition Major Gardner's collateral duties included Marine Option recruiter, Midshipman Battalion Advisor, Rifle and Pistol Team Advisor, Public Affairs Officer, Drill Team Advisor, and Senior Watch OfficerlSecurity Officer. All of these he has performed in a thoroughly professional manner, characterized by enthusiasm and attention to detail. Of particular interest to him have been those which involve contact with the midshipmen and NESEP Officer Candidates of the Unit. From him the Battalion has learned not only the technical facts of the drill field, military ceremony, and on your feetv leadership, but have seen his example of professional excellence as well. He has untiringly contributed his time and effort to these advisory tasks attending night and weekend meetings and practice sessions, coaching and counseling individuals, accompanying groups to competitions, and in every detail backing the students to assure that they realize the benefit ofsuccessful effort. Major Gardner is an impressive professional officer. He is competent and experienced as an infantry officer, thoroughly dedicated to his country and the task at hand, outgoing and at ease with seniors and subordinates, and sincerely interested in the welfare of those around him. He is active in athletics and physically fit. From the standpoint of the whole man concept he is exceptional in every respect and must be considered one of the outstanding leaders in the Naval Service. The midshipmen of the Vanderbilt NROTC Battalion are grateful for the privilege of knowing Major Gardner. We will miss him. The young American responds quickly and readily to the exhibition of qualities of leadership on the part of his officers. Some of these qualities are industry, energy, initiative, determination, enthusiasm, firmness, kindness,

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Q 0 Dedication I v 1 I I A Donald R. Gardner aior USMC Major Donald R. Gardner enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1955. He was graduated from Memphis State University in 1960 and commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps as a result of his participation in the Platoon Leaders Course. In 1972-3 he again attended Memphis State, this time on a Secretary of the Navy Scholarship, and was graduated with a Master of Arts in Military History. I-le then reported to Vanderbilt NROTC to assume the duties of Marine Officer Instructor. At Vanderbilt his primary duties have consisted of Instructor responsibilities for two Marine Option Naval Science courses, and advisor responsibility for MO's. In addition he has voluntarily added the course in American Military Affairs to his teaching load. He has thoroughly involved himself in these courses and his reputation as a fine instructor is known throughout the campus.

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