Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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WE ' RE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING HENRY GRIESEDIECK DROSTEN HANK 7763 Davis Drive, Clayton, Mo. 2 years Honk was known as one of the quieter cadets on the campus, but neverthe- less he maintained a 3.00 average in his school work. His musical interests were confined to singing. This year he was president of the Glee Club and a mem- ber of the senior quartette. His favorite sport was soccer. He excelled in this game and was named captain after winning two prep letters, as well os a J.V. letter in baseball. He ranked a corporal in “ D ‘ Company. Soon after he grad- uates, he will enter the army for the duration. With his varied abilities he is destined for success. HAROLD THOMAS DUFFY PEP 7748 Yates Avenue, Chicago, III. 3 years Harold Duffy, alias Pep, alias A.B.C., was an athlete worthy of note at Western in his short stay. Having earned two prep letters in A” football, he was elected to the W Club and was a loyal member of that society. His second year of football found him on the A.B.C. League All-Stars. In the spring session at school, lost year, he tossed the discus. Duf was the guide of the second platoon of B Company. Being a military senior, he has high hopes of attending camp at Fort Benning, where he will receive his commission as a lieutenant. DAVID WRIGHT ENDSLEY DAVE 604 West Locust Street, Robinson, III. 2 years Dave became a favorite person in all phases of cadet life. For two years Dave played half-back on the ’ B football team and this year he was a main- stay of the team. Having played one year of B and one year of A basket ball, he became a deadeye on the court and was high scorer in many games. Dave reached his greatest heights on the track team where he soared into the air at the end of a pole. Dave was the guide of ”D Company, and when the armed forces take him they will have obtained an outstanding cadet. CHARLES EDWARD GABRIEL 2421 Kentucky Street, Quincy, III. Gabe was probably the most quiet cadet in the Senior Class. For the past two years he roomed with another very quiet cadet, Phillips. He managed many an athletic team in his five years. He served one year as J.V. swimming. 2 yea s as track, and one year as tennis manager. Several years ago he actively participated in athletics, being a member of the C football team. He held the rank of corporal and was guide of D” Company. He was often seen in the canteen. When he graduates, he is planning to attend Gem City Business College. — 25 — GABE 5 years

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WE ' RE THE WAR CLASS OF 1943 EDWARD THEODORE DAHLIN DUTCH 5922 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago, III. 3 years Athletically inclined was Dutch Dahlin, who won more prep letters in three years than the average cadet could win in four. He was co-captain of our football team and earned his W two years in this sport. Dutch ' s athletic interest turned toward basket ball in the winter, and he won two letters in this sport. Three letters were his showing in baseball, where he patrolled the outer garden like a hawk. He also enjoyed social life in various ways. When Dutch graduates, the corps will always remember that humorous little package of dynamite, who was a coach’s dream. DICK KENNEDY DEGENHARDT DICK 427 Bluff Street, Alton, III. 3 years In three years Dick Degenhardt became a member of the RECALL staff, dance committee, a commissioned officer, floor chief, table chief, and he has also attained other numerous honors. Last year, he won the fourrogere in the sophomore military class for outstanding work during G.l. He also obtained a military excellence medal and various ribbons. Because of a serious operation in his sophomore year, he was unable to finish any type of strenuous sports, although he had played football. Another serious injury kept him out of school this year, but he came back plugging, as he will always do. RICHARD M. DEUTMAN DUTCH Cuba City, Wis. 4 years Dutch followed his brother to Western and stepped into his shoes. He was one of the ranking sergeants of the battalion, for he carried our country ' s flog. Rooming with Endsley on the second floor of C , he was quite contented. Dutch made many friends at school and liked to have everyone ask him where something was, for he was sure to know. He was a mess chief and an honor student. He played basket ball for two years and won his lettor both seasons. When Dutch goes to Officer ' s Training School this summer, we are all sure that he will succeed. ALLEN LEE CROUCH, III PAT 599 Bates Street, Batesville. Ark. 3 years Pat excelled in almost every field of school life. He topped everyone in academics and was honored with the title of valedictorian. Pat ranked a lieu- tenant in the second platoon of C . He also ruled a table and the first floor of E . He edited the activities section of the Shrapnel and military section of the RECALL. Besides this, Pat accumulated many other honors, such as, member of the Quill and Scroll, National Honor Society, tennis team, chess and debate clubs, as well as vice president of his sophomore class, first in sophomore theory, and winner of a Tribune medal. Pat plans to attend Harvard this summer. — 24 —

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OVER HALF OF US WILL BE IN SERVICE ELLIS M. GADDIS GADDIE 415 Alton Street, Alton, III. 3 years Ellis Gaddis is a name that will live long in Western ' s history. His main ability was in the military department, where two theory ribbons and a first- place freshman theory medal won him the job of first sergeant in ”D“ Com- pany. He was an expert with a rifle and was awarded two letters in marks- manship and the goose, annually given at Thanksgiving. Gaddis was head of the second floor of E and of a table. He always kept his academic average over 3.00. Because of his versatility and friendliness, he won a high place in everyone ' s esteem. ROBERT MARTIN GILASON LIMEY 7151 South Francisco Avenue, Chicago, III. 4 years Tall, blond, and handsome con mean only one person, popular Bob Oilason. In the military spotlight, Lieut. Gilason shone rodiantly as the leader of the first platoon of ' A . For two years, he was the fleet-footed end of the varsity football squad. During the winter months, he captained the fencing team. For two years, he has been a member of the W Club. Gil was a member of the Senior Dance Committee and a solid supporter of the Cades- pions. Limey has been class historian for the past three years. Fort Benning, Georgia, will be his mailing address after graduation. BENJAMIN HARRISON GOODMAN, JR. BEN 190 Soufh Avenue, Glencoe, III. 4 years Ben was a prom inent member of the renowned third floor of C . He was busy in many activities, being a leading man on the RECALL business staff. He belonged to the hobby shop, glee club, and camera club. His interest in dances placed him on the Senior Dance Committee. He made average grades in school, but made up for it in military, maintaining an Ex average. His sergeant ' s rank put him in command of a squad. He lettered in soccer and riding, but showed an interest in softball and trap shooting. He plans to go to Benning this summer. BURTON LEE GORDON 4950 Chicago Beach Drive, Chicago, BURT 3 years In three short years, Burt accomplished what many are unable to do four. He held a steady place on the honor list with a 3.50 overage. His journalistic abilities put him on the editorial Staff of the RECALL, and crowned him assistant senior editor of the Shrapnel. Burt ' s eyes were focused on many activities, for he was a member of the Quill and Scroll, Debote Club. Thespians, and secretary of the Chess Club. Sergeant stripes ranked him as guide of the band. For the past three years, Burt took to playing tennis. He plans to enter Chicago University this summer. — 26 —