Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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Maj. W. C ' .. S. Lowe, for many years Commandant, and cadet officers of early years of century C»en Jonathan Wainwright at Commencement of 1948. Fun with |oe E Brown shortly after World Col. Paul Tibbets. ’33. atomic plane War II ended. ' pilot, visits old room.

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After the Fire of 1903 In 1903 Western ' s main building. which included part ol the original Wyman Insti- tute, was burned. Col. A. M. Jackson, superintendent at that time, with great energy had new buildings ready for cadets by the next Septemlier. lie started the fire-proof construction which is characteristic ol Academy buildings today. Cadets in Uniforms of 1890’s and 1900’s These uniforms look strange today, but the military neatness and the eager brightness of youth were evident in those days of long ago, despite high collars, long hair, and quaint caps.

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Colonel Charles H. Moore Commandant 1 he Senior Class of 1954 proudly dedicates this RECALL as a token of appreciation for the inspiration and guidance which he has given to all cadets during their careers at Western. Col. Charles H. Moore W.M.A. ' 21 I he members of our class will remember the genuineness, the capability, and the sterling character of Colonel Charles 11. Moore long after other memories of cadet life have faded. Each cadet looked to Colonel Moore as a man who knew the problems of cadets, both fiom the lewpoint of the Commandant and from the cadets themselves, for he was once a cadet at estern himself. The fact that he was always striving to make every phase of student life more rewarding or enjoyable signified the deep affection that he has for boys and for his own work. After the Seniors venture forth to carve their own careers, the wise counsel anti kindlv interest of this granite personality will be greatly missed, but the ideals which he taught and personified will form the foundation upon which a future can be solidly built. Anti so it is to Colonel Moore that the staff gratefully dedicates this 1954 RECALL.