Alumni

A latecomer to World War II, William Stevenson still helped rout the Germans.

William T. Stevenson, remembered by his son, Gary Stevenson

Helping to change the way artillery is deployed, W.D. Williams rewrote the artillery manual in two languages.

Colonel W.D. Williams, remembered by his grandson, Steve Williams

An ambulance driver in North Africa, Italy, Sicily, Germany and Austria, Harold Mitchell was recognized with a Bronze Star and other medals.

Harold Mitchell, remembered by grandson, Matt Mercer

He wrote a lot about how scared he was of the Japanese submarines in the waters that were chasing the ship.

Gerald Houston Helms, remembered by his son, Houston Helms

Renaud Lebonville served in the Pacific Theater in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Renaud Lebonville, remembered by his daughter, Dianne Lebonville

Darrell Larlee, shot down over Germany, survived “The Great Escape” POW camp.

Darrell Larlee, remembered by his nephew, Ian Larlee

Raymond W. Cromer entered the war as a Second Lieutenant infantryman in the 71st Division of the U.S. Army, and eventually walked across Europe.

Raymond W. Cromer, remembered by his grandson, Curry Cromer

Tank crew member Norman Brown died during the Juno Beach landing.

Norman Brown, remembered by his grandson, Jeff Classey

Alumni Brian and Cathey Harrison had several family members in WWII, including three uncles as well as Brian’s parents.

The Harrison family, B. McGinnis and A. Zadilka, remembered by Brian and Cathey Harrison

Matthew Crawford, Jr.’s plane was a P51 Mustang fighter. He was shot down and died on March 5, 1945, following a bombing run over Berlin.

Matthew Crawford, Jr., remembered by his son, Jim Crawford