Alumni

The Harrison family loaned their German Shepherd, Speed, to the Army Air Corps for the duration of the war.

Speed, The War Dog, remembered by his family, Brian Harrison

David Vance Sadler fought in the Battle of the Bulge and saved his entire battalion from encroaching German forces.

David Vance Sadler, remembered by his grandson, Jordan McCumbee

Both parents served in World War II: Joan as an Army nurse in France and Ralph as an Army medic. They worked with Allied troops and German POWs.

Joan and Ralph Earnhardt, remembered by their daughter, Erna Brown

After the Battle of the Bulge, Lentz received the decoration he deserved.

John P. (Paul) Lentz, remembered by his niece, Julie Lentz Fogg

Jack Poulton served in the South Pacific with the Seabees, whose experience was captured decades later in a published book.

Jack Poulton, remembered by his granddaughter, Sarah Poulton

Underaged orphan William O’Brien ferried soldiers ashore during D-Day and later served in the Pacific.

William George O’Brien, Jr., remembered by his daughter, Leilani O’Brien Taylor

Vivian Kincaid’s parents not only defied the Germans but saved many people from their clutches.

Dorothea and Hendrikus Van der Sande, remembered by their daughter, Vivian Kincaid

Edward Baker was stationed at Fort Kamehameha on Hawaii the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, an experience that colored his approach to life.

Edward Baker, remembered by his granddaughter, Lisa Lanier

Wounded in battle, Chester Lapa prayed to live; 70 years later, he returned to Europe and was given a rosary.

Chester Lapa, remembered by his great nephew, Andrew Worthy

Captured after the Battle of the Bulge, Matthew Reid endured hardships as a POW helping others to escape.

Matthew Reid, remembered by his son, Marc Reid