Alumni

Renaud J. Lebonville

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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

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

Darrell Larlee, remembered by his nephew, Ian Larlee

Raymond W. Cromer

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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

Norman Brown

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

Norman Brown, remembered by his grandson, Jeff Classey

Harrison family, B. McGinnis and A. Zadilka

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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.

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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

Speed, The War Dog

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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

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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

Joan and Ralph Earnhardt

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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

John P. (Paul) Lentz

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

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