Alumni

Held as a prisoner of war for 30 months, Fred Meacham taught business classes to fellow prisoners.

Fred Meacham, remembered by his granddaughter, Camille Jones

Chemist Homer Hunter was relocated to a “Secret City” near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to work on the Manhattan Project.

Homer Hunter, remembered by his great-grandson, Adam Foster

Bataan Death March survivor John Nolan Culp endured much as a prisoner of war in the Philippines.

John Nolan Culp, remembered by his granddaugher, Dawne Knop

Ethel Dillon’s six brothers served in WWII; two came home in coffins.

Ethel Dillon’s brothers, remembered by her daughter-in-law, Shelia Dillon

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