Alumni

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

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