Faculty/Staff

John George “Jack” Schill, Jr.

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After 60 missions, Jack Schill was killed in action in 1944 over Hungary while attempting to outmaneuver German war planes.

Jack Schill, remembered by his great-niece, Darcy Everett

Kenneth Wilson Baumgardner

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Like many returning soldiers, Vivian Lord’s father didn’t talk much about his war experience.

Kenneth Wilson Baumgardner, remembered by his daughter, Vivian Lord

John L. Pierce

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Career Army officer John L. Pierce was a pioneer in tank warfare.

John L. Pierce, remembered by his grandson, David Rousmaniere

James E. Furr

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A veteran of action in the Pacific Theater, James Furr corresponded with his family and others proudly and colorfully.

James E. Furr, remembered by his daughter, Susan Furr

Helen Karvan

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Great Aunt Helen Karvan worked at Ford’s Willow Run Aircraft plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Helen Karvan (née Verbus), remembered by her great-nephew, Daniel Janies

Frank Freeman

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Staff Sergeant Frank Freeman flew 50 missions bombing Nazi oil refineries in Italy and Russia.

Frank Freeman, remembered by granddaughter Teri Miller

Pete Wolfe

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During WWII, Dick Wolfe’s grandmother had three sons and a son-in-law serving in the Navy.

Pete Wolfe, remembered by his son, Dick Wolfe

36 Cousins

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Of 73 cousins in Tyler Wessel’s family, 36 served during WWII.

36 cousins, remembered by Tyler Wessel

Cornelius “Neil” Christiancy

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Bronze star recipient Cornelius “Neil” Christiancy was known as a “wonder” among infantrymen.

Cornelius “Neil” Christiancy, remembered by his great niece, Heather Perry

James Edward Reinsel

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James Edward Reinsel dove into the flooded engine room of the USS Kidd, retrieving bodies that were trapped.

James Edward Reinsel, remembered by his daughter, Tricia Kent