Faculty/Staff

As a Tuskegee Airman, Major Herndon Cummings was involved in an event that foreshadowed the Civil Rights Movement.

Herndon Cummings, remembered by granddaughter Jessica James-Hill and her mother, Dr. Navita Cummings James.

Sometimes pulling the short straw is the luckiest of events.

Frank Mraz, remembered by his niece, Maryann Mraz

A father and son, one serving in Belgium and the other in Italy, became wounded and reported missing, respectively, the same week.

James Marshall Buck (grandfather) and Charles F. Buck (great-grandfather), remembered by Laura Sharpe

From tragedy to bliss: American soldier and Ukrainian refugee meet in the aftermath of war.

Ben R. Wetenhall, Jr., remembered by his son, Paul Wetenhall

John Witt left the hills of Kentucky to enlist in the Marine Corps, where he served during the Pacific War.

John Witt, remembered by his niece, Belva Collins

Naval engineer Henry Bultman survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Henry Bultman, as remembered by his grandson Scott Gartlan

After flying photo reconnaissance missions alongside FDR’s son, Howard Allred followed a calling to become a Methodist minister.

Howard Allred, remembered by his granddaughter, Beth Oyarzun

Flying Fortress gunner Ralph Little survived a crash landing and endured time as a POW.

Ralph Henry Little, remembered by his granddaughter, Shari Dunn

Landing Ship Tank crew member Dean Scarborough never forgot what he witnessed during the D-Day invasion.

Dean Scarborough, remembered by his daughter, Beth Scarborough

Burt was a member of “MacArthur’s Jungaleers” in the Pacific, battling in New Guinea, Philippines and Japan.

Alexander Worth Burt, remembered by his son, Steve Burt