Alumni

Underaged orphan William O’Brien ferried soldiers ashore during D-Day and later served in the Pacific.

William George O’Brien, Jr., remembered by his daughter, Leilani O’Brien Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

Norman Brown, remembered by his grandson, Jeff Classey

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

Renaud Lebonville served in the Pacific Theater in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Renaud Lebonville, remembered by his daughter, Dianne Lebonville

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

A latecomer to World War II, William Stevenson still helped rout the Germans.

William T. Stevenson, remembered by his son, Gary Stevenson

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