Alumni

Darrell Larlee, shot down over Germany, survived “The Great Escape” POW camp.

Darrell Larlee, remembered by his nephew, Ian Larlee

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

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

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

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

Douglas Filbeck made his mark in WWII driving a tank-destroying M18 “Hellcat” in France.

Douglas Filbeck, remembered by his granddaughter, Amber Filbeck Hoyem

Quick-acting Angelo “Kayo” Mandarano saved the lives of several fellow soldiers.

Angelo “Kayo” Mandarano, remembered by his son, Patrick Mandarano

Killed in battle, Walter Knapp was respected by his men and inspired a legacy of military service in his family.

Walter A. Knapp, remembered by his daughter, Mary Jean Houlahan

Captured after the Battle of the Bulge, Matthew Reid endured hardships as a POW helping others to escape.

Matthew Reid, remembered by his son, Marc Reid

Edward Baker was stationed at Fort Kamehameha on Hawaii the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, an experience that colored his approach to life.

Edward Baker, remembered by his granddaughter, Lisa Lanier