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Ronald Vincent Eardley '41

(b. September 28, 1917, Bootle, England-d. March 1, 1945, Germany)

Attended New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1937, BS, Agriculture, June 8, 1941

Entered Service July 8, 1941, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., June 8, 1941, Captain

While at Rutgers, Ronald was a Soil Chemistry major. He was elected to the Scabbard and Blade Society and the Alpha Zeta Society. Ronald was also a Lt. Colonel in the Advanced ROTC 1st Battalion, a member of the Agriculture Club and the Sophomore Hop Decorations Chairman. He commuted from Stelton and was also a member of the Scarlet Rifles. Ronald trained at Camp Pine, NY, Fort Benning, GA and Camp Gordon, GA. Ronald went overseas to serve as a tank commander in the 21st Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division in France. His unit received a commendation for liberating 100 square miles of France while also occupying 50 square miles of Germany. His unit was responsible for capturing 2,000 prisoners. He died in action during a German counterattack on March 1, 1945.

Edmond Lehr Eliason, Jr. '41

(b. November 11, 1919, Philadelphia, PA-d. August 13, 1945, Yokohama, Japan)

Attended Ocean City High School, Ocean City, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1937, BS, Business Administration, June 8, 1941

Entered Service September 1, 194 1, U.S. Army Air Corps, 2nd Lt., May 1942, 1st Lt.

While at Rutgers, Edmund was the treasurer of Theta Chi as well as a member of the Scarlet Rifles and the Spiked Shoe Honorary Track Fraternity. He graduated as an ROTC Cadet Officer. Edmond trained at Camp Pine with the 4th Armored Division before being transferred to the Army Air Forces in September 1943. At Turner Field, GA, Edmund was an instructor on a B-25 before volunteering for Army Rescue Squadron Service near Japan. He was killed in action after one month of service during a rescue mission in Tokyo Bay, where two Japanese fighters attacked his plane. His remains were recovered on September 15, 1945. Edmund and his crew were found on the Chiba Peninsula and buried in nearby Yokohama, Japan.

John Franklin Ennis '45

(b. January 21, 1923, Brooklyn, NY-d. October 24, 1945, Arheilgen, Germany)

Attended Westfield High School, Westfield, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1941, attended one year

Entered Service April 1943, U.S. Army, Private lst Class

While at Rutgers, John was involved in band. He later served with the Corps of Engineers in Europe during the war. Still in Germany, he died of pneumonia after the end of the war.

Clark U. Espenship '42

(b. February 18, 1921, Highland Park, NJ-d. June 5, 1943, Turner Field, GA)

Attended Highland Park High School, Highland Park, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1938, BS, Agriculture, May 4, 1942

Entered Service May 4, 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, commission 2nd Lt., March 1943

While at Rutgers, Clark majored in Agronomy and minored in Soils. While commuting from Highland Park, he won numerals in fencing and soccer and lettered in soccer. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and worked summers as a short order cook. Clark completed his basic training in Bennettsville, SC and his pre-flight training at Maxwell Field, AL. Upon graduation from training, he was assigned to be an instructor at Turner Field, GA. While there, he died in a plane crash.

Morton Harold Estrin '40

(b. March 10, 1918, Newark, NJ-d. August 16, 1945, South Pacific)

Attended South Side High School, Newark, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1936, BS, May 1940

Entered Service June 4, 1941, U.S. Army Air Corps, Captain

While at Rutgers, Morton was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu, treasurer of the Interfraternity Council and a member of the swim team. He died when his plane crashed on the way to the Moratai Islands.

Anna Jane Evans '35

(b. April 1, 1914, Jersey City, NJ-d. October 18, 1945, Camp Lee, VA)

Attended Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ

Entered New Jersey College for Women, September 1931, BA, June 1, 1935

Entered Service August 15, 1944, Army Nurses Corps, commissioned August 15, 1944

While at Rutgers, Anna was president of her senior class. After leaving, she worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, then later went back to school for physical therapy at the Cleveland Clinic. Anna's first assignment was to the Valley Forge (Pa.) Hospital, and was later transferred to the Regional Hospital at Camp Lee. According to her father, Anna lived by the motto, "What's worth doing at all is worth doing well." She died in an automobile accident near Camp Lee, VA.

Allen Thorne Everett, Jr. '41

(b. February 22, 1918, Rutherford, NJ-d. June 8, 1943, Pensacola, FL)

Attended Rutherford High School, Rutherford, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1937, attended three years

Entered Service December 23, 1940, U.S. Navy Reserve, commissioned Ensign, June 6, 1941, Lt. (j.g.), June 5, 1942, Lt., March 1, 1943

Allen served as a Naval Aviator with 1,400 flying hours. He died when his plane crashed on a training flight over Pensacola, FL.

John Thomas Everett '43

(b. July 21, 1922, Philadelphia, PA-d. June 8, 1944, Normandy, France)

Attended Haddonfield High School, Haddonfield, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1939, BS, Business, May 1943

Entered Service March 15, 1943, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., September 15, 1943

While at Rutgers, John was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, where he became secretary and eventually president. He was a member of the football team, the crew team, Targum, and the Rowing Club. In Scarlet Key, he served as both secretary and treasurer. John also acted as a Chapel Usher, Student Council secretary, and senior class vice president. He was inducted into both Crown and Scroll and Cap and Skull. John graduated at the top of his Officer Candidate School class at Fort Benning, GA and received additional training at Fort Jackson. He served with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Division during the Normandy invasion. John was killed when he attempted to accept the surrender of a German position. The German soldiers had no intention of surrendering and fired upon him when he came in range. His unit returned fire and destroyed the position. John's commanding officer later wrote in a letter to the University that he "never served with an officer who surpassed Lt. Everett in a sense of duty and in moral and physical courage." John was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. He is buried in France, at the Sainte-Mère-Église Cemetery.

James Case Evert '42

(b. January 3, 1921, Merchantville, NJ-d. June 1, 1942, Maryville, LA)

Attended Merchantville High School, Merchantville, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1938, BS, Business Administration, May 1942

Entered Service November 6, 1942, U.S. Army

While at Rutgers, James was an accounting major and earned his numerals in crew. He was a member of Zeta Psi, vice president of Tau Kappa Alpha, served as manager of the debate team and was an active member in Little Theater. A State Scholarship recipient, James was also inducted into the National Honorary Forensic Society. After joining the Army, James trained at Camp Polk, LA. He was serving with the 41st Armored Regiment, 11th Armored Division while he was in training. During a tactical maneuver, he and five others crossed the Sabine River into Texas. During this action, a member of the team, Private Goldberg of Dorchester, MA, was caught in a current. James dove in to assist him, but was unable to save the heavier victim, causing both to drown. He was posthumously awarded the Soldier's Medal for heroism.

Norman Kohler Eypper '20

(b. December 11, 1895, Hackensack, NJ-d. September 17, 1945, Italy)

Attended Hackensack High School, Hackensack, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1914, attended three years

Entered Service with the American Red Cross, February 5, 1945

Norman served as Assistant Field Director for the Red Cross in Italy. He died on September 17, 1945.

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Richard Lewis Fairchild '31

(b. September 31, 1908, Brooklyn, NY-d. April 24, 1945, Luzon, Philippines)

Attended Roslyn High School, Brooklyn, NY

Entered Rutgers September 1927, BA, June 5, 1931

Entered Service January 1941, U.S. Army, Technical Sergeant

While at Rutgers, Richard was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and the lacrosse team. He served as a Technical Sergeant with Company D, 145th Infantry, 37th Division in New Zealand. He was awarded the American Defense Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four battle stars, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star for bravery at Bougainville. He was killed in action at Luzon on April 24, 1945.

Arthur Samuel Feller '40

(b. April 13, 1918, New Brunswick, NJ-d. September 15, 1944, France)

Attended New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1936, attended one year

Entered Service May 12, 1942, U.S. Army, Private First Class

Arthur trained at Fort Dix, NJ, Camp Croft, and Camp Gordon Johnson, where he underwent amphibious training. He was attached to Company M, 8th Infantry, 4th Division, seeing action in Normandy and Cherbourg. He took part in the D-Day invasion and was killed in action two months later at Cherbourg.

Joseph Raymond Fierro '40

(b. September 19, 1913, Bound Brook, NJ-d. December 25, 1944, Europe)

Attended Bound Brook High School, Bound Brook, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1936, attended one year

Entered Service March 27, 1942, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., July 25, 1944

Joseph was deployed overseas shortly after being commissioned. He died on Christmas Day 1944.

Edward Fishkin '39

(b. July 1, 1914, New York, NY-d. June 5, 1945, Osaka, Japan)

Attended Caldwell High School, Caldwell, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1935, BS, May 1939

Entered Service 1941, U.S. Army Air Corps, commissioned 2nd Lt., 1941, Captain, 1943

While at Rutgers, Edward was awarded the Scabbard and Blade Scholarship. He was reported missing and presumed dead on a mission over Osaka, Japan.

Ernest Holman Fort '33

(b. November 17, 1911, Wrightstown, NJ-d. December 18, 1944, Leyte, Philippines)

Attended Pemberton High School, Wrightstown, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1929, attended one year

Entered Service April 3, 1942, U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant

Ernest was assigned to Company I, 305th Infantry, 77th Division. He underwent desert training in AZ, and CA before finishing at Camp Pickett, VA. He saw action in Guam and in the landings at Leyte. He was killed in action near the town of Matogob. Two of Ernest's brothers, Philip and Walter, also attended Rutgers and served in the war.

Wellington Francisco '30

(b. June 24, 1907, West Orange, NJ-d. November 12, 1944, Lorraine, France)

Attended East Orange High School, East Orange, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1926, BL, June 6, 1930, George Washington University Law School, 1933

Entered Service February 3, 1943, U.S. Army, Corporal

While at Rutgers, Wellington was a member of the Liberal Club, Beta Theta Pi, the Targum, the lacrosse team, the Scarlet Letter, Peithesophian and Pi Gamma. He received infantry training at Camp Croft, SC and Camp Blanding, FL, where he was a heavy weapons instructor. He served with the 90th Division, 3rd Army, and was killed in action at Lorraine, France. Wellington was survived by his wife, Betty, and his daughter, Patricia. Four months after his death, Wellington's son, Wellington, Jr., was born.

Henry Frentz, Jr. '44

(b. July 24, 1918, Linden, NJ-d. August 8, 1944, France)

Attended Linden High School, Linden, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1940, attended one year

Entered Service July 24, 1941, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., September 2, 1942, 1st Lt., July 5, 1944

Henry spent a great deal of time in America and overseas preparing for the invasion of France. He was killed in action two months after the D-Day invasion.

Robert Funari, Jr. '47

(b. September 18, 1925, Trenton, NJ-d. April 5, 1945, Hieldron, Germany)

Attended Trenton Central High School, Trenton, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1943, attended one year

Entered Service, U.S. Army, Private First Class

Robert served with Company L, 398th Infantry before being killed in action during the invasion of Germany.

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Basil Dickenson Gallagher '25

(b. February 4, 1900, Brooklyn, NY-d. January 15, 1943, Dutch Guiana)

Attended Rutgers Preparatory High School

Entered Rutgers September 1921, attended one year

Entered Service, U.S. Army, Captain

While on a trip to Africa, Basil was killed when his transport plane crashed off the coast of Dutch Guiana.

Benjamin Gazevitz '41

(b. August 10, 1919, Elizabeth, NJ-d. date unknown, Houston, TX)

Attended Thomas Jefferson High School, Elizabeth, NJ, and University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin

Entered Rutgers September 1937, attended two years

Entered Service February 1940, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., February 1943

Benjamin was killed in a plane crash over Houston, TX.

Marian Carol Gillis '37

(b. January 7, 1917, Newark, NJ-d. May 13, 1945, Dutch New Guinea)

Attended East Orange High School, East Orange, NJ

Entered Rutgers New Jersey College for Women September 1933, BA, June 5, 1937

Entered Service, Women's Army Corp, March 28, 1943

While at Rutgers, Marian spent her junior year abroad in Spain with her mother. During her travels Marian proudly wore an American flag pin, later saying that she was known across Europe as the woman who "wore the American flag on her chest". As civil war broiled over into the streets of Madrid in the summer of '36, the Gillises slept under the piano in the grand ballroom of the American Embassy for a number of nights until they embarked on a train barreling for the Mediterranean. When Spanish soldiers warned Marian of train bombings, derailment, and poisonous gas, she pinned the stars and stripes to her suit to feel safer. The Gillises arrived in the small town of Alacante unscathed. The Gillises then sailed to Marseilles on a boat that had accommodations for 100 but was carrying 1,000. Marian said, "We were packed in like sardines in a tin." Upon docking, the duo ventured across France and Italy extensively before sailing from Naples back to New York.

Gillis graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1937 and spent the summer with her mother on a 30,000-mile trip around the world. The two recorded 17,000 feet of motion picture film and crossed the equator four times. In 1942 Gillis left her secretary's desk at an insurance company in Los Angeles to enlist in the Army. Gillis had been stationed in Guam for five months when the plane that was carrying her crashed over Shangri-La.

Harold D. M. Gilmore '39

(b. June 11, 1903, Chicago, IL-d. November 19, 1943, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Attended Wenonah Military Academy, Wenonah, NJ

Entered Rutgers, Graduate School of Banking, received certificate 1939

Entered Service May 7, 1941, U.S. Navy, Lt. Commander

Harold was killed when his plane crashed near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

John H. Gilmore '42

(b. September 23, 1918, Newark, NJ-d. April 11, 1944, Germany)

Attended East Orange High School, East Orange, New Jersey

Entered Rutgers, University College in 1938, graduated with a B.S. in 1942

Entered Service June 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, 1st Lt., commissioned June 1943

John served as a bombardier on a B-17 Flying Fortress stationed in England. He flew several missions over Germany before his plane was shot down.

Myron Maurice Goldman '42

(b. March 10, 192 1, Trenton, NJ-d. February 6, 1944, Paris, France)

Attended Trenton Central High School, Trenton, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1938, BS, Agriculture, May 10, 1942

Entered Service September 30, 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., August 30, 1943

While at Rutgers, Myron commuted from Trenton and was a member of the Commuters Club and the Hillel Society. After being commissioned, Myron served with the 469th Bomb Squadron. He died when his plane crashed over Paris as a result of enemy anti-aircraft fire. His friends remembered him for his easy-going manner and his love of stamp-collecting.

Walter Goncharuk '42

(b. February 23, 1922, Perth Amboy, NJ-d. January 11, 1945, Belgium)

Attended Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1938, BL, Journalism, May 10, 1942

Entered Service October 2, 1942, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., December 14, 1943

While at Rutgers, Walter played 150 lb. football for two years and was freshman track manager. He participated in intramural sports, was a member of the Journalism Club and commuted daily from Perth Amboy. Although Walter was an infantry officer, he was assigned to a medical unit upon entering the service. He died while serving in Belgium.

Charles Frederic Goodacre '46

(b. May 27, 1924, Cape May, NJ-d. March 24, 1945, Germany)

Attended Cape May High School, Cape May, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1942, attended one semester

Entered Service December 26, 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., July 1, 1944

Charles joined the Corps of Engineers after first entering the service. He then transferred to the Army Air Forces. He graduated from gunnery school at Laredo, TX, and later trained as a navigator at Midland Army Airfield, TX. He served with the 8th Air Force as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator. On a combat mission over Wesel, Germany, his aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire. Despite an attempt to ditch ten miles west of the Rhine River, the plane crashed and the entire crew was lost.

Abram Bernard Granetz '33

(b. October 10, 1909, Somerville, NJ-d. February 6, 1944, Washington, DC)

Attended Somerville High School, Somerville, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1929, BS, Biology, June 1933

Entered Service June 27, 1942, U.S. Army, 1st Lt.

While at Rutgers, Abram was involved in the Liberal Club, the Biology Club, and Deutscher Verein. He served in the Dental Corps on the 345th Platoon Ship Hospital. He died for unknown reasons at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC.

Morton Allan Greenblatt '45

(b. September 15, 1923, Long Branch, NJ-d. October 14, 1944, Yugoslavia)

Attended Red Bank High School, Red Bank, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1941, attended two years

Entered Service February 25, 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., June 10, 1944

While at Rutgers, Morton was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu. He was killed in action on a mission over Yugoslavia.

Alfred Cookman Gregory, Jr. '45

(b. August 31, 1923, Trenton, NJ-d. December 11, 1944, Germany)

Attended Trenton High School, Trenton, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1941, attended two years

Entered Service June 6, 1943, U.S. Army, Private First Class

While at Rutgers, Alfred was a member of Chi Psi. He trained at Fort Dix, NJ and was part of the Army Specialized Training Program at the University of Delaware. After going into the infantry at Camp Carlson, CO, Alfred went overseas with Company A, 414th Infantry, 104th Timberwolf Division. He landed at Normandy and was later killed in action in Germany.

John D. Gross '37

(b. July 14, 1914, Lockhaven, PA-d. July 23, 1944, New Guinea)

Attended Lockhaven High School, Lockhaven, PA

Entered Rutgers September 1933, attendance unknown

Entered Service 1935, U.S. Navy, commissioned Lt. (j.g.)

John was reported missing in action after his plane went down en route to the Admiralty Islands near New Guinea. John was later declared killed in action.

John Roscoe Groves '43

(b. September 28, 1920, Ocean City, NJ-d. October 13, 1944, Austria)

Attended Ocean City High School, Ocean City, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1939, BL, Journalism, May 23, 1943

Entered Service February 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces, Staff Sergeant

While at Rutgers, John was a roving journalist with the Targum, a member of Club Ford and Deutscher Verein. He received academic training at Norwich University, VT and later received a special air gunnery award at Harlingen Flexible Gunnery School, TX. He also trained at the Davis-Mothan Field in Tucson, AZ. He went overseas with the 727th Bomb Squadron, 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force and served on a B-24 Liberator. Once overseas, he was promoted twice in two months, flew more than 120 combat missions and was involved in destroying the Regensburg and Weiner Neustadt Aircraft Factories, the Steyr facilities, Ploesti Oil Fields and various other military targets. On October 13, 1944, his B-24, "Fickle Finger" [42-51564] blew up over its target near Vienna, Austria, after a direct hit from a flak barrage. All of John's crewmates also lost their lives:

William L. Goin, Pilot

Raymond L. Hall, Copilot

Herbert C. Braun, Navigator

James S. King, Bombardier

Raymond L. Klein, Nose Gunner

Frank M. Auten, Upper Gunner

Frank J. Cipolla, Ball Gunner

Chester Pracki, Waist Gunner

Julian M. Newton, Waist Gunner

John R. Groves, Tail Gunner

[We thank James Lawrence for providing additional information about John R. Groves's final mission.]

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Harold A. Hahn '40

(b. July 6, 1918, Wood Ridge, NJ-d. June 7, 1944, Normandy, France)

Attended Rutherford High School, Rutherford, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1936, attendance unknown

Entered Service June 9, 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, Staff Sergeant

Harold underwent basic training in October 1942. He completed his radio training at Scott Field, IL and his advanced training at Maxton Field. In March 1943, he went overseas to participate in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Harold served with the 49th Tactical Squadron, 313th Tactical Group during the invasion of Normandy where he was killed in action.

Henry Martyn Hale, Jr. '45

(b. October 1, 1923, Westfield, MA-d. January 19, 1945, Savannah, GA)

Attended Rutgers Preparatory High School

Entered Rutgers September 1941, attended two years

Entered Service April 19, 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., June 1944

James Jose Hamblin '43

(b. December 16, 1920, Newark, NJ-d. June 6, 1944, France)

Attended Barringer High School, Newark, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1939, attended one year

Entered Service August 9, 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., March 20, 1943, 1st Lt., September 1943

James went overseas in September 1943. He was the pilot of a C-47 Skytrain transport and was one of the first to fly over France on D-Day. His plane crashed just east of Etienville, France, when his plane met with enemy anti-aircraft fire.

Richard Harry Harms '41

(b. March 12, 192 1, West, NY-d. May 4, 1943, Pennsville, NJ)

Attended Cliffside Park High School, West, NY

Entered Rutgers September 1938, BA, May 1941

Entered Service January 26, 1942, U.S. Army Air Corps, commissioned 2nd Lt., March 24, 1942

While at Rutgers, Richard was active in the History Club and German Club and was elected to Delta Phi Alpha, an honorary German Society. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa in just three years. He received his wings at Marianna Army Airfield, FL before transferring to the Army Airbase at Municipal Airport in Philadelphia, PA for advanced training. While on a routine flight over Pennsville, NJ, his aircraft exploded. The Army could not give any information as to the nature or cause of the incident. Richard was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with honors.

Herbert Langley Harries '08

(b. June 9, 1885, place unknown-d. March 31, 1942, Corregidor, Philippines)

Attended Montclair Military Academy, Montclair, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1904, attended one year, transferred to the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, graduated 1907

Commissioned 1912, U.S. Army, Lt. Colonel

Herbert was the 11th generation of his family to serve in the military. He was a captain in World War I in France where he sustained a leg injury. He retired from the Army in 1934. He returned to active duty after the Japanese attack on the Philippines at the personal request of General Douglas MacArthur, who served with Herbert's father during World War I. Due to complications from his previous injury, his leg was amputated. On March 31, 1942, he died as a result of further medical complications. Herbert was buried in the presence of Lt. General Jonathan M. Wainwright with highest military honors among the craters of the Corregidor bastion just before its capitulation.

Richard William Hartman '39

(b. February 9,1918, New York, NY-d. December 13, 1941, Manila, Philippines)

Attended Amityville High School, Amityville, NY and Nassau Collegiate Center, Garden City, NY

Entered Rutgers September 1935, BL, Journalism, June 1939

Entered Service January 8, 1940, U.S. Army Air Corps, Corporal

While at Rutgers, Richard was a Gamma Delta brother and a member of the Yacht Club, Journalism Club, Math Club, Chess Club, and German Club. He received a letter in baseball for serving as the team's manager. Richard also played water polo and 150 lb. football. He began his service as a parachute rigger with the 20th Airborne Squadron. In the fall of 1941, he was discharged from the Army to accept a position as a civilian worker in the Philippines Air Depot. He had a deep bass voice and sang in the choir of the Anglo-Catholic Church in Manila, where he performed before Francis B. Sayre, High Commissioner of the Philippines and son-in-law of Woodrow Wilson. Richard was killed during a Japanese air raid on Nichol Field. He is buried at Fort McKinley. He was the second Rutgers alumnus to die in World War II.

Elwood Hepburn Hearne '44

(b. November 28, 1922, Ridgewood, NJ-d. April 28, 1945, Negros Island, Philippines)

Attended Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1940, attended two years

Entered Service February 10, 1943, U.S. Army, Private First Class

While at Rutgers, Elwood was a member of the Phi Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He also lettered in soccer and crew. He entered the Army Specialized Training Program at the Citadel in SC and then served with the 491st Anti-Aircraft Artillery and Automatic Weapons Battalion. He completed further training at Camp Stewart, GA and Fort Bragg, NC and then transferred to the Airborne Infantry at Fort Benning, GA. He went overseas in March 1945 and joined Company D, 503 Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action one month later. Fourteen of Elwood's fraternity brothers lost their lives during the war.

Leo William Hecht, Jr. '46

(b. May 6, 1923, Irvington, NJ-d. January 14, 1945, Europe)

Attended West Side High School, Newark, NJ

Entered Rutgers, Newark, September 1942, attended one year

Entered Service November 22,1942, U.S. Army Air Corps, commissioned 2nd Lt., May 23, 1944

Leo served with the 8th Air Force in England as the pilot of a B-24 Liberator. He was killed in action on a bombing mission over Europe.

Christian Heidt II '08

(b. December 6, 1886, Jersey City, NJ-d. October 13, 1941, place unknown)

Attended Stevens Preparatory High School, Hoboken, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1904, BA, 1908

Entered Service U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., 1908, 1st Lt., 1914, Captain, February 15, 1918, Major, September 1918

Christian enlisted in the New Jersey National Guard Signal Corps in 1906. He served in Douglas, AZ in the Mexican Border Service. After being promoted to captain, he commanded Company A, Signal Corps. Christian entered the regular army as a Major in 1918 and saw action at Haute-Alsace and the Meuse Argonne, France during World War I. He was given a special citation by Major General Morton of the 29th Division.

Nathan Henn '45

(b. September 22, 1921, New Brunswick, NJ-d. April 30, 1945, Pacific)

Attended New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick, NJ

Entered Rutgers, University College in September 1941, attended two years

Entered Service U.S. Army Air Forces, 1st Lt.

Nathan served as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator. He was killed in action when his plane was shot down over the Pacific.

Benjamin William Herr '39

(b. September 7, 1917, Newark, NJ-d. October 27, 1943, Lawson Field, GA)

Attended Summit High School, Summit, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1935, BS, Business Administration, June 1939

Entered Service July 3, 194 1, U.S. Army Air Corps, commissioned 2nd Lt., 1941, 1st Lt., July 1942

While at Rutgers, Ben was involved in many activities. He earned a letter in football, participated in baseball, and was elected to the Scabbard and Blade. Ben first underwent raining at the Two-Engine Pilot Training Center at West, TX, part of the first class to use its facilities. He was later stationed with the 307th Troop Carrier Squadron at Lawson Field, Fort Benning, GA. While on a routine flight over Georgia, his plane crashed for unknown reasons killing Ben and five others.

William Gregory Hofmann '42

(b. February 20, 1920, New York, NY-d. February 7, 1945, Atlantic Ocean)

Attended Amityville High School, Amityville, NY

Entered Rutgers September 1938, attended two years

Entered Service March 27, 1941, U.S. Navy Reserve, commissioned Ensign, November 19, 1941, Lt. (j.g.)

William was an aviation cadet at Pensacola, FL. Before going into combat in Africa in the fall of 1942, he served as a pilot in England and Iceland. While in Africa, he was promoted to Lt. (j.g.) before returning home in 1943 to marry and undertake a new assignment. William was assigned to the U.S. Navy Atlantic Patrol based in FL. During his duty there, he was killed in a mid-air collision with another aircraft.

Robert Frederick Hohenstein III '46

(b. January 3, 1924, Westfield, NJ-d. February 28, 1945, Germany)

Attended Westfield High School, Westfield, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1942, attended one year

Entered Service October 1944, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., September 30, 1943

Robert took one year of ROTC. He underwent basic training in FL and was commissioned in an Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion at Camp Davis, NC. He later transferred to the Army Transportation Corps and went to England in March 1944. He received extensive training in 50-caliber machine guns, map reading and orientation, anti-aircraft artillery tactics and judo. Robert later requested a transfer to the infantry and was stationed with the 29th Division, 9th Army. He participated in the D-Day invasion before being killed in action in Germany.

Franklin Joseph Holden '39

(b. January 10, 1918, Brooklyn, NY-d. December 7, 1941, Wake Island)

Attended Tenafly High School, Tenafly, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1935, BS, Chemistry, June 1939

Entered Service March, 1940, U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Lt.

Frank completed his training at the Pensacola Flying School, FL. He served in San Diego, CA, Pearl Harbor, HI and Wake Island. He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, but was later killed in action, one of the last two pilots defending Wake Island. Frank was the first Rutgers alumnus to die in the war. He is buried on Wake Island.

Robert Jerome Holland '41

(b. November 3, 1916, Brooklyn, NY-d. January 13, 1944, Fort Worth, TX)

Attended Richmond Hill High School, Brooklyn, NY

Entered Rutgers September 1937, attendance unknown

Entered Service January 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., November 3, 1943

Robert was killed when his plane crashed on a routine flight near Fort Worth, TX.

Harold John Holsten, Jr. '46

(b. October 25, 1924, New York, NY-d. November 17, 1944, Tonopah Air Field, NV)

Attended New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1942, attended one year

Entered Service May 20, 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., September 4, 1944

Harry underwent basic training at Jefferson Barracks, MO and his pre-flight training at Selman Field, LA. Harry and seven other crew members were killed when his bomber crashed for unknown reasons.

Frederick Joseph Holtzberg '44

(b. July 26, 1922, Chattanooga, TN-d. January 1, 1945, Metz, France)

Attended Trenton Central High School, Trenton, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1940, attended three years

Entered Service April 29,1943, U.S. Army, Private

While at Rutgers, Frederick was a history major and a member of Phi Epsilon Pi. He was also a member of the Hillel Student League, the Spanish Club and varsity fencing. He trained at Camp Hood, TX and served with the 793rd Field Artillery Battalion and later the 773rd Field Artillery Battalion. Upon going overseas, he joined Patton's 3rd Army. He died during the Battle of Metz in Luxembourg.

Joseph Bloomfield Howland '25

(b. October 6, 1901, Newark, NJ-d. December 2, 1942, Spokane, WA)

Attended Central High School, Newark, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1921, BS, Biology, June 1925

Entered Service July 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, Medical Corps, Private

While at Rutgers, Joseph was a Biology major and a member of the Biology Club and Agriculture Club. He underwent basic training at Fort Jackson, SC and Salt Lake City, UT. While at Fort George Wright, Geiger Field in Spokane, WA, Joseph died from a skull fracture.

George Silver Huber '43

(b. October 8, 1920, Hightstown, NJ-d. July 12, 1943, North Africa)

Attended The Peddie School and Hightstown High School

Entered Rutgers September 1939, attended two years

Entered Service March 10, 1942, U.S. Army, Private First Class

While at Rutgers, George won the Abraham Nessier Quick Prize Scholarship for high scholastic standing as a sophomore. He underwent training at Fort Dix, NJ, Camp Livingston, LA, Camp Gordon Johnson, FL and Camp Pickett, VA. He served with the 180th Infantry and was sent overseas to North Africa where he was killed in action.

John Robert Huntley '42

(b. April 29, 1920, Madison, WI-d. July 12, 1944, Normandy, France)

Attended Montclair High School, Montclair, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1938, BA, English, May 1942

Entered Service February 1942, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., September 1942, 1st Lt., April 1943

John was very active while at Rutgers. He was involved with the Spanish Club, Debate Squad, and the Philosophian. He served as president of Phi Gamma Delta and was on the Interfraternity Council. He also received his letter for managing the basketball team. To earn money, John worked summers as a camp counselor. He trained at Camp Butler and Fort McClellan before serving in Europe. John was killed in action during the invasion of France.

Franklin Eadie Hutcheon, Jr. '43

(b. January 19, 1921, New Haven, CT-d. December 22, 1944, Germany)

Attended Lakewood High School and Newman School, New Haven, CT

Entered Rutgers September 1939, BS, Business Administration, May 23, 1943

Entered Service March 15, 1943, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., September 20, 1943, 1st Lt., July 1944

While at Rutgers, Frank was an ROTC Cadet Captain and an honor graduate of ROTC. He was a member of the Scarlet Barbs, a preceptor for two years and received the Van Rensseler Scholarship. After being commissioned, Frank served with the 28th Infantry. He was wounded at the firing range at Camp Croft, SC, when a bullet struck him in the back and pierced one of his lungs. He recovered after nine months of treatment and served overseas, but died in Germany. Frank was awarded the Silver Star posthumously.

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Edwin Henry Jacobs '42

(b. October 13, 1911, Jersey City, NJ-d. July 27, 1944, France)

Attended Jersey City Preparatory High School, Jersey City, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1938, attended one semester

Entered Service March 16, 1942, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., March 19,1943

Joseph Robert Joel

'41

(b. date and place unknown-d. December 17, 1943, LA)

Attended Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon, NJ and Columbia University, NY

Entered Rutgers Graduate School of Banking, attended two summer semesters in 1940 and 1941

Entered Service October 13, 1943, Private

Joseph died on maneuvers in Louisiana.

Joseph Harry Joffe '40

(b. October 9, 1917, Long Branch, NJ-d. November 26, 1943, Germany)

Attended Long Branch High School, Long Branch, NJ

Entered Rutgers September, 1936, BL, Journalism, September 1940

Entered Service January 1940, U.S. Army Air Corps, commissioned 2nd Lt.

While at Rutgers, Joseph was editor-in-chief of the Targum, a Rutgers correspondent to the New York Times, the Newark Sunday Call , the New Brunswick Home News, and the Asbury Park Press. He was president of Pi Gamma, associated editor of the Scarlet Letter , a member of the Student Council, Cap and Skull, the Philosophian, Scarlet Barbs and the Journalism Club. Joseph served with the 326th Bomb Squadron, 92nd Bomb Group before being killed in action on a bomb run over Germany.

Harold Parkinson Johnston '42

(b. March 21, 1920, Jersey City, NJ-d. March 1, 1943, Tampa Bay, FL)

Attended Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1937, BS, Ceramics, May 1942

Entered Service December 1941, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., August 1942, 1st Lt., February 1, 1943

While at Rutgers, Harold was a member of Zeta Psi, the Scarlet Key, the University Orchestra, Choir, ROTC and the Scarlet Rifles. It was at Rutgers that Harold developed his love for flying, taking pilot courses through the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Upon entering the Army Air Forces, he trained at Moody Field, GA. Harold died in a plane crash in Tampa Bay, FL. His friends called him Hal.

Oliver M. Jones '38

(b. date unknown, Brookfield, CT-d. March 7, 1942, Sable Island, Arctic Ocean)

Entered Service March 1941, U.S. Merchant Marines, Lt.

After being commissioned, Oliver was stationed on the USS Independence Hall. He died when his ship was damaged in an accident and sank while on convoy duty to the Soviet Union.

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Joseph Paul Karaszewski '43

(b. December 11, 1920, Summit, NJ-d. December 2, 1943, Italy)

Attended Summit High School, Summit, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1939, attended three years

Entered Service July 13, 1942, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., February 10, 1943

Joseph attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA. After going overseas, Joseph was killed in action in Italy.

James Patrick Kelley '40

(b. April 19, 1919, Butler, NJ-d. November 21, 1944, Germany)

Attended Butler High School, Butler, NJ

Entered Rutgers, Newark, September 1939, Certificate in Business Administration, April 1940

Entered Service December 21, 1941, U.S. Army Air Corps, Technical Sergeant

James served as a flight engineer in the European Theater of Operations. He participated in many operations and missions before dying overseas. His decorations included the Distinguished Unit Citation with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with seven clusters and the Soldier's Medal.

Eugene A. Kilcheski '44

(b. October 11, 1922, Trenton, NJ-d. February 21, 1945, Australia)

Attended Central High School, Trenton, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1940, attendance unknown

Entered Service May 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., 1944

Eugene received his first training at Randolph Field, TX and Freeman Field, IN. Upon going overseas, Eugene first served with the 530th Squadron, 380th Bomb Group as a B-24 pilot. He killed in action on a flight to Brisbane, Australia.

Vernon Height King, Jr. '45

(b. November 3, 1919, Belmar, NJ-d. March 27, 1944, Clovis Field, NM)

Attended Manasquan High School, Manasquan, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1941, attended one semester

Entered Service December 1941, U.S. Army Air Corps, commissioned 2nd Lt., July 28, 1943

Vernon began training as an aviator upon entering the service. He received his wings at Clovis Field, AZ, before being killed in a plane crash over New Mexico.

James Arthur Kirrane '42

(b. September 14, 1920, Newark, NJ-d. April 13, 1944, Ploesti, Romania)

Attended West Side High School, Newark, NJ

Entered Rutgers September 1938, BL, Journalism, May 10, 1942

Entered Service May 14, 1942, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., December 4, 1943

At Rutgers, James played 150 lb. football and was a member of the Journalism Club. He was also a member of the Scarlet Barbs and earned his numerals in baseball. He worked summers at a soda fountain to earn money. After entering the service, James served as a navigator on a B-24 Liberator with the 15th Air Force in Italy. He was killed in action on a bombing mission over the Ploesti Oil Fields in Romania.

George Richard Koehler, Jr. '43

(b. July 6, 1921, Palo Alto, CA-d. July 15, 1943, Sicily)

Attended Wentworth Military Academy and University of Kansas

Entered Rutgers January 1941, attendance unknown

Entered Service May 3,1942, U.S. Army, commissioned 2nd Lt., May, 1942, 1st Lt., May 5, 1943

While at Rutgers, George was a member of Delta Upsilon and Scabbard and Blade. He was also the ROTC Cadet Lt. Colonel of 2nd Battalion. George served with the infantry in North Africa. For his service there, he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. George was later killed in action in Sicily.

Harold Dean Krafft, Jr. '45

(b. July 23, 1922, Minneapolis, MN-d. January 16, 1945, Luzon, Philippines)

Attended Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, DC

Entered Rutgers September, 1941, attended one year

Entered Service February 2, 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces, commissioned 2nd Lt., February 8, 1944

While at Rutgers, Harold was a member of Chi Psi. Harold was called to active duty on February 2, 1943. He served with the 345th Bomb Group, 501st "Air Apaches" Squadron. His 25th mission involved a low level bombing and strafing run. Near Manila, his plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed. The entire crew was lost.

Faudell Kuh '48

(b. June 6,1927, New York, NY-d. November 1, 1946, Korea)

Attended Fort Lauderdale High School, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Entered Rutgers September 1944, attendance unknown

Entered Service May 1945, U.S. Army Air Forces, 2nd Lt.

Faudell trained at Camp Kilmer, NJ, Camp Blanding, FL and completed Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA. He served with the occupation forces in South Korea. He was killed when his plane crashed on takeoff from the airfield at Arjeon.