Battle of Tarawa

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

The Battle of Tarawa began 80 years ago today, on November 20, 1943. Over 1,000 US Marines were killed in the battle, which lasted only three days. Two alumni of the Naval Academy were among those killed.

Captain Kenneth Brown, USMC '41 was an artillery officer with the 1st Battalion, 10th Marines. He was awarded the Navy Cross in part for taking command of a group of infantrymen who had become separated from their regular units and leading them against a dug-in Japanese machine gun.

Lieutenant Colonel David Claude, USMC '24 was a non-graduate alumni who'd resigned in February of his 2/c year at the Naval Academy. He appears to have been commissioned in early 1925; he spent many most of the rest of the 1920s in Norfolk, Quantico, and Nicaragua. A tour aboard USS Wyoming (BB-32) was followed by the Naval Academy, San Diego, another two battleships (Utah and Idaho), Quantico, then schools at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Promoted to Captain in early 1936, he spent time at the Army Infantry School, Ft. Benning, Georgia before commanding Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines. At the time of his death he was temporarily attached to the 2nd Marine Division as a "Senior Observer;" his own command, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines was training in California. He was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery at Tarawa. David is buried in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

To Honor! ⚓

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JOHN S. WILLEY, 1LT, USA

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1LT John Willey, US Army was a former member of the Class of 1944; he resigned in April 1941. On August 30, 1943 he was a pilot of a P-38 Lightning fighter with the Army Air Forces over Italy when he was killed in action. He was a member of the 71st Fighter Squadron, and escorting a group of heavy bombers at the time. His fighter group consisted of 44 aircraft; they were engaged by 75 German fighters. Thirteen of the American aircraft were lost in the engagement, though not all of the pilots were killed.

His high school yearbook wrote "he was a hit with all the gals, noted for his conceit ... named Apollo in the school horoscope ... in the future, he owns an escort bureau ... bequeathed his green satin shirt to xx to make the girls jealous with."

A recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, he was survived by his mother.

To Honor! ⚓

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NORMAN S. IVES, CAPT, USN

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Captain Norman Ives, USN '20 was lost on this date (August 2) in 1944, in perhaps one of the oddest naval actions of the European theater of the war. He was the director of the recently-captured port of Cherbourg, France, and leading a reconnaissance party of nearly 100 sailors (and four war correspondents) towards the town of St. Malo, which Captain Ives had been told was secured by American forces. In fact, it was still held by 500 German paratroops. The party wandered into an ambush that killed Norman and six others over the course of a three-hour firefight.

Norman was an accomplished submarine officer, and in 1931 was awarded the Navy Cross for his years-long efforts to create and improve submarine rescue devices and designs.

He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

To Honor! ⚓

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WILLIAM J. WIDHELM, CAPT, USN

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CAPT William "Gus" Widhelm, USN '32 was lost on this date (July 19) in 1954 when the T-28 training aircraft he was aboard crashed near Chase Field, Texas. He was the commanding officer of Chase Field at the time.

An accomplished aviator, he was twice awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism. The first was as a Lieutenant and the executive officer of Scouting Squadron (VS) 8 at the Battle of Midway. The second was later that year, when he had been promoted to LCDR and taken command of VS-8, at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. In the latter battle his aircraft was shot down and he and his rear gunner spent three days in a raft before being rescued. Later in the war he commanded the Navy's first night-fighter squadron before serving as operations officer for Carrier Task Force One.

Gus was survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and children John, 10; Wendy, 8, and Sally, 4.

To Honor! ⚓

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ALBERT E. OBERG, LTJG, USN

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LTjg Albert Oberg '43 was lost on this date (July 5) in 1943 when his ship, USS Strong (DD 467), was sunk by a submarine off the coast of New Georgia Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

From the Class of 1943 anniversary book: "Al was born in New Rochelle, New York on 8 April, 1921 He was appointed from at-large and entered the Academy on 28 June, 1939. Upon graduation he proceeded to Bath, Maine in connection with fitting out of the destroyer USS STRONG. After commissioning and shake down the STRONG proceeded to the South Pacific and the thick of the war at sea. In the first minutes of 5 July 1943 the STRONG was providing shore bombardment in connection with cruisers and other destroyers on the Northwest coast of New Georgia Island. She broke off to pursue two radar ships which proved to be two Japanese destroyers fleeing the area, Not in time to maneuver, a torpedo was sighted that slammed the STRONG at the foreward fireroom breaking the ship's back. She was then pounded by shore batteries as she sank. Al was lost with the ship. He wore the Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Clasp and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with one bronze star. He was survived by his mother, Mrs. Marie Lindt Oberg who at Al's death resided at 406 St. John’s Place, Brooklyn, New York."

He was the Signal Officer and Assistant Navigator.

To Honor! ⚓

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Okinawa Marines, June 14, 1945

DAVID S. MCDOUGAL, LTCOL, USMC ‘33

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On this date in 1945 three alumni were killed in action during the ferocious fighting on Okinawa. LTCOL David McDougal '33 was commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. 2nd Lieutenant Arthur Day '45 was a member of 1st Battalion, 1st Marines and 2LT Lloyd Wyatt, Jr. '45 the 1st Battalion, 29th Marines. In addition to Arthur and Lloyd being classmates, they were both in the 8th Company at the Naval Academy.

While Arthur and Lloyd had been Marines for barely a year, David had been stationed aboard ships and at Marine Barracks across the country. He served 22 months in the South Pacific, including on Guadalcanal when, as a Major, he took command of his battalion when his CO was wounded or killed. After a week in the role he was wounded (in October 1942); he was wounded again at Cape Gloucester in December 1943.

We remember all three of these men. To Honor! ⚓

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ARTHUR C. DAY, 2LT, USMC, ‘45

LLOYD K. WYATT, JR., 2LT, USMC, ‘45

EDWARD E. DEGARMO, LCDR, USN

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Edward DeGarmo '40 in the Lucky Bag: "When he isn't holding bunk drill, you can find him playing bridge (his favorite indoor and outdoor sport), dragging, reading, working cross-words, or doing a little private jitter-bugging to some hot tune by T. Dorsey. The ability to turn a hopelessly lost debate into apparent victory by resort to a technical point not even remotely connected with the subject is his outstanding characteristic. A typical, smooth-talking son of Ohio, Ed (the walking dictionary) has been a friend to all, always ready to do or try anything. We wish him luck in the Service and hope to be as good shipmates as we have been pals and roommates."

Ed began his service aboard USS Enterprise, but it's unclear what his wartime experience was prior to early 1945. From at least February to June, however, he was the commanding officer of Torpedo Squadron (VT) 82 aboard USS Bennington (CV 20). During these four short months he was awarded the Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, and four Distinguished Flying Crosses. His squadron participated in the destruction of the battleship Yamato and her escorts. Twice in one day he led raids over Tokyo.

On June 3, 1945, Ed was shot down and severely injured by antiaircraft fire over Okinawa while flying a resupply mission to forward Marines.

He was survived by his wife, to whom he was engaged in 1942.

To Honor! ⚓

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ANDREW J. FROSCH, LT, USN

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Andrew Frosch '39 in the Lucky Bag:

From his nonchalant, composed expression, and his easy manner of walk, we know that worry never gets the upper hand on Andy. A stranger would term him quiet, but those who know him can certify that Andy can be the life of the party. He never laughs at his own words or wit, but a victory of repartee is always marked by his own personal smirk in conclusion. Gump's capacity for the esthetic is stimulated through his ability to sketch a Bull prof during a lecture. Spare moments at the gym keep him physically fit for the bout with academics. His agreeable nature will keep him clear of trouble, and his persistency will put him in the finish with the best.

A native of Philadelphia, he initially served aboard USS Philip (DD 76), a WWI-era destroyer on neutrality patrol around Florida. He reported to USS Monssen (DD 436) in 1940; that ship was commissioned in March 1941. Sometime afterwards he became the ship's Engineering Officer.

Monssen transferred to the Pacific in March 1942, and was part of Task Force 16, centered on USS Hornet, and which staged the Doolittle Raid in mid April. Monssen (and Hornet) missed the Battle of the Coral Sea, but was in the thick of the Battle of Midway in June. In August Monssen provided fire support to the 2nd Marines on Guadalcanal and Tulagi. She remained in the immediate area through the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, then escorted the damaged carrier Saratoga to the Tonga Islands.

Monssen returned to Guadalcanal in mid September. The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal was joined at 0150 on November 13. Roughly 30 minutes later Monssen was spotlighted and then hit by almost 40 shells, including three from battleships. Reduced to a burning hulk, the ship was abandoned and sank that afternoon.

Andrew was one of nine officers and 136 enlisted men killed in the action. Four of the other officers lost were Naval Academy alumni.

He was survived by his parents and at least one sibling, a brother.

To Honor! ⚓

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FOSTER N. SIMONSEN, ENS, USN

ENS Foster Simonsen '45, from Davenport, Iowa, in the Lucky Bag: "Three years of living with the mightiest of the "mighty mites" has been three years filled with a vast variety of experiences. The little "wolf" has never done anything halfway, be it sports, "beating the system," or girls. His sincerity, self assurance, and high ideals have made him many friends. Neal's desire to live a completely filled life is destined to carry him to the far corners of the earth. A hunting lodge in Minnesota, an expedition to the mountains of Tibet, or a safari in Africa are all within his range. To the shortest man legally in the Naval Academy, and to a real Navy man, I say "MIZ-PAH.""

Foster graduated with the rest of his class in June 1944; he was killed in action when USS Shubrick (DD 639) was struck by a kamikaze off the coast of Okinawa on May 29, 1945.

He was survived by his wife, Martha.

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CLIFFORD T. JANZ, LT, USN

LT Clifford Janz '31 was "Patient, generous, and warmhearted, Cliff makes an ideal roommate and a good friend. One reason he takes so well to activities may be to hold as many friends as possible. It's certainly a fact that his contagious smile and humor keep him always with someone around to " talk it over with.""

On the morning of December 7, 1941, he was "sending everyone in the vicinity to shelter below the armored deck" of USS Arizona (BB 39) when she was destroyed in a series of explosions.

Cliff had spend his career at sea in various destroyers until graduate school at the Naval Academy in 1938 and 1939; he transferred to USS Arizona sometime before October 1939.

Cliff was one of twelve Naval Academy graduates killed on that ship that morning; another twelve were killed elsewhere in the attack.

He was survived by his wife, parents, and 2-month old son.

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JOHN D. HUNTLEY, LCDR, USN

LCDR John Huntley '31 was executive officer of USS De Haven (DD 469) when that ship was sunk and he was killed on February 1, 1943, near Savo Island in the South Pacific.

From the Lucky Bag: "Jack first received the call of the Navy by looking over the great inland sea, Lake Erie. A successful four years in Clyde High School and preliminary training in the industrial word paved the way for entrance to the Naval Academy.

Jack's athletic interests have been confined to track and cross country, and many a spring afternoon he has spent in chasing up and down Farragut Field. He has been a member of the choir for four years, and he takes an enthusiastic interest in the doings of the Radio Club. He has an excellent knowledge of the devious ways of A. C. and radio waves. Few of his classmates can equal his practical knowledge of electricity.

The people back home who are interested in Jack have faith in his future, for they feel as we feel, that his fineness of character, sense of truth and honor will ultimately bring him the success he deserves. Despite his reserve, he can smile; and despite his youth he has dignity. These qualities, we know, will carry him on to the goal which he has chosen."

Earlier in the war, he was a Lieutenant, Assistant Gunnery Officer and Control Officer, Forward 5" Director, aboard USS Yorktown (CV 5). His gun mounts were credited with shooting down three Japanese torpedo planes at the Battle of the Coral Sea. He was aboard Yorktown when she was sunk at the Battle of Midway.

John was survived by his wife, two sons, his father, and his brother.

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ALEXANDER G. MCEWEN, LT, USN

LT Alexander McEwen, USN '43 was executive officer of USS Dickerson (APD 21) and was lost when that ship was destroyed in a kamikaze attack on April 2, 1945, off the coast of Okinawa. Fifty-three other officers and men were also killed.

From the Class of 1943's book "25 years later…": "Mack was born on 3 April, 1920 in Duluth, Minnesota He was appointed from Minnesota and entered the Acade my on 17 July, 1939. After graduation Mack went to a series of short schools in the Norfolk area and then to the high speed destroyer transport DICKERSON in the Pacific. In January 1944 the DICKERSON participated in the landings at Green Island off the Northwest tip of Bougainville. He participated in other amphibious operations as the allies moved North in the Pacific. While engaged in the second day of the mighty Okinawa invasion, April 2, 1945, the DICKERSON was hit by enemy fire which resulted in Mack's death. He wore the Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Clasp and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with three bronze stars. He was survived by his wife Elizabeth Julia who at the time of Mack's death resided at 2123 Sussex Avenue, Duluth, Minnesota."

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JOHN L. DONEFF, ENS, USN

John Doneff '43 graduated in June 1942 with the rest of his class. Commissioned an Ensign, he reported aboard USS Pensacola (CA 24) in the middle of July. He was killed in action four and a half months later, on November 30, 1942, when his ship was heavily damaged by torpedo and gunfire at the Battle of Tassafaronga (Fourth Battle of Savo Island). One hundred twenty four other officers and sailors were also killed.

From the Lucky Bag: "Sound off Mister." "Midshipman Bucket, fourth class, Sir!" And so by a slip of the tongue. John became "Bucket" to us, but in name only. His fine academic record hints of future progress in the Air Corps, his greatest aspiration. Always on the go, he was never too busy to "work that prob." On weekends at Dahlgren he could usually be found impressing someone's drag with "I'm just a clean cut kid." His card tricks stumped us, but selling suits a la Robber's Row was his specialty. Bucket's industry, sense of humor, and willingness to lend a hand will admit only of success in the fleet.

John was survived by his parents, and USS Doneff (DE 49) was named for him.

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EARLE F. CRAIG, LCDR, USN

Earle Craig '39 was, according to the Lucky Bag, "A regular fellow from the wilds of New Jersey, Buster is ready for anything and everything, from dragging blind to lending a poor unfortunate a little cash. Can be found almost any afternoon in the gym, engaged in a fast game of handball or basketball. His favorite pastime is, however, singing popular songs in the shower, very much off key and in words of his own composition."

Earle was lost on October 12, 1944 when his TBM-1C Avenger torpedo bomber was shot down turing the Formosa Air Battle. He was 28 years old, a Lieutenant Commander, and commanding officer of Torpedo Squadron (VT) 44, embarked in USS Langley (CVL 27).

He was survived by his parents.

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JOHN W. HAYS, LTJG, USN

John Hays '36 in the Lucky Bag: ""Two gun," after getting the old sea urge, left Oklahoma, land of Indians, oilwells, and wrestlers, and packed up for Annapolis. After his arrival, it didn't take long for Jack to get established in this new type of life, although he has never forgotten the old. During the winter months, when so many join the radiator club, the Kid may be found in the wrestling loft. In the spring, Jack may be seen in drill dress heading for the riding stables. One can never tell as to Jack's academic abilities, as he visits all sections from first to anchor. He is far from being wooden, however, and always keep well above the old 2.5. Whether on the sea, in the big city, or on the plains, we know Jack will be a success and will be a real friend to all."

John served the first several years of his career aboard USS Oklahoma (BB 37), then finished out the 1930s aboard a series of destroyers.

Sometime in late 1940 or early 1941 he was transferred to USS Asheville (PG 21). This valiant ship of barely 1,500 tons was sailing alone on March 3, 1942, attempting to reach Australia when she was spotted, attacked, and sunk south of Java by a Japanese surface force of a heavy cruiser and two destroyers. Only one man aboard was known to have survived the sinking.

John's mother was listed as next of kin. He has a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery.

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EDWARD E. DEGARMO, LCDR, USN

LCDR Edward Degarmo '40 in the Lucky Bag: "When he isn't holding bunk drill, you can find him playing bridge (his favorite indoor and outdoor sport), dragging, reading, working cross-words, or doing a little private jitter-bugging to some hot tune by T. Dorsey. The ability to turn a hopelessly lost debate into apparent victory by resort to a technical point not even remotely connected with the subject is his outstanding characteristic. A typical, smooth-talking son of Ohio, Ed (the walking dictionary) has been a friend to all, always ready to do or try anything. We wish him luck in the Service and hope to be as good shipmates as we have been pals and roommates."

Edward was lost on June 6, 1945 when his airplane was shot down near Okinawa.

He was commanding officer of Torpedo Squadron (VT) 82.

He was awarded the Navy Cross for his "extraordinary heroism" and "inspiring leadership."

He was awarded two Silver Stars for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action".

He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses for "heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight."

He was survived by his wife, Beatrice, and is buried in California.

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LOUIS P. HAGAN, ENS, USNR

Louis Hagan '45 was "deficient in studies" and resigned from the Naval Academy in 1942. His service did not end then, however. On February 17, 1945 he was an Ensign in the Naval Reserve and aboard USS LCI(G) 471, providing close-in gunfire support to underwater demolition teams (UDT) who were preparing the beaches of Iwo Jima for the invasion two days later.

At 11:32 that morning, his ship was ordered to retire after "having received two additional hits which killed nine men, wounded six, disabled the bow 40mm gun and started another fire." Two of the wounded later died.

Louis's commanding officer — one of five officers aboard the ship — was awarded the Navy Cross, and the entire LCI(G) group was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their heroism that day. (Another commanding officer in the group was awarded the Medal of Honor.)

Louis was from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and was survived by his mother, sister, and brother.

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FRANK B. QUADY, LCDR, USN

"Frank Bernard Quady, United States Naval Academy class of 1938, was born in Minneapolis on April 25, 1916. He was the first of two brothers to graduate from Annapolis. Both would fight in the Pacific theater during World War II. Quady completed flight training in Pensacola and Miami, receiving his wings of gold in April '41.

"In June he married Helen Mlinar at Sacred Heart Church, Coronado. Later he reported to Fighter Squadron Six (assigned to USS Enterprise, which relocated to Pearl Harbor). Quady's Enterprise service, which spanned the Pacific, saw action during the Gilbert/Marshall Islands Raid, Wake Island Raids, the Doolittle Mission and the Battle of Midway; the Enterprise group earned the Presidential Unit Citation.

"While on a rare leave in his home state of Minnesota, the locals celebrated their native son's endeavors. Deflecting the attention, Quady was quoted saying, "The dive bombers deserve the credit, though, for they're the ones that carry the mail."

"Quady served in the Carrier Replacement Squadron (VF11) at Lunga Point, Guadalcanal, where he received an Air Medal for heroics in aerial flight.

"In June of 1943 Quady downed two enemy planes in a single sortie (log book entry: "..a stern run into the leading vee of bombers..."). After the action, he remarked to "Red" Schild and Frank Hynes, "all that and not a mark," for which he received the reply, "take a look at your tail." Upon a glance, he gulped, noticing significant damage to his plane.

"As a lieutenant commander, Quady was assigned to TF58 aboard the USS Bunker Hill (CV17); he served as Assistant Flight Operations Officer. The Bunker Hill carried out the Iwo Jima Assault and Occupation Operation, including the Fifth Fleet raids against Honshu and Nansei Shoto through March 16, and Okinawa Gunto Operation Fifth/Third Fleet raids in support through June 11. He saw a lot action during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, where he helped rescue many downed airmen, earning the Bronze Star medal. In fact, Captain G.A. Seitz wrote, "Task Force records will show that the number of rescues reached a new high during the time Frank was a member of the Staff. Many pilots were saved, due to his efforts..." And "His friendliness and high sense of humor made him one of the best loved members of the staff."

"Quady's brother, Emmett, in theater aboard a destroyer, the USS Fanning, wrote home about the hectic pace at which Quady was serving, "...a postcard from Frank...was rather funny...his way of telling me that he knew where I was hanging out and that he couldn't possibly get away to see me on the few occasions he was near. He is moving in fast company."

"Tragically, Frank and 392 of his shipmates were killed by two kamikaze attacks on Friday morning, May 11, 1945. Quady's numerous awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) w/Gold Star, Air Medal (with one Silver, four Gold Stars), Bronze Star, Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal (Fleet), American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (three Bronze Stars), Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon with Gold Star, and the Pearl Harbor Commemorative Medal.

"Quady's beloved wife Helen, and their son Roy, lived in Coronado from 1944 until 1962."

The biography quoted in whole above was authored by Scott and Roy Quady on the occasion of a banner being added to Coronado's "Avenue of the Heroes."

DONALD W. HALL, ENS, USN

Donald Hall '45, from the Lucky Bag: "After being thwarted in his efforts to become a lawyer, musician, radio technician, and National Guardsman, Don turned to the sea and journeyed the two blocks from his home to the Naval Academy. He brought a sincere desire to learn and a natural ability to box. With these assets he gained a pair of stars and a broken nose. To date, his greatest claim to fame are his drill shoes. Wine, women and song are a strong attraction for "Punchy," and, when you meet him in the Fleet, you'll know him to be the little man stepping ashore in the lead of the first liberty party."

Don was killed in action on May 4, 1945 when USS Morrison (DD 560) was sunk by a kamikaze near Okinawa; 151 of his shipmates were also lost.

ULMONT I. WHITEHEAD, JR., ENS, USN

Ulmont Whitehead ‘40 was a prior enlisted sailor, pride of Hartford, Connecticut, and a Naval Academy football star. 

“Years of exacting labor have failed to submerge Whitey into the drudgery of tedious detail. He dreams of the day to be when he will be able to carry out his ideas — ideas that will prove exceedingly beneficial to all those to whom they may be applied. He meets every situation with a determination and whole-heartedness that sees it successfully through to the end, realizing that to completely enjoy one's life, one must live it. Meeting each reverse with more than enough energy to turn it to victory, Whitey will soon be pushing himself to his rightful position of prominence at the top of the heap.”

Ulmont was killed on the morning of December 7th, 1941 when his ship, USS Arizona (BB 39), was destroyed at Pearl Harbor.

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