“If all the world were just, there would be
no need of valor.” ~ Plutarch, Greek Biographer and Author
Brothers,
Yes, the
dates are right and this is only the 4th edition of “This Week In SigEp
Patriots History” for 2014. Since late January, I have been very busy with military
training. This is offered to provide some perspective. It is not an excuse, as
research and meetings with SigEp Patriots continue in order to learn about
every Brother who serves/served, and I strive to do better in the future.
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| NH Alpha Brother Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel |
02 MAR 1904
World
War II Veteran and NH Alpha Brother Captain Theodor S. Geisel, U.S. Army – a man who would affect millions
around the world – was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on this date.
28 FEB 1919
On this
date, U.S. Marine Corps World War I Veteran and NE Alpha Brother Frank Dewey Carman was discharged from
military service.
24 FEB 1941
Colorado
Delta Brother Otto Eastlond, Jr.,
Class of 1934, entered in to service in the U.S. Army on this date.
25 FEB 1941
On this
date, Vermont Beta Brother George R.
Davis, Class of 1940, entered in to service in the U.S. Army as an Infantry
Officer, and would serve more than five years during World War II.
26 FEB 1942
World
War II Veteran and OK Alpha Brother Lieutenant Foster L. Walker, U.S. Army Air Corps died in an airplane crash
near Randolph Field, Texas on this date.
Respect
can be paid to Brother Walker at Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, TX.
02 MAR 1942
TX Alpha
Brother Sutton Reid III joined the
U.S. Army on this date.
01 MAR 1944
On this
date, after completing high school, Karl
A. Christ enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge at the end of
the war, World War II Veteran Yeoman Third Class Christ enrolled at University
of Kentucky, brought his leadership to SigEp, and graduated in 1950.
02 MAR 1944
World
War II Veteran and Montana Alpha Brother Private Walton H. Petsch, U.S. Army was discharged from service with the
Army Combat Engineers on this date after injuries received in training.
01 MAR 1945
On this
date, World War II Veteran and AL Beta Brother Private Frank J. Uricchio, U.S. Marine Corps made the ultimate sacrifice
when he was killed in action while serving with Charlie Company, 24th Marine
Regiment during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Unfortunately,
an extensive search did not reveal additional information about Brother
Uricchio, but the SigEp Patriots Project hopes you will contact us if you have
such information so that we can honor & remember Frank and his sacrifice.
Respect
can be paid to Brother Uricchio at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, NJ.
