-Ben Franklin
Brothers,
Another year has come and gone, and with it at least 86
of our brother patriots. They served during World War II, in the Korean,
Vietnam and Gulf wars, as well as in Bosnia. Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Guardians
and Airmen, active and reserve, they rest in peace as those of us who serve now
– their legacy – continue to stand the watch.
The SigEp Patriots Project wishes you and yours a terrific 2013!
30 DEC 1919
Following his service in World War I, NH Alpha Brother James Vincent Forrestal was discharged
from the Navy Reserve at the rank of Lieutenant on this date.
26 DEC 1943
On this date in SigEp Patriot history, USS Hissem (DE-400) – a destroyer escort of
the EDSALL class named in honor of World War II Veteran and IL Alpha Brother Ensign Anthony Metcalf Hissem, U.S. Navy Reserve – was christened and
launched in Houston, TX. Brother Hissem was declared Missing In Action / Buried
at Sea when none of the aircraft from his squadron returned following an attack
against the Japanese during the Battle of Midway. USS Hissem proudly defended the nation from 1944-1970, actively serving
in World War II, Vietnam and the Cold War.
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| USS Hissem (DE-400) |
World War II Veteran and KS Beta Brother First Lieutenant John J. Jackson, U.S. Army was killed in action in Belgium on this date. Brother Jackson graduated from Kansas State in 1941, and he taught and coached at Osborne, Kansas for a year. In JUN 1942 he joined the Army, and his armored division was sent overseas in AUG 1944.
Respect can be paid to Brother Jackson at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Kansas.
