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John Thornell
During World War II, John Thornell became a U.S. Army Air Forces TRIPLE ACE, credited with shooting down 17.25 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After…
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Charles Timmes
Charles Timmes was a 1932 graduate of Fordham University Law School, and had practiced law before being called to active duty in 1941. He retired…
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Lucian Truscott
During World War II, Lucien Truscott was instrumental in developing an American commando unit patterned after the British Commando units. He organized the 1st Ranger…
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Reuben Tucker
Reuben Tucker graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Army Major General.
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James Van Fleet
James Van Fleet’s ancestry can be traced back to the Revolutionary War, where his grandfather, Joshua Jan Van Fleet, joined New York Militia in 1779.…
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Benjamin Vandervoort
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Albert Waldron
Albert Waldron graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1915. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.
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Kenneth Wallace
In the 8-day period from January 22 to 30, 1944, Kenneth Wallace earned two Distinguished Service Crosses and a Silver Star.
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George Randolph
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Matthew Ridgway
Matthew Ridgway’s first attempt to enter West Point was unsuccessful because he failed geometry on his entrance examination. But he succeeded on second try and…
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Elton Ringsak
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Gordon Rogers
Gordon Byrom graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1924. He retired in 1961 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General in…
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