HAROLD W. HALL, LTJG, USN

From USNA Virtual Memorial Hall
Harold Hall '45

Date of birth: January 25, 1921

Date of death: August 25, 1947

Age: 26

Lucky Bag

From the 1945 Lucky Bag:

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Harold Wilfred Hall

Boston, Massachusetts

"Hascal under" was an ever popular expression at the chow table, but there was just that one thumb to keep this pride and joy of Boston aboard. Recognized by the glint in his eye, his warm smile and practical jokes, Harry took life in easy stride. Classical music, soccer, food, and sleep in that order were his main joys. A noticeable exception to the above is women, but perhaps Harry believed that the best way to get the women is to ignore them. Although failing to star by a narrow margin, he nevertheless starred in his endeavor to educate his wife in the beauties of Tschaikowsky and Beethoven.

Soccer 4, 3, 1, a45f, NA; Lacrosse 4; French Club 4, 3, 1; Boat Club 4, 3, 1; Lucky Bag Staff; Company Biography Editor 1.


The "a45f" is not a transcription error; unclear what it indicates.
The Class of 1945 was graduated in June 1944 due to World War II. The entirety of 2nd class (junior) year was removed from the curriculum.

1945 Hall LB.jpg

Harold Wilfred Hall

Boston, Massachusetts

"Hascal under" was an ever popular expression at the chow table, but there was just that one thumb to keep this pride and joy of Boston aboard. Recognized by the glint in his eye, his warm smile and practical jokes, Harry took life in easy stride. Classical music, soccer, food, and sleep in that order were his main joys. A noticeable exception to the above is women, but perhaps Harry believed that the best way to get the women is to ignore them. Although failing to star by a narrow margin, he nevertheless starred in his endeavor to educate his wife in the beauties of Tschaikowsky and Beethoven.

Soccer 4, 3, 1, a45f, NA; Lacrosse 4; French Club 4, 3, 1; Boat Club 4, 3, 1; Lucky Bag Staff; Company Biography Editor 1.


The "a45f" is not a transcription error; unclear what it indicates.
The Class of 1945 was graduated in June 1944 due to World War II. The entirety of 2nd class (junior) year was removed from the curriculum.

Loss

Harold was lost on August 25, 1947 when his plane crashed at sea seven miles east of Kitty Hawk, N.C. (From November 1947 issue of Shipmate).

Other Information

From researcher Kathy Franz:

Harold graduated from Thomas Aquinas Grammar School and Boston Latin School. He also attended Northeastern University where he studied engineering. The quote for him underneath his entry in the 1939 yearbook read "Be Noble" - Lowell. Full quote: Be noble, and the nobleness that lies in other men, sleeping but never dead, will rise in majesty to meet thine own. -- James Russell Lowell (1819-1891)

He served with the 3d Fleet in the Pacific aboard the cruiser USS Flint (CL 97). After the war, he was assigned to the Naval Air Station at Pensacola where he received his wings.

Harold was also survived by his sister Lorraine. His father Harold was a civil engineer, mother Mary. His parents divorced before 1930.

He was survived by his mother.

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Class of 1945

Harold is one of 59 members of the Class of 1945 on Virtual Memorial Hall.

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