http://usnamemorialhall.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Abest99&feedformat=atomUSNA Virtual Memorial Hall - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T12:37:18ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.36.1http://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php?title=RICHARD_D._HARTMAN,_CDR,_USN&diff=1172RICHARD D. HARTMAN, CDR, USN2016-05-30T21:20:56Z<p>Abest99: </p>
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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RICHARD DANNER HARTMAN <br />
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Olean, New York <br />
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Six days after completing one four year grind, Dick was at the Academy ready to begin another four years. Plebe year found soccer to his liking and he stuck with that sport for the rest of his time at the Academy. Dick was never one to be caught dragging — always, claiming that it was too much trouble. He was quite active at a church in town. If there were any doubts about Dick's whereabouts he could usually be found at a Bible Study somewhere in the Hall. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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DONALD GEORGE BROWN <br />
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Waco, Texas<br />
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"Sir. is this where they have the 500 mile auto race?" A curiosity for things mechanical and a subscription to "Automotive Industries" enabled Don to plague his wives with car talk: but his plans to build a sports car in the Isherwood Hall shops never materialized. Four years of a civilian college helped make up for a high clutch factor at P-Work time, but no amount of education could overcome his conviction that the P.T. Department wanted to drown him in the Natatorium. Contrary to his prairie background, sailing became his passion and his size was an asset when a man was needed to go up the mast on the yawls. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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HERBERT DOBY <br />
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Oregon City, Oregon <br />
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Herb came to the Naval Academy from the fleet where be held the rate of Aviation Electronics Technician, Second Class. He attended the USNA prep school at Bainbridge before entering the Academy. During his stay there, Herb took up a new sport — gymnastics — and became a valuable asset to the Varsity Gym team as a rope climber. Although born in New Mexico, Herb proudly claimed Oregon as his home state. His favorite pastimes included playing the guitar and mandolin, collecting hillbilly records and working with electronics equipment. Herb's easygoing manner and outstanding personality won him many friends at the Academy, where he left a fine record. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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REDMOND ROLAND JENSEN <br />
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Oak Park, Illinois <br />
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"Red," coming from the Marine Corps, could never quite accept the Naval Academy system of drill. His biggest ambition while at the Naval Academy was to get a drill team started. His favorite pastimes while at Navy Tech were women, the sack, and squash, in that order. Always immaculate in his dress, he was a terror among the under-class on spit-shines and brush-offs. "Red" was never one to take life seriously and was one of the few people able to brighten those dull days during the dark ages. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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THOMAS ALLEN EADES <br />
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Dallas, Texas <br />
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Allen came to us after two years of the gay happy life at the University of Texas. Forced to leave the cars, wine, women, and other advantages of fraternity life behind, he did bring his megaphone, and spent the next four years leading cheers for the "Blue and Gold." Al's presence in his room was always assured when the sound of "Rhythm and Blues" records spilled out into the passageway. His love of the traditional Mid's castle, his rack, was disturbed by a small problem with academics, finally overcome by determined studying. This Texan's wit and easy manner have helped to make our four years pleasant ones. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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ROY ELLSWORTH SEAMAN<br />
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Worland, Wyoming <br />
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Roy came to Navy straight from the wilds of Worland, Wyoming where he had just completed a four year tour at Washakie County High School. Even though his neck of the woods wasn't noted for its nautical heritage, Roy took to the Naval Academy with no strain. His classmates soon discovered he was a sincere, hard working guy with a natural knack for making friends. He was always there when you needed someone to take a watch or blind drag, and was usually very forgiving if he got the brick for the latter. A man of many talents, he sang in the Academy's Antiphonal Choir and played a good game of soccer. For a Wyomingite, Roy seemed very strangely attracted to Oak Park, Illinois. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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JOHN ROBERT WORRELL, JR. <br />
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Danville, Illinois <br />
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Although a Hoosier by birth. Johnny spent most of his life in Danville, Illinois, where he was a standout in basketball. He continued to pound the hardwoods for the Navy team and also played lacrosse in the spring. John never took any girl seriously, so he must have broken the hearts of many of them. His motto, "'57 or bust," carried him through his four dark ages at Navy. One of Usnay's biggest promoters of "locker hockey," Johnny was always leading the pack when they took off for a weekend. Although he took plebe year to heart, he was always to be found raring to "have a ball." <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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WILLIAM NOAH CURRIE <br />
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Macon, Mississippi <br />
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Bill came up to Navy Tech looking for a pair of Navy wings after spending three years playing poker and golf at Mississippi State College. Skimming through the academics with no strain, Bill divided his afternoons between novels and company football, but was always faced in the evenings with a choice between his correspondence with a half dozen lovelies in as many states and an opportunity to demonstrate his ability with a deck of cards. This Southern Gentleman maintained his easy-going stride down to the wire, and, as he said by sticking close to his miniature of Jeff Davis, came through unscathed and standing well towards the top of his class in all ten departments. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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WILLIAM THOMAS TILSON <br />
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Limestone, Tennessee <br />
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Willie wandered into the hallowed halls of USNA from the hills of Tennessee complete with his first pair of shoes. With two years at East Tennessee State behind him, he had plenty of time to spread his talents around. Always a standout in intramural sports, he brought great credit to the Company on the soccer, football, and lacrosse fields. He also was musically inclined and was a member of both the Glee Club and the Choir. He'll long be remembered for his will to win and his tremendous ability to make friends. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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BRUCE HANSON PURVIS <br />
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Vale, Oregon <br />
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The plains of Eastern Oregon claimed Bruce. He came to the Academy from Boise Junior College and Oregon State College where he majored in geology. Bruce found that, with his college experience, academics were not too much of a trial and that just a little well-applied effort could bring favorable results. This left Bruce with ample time for company and batt soccer. Bruce found that life at Navy Tech was not so had after all, as long as he had time for enjoying his fine collection of classical records, reading the latest novel or spending weekend liberty in Virginia. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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CARL JOHN ROHSENBERGER, JR. <br />
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New Braunfels, Texas <br />
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Carl settled down on the banks of the Severn, after many years of moving from place to place as the son of an Army officer. He found many outlets for his many-faceted personality at Navy, concentrating most of his athletic endeavors on plebe and Varsity Crew. His career as an oarsman was temporarily held up during youngster year by an accident that befell him on the volleyball court. No one could ever figure out how he managed to get his foot caught in the net, but it laid him up for several weeks! <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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KENT WITHERS SLAUGHTER <br />
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New York City, New York <br />
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Like most others, Ken took that unforgettable oath four years ago, innocent and unknowing. During his stay here, however, he developed an avid affection for aviation, and a bitter hatred for the swimming courses. His ability to run the cross-country course without harm to his wellbeing made him a valuable asset to the Fighting Fourth Company. Although never a star man in academics, "K. W." did manage to get in his share of rack time and town liberty. During his free hours spent in the hall, the majority of time was spent listening to his collection of progressive jazz records. His good sense of humor and a genuine liking for USNA made it possible for Ken to enjoy his four year stay. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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BURKE WARD <br />
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Coronado, California <br />
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Burke, a Navy Junior and a graduate of Brown Military Academy, was no stranger to the military system. From the early days of plebe year, Burke took a keen interest in the Navy and always strove to excel. "Handles," as Burke was called by many of his friends, continued his high school athletic career by starring on the company basketball and touch football teams for four years. Burke was always the first man for parties on the football weekends or on leave, and could be found comfortably sleeping anytime the books didn't press too closely. Still he could always be depended on to make wise decisions and to turn-to when a problem presented itself. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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WILLIAM KENNETH WEAVER <br />
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Tampa, Florida <br />
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Willie, a "Cards" fan (baseball that is), hailed from "Crime Incorporated" northwest of the Everglades. His love for sports was only exceeded by his love for a young Florida belle, who has worn his pin for four years. Not a language enthusiast, Willie held the all time record for the lowest mark on a Spanish exam. Rarely left empty-handed at mail call, Willie could always be found right after the formation bell in his room — dressing. Willie's plans for the future include marriage and a commission in the Marine Corps, and with his persistence and grand personality, he can't miss — North or South of that Mason-Dixon Line. <br />
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<div>From the [https://archive.org/details/luckybag1957unse 1957 Lucky Bag]:<br />
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WILLIAM KENNETH WEAVER <br />
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Tampa, Florida <br />
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Willie, a "Cards" fan (baseball that is), hailed from "Crime Incorporated" northwest of the Everglades. His love for sports was only exceeded by his love for a young Florida belle, who has worn his pin for four years. Not a language enthusiast, Willie held the all time record for the lowest mark on a Spanish exam. Rarely left empty-handed at Mail Call, Willie could always be found right after the formation bell in his room — dressing. Willie's plans for the future include marriage and a commission in the Marine Corps, and with his persistence and grand personality, he can't miss — North or South of that Mason-Dixon Line. <br />
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