ALFRED T. BRISBIN, ENS, USN
Alfred should not be included in Memorial Hall for the reason listed at the bottom of this page. However, this entry remains so we do not lose his memory or the knowledge of his life and service.
Alfred Brisbin '03
Lucky Bag
From the 1903 Lucky Bag:
ALFRED TERRY BRISBIN
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
"Jocko," "Alfy," "Mon."
Buzzard (21, 1). Manager of Foot-ball team (1). Choir (2, 1). End man, Minstrel Show (2). "Little Eva" of of Brillbin & Blakemann troupe. Class musician. A man of many loves—all at once. Will some day write a book on his adventures. Takes a delight in narrating "Monongahela" cruise to anybody who will listen. Had Cyclone Pete overboard in his last adventure. "Why for you no yell for Chacko?"
ALFRED TERRY BRISBIN
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
"Jocko," "Alfy," "Mon."
Buzzard (21, 1). Manager of Foot-ball team (1). Choir (2, 1). End man, Minstrel Show (2). "Little Eva" of of Brillbin & Blakemann troupe. Class musician. A man of many loves—all at once. Will some day write a book on his adventures. Takes a delight in narrating "Monongahela" cruise to anybody who will listen. Had Cyclone Pete overboard in his last adventure. "Why for you no yell for Chacko?"
Loss
Alfred died of suicide in San Guantanamo, Cuba on May 20, 1907.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
Alfred was appointed to the Naval Academy by the Honorable J. K. P. Hall, congressman.
Alfred was in command of sailors from the Tacoma who went drinking in Santiago. The sailors started to fight, and they all were in trouble with the Santiago police. Fearing court martial, Alfred shot himself through the lung.
Memorial Hall Error
Suicide is not a criteria for inclusion in Memorial Hall.