EDWARD F. GREER, JR., 2LT, USAF
Edward Greer, Jr. '52
Lucky Bag
From the 1952 Lucky Bag:
Edward Francis Greer, Jr.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ed came to us from the "Hub of the Universe," Boston, Massachusetts. Although his podunk is just one of this fair city's busy corners, the "Gunner" claims that the refugees from the tower of Babel first settled in Neponset. Experiencing a year of fine, moral guidance under the Jesuits at Boston College, he entered Navy Tech determined to uphold the mighty traditions of the Navy. His adventures on youngster cruise, second class air cruise, and Camid proved him to be a staunch "mug-man" of the "Rinky-Dinks." A lover of all sports, Ed was a steady participant in batt and company athletics. His beaming personality and steady wit have won him lifetime friendships. A pretty savvy lad, Ed will succeed in the Air Force.
Edward Francis Greer, Jr.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ed came to us from the "Hub of the Universe," Boston, Massachusetts. Although his podunk is just one of this fair city's busy corners, the "Gunner" claims that the refugees from the tower of Babel first settled in Neponset. Experiencing a year of fine, moral guidance under the Jesuits at Boston College, he entered Navy Tech determined to uphold the mighty traditions of the Navy. His adventures on youngster cruise, second class air cruise, and Camid proved him to be a staunch "mug-man" of the "Rinky-Dinks." A lover of all sports, Ed was a steady participant in batt and company athletics. His beaming personality and steady wit have won him lifetime friendships. A pretty savvy lad, Ed will succeed in the Air Force.
Loss
Edward was lost on September 18, 1952 when the T-6 aircraft he was aboard crashed near Hondo, Texas. The instructor pilot was also killed. (Information from November 1952 issue of Shipmate.)
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
He graduated from English High School with honors in 1947. Known as “Eddie” in high school, His Ambition: U.S. Navy. College: Annapolis. Fidelity Prize 3; Yearbook staff Chairman 4; Trick Squad 4; Patrol 4; Office Aide 4; Individual Prize Winner in Competitive Drill 3; Spelling Bee 3; Class Vice President 3; 2d Lieut. 4.
He had a year at Boston College before receiving a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy.
Edward was a nephew of Senator William J. Keenan of Dorchester, Mass. Besides his parents, he was also survived by his two sisters, Mrs. John McGurdy and Catherine Jane Greer.
He is buried in Texas.
Photographs
From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
From the Boston Globe on September 19, 1952
Edward is one of 50 members of the Class of 1952 on Virtual Memorial Hall.
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