Guy McElroy '54
Date of birth: June 24, 1931
Date of death: June 15, 1959
Age: 27
Lucky Bag
From the 1954 Lucky Bag:
Guy Alexander McElroy
Alameda, California
In Guy, one finds the unsurpassable combination of a stalwart mind and an agile body. Being a star man did not deprive Mac of the time necessary to compete as a member of the varsity gym squad. However, because of his versatility, he participated in a wide variety of sports. An avid reader, Guy spent considerable time in acquiring a liberal education. As a member of the Class Crest Committee, he helped design our class crest. His friendly personality and serene manner have won him many friends. His loyalty and firmness of purpose, coupled with a sense of pride in a job well done, will stand him in good stead throughout his career.
SQUASH—2,1. VARSITY GYMNASTICS—4,3,2.
He was a member of the 16th Company staff for the "third set."
Loss
Guy's was lost when his F-8 Crusader crashed on June 15, 1959 at Moffett Field, California. His aircraft had some kind of mechanical issue and had been diverted to Moffett from USS Midway (CVA 41). Suspect he was a member of Fighter Squadron (VF) 24.
He was survived by his mother, who was residing in Alabama.
He is buried in California.
Class of 1954
Guy is one of 37 members of the Class of 1954 on Virtual Memorial Hall.
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