Hugo Schmidt '16
Date of birth: February 8, 1895
Date of death: February 27, 1928
Age: 33
Lucky Bag
From the 1916 Lucky Bag:
Hugho Schmidt
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"Hugo"
HUGO started his sojourn here under a handicap, thanks to one of his company mates—a youngster; his first year was all uphill by the same token—but now we are glad to say he is on the downward path. It is easy to forget one's first unfavorable opinions when a man's true character unfolds itself as favorably as has that of our hero. Unlike most heroes this German has weaknesses; but they are all of a pleasant nature and serve to enliven the dullest party, and make the man an always welcome and congenial companion.
He is a man who can discriminate between work and play as only a man can. His three stripes and class standing bear witness to his aptitude and perseverance along academic lines, and if you don't believe me about that "play" question go to France or the West coast, and gape in awe at the tales that even now are upon every lip—tales of conquest and of revelry. But then he is a thorough German in that as in every respect. It is even said of him that the only reason he started from the Virginia capes to Frisco was that he might be in trim for the anticipated hilarity along the California littoral.
Hugo is wise in the ways of the unfair sex, but is also a man's man. The old 6th was a happy home under his guiding hand, and a master's job in the Sixth is a dubious billet, with such worthies as Tittering Tom, Jimmie Steele, Sue and other cut-ups in the file closers.
To sum it all up, Hugo is the finest sort of man, one who will make good wherever he goes—and what is more, he has the rare gift of combined brains, efficiency and good-fellowship.
We all hope you're not a spy, Hugo old man, for we aim to keep you in the outfit till the joys of life no longer lure.
Three Stripes; Lacrosse Numerals.
Loss
Hugo was lost on February 27, 1928, when the plane he was aboard crashed en route to Annapolis.
He was designated naval aviator #2897 in 1920.
Hugo is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Rogers Ransehousen '21 and Theodore Ellyson '05 were also lost in this crash.
Class of 1916
Hugo is one of 16 members of the Class of 1916 in Memorial Hall.
