Vernon Hain '31
Date of birth: October 12, 1907
Date of death: November 23, 1937
Age: 30
Lucky Bag
From the 1931 Lucky Bag:
Vernon Rex Hain
Dayton, Ohio
"Rex" "Vic
The sages say that early environment does much to mold one's future. It was natural, therefore, that a summer at C. M. T. C. should turn Rex's steps toward a military life. Fate, and a Congressman, decided it.
Academy life has not dealt severely with him. Studies caused work but no worry. He was a real asset to the rifle team. In fact, Rex is one of the best marksmen in his class. When he was not busy making holes in targets he ambled around the Yard taking snapshots for the Lucky Bag. He is responsible for most of the pictures in this book, certainly all of the bad ones. Though he is a busy individual he is always ready to talk, argue, or explain anything, whether you want to listen or not.
His friends are many, for a genial, good nature and a readiness for any kind of fun make it impossible for you not to like him. Success for Rex is assured. His love for the Service and his conscientious application to any task set before him will keep him climbing upward in the Navy.
Photographic Editor, Lucky Bag; Class Crest Committee; Pep Committee; Small Bore 4, 3, 2, 1 rNt 3; "N" 2; Rifle 4, 3, 2, 1 rNAt 3; rNt 2 Captain 1; Expert Rifleman; Star 2; "N"Club; Three Stripes
Loss
Vernon was lost on November 23, 1937 when his plane crashed at Ocatilla Airport, California.
The Navy Directory of 1937 lists him as a member of Bombing Squadron (VB) 3B, aboard USS Lexington (CV 2), though he he is not listed (in "Wings of Gold") as being a naval aviator.
He has a memory marker in Ohio; he is buried in California. He was survived by his parents and three brothers.
Class of 1931
Vernon is one of 51 members of the Class of 1931 in Memorial Hall.
