PMC Class of 1965

Our Cadets

Robert K. Abbott
Roger W. Ahrens
William C. Allanach, Jr.
David E. Allen
William G. Allen, Jr.
Charles D. Alter
Stephen A. Anderson
Dale R. Baker
Theodore M. Barbieri
Robert P. Barclay
George F. Bathish
Robert J. Biava
James D. Boydston, III
Richard P. Boyle
Charles H. Bracken, II
Richard S. Braddock
John C. Brouwer
Joseph E. Brown
William C. Burch
William J. Calhoun, Jr.
Harry Carlip
Joseph V. Carter, Jr.
M. Rex Cassel, Jr.
Thomas V. Chiomento, II
Walter B. Churchill
Walter J. Clayton, Jr.
Robert A. Clifford
Anthony M. Coggeshall
Gerald L. Creighton
James P. Dahle
Kenneth H. Damiani
William P. Deile
Michael D. Desko
John H. Donnan, 3rd
Charles G. Drasser
Jeffery E. Dreves
Frederick H. Duncan
James J. Eichna
John W. Eldridge, III
Craig M. Farley
Robert F. Farlow
Charles S. Fennimore
Dominic F. Garruto
Max Gayer
Norman Goldberg
John H. Grant
Donald A. Gray
Frederick W. Greenley, Jr.

Robert S. Heiser
Gilbert Held
John S. Herwick
Paul Heteji
Keith A. Hillabrant
William A. Holbrook
Walter J. Hricay
John J. C. Huang
Joseph R. Humphrey
John C. Jackson
Robert S. Jefferies, Jr.
Drew Johnston, IV
Stephen H. Kauffman
Elmore E. Kayser, Jr.
Paul Da. Kerttu
Fred D. Kierstead, Jr.
William L. Kirchner
Brooke E. Koons
Richard H. Krieg
Terry R. Lachman
Curtis W. Lafey, Jr.
Victor C. Lafrenz
Theodore R. Laputka, Jr.
Gennaro A. Lobosco
Frank R. Manzi
Andrew O. Manzini
Gerald M. McAteer
Michael McCloy
John J. McCormick, Jr.
John W. McDonough
Francis L. McGrane
Daniel McLaughlin
John M. McNamara, Jr.
Leonard M. Menhart
Samuel J. Mennes
Craig Metcalf
James J. Miele
Jack M. Miller
Victor P. Mills
Stephen Mischo
William J. Mitchell
William R. Moller, Jr.
John Newell
Robert F. Newman, Jr.
Roger G. Nicholls, Jr.
Thomas L. Ovens
Alan K. Packman
Raymond J. Paradise

Michael P. Park
Leo F. Pelleriti, Jr.
Eugene M. Pepe
Howard J. Pfeffer
William H. Philips
Ernesto Pinero
Alfred C. Pucci
Clayton E. Rash, Jr.
Walter L. Reichert
David H. Rittman
Richard W. Robertson
Emil A. Romagnoli
Michael S. Rose
Albert R. Sarno
Charles T. Schauss
Frederick J. Scheffler
Roy E. Sheffler
Robert J. Shaw, Jr.
John H. Shellenberger
Millan C. Shevchik, Jr.
Robert L. Sicotte
David H. Singer
Barry T. Slabik
Charles W. Smith, III
Albert J. Smith, Jr.
Michael E. Soroker
Stuart B. Spector
Frederick C. Spellman, Jr.
Thomas S. Steel
William H. Stevens
Ruedi K. Stocker
Richard M. Taus
Raymond D. Temchus, Jr.
William L. Thursten
Thomas H. Tracy
Walter Tucciarone
William D. Unger
Valdis S. Vecrumba
George T. Vincent, Jr.
Alan K. Ward
James I. Wenlock
John G. Wentz, Jr.
Thomas C. Whitesell
William A. Whittaker, II
Calvin M. Willard
Jack T. Wilson
Charles L. Wood
Joon H. Yoo
Ralph A. Zuzulo
 

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Evans Kayser

Evans Kayser

Army Aviator and Silver Star Recipient

An ROTC-trained helicopter pilot, Evans Kayser ’65 flew with Delta Troop, 3/5 Armored Cavalry in Vietnam. During a fierce 1967 engagement, he repeatedly returned under heavy fire to support trapped ground forces and escort medical evacuations. For extraordinary gallantry in action, he was awarded the Silver Star Medal.

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William C. Allanach

William C. Allanach

Courageous Medevac Under Extreme Risk

Captain William C. Allanach earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for braving low visibility, urban hazards, and a dangerous tactical situation to evacuate a critically wounded soldier near Hue, ensuring lifesaving medical treatment.

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Charles Bracken

Charles Bracken

Steadfast Leadership Under Overwhelming Fire

Leading his platoon near Pleiku, Charles Bracken earned the Bronze Star with Valor after taking an exposed position to direct defensive fire and adjust artillery and mortar support against a battalion‑sized enemy force, holding firm until the attack was repelled.

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William C. Burch

William C. Burch

Fearless Action Under Direct Fire

During Operation Cedar Falls, 1st Lt. William C. Burch advanced under enemy fire to engage fleeing Viet Cong from underground positions, remaining exposed as he and two others eliminated the threat. His courage earned him the Bronze Star with Valor.

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M. Rex Cassel

M. Rex Cassel

Bold Leadership During Viet Cong Attack

During a Viet Cong attack north of Saigon, M. Rex Cassel earned the Bronze Star with Valor for maneuvering his squads into superior firing positions and leading the assault that cleared enemy positions, inspiring his men through decisive and courageous leadership.

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Anthony M. Coggeshall

Anthony M. Coggeshall

Valor in Crash, Rescue, and Resupply

Anthony M. Coggeshall earned the Bronze Star with Valor and two Distinguished Flying Crosses for heroic actions after a shoot‑down, during medevac under fire, and in night resupply missions. He protected his crew, evacuated wounded, and repeatedly flew into danger to aid surrounded infantry.

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Robert A. Clifford

Robert A. Clifford

Fearless Rescue Under Intense Fire

1st Lt. Robert A. Clifford earned the Silver Star after charging through heavy fire to rescue a wounded soldier, directing supporting fires, and holding off the enemy so casualties could be evacuated during a fierce engagement in Duc Pho.

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Roy E. Sheffler

Roy E. Sheffler

Leadership Under Relentless Enemy Assault

As a forward observer, 1st Lt. Roy Sheffler assumed command after his company commander fell, reorganized defenses, aided the wounded, and—despite his own injuries—directed air and artillery strikes until relief arrived, actions that earned him the Silver Star.

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