PMC Class of 1968

  1. Cadet Legacies
  2. In Remembrance
  3. PMC Class of 1968

Our Cadets

† Robert L. Arvay
Henry P. Bachman, Jr.
† Theodore A. Battafarano
† Gary C. Bauer
William J. Bennis
George R. Bertolet, Jr.
Joseph A. Biela
Arnold P. Borsetti
Richard E. Borton
William J. Bossert
† Robert B. Braddock
Frederick L. Brown
John W. Browne, Jr.
Ronald C. Bruerton
Kenneth W. Byerly
† Ronald L. Callentine
† Stephen A. Carnevale
Lawrence Carson
Carlo Cestra
Lewis A. Chipola
Richard L. Clark
† Eugene Cloud Sr.
Charles P. Clauss, Jr
Brian L. Clevenger
William J. Craemer
Reese J. Crowe, Jr.
Richard K. Cunningham
Byron Daniels
† Ronald P. Dankowitz
Frank J. Delsole
Ronald J. Deramo
John R. Derr
† Charles W. Dievendorf
Dennis M. Dixon
† Richard F. Dixon Jr.
Gerald D. Dyrsten
David R. Earl
† Thomas S. Ellison
Rodney G. Everett
John F. Fabian, Jr.
† Jeffrey A.  Feiser
Richard Ferguson
David M. Fiedler

Stephen F. Figley
Thomas P. Flatley
Michael Foster
Paul B. Gahring
James C. Gallatin, III
David A. Giancoli
† Rudy M. Gloeckner, III
† George Richard Gohde, Jr.
† John Green
Mark G. Gotich
James W. Gray
† Denis Grealish
J. Charles Gross
Robert A. Gussoni
† Ronald N. Hardy
Alan Hemphill
Somchai Hiranyasthiti
Richard L. Hostrup
Robert L. Humphreys
† Edward Irwin
Michael G. Johanson
Edward E. Johnston, Jr.
† Alan R. Jordan
Keith W. Kampert
† Richard F. Karagusian
† Ben Deiter Kassl
Brian C. Kates
† David L. Keil
Chester Kimble, Jr.
† Christopher Kowtna
† Nicholas Kuzo
John G. Leisenring
Kenneth L. Lescallett
Samuel W. Lewis, III
James J. Love
William E. Lucas
William B. Luckenbill
Malcolm W. MacNab
† Peter H. Mathis
R. Criss Mattison
Edward Matuszak
James W. McConnell

Kevin H. Meredith
Donald K. Miller
Frederick J. Moll, III
Michael Morganti
Gerald E. Newell
Kenneth M. Oprisko
† Robert Outwin
Richard Ostermueller
James W. Pearson
Alfred J. Peck, Jr.
Charles H. Pendylshyok
John Peterson
Zoran Petrovic
Steven A. Raho, III
William F. Reilly, Jr.
Richard E. Remash
Stephen J. Ridzon
Ronald H. Romanowicz
John P. Saik
† William D. Samson
Larry D. Schroeder
Robert C. Schwaner
Charles W. Shilling
Bruce L. Sklar
Gregory J. Smith
Craig A. Sponenberg
† Michael L. Stauffer
William Steele
Robert Stewart
† Sodyong Suh
† Charles Van Derveer
William H. Van Pelt
† Stephen Vasak, Jr.
William T. Vossler
Robert J. Walsh
Robert W. Weaver
Robert E. Webster, III
† Everitt M. Williams
† Fred D. Wittmer
Kenneth O. Wofford, Jr.
Robert J. Wotring
Matthew J. Zientek

(e.g, 1968 Yearbook Cover dark colored background with emblem in the center)

Explore the Class of 1968 Yearbook

Relive the memories.

View Yearbook

Notable Cadets of 1968

Plus Icon
Richard I. Clark

Richard L. Clark, '68

Heroism Against a Determined North Vietnamese Assault

When his platoon was attacked by a determined North Vietnamese company, Lt. Richard L. Clark directed retaliatory fire and then braved intense enemy fire to attempt recovery of a mortally wounded armored personnel carrier driver. His actions kept casualties low and contributed significantly to defeating the enemy force.

Read More About Richard L. Clark
Plus Icon
David Fiedler

David Fiedler ’68

Innovation in military communications

Drawing on his Vietnam service, Fiedler authored a foundational text in radio physics still used in military operations today. His work helped shape modern tactical communications—and earned him the Army’s highest honors in the field.

Read More About PMC Authors
Plus Icon
Gross Joseph

Joseph C. Gross, '68

Steady Flying Under Fire to Save a Reconnaissance Team

As aircraft commander during the extraction of a long‑range reconnaissance team under fire, 1LT Joseph C. Gross maneuvered his helicopter into a stable hover at treetop level so the team could be pulled through the canopy. Despite hazardous terrain and enemy fire, he held position at great personal risk, ensuring the team’s safe recovery without loss of life—actions that earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Read More About Joseph C. Gross
Plus Icon
Brian Kates

Brian Kates ’68

From cadet journalist to Pulitzer Prize winner

Kates’ writing journey began at PMC and led to national recognition. As a reporter and editor, he earned a Pulitzer Prize and other honors, using storytelling to bring attention to lives often overlooked.

Read More About PMC Authors
Plus Icon
Stewart Robert

Robert R. Stewart, '68

Directing the Fight Under Overwhelming Enemy Fire

During a night operation against a superior enemy force, 1LT Robert R. Stewart exposed himself to intense small‑arms and automatic‑weapons fire to direct his platoon and coordinate indirect fire and gunships. His decisive leadership and well‑placed fires routed the enemy and were key to the engagement’s success.

Read More About Robert R. Stewart
Plus Icon
Tom Vossler

Tom Vossler ’68

Leadership, history, and the lessons of war

A career Army officer and educator, Vossler has dedicated his life to understanding and teaching military history. His work helps bring pivotal moments—like Antietam and Gettysburg—into clearer focus for future generations.

Read More About PMC Authors