PMC Class of 1969

Cadet Legacies
In Remembrance
PMC Class of 1969

Our Cadets

Nicolas R. Addeo
† Robert H. Aldrich
Edward J. Adrendasky
Edward W. Bautz
† Paul A. Becker
† Vincent C. Bellino
Dennis G. Bolton
Frederick H. Book, Jr.
† Danyon B. Braymes
Albert E. Bryant
Charles A. Cantley, Jr.
Thomas D. Caracciolo
Kent W. Carlton
† Richard H. Carman
Steven T. Case
Barry F. Cavileer
† Thomas R. Childers
† Robert N. Chinquina
† Daniel J. Cirminiello
Gregory H. Coats
Robert D. Cowen
† Fred E. Crissman, Jr.
John L. Cunningham
Walter J. Daly
† Stephen L. Daniels
James Detzi
Steven H. Dolinsky
William E. Dougherty
Thomas J. Dougherty, III
Lawrence L. Duchnowski
George M. Duque
† Leroy J. Eaton, Jr.
Anthony J. Falke, III
† Kevin J. Fay
Gerald A. Fisher
† Burtner Fleeger, II

Daniel C. Gascoyne
† Frank A. Gianotto, Jr.
Thomas J. Haight
James G. Hanna
Michael J. Hassett
† Douglas A. Haywood
Robert H. Heitman
Norman C. Helmold, II
James L. Hogg
David O. Hooker
† Stephen A. Kaczka
Andrew V. LaStella
James M. Lazarek
Gary T. Livingston
Christopher Lohnaas
Francis T. Lotz, III
James J. Mady, Jr.
Donald J. Mayer
Robert F. McCaffrey
Homer J. McKee
Robert A. Miller, III
Ronald H. Minkus
Herman H. Mitchell, Jr.
Joseph Mossa
George E. Mueller, Jr.
Dennis H. Neuin
Ronald J. Newman
† Louis R. Ogus
Hwangwoo W. Park
† Otto E. Parkkonen Jr.
John P. Parry
James W. Pherson
John J. Pierson, Jr.
Howard A. Piltz
William R. Potts, Jr.
† Harry K. Rice, Jr.

Walter Richard
Mark L. Richards
Larry L. Richter
George M. Roberts
Russell N. Robinson
Carlton K. Rohrbach
Robert T. Romeo
Frederick D. Sample
William J. Sarr
Ronald T. Sayers
† Alfred L. Schlicher
Warren K. Schmidt
Raymond E. Schradeer, Jr.
Daniel G. Sechel, Jr.
† Darryl L. Seward
† Donald R. Shipengrover
† Bruce R. Smith
Jeffry S. Snyder
Anthony L. Spiridigliozzi
Ronald E. Spuhler
Donald E. Stetler
William E. Storms
† Peter F. Suchanoff
† Louis K. Szymanski
Paul S. Tartalio
Lee. A. Thigpen, III
† M.L. Pong Thongtaem
Frederick H. Trautman
Richard S. Urban
† Ralph J. Van Horne
Darryl J. Warchol
David H. Williams, III
David B. Wilson
† Cary W. Woodman
Dana Wren
Dane C. Wren
John J. Zucco

Notable Cadets of 1969

Thomas R. Childers

Courage, Composure, and Leadership Under Fire

As a platoon leader and rifle company commander with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, Lt. Thomas R. Childers earned the Bronze Star with Valor for courage during numerous night ambushes and direct engagements. He repeatedly retrieved wounded Marines from kill zones, pursued retreating enemy forces, and moved under fire to coordinate actions that protected his men and ensured mission success.

James L. Hogg

Suppressing Enemy Fire to Save a Downed Pilot

As an aero‑rifle platoon leader operating in enemy‑controlled territory, 1LT James L. Hogg earned the Air Medal with Valor after assembling a volunteer team and leading a two‑aircraft rescue of a downed American pilot just 50 meters from an enemy bunker line. He directed suppressive fire at great personal risk until the rescue aircraft safely evacuated the wounded pilot.

Douglas Haywood

Heroic Leadership as an Aero‑Rifle Platoon Leader

While leading an aero‑rifle platoon with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1LT Douglas Haywood distinguished himself during a reconnaissance mission in enemy‑controlled territory. After several soldiers were wounded by small‑arms and RPG fire, he led their recovery, coordinated evacuation, and then pursued the fleeing enemy—reestablishing contact and inflicting losses. His coolness under fire and decisive leadership brought great credit to himself and the 11th ACR.