PMC Classes of the 1880s

George T. Cann excelled at PMC as valedictorian and Cadet Captain with a record academic average. A Columbia-trained lawyer, he became a respected Georgia judge, civic leader, and military volunteer, earning national recognition as a champion marksman and lifelong supporter of PMC.

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A career cavalry officer, Conrad fought in the Spanish-American War, the Philippines, China, and WWI. Wounded at San Juan Heights and awarded the Silver Star, he later taught Military Science at PMC and remained admired for his leadership and character.

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Horace Hobbs ’87 earned the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism during the Philippine Insurrection at Jolo and later received the Silver Star for gallantry in WWI near Beaumont, France, serving with American Expeditionary Forces.

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Percival G. Lowe served on the American frontier and in the Philippines, leading elite scout units in combat and intelligence operations. He also led a major Alaskan expedition, earning recognition when the Lowe River was named for his endurance and leadership.

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Joseph A. Minturn, PMC Class of 1880, became a patent lawyer and later applied his artistic skills to military camouflage in World War I. Serving with the 309th Engineers in France, he trained soldiers in sketching and deception techniques. After the war, he co-founded The Service Club of Indianapolis and shared his wartime experiences through publications and illustrations.

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George M. Studebaker returned to Indiana after PMC and led the 157th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Studebaker Tigers,” during the Spanish-American War. He also advanced his family business, guiding the Studebaker Wagon Company into the automobile industry and helping form the Studebaker Corp.

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George H. Webb graduated from PMC with a Civil Engineering degree and led major railroad projects in Chile, Peru, and the U.S., including the Michigan Central Railway and Detroit’s Third Avenue rail yard. During WWI, he commanded the 16th Engineers (Railway) in France, earning the Distinguished Service Medal for his vital infrastructure work.

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