PMC Classes of the 1900s
Notable Cadets of the 1900s
Edmund "Ned" Cook '06
Grenadier Guards, World War IWhen World War I began, Edmund “Ned” Cook ’06 traveled to England and enlisted in the British Grenadier Guards. During an assault in France in August 1917, he was mortally wounded after urging his comrades to “carry on.” Cook became the first PMC casualty of the war, remembered for courage and devotion to duty.
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Sylvanus Morley '04
Archaeologist and Naval Intelligence AgentA civil engineering graduate of PMC, Sylvanus Morley ’04 became a leading archaeologist of the Maya civilization, directing major excavations at Chichen Itza. During World War I, he also served as “Agent 53” for U.S. Naval Intelligence, traveling thousands of miles through Central America to gather intelligence while posing as an academic researcher.
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Robert T. Tumbelston '07
Baseball Innovator and Early Protective Gear PioneerA civil engineering student with a passion for baseball, Robert T. Tumbelston ’07 may have been among the first catchers to wear shin guards in organized play. Adapting football gear for protection behind the plate, he anticipated innovations that would soon become standard equipment in America’s pastime.
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Charles F. B. Price
Marine General with Global ServiceA gifted PMC musician turned Marine officer, Charles F. B. Price ’02 served in Cuba, Panama, Mexico, France, China, and the Pacific. As a WWII major general, he secured key island defenses enabling the Central Pacific campaign, earning the Legion of Merit with Combat “V.”
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Burt Mustin
Veteran Character Actor of Stage and ScreenA standout cadet and athlete, Burt Mustin ’03 found fame late in life as a versatile character actor. Appearing in over 150 films and 400 TV shows, he became a familiar face in American entertainment while remaining deeply loyal to PMC throughout his long and colorful career.
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