Henry Thomason was the Valedictorian of his P.M.A. class of 1879. He was trained as a doctor and served in the US Military. In 1898, he enlisted in the Spanish American War as Major and Surgeon in the Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He served as an...
The Webb family claims deep roots at Pennsylvania Military College. Several generations of the family graduated from PMC and continued in active support of the school. Colonel George Herbert Webb, an 1880 graduate of PMA, had leadership roles in...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Education and the war; Pennsylvania Military College; Army Specialized Training Program (U.S.)
On pages 199; 209-211, DelVecchio describes the ASTP and ASTRP Programs. DelVecchio, V. (1997). Beneath the Dome - The Story of Pennsylvania Military College. Santa Barbara, CA.
George Bjotvedt graduated from PMC in 1951, and began his tour of duty in Korea in 1952. When he reached Korea, he and his peers were randomly assigned to infantry divisions. Bjotvedt served with the 65th Puerto Rican Regiment, gaining a smattering...
Women Welders at Sun Ship and Dry Dock Co. During World War II, women and other minorities take over many home front manufacturing jobs left vacant by men fighting the war.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Education and the war; Pennsylvania Military College; Army Specialized Training Program (U.S.)
In Chapter 16 - Cadet Life 1930-1954, Moll discusses the climate at PMC during Word War II and how the ASTP, ASTRP and later Veterans students shaped the student body. Moll, C.R. (1954). A History of Pennsylvania Military College 1821-1954....
The coat of arms consists of a shield surrounded by flourish in the form of a vine, and a scroll upon which is written the name of the College.
On the shield are: a scroll and quill pen indicating the fact that John Morton was a signer of the...
William John Wolfgram excelled academically, at every program that he attended, and demonstrated a strong dedication to military service at a young age. With his academic and military achievements, and his impressive wartime record, he serves as...
