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...
President Hoover at the B&O Railroad Station, 1929. President Hoover reviews the cadets as he and Mrs. Hoover are en route to the final World Series Game in Philadelphia. Although the train stops for a complete minute, the event becomes known...
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...
At the Movies, 1933. PMC cadets attend a private showing of The Sign of the Cross at the Stanley Theatre, courtesy of the film’s director, Cecil B. DeMille.
Edwin A. Howell was born on May 11, 1871 in New Market, N. J. In 1887, his father was hired by PMC as a Professor of Engineering. Having completed one year of study at Alfred University, Howell followed his father and joined the class of 1890. ...
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....
