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...
Alumni; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy
This autobiography chronicles 72 years of Carl A. Shaubel's life. He discusses his childhood in Philadelphia, college day at Pennsylvania Military College, marriage to Ruth Malcomson (Miss America 1924), military service and post war work in the...
Charles Eliot Hyatt was born in 1851, and graduated from Pennsylvania Military Academy in 1872 with a degree in civil engineering. He taught mathematics at PMA from 1872-1880, and served as vice-president of the school from 1880-1888. On February...
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...
Chester-Bridgeport Ferry Opens, 1930. The ferry, with its 6 minute trip, provides travelers with a direct route between Chester and Bridgeport, New Jersey. It encourages the growth of local businesses on both shores. Louis Kapelski serves as the...
PMC Cadets March in Chester. PMC cadets contribute to the pomp and ceremony of many important events in Chester. They also parade through the city on their way to church on Sundays.
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.
George Turner Cann was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 22, 1866. In 1885, Cann graduated from PMA as valdictorian and ranking cadet officer. In 1886, Cann received his LL.D from Columbia College (now University) and was admitted to the Georgia...
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....
