Charles A. Webster ’49

Chuck died Jan. 30, 2005, while residing near Washington, D.C. He was 81.

A graduate of Clinton (Ind.) High School, Chuck came to Princeton as a Marine V-12 student after combat service in the Pacific during World War II. At Princeton he majored in economics and graduated in 1948 with honors. He was a member of Tiger Inn.

After graduation, Chuck worked in advertising for L. Strauss and Co. until he was recalled to active duty as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was badly wounded in Korea. After long months in Bethesda Naval Hospital, he returned to active duty and remained in the Marines until retirement as a colonel.

Chuck was survived by his wife, Joann, daughter Susan, son Charles, and five grandchildren. His honorable service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam fulfilled the ideal of Princeton in the nation's service. His class respectfully salutes him.

The Class of 1949