William A. Martin ’43

Bill died Jan. 26, 2002, of a heart attack. He was 81. An NYC native, Bill graduated from Princeton in Jan. of 1943 and was commissioned an ensign in the Navy in June. He became a career naval officer, participating in the Normandy invasion aboard LST 497. Later duty stations included LST 74, hospital ship USS New Haven during the Korean War, Newport News, Casablanca, Richmond, and various NROTC college units. He retired in 1968 with the rank of commander.

Bill taught chemistry at Wesley College, Dover [Del.], from 1968–83. His community interests were varied, ranging from volunteering at a Delaware hospital to lay reading at Christ Church to participation in the Retired Officers Assn.

Bill leaves his wife of 55 years, Jean, daughter Susan Biagini, and two granddaughters. To the entire family, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies.

The Class of 1943