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Lawrence J. Hatterer ’47

A pre-med major in the V-12 program at Princeton, Larry served in the Navy and graduated in 1949. He earned a medical degree in psychiatry…

George R. Montgomery ’47

After serving in the Navy as a pharmacist's mate, George returned to Princeton and graduated in 1949. He hastened back to his beloved hometown, New…

W. Bruce Douglass ’47

Bruce joined us in 1943 but was soon swept into the Navy's Seabees and served in the Philippines and the Solomon Islands. He returned to…

Robert W. Bjork ’47

Bob died Oct. 23, 2005, following a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. In 1944 he entered Princeton, left for two years in the…

Hugh B. Hanson ’47

Hugh was a wonderfully talented, beloved classmate — a blithe spirit who enriched our lives. At Princeton, he excelled in engineering, led the Glee Club…

Robert S. Carter ’47

A graduate of Deerfield Academy, Bob majored in physics at Princeton. Following World War II service aboard a cruiser, Bob returned to Princeton, graduated in…

Theodore B. Palmer ’47

Many of us recall Ted as a newfound, gregarious friend in Princeton's memorable summer 1943 V-12 unit. He went on to Navy service in the…

John C. Pritzlaff ’47

Pritz's life, which ended May 2, 2005, epitomized Princeton in the nation's service. After World War II service in Europe he returned to Princeton, graduated…

Arno Fischer ’47 *49

Arno's long battle with cancer ended Feb. 2, 2005. He had endured 17 operations, including the loss of an arm. His courage, continuing enjoyment of…

Fred Wehr ’47

Fred died July 4, 2005. He was a guy of diverse talents and experiences who loved and served his native Baltimore in many ways. After…

Richard B. Windsor ’47

Dick's sudden death March 8, 2005, leaves an enormous gap in our diminishing ranks and a deep sense of loss. Upon graduating from St. Louis…

Donald A. Walen ’47

Many of us will especially remember "Grover" as a fellow V-12er way back in the summer of '43: His bland wit enlivened that brief transitional…

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