Robert W.
Colglazier ’25
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Army Lt. Gen.
Colglazier received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1925. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Army after 40 years, he was considered one of the world’s foremost authorities in the field of logistics. He made special studies of logistical situations in Europe for NATO and logistical studies of world oil reserves.
George W.
Connell ’45
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Army Brig. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Brigadier General George W. Connell attended Texas A&M from 1941 to 1943 before he entered the army as a Private.
He served as Commander of the Department of Defense Property Disposal Command, which consisted of 226 offices and operations in 23 countries of the world.
Brig. Gen. George W. Connell awards and decorations include Legion of Merit medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medals, and numerous service awards.
Brig. Gen. George W. Connell retired on September 1, 1994 and passed away in 2004.
Odell M.
Conoley ’35
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Marine Corps Brig. Gen.
Point Loma, CA
Brigadier General Odell M. "Tex" Conoley, spent almost three decades in the Marine Corps and was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism during the battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.
In 1935, he graduated from the college with a bachelor's degree in science and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps two months later.
He began his military career as a company officer in the 6th Regiment. He was then transferred to the Far East and served in Shanghai, Tientsin and Peiping, China, until 1940.
He participated in various campaigns in the Pacific during World War II, beginning with Guadalcanal, where he earned the nation's second highest award for valor. He also was awarded the Silver Star at Cape Gloucester for bravery in combat.
He became a battalion commander in the 7th Regiment before he was reassigned to the operations section of the U.S. 6th Army in 1945. Subsequently, he filled the same position in the 8th Army.
In 1947, General Conoley went to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he served for three years as Operations Officer. At that time he was a lieutenant colonel.
He attended the Army War College and later served on the staff of Marine Corps Schools in Quantico, VA. In 1954, he served as commander of his old regiment, the 7th Marines, based in Korea.
In 1961, as a brigadier general, he was transferred from his position as assistant division commander at Camp Lejeune, NC, to fill the post as deputy head of operations at NATO Headquarters in Paris, France. He served there for three years.
General Conoley was awarded the Legion of Merit for his work with NATO in the United Nations Congo airlift and the Cypress crisis in 1963.
He retired in 1964 and returned to the United States, where he grew orchids and played golf. Brig. Gen. Odell M. Conoley passed away in 1993.
William C.
Crane, Jr. ’10
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Army Brig. Gen.
Leesburg, VA
Brig. Gen. William C. Crane, Jr. passed away in 1978.
Harry H.
Critz ’34
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Army Lt. Gen.
Houston, TX
Lt. Gen. Harry H. Critz passed away in 1982.
Robert E.
Crosser ’49
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Army Maj. Gen.
Richmond, TX
Robert Crosser was a member of the Aggie Band and Ross Volunteer Company. He studied Civil Engineering while at Texas A&M University. He is married to Ann Crosser. He was a professional engineer and retired from working with ChevronTexaco.
Don O.
Daniel ’56
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Army Maj. Gen.
Mason , TX
General Daniel began his military career by enlisting in Company B, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division on 11 November 1951. He served in a number of 90th and 75th Division Artillery and Infantry units. At Texas A&M University, he earned a B.S. in engineering and was part of the Class of 1956. He received an ROTC commission in the Infantry on 24 May 1956. He served successfully as a platoon leader and executive officer of a rifle company and as commander of Company B, 5th Tank Battalion, 15th Armor. Following the deactivation of the 90th Infantry Division in January 1966, General Daniel transferred to the 36th Infantry Brigade (Sep) as Intelligence Officer (S2) of 2nd Battalion 141st Infantry and also served as Operations Officer (S3) and Executive Officer of the Battalion. In February 1973, he was assigned as Battalion Commander and following the re-designation of the battalion as a maneuver battalion of the 49th Armored Division, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in January 1974. General Daniel was transferred to Headquarters 49th Armored Division in April 1976 and served as the Division Logistics Officer (G4). He was assigned to 49th Armored Division Support Command and promoted to Colonel on 4 November 1979. On 2 November 1983, General Daniel became the Chief of Staff of the 49th Armored Division. He was reassigned and became the Assistant Division Commander, Maneuver and was promoted to Brigadier General on 2 November 1984. On 23 May 1989 General Daniel assumed command of the 49th Armored Division. LTG Daniel served with honor and distinction with over 38 years of dedicated service to the Texas Army National Guard and the United States Army. As a visionary, caring, servant leader and change agent, he was instrumental in bringing the TXMF and its members to new ways of thinking and adopting new ways of business. He epitomizes the organizational values of the Texas Military Forces, a true trailblazer who made an extraordinary and positive impact on the Texas Military Forces and shaped the organizational environment for the future. LTG Daniel and his wife reside in Mason, TX. He is part of the Texas Military Forces Hall of Honor.
Thomas G.
Darling ’54
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
College Station, TX
Major General Thomas G. Darling was deputy commander in chief and chief of staff U.S. Command Atlantic Command, U.S. Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. In August 1984 he was named vice commander, 15th Air Force, at March Air Force Base, CA. He assumed his duties as chief of staff for Atlantic Command in June 1986 and was assigned concurrent responsibilities as deputy commander in chief in September 1986.
His military awards and decorations include Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, and Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with oak leaf cluster and Air Force Commendation Medal. In addition, General Darling was awarded the MacArthur Medallion for his leadership initiatives while serving as commandant of the Armed Forces Staff College.
Maj. Gen. Thomas G. Darling retired August 1, 1987 and currently resides in College Station, TX.
Howard C.
Davidson ’11
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Washington, D.C.
Maj. Gen. Howard C. Davidson was named executive officer of a bombardment wind at Hickam Field until 1941, when he assumed command of the 14th Pursuit Wing at Wheeler Field, Hawaii.
He later became the commanding general of the Hawaiian Interceptor Command, and served in that capacity until he served as commanding general of the Seventh Fighter Command.
Maj. Gen. Davidson was named special projects officer at the Proving Ground Command at Eglin Field, Florida and assumed command of the Tenth Air Force in July 1943. He was rated a command pilot, combat observer, and aircraft observer.
Maj. Gen. Davidson retired on June 30, 1946 and later passed away on November 7, 1984.
John F.
Davis ’11
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Army Brig. Gen.
Potomac, MD
John Davis served as a brigade commander for the government of Guatemala between 1935 and 1937. While at Texas A&M University, he studied civil engineering. John Davis was from College Station, and during his two years at Texas A&M University, he was part of the Kala Kinasis German Club and sergent of Company H. John can be seen in the Texas A&M Yearbook as part of the sophomore in 1909 and part of the junior class in 1910.
William D.
DeHaes '86
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Iowa Air National Guard B
West Des Moines, IA
Brigadier General William D. DeHaes is Deputy Adjutant General - Air, Iowa National Guard. He is responsible to The Adjutant General for directing Air National Guard operations and establishing policy to ensure mission readiness of over 1,800 personnel that serve our nation, state and communities for both homeland defense and federal missions.
General DeHaes entered the United States Air Force in 1988 and was commissioned in 1989 at Officer’s Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He has served as Commander, 132nd Operations Group, and 132nd Fighter Wing, both located at the Des Moines Air National Guard Base, Des Moines, Iowa. He also served as Deputy Commander, 332nd Operations Group, Balad Air Base, Iraq.
General DeHaes is a Command Pilot with over 3,500 flying hours in the T-37B, T-38A, AT-38B, F-16C/D, F-16CG/DG and has flown operational missions in support of Operations Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, Noble Eagle, Northern Watch, Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom
James 'Jimmy' G.
Dishner ’65
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
South Orleans, MA
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Administration, Honoris Causa - Massachusetts Maritime Academy - 2011
Brig. General James Dishner retired in 2003, after serving over 40 years in the active reserve and senior executive service of the U S Air Force. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary (Installations) from 1955 to 2003. After serving in Vietnam, Jimmy remained in the reserve and was called to active duty in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Presidential Meritorious Executive Service Award. He holds a B S in Civil Engineering from The Citadel, Master of Engineering from Texas A and M University and attended Harvard University in Innovation and Creativity. He has held senior positions in the construction industry and continues to demonstrate his commitment to his country and community serving on local committee's and habitat for humanity. He is a panel member for the Boston region of the White House Fellows Program, for the last 5 years and he continues a legacy of preparing the next generation of public service leaders. He hosts a community television show, "It All About You". Jimmy has served on the Board at Howard School of Divinity and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Michael L.
Downs ’92
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
San Angelo, TX
Maj. Gen. Downs has commanded the wing at Goodfellow AFB since June 2015. There, he oversees the Department of Defense Fire Academy and multi-service intelligence technical training. The wing is responsible for training more than 14,400 firefighting and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance warriors annually for the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, other government agencies, and allied nations.
Maj. Gen. Downs received his Bachelor of Political Science from Texas A&M University in College Station in 1992. He was an ROTC Distinguished Graduate and pinned on the gold bars of a Second Lieutenant in December 1992. He has held assignments at the squadron, Air and Space Operations Center, Major Command, Air Staff, Joint Staff and Office of the Secretary of Defense levels.
Maj. Gen. Downs has participated in 18 joint and combined operations and exercises in Central Command, European Command, Pacific Command, and Southern Command area of responsibilities and served in an array of capacities ranging from Director of Intelligence for a Joint Special Operations Task Force in the Balkans to the chief developer of the Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Claudius M.
Easley ’16
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Army Brig. Gen.
Washington, D.C.
Brig. Gen. Claudius M. Easley passed away in 1945.
Jay T.
Edwards III ’62
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Oklahoma City, OK
General Edwards was born in 1931, in Clarksville, Tenn. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1954 with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. General Edwards has a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University and a master's degree in management from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Major General Jay T. Edwards was the commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center with headquarters at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Before assuming his duties, he was deputy chief of staff, logistics, at Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
His awards and decorations include include the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 14 oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster.
Maj. Gen. Jay T. Edwards III retired on August 1, 1982 and currently resides in Oklahoma City, OK.
Scott L.
Efflandt ’98
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Army Brig. Gen.
Fort Riley, KS
Brigadier General Scott L. Efflandt currently serves as the Deputy Division Commander for Maneuver in the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas. He received an Army commission in 1985 from Marion Military Institute as a Distinguished Military Graduate. For the next two years he served as an Infantry Platoon Leader with the 3rd Battalion, 130th Infantry in the Illinois Army National Guard. Upon receipt of a Regular Army commission in 1987, Scott assessed to active duty as an Armor Officer. Over the next 30 years BG Efflandt served in operational assignment in a variety of armor and cavalry organizations in Europe, Iraq, Kuwait and several locations across the United States.
Institutional and enterprise assignments held by BG Efflandt include, faculty at the United States Military Academy in the department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership; faculty of Joint Operations at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.; Army office of Congressional Liaison, Washington, D.C.; and executive officer to the commanders of both TRADOC and FORSCOM.
BG Efflandt’s education includes, an associate degree from Marion Military Institute; a bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University; a master’s degree in sociology from Texas A&M University; a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College; and continued graduate study at Salve Regina University. His military education began with the Armor Officer Basic Course and continued through the Army War College. His membership and affiliations include, Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society fellow, Association of the United States Army, Military Officers Association of America, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Scott Efflandt remains happily married to his wife of 30 years, the former Ann Pycz of Posen, Ill. Scott’s awards and decorations include, Legion of Merit with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star with two OLC, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four OLC, Meritorious Unit Citation, Naval Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal with three OLC, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal with star, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Parachutists Badge and Eagle Scout.
Charles V.L.
Elia ’43
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Army Brig. Gen.
Garden Ridge, TX
Brig. Gen. Charles V.L. Elia has done extraordinary work in the veterinary service field.
He was a Corps Chief for the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps from 1972-1976. Veterinary Corps participation in all of our nation's conflicts since World War I has been an essential element in the maintenance of the health and well being of both animals and Soldiers. The highly technical education obtained by veterinarians has continued to prepare them for their changing mission requirements for over the past ninety years.
Today, the Army Veterinary Corps, composed of 780 veterinarians and warrant officers in both active and the Army Reserves, concludes ninety years of historic achievements about which it can be tremendously proud. Accomplishing its broad functions of food safety and security, animal care, veterinary public health, and research and development, will continue to be essential as long as the need for military forces remain.
He has an award named after him. The "BG Charles V.L. Elia Veterinary Excellence Medallion". To this date only 59 people have received this medallion, it is a great honor to receive this award.
Brig. Gen. Charles Elia is retired and currently resides in Garden Ridge, TX.
Richard L.
Engel ’68
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Clinton, MD
Major General Richard L. Engel was the commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, national Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
He commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Texas A&M University and entered undergraduate training in 1968. Over his military career he has become a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours in more than 30 different aircraft.
His awards and decorations include Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal.
Maj. Gen. Richard L . Engel retired on July 1, 2000 and currently resides in Clinton, MD.
Joe M.
Ernst ’67
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Army Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Major General Joe M. Ernst was the Commanding General of the 125th U.S. Army Reserve Command. His previous assignment was Deputy Commanding General, 90th U.S. Army Reserve Command San Antonio, TX.
Maj. Gen. Joe M. Ernst was commissioned through the Army ROTC at Texas A&M and also received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture 1965 and his Master of Science in Horticulture 1967.
He also served as the Senior Army Reserve Commanders Association President from 1999-2001.
Maj. Gen. Joe M. Ernst is retired. His awards and decorations include Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit (2nd Award); Bronze Star; Meritorious Service Medal w/ Silver Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/ Four Bronze Stars; Army Service Ribbon; Armed Forces Medal w/ Ten Year Device; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm; Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ Device; Global War on Terrorism Service Metal.
Eugene A.
Eversberg ’13
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Eugene A. Eversberg was the commanding officer for the 141st Infantry Regiment.
Members of the 141st Infantry consider it a special privilege and honor to belong to a regiment that traces its lineage back to the historical days of the Texas Revolution and whose distinctive insignia is symbolical of the present regiment and its forbears' service to state and nation over a period of 100 years of vital history.
Brig. Gen. Eugene A. Eversberg passed away in 1981.
William E.
Farthing ’14
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
William E. Farthing was born in Gainesville, Texas, on Aug. 7, 1892. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in 1914.
Following the outbreak of the World War, he attended Officers Training Camp at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Engineer Reserve, on active duty, on Aug. 15, 1917. He served continuously until Nov. 9, 1917, when he accepted a commission in the Regular Army as a second lieutenant of Field Artillery on Nov. 9, 1917.
He continued on his military career traveling to Panama, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Washington D.C. and many other places.
Maj. Gen. William E. Farthing retired in 1945 and passed away in 1981.
Charles E.
Foster ’81
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Air National Guard Brig. Gen.
Eagle River, AK
Brigadier General Charles E. Foster is Commander, 176th Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He is responsible to articulate a vision, set goals and objectives, develop leaders and provide a healthy and equitable environment in which 176th personnel may serve. He oversees recruiting, retention and training of more than 1,500 Air Guard members, as well as operational and maintenance control of twelve airlift C-130H, four rescue HC-130(H)N and six rescue HH-60G airframes for in-state and worldwide deployment. General Foster is responsible for the Alaska Air National Guard's first classic association, operating eight C-17 airlifters; and first active association, operating the wing's C-130H aircraft, both in partnership with the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Additionally, as directed by the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005, General Foster is leading the closure of Kulis Air National Guard Base in Anchorage, Alaska.
General Foster received his commission in 1981, as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Texas A&M University. Prior to appointment as the wing commander, General Foster served in numerous assignments to include flying, operations and support functions, including command positions at the squadron and group level. Since joining the Alaska Air National Guard in 1990, General Foster has deployed five times to combat zones, including tours in Operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch and Enduring Freedom. In 2003, he became the first 210th Rescue Squadron Commander to lead the squadron (composed of six HH-60G helicopters, four HC-130 rescue/tanker aircraft, and a pararescue team of 30 enlisted and eight combat rescue officers) in combat operations. As an HH-60 Pilot, Search and Rescue Director and Rescue Control Center Controller, he is personally credited with helping save more than 200 lives.
Carl E.
Franklin ’61
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USAF Lt. Gen.
Colleyville, TX
Lieutenant General Carl E. Franklin is commander of 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. His command comprises six wings in the eastern United States with more than 350 aircraft and 36,000 active-duty and civilian personnel. As the air component commander for U.S. Central Command, he is responsible for developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility stretching from Kenya in eastern Africa, southward to the Seychelles Islands and across the Arabian Peninsula and Southwest Asia to Pakistan. He is also responsible for the operational readiness of 30 9th Air Force-gained Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units comprising the Air Reserve component.
The general was commissioned in 1965 as a distinguished graduate of the Texas Tech University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He commanded a fighter test and evaluation squadron and a tactical reconnaissance wing, and was also an air warfare center and a joint task force commander. His staff experience includes two tours at Headquarters U.S. Air Force and a tour at a major NATO Command headquarters, where he was the senior officer directing an international staff with personnel from eight nations. He is a command pilot with more than 3,780 hours in fighter and trainer aircraft.
William M.
Fraser III ’74
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Air Force General
Scott AFB, Ill.
Gen. William M. Fraser III is commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. USTRANSCOM is the single manager for global air, land and sea transportation for the Department of Defense.
General Fraser entered the Air Force in 1974 as a distinguished graduate of the Texas A&M University ROTC program. His operational assignments include duty as a T-37, B-52, B-1, and B-2 instructor pilot and evaluator. General Fraser has commanded an operations group, two bomb wings and a major command. His staff duties include tours on the Air Staff, Joint Staff, and Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. He has also served as chief of staff for U.S. Strategic Command, as the Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 34th Vice Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
General Fraser has extensive wartime, contingency, and humanitarian relief operational experience. During Operation Enduring Freedom he led an intelligence fusion organization that provided direct support to the warfighter.
Prior to assuming his current position, General Fraser was the commander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Air Component Commander for U.S. Joint Forces Command, where he led over 130,000 Total Force Airmen.
General Fraser's major awards and decorations include, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal, National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, Secretary's Distinguished Service Award, Department of State Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
William R.
Frederick, Jr. ’25
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Army Brig. Gen.
Elmhurst, NY
Brig. Gen. William R. Frederick, Jr. passed away in 1965.
Woodrow A.
Free ’56
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brenham, TX
Woodrow A. “Woodie” Free was born on July 30, 1933. He studied Animal Science and Agricultural Education while at Texas A&M University. He was married to Joan Free. Brig. Gen. Free passed away on July 23, 2016.
James E.
Freytag ’59
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Moulton, TX
Brig. Gen. James E. Freytag Freytag was born in 1936, in Moulton, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and was commissioned a second lieutenant through the ROTC program. Brig. Gen. Freytag received a master's degree in business administration from Auburn University in June 1969. He graduated from Squadron Officer School in 1966, Air Command and Staff College in 1969, and the Air War College in 1975.
He was the deputy commander for strategic systems, Electronic Systems Division, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. During his military career he worked as a logistician with the 303rd Bombardment Wing, Strategic Air Command, David Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. Upon completion of missile training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in August 1962, he returned to Davis Monthan Air Force Base with an assignment to the 390th Strategic Missile Wing as a Titan II missile deputy combat crew commander. He traveled a little more throughout the United States.
Brig. Gen. James E. Freytag's military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal. He also wears the Master Missileman Badge.
Brig. Gen. James E. Freytag retired on May 1, 1988 and resides in Moulton, TX.
Walter T.H.
Galliford ’17
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Marine Corps Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Walter T.H. Galliford served as Intelligence Officer of the Fourth Marine Brigade in the operations of the Brigade on the Champagne and the Argonne-Meuse fronts.
During the important phases of the attack north of the Argonne, November 1 - 11, 1918, when it was imperative that accurate and first hand information be obtained, Brig. Gen. Walter T.H. Galliford voluntarily visited the front line and returned with valuable information which successfully influenced subsequent operations.
The Navy Cross was awarded to Captain Walter T. Galliford, United States Marine Corps, for his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service.
Brig. Gen. Walter T.H. Galliford passed way on June 12, 1956.
Patrick K.
Gamble ’67
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Air Force Gen.
Anchorage, AK
General Patrick K. Gamble was the commander of Pacific Air Force, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. He had responsibility for the Air Force activities that spread over half the globe in a command that supports 45,000 Air Force people serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Korea and Japan.
Gen. Patrick K. Gamble entered the Air Force in 1967 through the four year Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Texas A&M University. He flew 394 combat missions as a forward air controller in the O-1 Bird Dog in Vietnam. He has commanded a fighter squadron and three wings. Before assuming his current position, he was deputy chief of staff for air and space operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
His decorations and awards include Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation.
Gen. Patrick K. Gamble retired on May 1, 2001 and resides in Anchorage, AK.