Seaborn J. Buckalew, Jr. ’42
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Anchorage, AK

Seaborn Buckalew, Jr. was a retired Alaska Superior Court Judge, a former territorial legislator, a former territorial U.S. Attorney, and a Alaska Constitutional Convention Delegate in Anchorage, Alaska. He was married to Marcy Buckalew. While at Texas A&M University, he studied Liberal Arts.

Harold G. Bunch ’76
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Army   Maj. Gen.

Chester, VA

Major General Harold Gary Bunch assumed the duties of the U.S. Army Materiel Command's Assistant Deputy Commanding General for Reserve Affairs on May 19, 2009. Previously he was the Deputy Commander for Mobilization and Operations, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill.

Major General Bunch graduated from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. He also holds a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His military education includes the Quartermaster Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. In his civilian life, Major General Bunch serves as a Senior Military Analyst with Tapestry Solutions, Inc., at Fort Lee, Va.

Major General Bunch has served in a variety of command and staff assignments. Commissioned as a Regular Army second lieutenant in December 1976, he began his military career as the petroleum platoon leader with the 501st Supply & Transportation Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Fuerth, Germany. He later served as the Operations Officer, S-3, for the 501st S&T Battalion and as the Supply Officer, S-4, for the Special Troops Battalion, 13th Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas. He left active duty in May 1982 and joined the U.S. Army Reserve.

His command assignments include: the Logistics Support Element, Task Force 420, Honduras, Central America; Logistics Support Company, Joint Task Force Jaguar, Belize and Guatemala, Central America; 694th Maintenance Battalion, San Antonio, Texas; 172nd Corps Support Group, Broken Arrow, Okla., which he mobilized and deployed to Balad, Iraq from January through December 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Support Unit, Fort Belvoir, Va. and Deputy Commanding General, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and Fort Bragg, N.C.

His key staff assignments include Operations Officer, S-3, 519th Maintenance Battalion, Dallas Texas; Operations Officer, S-3 and Support Operations Officer, 363rd Corps Support Group, San Marcos, Texas; and Assistant Director, Casualty-Memorial Affairs Operations Center, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Va.

His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Iraqi Campaign Medal (with three Bronze Stars), and the Combat Action Badge.

Major General Bunch is married to Lauren Artesi Bunch and has two sons, Kyle and Carl, and a daughter, Alicia.

O.D. Butler, Jr. ’39
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Army   Brig. Gen.

College Station, TX

Ogbourne Duke “O. D.” Butler, Jr., one of the foremost animal agriculture leaders of the 20th century, was born September 29, 1918, in Orange, Texas.

As an undergraduate, Butler was a member and leader in the TAM Corps of Cadets and received a military commission upon graduation.In 1941, after Pearl Harbor, Butler entered active military service and embarked on a long career in the military. In 1944, Butler and forces (Headquarters Company, 12th Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division)arrived at Omaha Beach on D-plus one, the day that followed the D-day invasion. Then a captain, he was in combat for nine straight months. After being wounded, he returned to the States and, upon leaving active duty, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves, in which he rose to the rank of Brigadier General in command of the 420th Engineer Brigade.

After his active military service, Butler returned to Texas A&M and served in the management of the Food Service Department. This was followed by teaching part-time and then as a full-time instructor in the Animal Husbandry Department upon completion of his M.S. degree in 1947. In 1951, he was awarded a Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship, and in 1953 he obtained his doctorate from Michigan State University in animal husbandry and food science. He returned to Texas A&M as associate professor of animal husbandry prior to being named professor and department head in 1956, a position he held for 22 years.

The O. D. Butler, Jr. Animal Science Complex was built in 1997, and dedicated to former department head, Dr. O.D. Butler in 2004. The facility is a 580-acre complex devoted to teaching, research, and Extension in animal science. The complex is located just west of the TAMU Campus on Highway 60, along the banks of the Brazos River between College Station and Snook, Texas.

Brig. Gen. O.D. Butler, Jr. retired from the military in 1977 and passed away in 1998.

Samuel M. Cannon ’76
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Birmingham, AL

Brig. Gen. Mike Cannon entered the Army upon graduation in 1976, and completed his Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M as well later in 1986.

In June 2005, BG Samuel M. Cannon assumed the Deputy Commanding General for Missiles in the AMCOM Life Cycle Management Command in addition to his Program Executive Officer duties to the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space.

His awards decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.

Brig. Gen. Samuel M. Cannon retired as program executive office for missiles and space at Redstone Arsenal, AL. He currently resides in Birmingham, AL.

Michael B. Cates ’79
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Frisco, TX

Brigadier General Michael Cates served as the 23rd Chief, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps and commanded the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

His degrees from Texas A&M University include a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1979 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1980. He served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps from September 1980 until his retirement in January 2009.

Brig. Gen. Cates’ military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, the Order of Military Medical Merit, and the Surgeon General’s “A” Professional Proficiency Designator in Veterinary Preventive Medicine. He was a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, and was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005.

After retiring from the military, Brig. Gen. Cates was a Professor at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine from January 2009 to December 2015. While there, he served on the Board of Directors, Kansas Public Health Association, and he was awarded the KPHA Special Service Award in 2015. Kansas State University recognized him with the Provost’s Professorial Performance Award in 2015.

Brig. Gen. Cates and his wife Linda retired to their home state of Texas in December 2015.

Percy W. Clarkson ’15
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Army   Maj. Gen.

Percy W. Clarkson passed away in 1990.

Mike P. Cokinos ’43
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Army   Lt. Gen.

Houston, TX

Lt. Gen. Mike P. Cokinos received a bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University in Science in 1943.

He served in the U.S. Army. In 1951 he established the Cokinos Insurance Agency in Beaumont and served as an insurance consultant. He was also the President of the Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association, was a Vice President of The Association of Former Students, and is the 2004 Sul Ross Group President.

Mike P. Cokinos awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Purple Heart, the Legion of Merit, and the American Defense.

Mike P. Cokinos retired with the rank of Brigadier General in 1980.

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.

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.

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.

Walter J. Dingler ’52
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Claudius M. Easley ’16
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Washington, D.C.

Brig. Gen. Claudius M. Easley passed away in 1945.

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.

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 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.

Harold B. Gibson, Jr. ’43
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Army   Maj. Gen.

Odenton, MD

Maj. Gen. Harold B. Gibson, Jr. was very active in his duties in the Army. He also generously supported the military efforts by donating to several different organizations after he retired. Two of the organizations he donated to was the Military Officers Association of America and The Army Distaff Foundation/Knollwood.

Maj. Gen. Harold B. Gibson, Jr. passed away in 2003.

Roger Giraud ’91
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Fort Cavazos, TX

Brigadier General Roger S. Giraud is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M University. He earned a B.S. in Biomedical Science and after an educational delay, a B.S. in Animal Science. He earned his Masters of Health Administration from Baylor University and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.



Previous duty assignments include: Medical Platoon Leader, 1-12 CAV, 1CD, Fort Cavazos, TX; Executive Officer, C Company, 15th FSB, 1CD; S-2/3, 15th FSB, 1CD; S-4, Division Support Command, 1CD; Support Operations Maintenance Officer, 201st FSB, 1st 1ID; Commanding Officer, C Company, 201st FSB, 1ID at Camp Monteith, Kosovo, Operation Joint Guardian and Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany; Graduate Student, U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health Care Administration, Fort Sam Houston, TX; Health Care Administrative Resident, 121st GH, 18th Medical Command, Seoul, Korea; Chief, Clinical Support Division, 121st GH; Operations Officer and Small Group Instructor, AMEDD Captains’ Career Course, Fort Sam Houston, TX; Executive Officer, 421st MMB, Wiesbaden Army Airfield and deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Joint Base Balad, Iraq; Operations Staff Officer, HQDA, OTSG, Pentagon; Commanding Officer, 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Carson, CO; Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics, CJ4/G4, International Security Assistance Force Regional Command – South/4th Infantry Division and deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan; Chief, G-35 Plans Division, USAMEDCOM and HQDA, OTSG, Falls Church, VA; Executive Officer to The Surgeon General, HQDA OTSG and CG, USAMEDCOM, Pentagon, VA; Commanding Officer, 2d Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, Camp Humphreys, Korea; and Chief of Staff, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Combined Division. His previous assignment was as the Commanding Officer, 1st Medical Brigade, Fort Cavazos, TX.



BG Giraud’s decorations include the Legion of Merit (2 OLC), Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (1 SLC), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Expert Field Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, Army Staff Identification Badge, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold), Order of Saint Michael, Order of Saint Barbara, and Order of Military Medical Merit. BG Giraud was awarded the Surgeon General’s “A” Proficiency Designator for professional achievement in the Medical Service Corps.

BG Giraud currently resides in Fort Cavazos, TX

Paul L. Greenberg ’58
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Army   Maj. Gen.

Stafford, VA

Maj. Gen. Paul L. Greenberg was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 25, 1935. Upon completion of his Reserve officer training and undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, in 1959 he was commissioned a second lieutenant and awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry

He entered active duty in 1959 as a nuclear weapons instructor at Sandia Base, New Mexico. He also served as the commander of Longhorn Ammunition Plant in 1976, the commander of the Rock Island Arsenal in 1981, he provided leadership Persian Gulf War and as a capstone to his distinguished military career, he devised the only successful Defense Reutilization Program in the country for Government-owned, contractor-operated ammunition plants that were scheduled for closure.

Maj. Gen. Paul L. Greenberg was the vice president at Day and Zimmerman and the president of the Ordnance Corps Association.

Maj. Gen. Paul L. Greenberg retired to Stafford, VA.

Maj. Gen. Paul L. Greenberg passed away in December 2019.

Manuel A. Guzman ’65
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Army   Brig. Gen.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Brig. Gen. Manuel A. Guzman is the assistant adjutant general for Air and commander of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. In this capacity he is responsible for executing mission readiness of assigned units, and he supervises the chief of staff, commanders of the 156th Airlift Wing, 140th Air Defense Squadron, 141st Air Control Squadron and Headquarters’ staff.

Brig. Gen. Manuel A. Guzman graduated from Texas A&M University in 1965 with a bachelors degree in Marketing. He joined the United States Marine Corps and attended Naval Air Training in Pensacola, Florida, receiving his pilot wings in 1967.

He served as combat pilot in Southeast Asia from October 1967 through November 1968, where he flew over one hundred combat missions. He also served as ground forward air controller with the 27th Marines for a period of 4 months. Following his tour of duty in Vietnam, he returned to the Naval Training Command as flight instructor. In 1970, he joined the Puerto Rico Air National Guard and became a F-104 Pilot in the 198th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

General Guzman held several important positions within the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. These were as follows: commander of the 198th Tactical Fighter Squadron, deputy commander for operations, air operations staff officer at HQ Puerto Rico Air National Guard, and as commander of the 156th Tactical Fighter Wing. He is a command pilot with more than 5,500 flying hours.

Kay Halsell II ’35
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Bryan, TX

Kay Halsell II graduated from Texas A&M University in 1935 with a bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering.

Brig. Gen. Kay Halsell II passed away in 1990.

Joe G. Hanover ’40
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Army   Brig. Gen.

Bryan, TX

Brig. Gen. Joe Hanover earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University in 1940, and went on active duty in February 1941 where he served as a motor transportation officer. By the end of WWII, he was the commanding officer of the 1268th Labor Supervision Company in France. Joe Hanover was promoted to brigadier general of the 420th Engineer Brigade in December 1966. While at Texas A&M University, he studied civil engineering.

Brig. Gen. Joe Hanover passed away May 22, 2017, at age 99.

Keith L. Hargrove ’51
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Army   Brig. Gen.

New Braunfels, TX

While at Texas A&M University, he studied Agronomy, and earned a bachelor's in Agronomy in 1952. He is married to Jean Hargrove. He was a manager of agricultural processors from 1955 to 1995.

George R. Harper ’53
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Army   Brig. Gen.

San Antonio, TX

George Robert (Bob) Harper was born on April 1, 1932, in Brownwood, Texas. His natural mother died at his birth and he was adopted by his natural aunt and uncle Bland E. and Anna D. Harper. He first married Sammye Lee Jenkins Harper in 1966. After she passed away, he married Polly Lawhon of San Angelo. He graduated from Brownwood public schools in 1949, and Texas A&M College in 1953. He received a B.S. in Agricultural Administration and was commissioned as second lieutenant in the US Army Reserve. Bob served three years on active duty, serving in various army posts including Keflavic, Iceland for 13 months with the 2nd Battalion Combat Team. He served 27 years in reserve status, retiring in 1994, as a Brigadier General. He was a qualified jump master, senior jumper, and Army Ranger. His military education included: Basic Infantry Officer's Course, Airborne and Rangers Schools at Fort Benning, Ga.; the Armor Career Course at Fort Knox, Ky.; The Command and Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, USAR School in Houston, Texas. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his years of service after retirement. Bob spent his career in the insurance claims business, working as an independent adjuster for several insurance companies. He was a registered Professional Adjuster, retiring as VP of Claims, KM Insurance Company, Dallas, Texas. He served as president of the National Guard Association of Texas; The Odessa and San Angelo A&M Clubs; San Angelo Rotary West Club, and the Permian Basin Claims Association. He was Senior-Warden at St. John's Episcopal Church in Columbus, Texas; Senior Warden at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, in Universal City, Texas; and a vestry member at St. John's Episcopal Church in Odessa, Texas.