The Association recognizes those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. An alumnus who has died while serving the Unites States of America while in performance of official duties in either a military or civilian capacity, was held captive as a Prisoner of War, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor or Navy or Marine Corp Cross for Valor, or has been recognized by unanimous consent of the UW NROTC Alumni Association Board of Directors for exceptional acts of heroism, valor, and/or distinguished service to the United States of America are recognized on the Wall of Honor found at the UW NROTC Unit.
The following Alumni are recognized on the Wall of Honor and we have tried to accurately capture the wording on each plaque.
Commander William T. Arnold, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1963
Naval Aviator VA-22
Lost in combat over North Vietnam 18 November 1966
”To honor is to remember.”
LCDR John S. Lyman, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1953
Engineering Officer, USS THRESHER (SSN 593)
Lost at Sea 10 April 1963
”The future of our country will always be sure when there are men such as these to give their lives to preserve it.” - President John F. Kennedy, Commander in Chief
Major Norman K. Billipp, USMC
UW NROTC Class of 1966
Naval Aviator VMA-211 Quang Tri, Vietnam
Missing in Action 6 May 1969
”They shall mount up with wings as eagles . . .” - Isaiah 40:31
MAJ Dennis A. Dogs, USMC
UW NROTC Class of 1985
Naval Aviator, 13th MEU, HMM 164 (CH-46 ‘Frog’)
Died during flight operations 10 May 1997
”The only true satisfaction a person receives is the satisfaction that comes from being part of a successful team, regardless of what his own personal ends are. More important, each man contributes to the spirit of the whole and this spirit is the cohesive force which binds talented men into an indomitable team.” - Vince Lombardi
Lieutenant Walter G. Updike, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1955
Naval Aviator VF-174
Died during flight operations at NAS Cecil Field
15 December 1961
”You are not forgotten and live on in our hearts”
LT Steven C. Plotz, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1962
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team
Naval Weapons Station Earle
Fatally injured during a demolition mission at
Fort Hancock, NJ 27 October 1966
”We will always remember your valor and sacrifice”
LT Lawrence P. Beam, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1963
Naval Aviator
Died during flight operations at sea 12 December 1966
”My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty.”
CAPT John T. Chapman, USMC
UW NROTC Class of 1965
Naval Aviator HMH-463
Died 8 January 1968 Thua Thien Province, Republic of Vietnam when
helicopter in which he was co-pilot crashed into side of mountain and burned.
”Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on
laughter silvered wings . . . put out my hand and touched the face of God.”
Captain John M. Pagel, USMC
UW NROTC Class of 1973
Naval Aviator HMA-269 USS IWO JIMA
Killed during flight operations in Almeria, Spain 23 February 1981
John “Bauca” Pagel A Man who truly knew the secret of life …he lived and loved life to the fullest. He will forever be in our hearts.
“Arrooogha”
CAPT David J. Lueder, USMC
UW Class of 1979
Naval Aviator HMM-161
Killed during night flight operations at sea 10 July 1986
”I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things therefore, that I can do, any kindness that I can show a fellow being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it. For I shall not pass this way again.” - Stephen Grellet
LTJG Michael A. Fox, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1958
Naval Aviator HS-6
Died during flight operations, Ream Field.
Imperial Beach, CA, 18 September 1961
”He was there to stand up for freedom”
LTJG D. N. “Nick” Norris USN
UW NROTC Class of 1961
Naval Aviator VF-111 USS MIDWAY (CV 41)
Lost at Sea 4 November 1964
”I am a United States Navy flyer. I have dedicated myself to my country, with its many millions of all races, colors, and creeds. They and their way of life are worthy of my greatest protection effort.” - Navy Flyer’s Creed
LTJG Charles D. Collins Jr, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1964
Died during flight testing of the F-4B Phantom
2 June 1965
”Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful” - William Shakespeare
Ensign Michael H. Strole, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1974
Naval Aviator VT-10, NAS Pensacola
Died in aircraft crash at Battle Creek, Michigan
27 November 1974
”Live mindful of how brief you life is”
ENS Duane J. Hofhine II, USN
UW NROTC Class of 1987
Naval Aviator
Lost during flight training 13 April 1989
”For those who wait beyond the veil. Salute as he passes by. A welcome home with angels song. From God’s Navy in the sky.” - Annette Grayson Rosa