Vietnam Memorial

The Class of 1978 Council was organized by members of the freshman class two years ago to promote the interests of the class and to "maintain class cohesiveness, spirit, and communication" throughout its years at Dartmouth. During the "sophomore summer" term in residence immediately past, the council decided to go forward with a lasting project.

The idea is to memorialize Dartmouth alumni known to have died while serving in the military during the Vietnam war period: August 5, 1964 to August 15, 1973. Although it was the most controversial United States war within memory, members of the class felt that those who died should be remembered as all other war casualties from the College have been.

Nick Sakhnovsky '78 is coordinating class efforts in Hanover and welcomes suggestions and any other form of help which alumni can provide. The '78 council feels that this is an excellent opportunity for communication and unified effort among undergraduates, alumni, administration, and faculty in service to the College and in "special remembrance of her sons."

Records of the College show that the following individuals died in the military during the Vietnam war: Michael M. Spark '46, Robert M. Magown '49, John M. Leaver Jr. '55, Gardner Brewer '56, John A. Ebers '61, Michael McC. Joslin '63, Richard LL Monson '63, Peter W. Morrison '64, William B. Nickerson '64, P. Dennis Barger '65, Jack G. Livingston '65, Stephen S. MacVean '65, John C. Seel '65, Eric P. Muller '66, David L. Nicholas '66, Duncan B. Sleigh '67, William S. Smoyer '67, Alexander E. McCarthy '68, and John L. Hogan '69.

In addition to those known dead, J. Robert Peacock '68 remains listed as missing in action.

Anyone having knowledge of other alumni who lost their lives in the conflict should write Nick Sakhnovsky or the office of the Secretary of the College.

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