BRADLEY G. CUTHBERT, MAJ, USAF
Bradley Cuthbert '62
Lucky Bag
From the 1962 Lucky Bag:
Bradley Gene Cuthbert
Fort Madison, Iowa
After completing a very successful four years at Fort Madison High School, Brad left the land of the Hawkeyes to make his mark at Navy. And make his mark as he did, by virtue of his mild manner, set determination, and hard work. A member of "The Nest", the "Eagle" utilized his natural abilities in music, journalism, and diplomacy to gain the recognition and admiration of his classmates. Brad elected to devote his efforts to the publication of our Lucky Bag and participation in Concert Band and the Foreign Relations Club. While fighting a perennial battle with the steam department salvos, Brad was always near the top of the class in the social sciences. Upon graduation, Brad sights a course for Navy wings of gold, and later a possible diplomatic career with the Foreign Service.
He was also a member of the Forensic Activity (Debate) Club.
Bradley Gene Cuthbert
Fort Madison, Iowa
After completing a very successful four years at Fort Madison High School, Brad left the land of the Hawkeyes to make his mark at Navy. And make his mark as he did, by virtue of his mild manner, set determination, and hard work. A member of "The Nest", the "Eagle" utilized his natural abilities in music, journalism, and diplomacy to gain the recognition and admiration of his classmates. Brad elected to devote his efforts to the publication of our Lucky Bag and participation in Concert Band and the Foreign Relations Club. While fighting a perennial battle with the steam department salvos, Brad was always near the top of the class in the social sciences. Upon graduation, Brad sights a course for Navy wings of gold, and later a possible diplomatic career with the Foreign Service.
He was also a member of the Forensic Activity (Debate) Club.
Loss
From Find A Grave:
Major Cuthbert was a member of the 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Airbase, Thailand. On November 23, 1968, he was the electronics systems officer of a McDonnell Phantom II Reconnaissance Fighter (RF-4C) on a photo reconnaissance mission near Dong Hoi, over North Vietnam, when the aircraft was shot down. He parachuted down but contact was lost. His remains were recovered on August 4, 1993 and identified on December 16, 1998. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
Family
Brad was married to Connie Lou Zahan Cuthbert Montover. Daughter, Shannon M.(Cuthbert) Sasson born Nov.29, 1964 in Riverside, California.
Remembrances
From Wall of Faces:
I grew up in Marshalltown IA with your son Curt and your daughter Shannon. They never gave up hope and honored you everyday of their lives. God Bless BRUCE PETERSON, [email protected], 5/7/15
I met you at a party at my parent's house in McLean VA in 1967 I believe. You showed me some chords on my guitar. I've been wearing your bracelet for many years. I think about you often. CAPT W W RICHARDS USAF RET., [email protected], 5/16/13
I was your cousin and I proudly wore your bracelet. I wish I had the chance to really get to know you. KAREN J. CUTHBERT ZIEMKE, 10/11/00
I was five years old in 1958 when you went off to Annapolis. I still have the midshipman cap you sent me then. I remember your telling me that you would someday nominate me as Queen at the Army-Navy game. You were my first hero.
I was nearly ten years old when you married. Mom had to take me over to the park because I was crying so hard...you were supposed to marry me, you know!
I was fifteen years old when Dad walked into the multi-purpose room to tell me that if anyone could make it out alive it would be you.
Mom walked around the park again with me the day of the memorial service.
Now I'm principal of a school and every year I take the 8th grade to the wall. I tell them about the war, about heroes, and about you. I show them your hat and hope that they will learn from what I have to say. JANE, 6/16/99
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