EVERETT W. HERMAN, LTJG, USN
Everett Herman '45
Lucky Bag
From the 1945 Lucky Bag:
Everett Winfield Herman
Champaign, Illinois
Hailing from rugged Champaign, Illinois, Herm left the University in his sophomore year and set out by pack mule and wood-burner to wend his indifferent way towards Annapolis. Upon his entry, he continued, naturally more hampered than previously, his favorite pursuits: bourbon, young ladies, and riflery. In fact, he developed so sharp an eye during plebe and youngster years that first-class year he was chosen by his teammates as captain of the rifle team. Although his academics were relatively unimportant, Herm easily stood in the top part of his class. Herm is outstanding in many fields; he's always ready to play an excellent hand of bridge or join in a brisk game of tennis any free afternoon.
Small Bore Rifle 4, 3, 1, N, Captain 1; French Club, Vice-Pres. 1
He was a member of the 2nd Company staff (1st set).
The Class of 1945 was graduated in June 1944 due to World War II. The entirety of 2nd class (junior) year was removed from the curriculum.
Everett Winfield Herman
Champaign, Illinois
Hailing from rugged Champaign, Illinois, Herm left the University in his sophomore year and set out by pack mule and wood-burner to wend his indifferent way towards Annapolis. Upon his entry, he continued, naturally more hampered than previously, his favorite pursuits: bourbon, young ladies, and riflery. In fact, he developed so sharp an eye during plebe and youngster years that first-class year he was chosen by his teammates as captain of the rifle team. Although his academics were relatively unimportant, Herm easily stood in the top part of his class. Herm is outstanding in many fields; he's always ready to play an excellent hand of bridge or join in a brisk game of tennis any free afternoon.
Small Bore Rifle 4, 3, 1, N, Captain 1; French Club, Vice-Pres. 1
He was a member of the 2nd Company staff (1st set).
The Class of 1945 was graduated in June 1944 due to World War II. The entirety of 2nd class (junior) year was removed from the curriculum.
Loss
From Fist of the Fleet:
21 June 1948: Ltjg Everett Winfield Herman was killed in a stall spin accident. Ltjg Herman attempted to direct a ground crew to an aerial tow banner on the ground. The aircraft crashed about one mile south of NAAS Creeds Field and the gas tank exploded after the crash.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
In July 1936, Everett won life saving awards from both the Junior American Red Cross and the Boy Scouts.
He graduated from the University of Illinois high school in 1939. “Clever men are good, but they are not the best.” Wrestling 3, 4; Class Will 4. As a senior wrestler at 145 pounds, he had seven consecutive wins. As a sophomore, he belonged to Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and the Pershing Rifles group.
Everett was nominated to the Naval Academy by Representative William H. Wheat. In his plebe year, Everett won the All-Academy Small Bore Rifle Championship.
As a member of the fleet since August 1944, he had charge of a five-inch gun crew. With three battle stars, he returned to flight training at the Dallas naval air station. In October 1945, he joined the American Legion post No. 24 in Urbana, Illinois, where his father was commander.
His father Charles was superintendent of the University of Illinois printshop in Urbana. His mother was Gladys, and his sister was Charlotte.
He was married. Wife was Emile.
From Fist of the Fleet:
17 October 1947: In the afternoon, Ltjg Everett W. Herman, flying SB2C-5 (BuNo 89484) stalled and ground- looped on take-off after the engine momentarily cut-out. A small fire developed. The aircraft suffered strike damage, but no injuries to the pilot or crew.
Everet is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Photographs
From his high school yearbook
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