JOHN M. VILLEPIGUE, JR., ENS, USN
John Villepigue, Jr. '42
Lucky Bag
From the 1942 Lucky Bag:
JOHN McCAA VILLEPIGUE, JR.
Camden, South Carolina
Jack, Piggie, Villie
When you see a twinkle in his eyes, beware, for Jack is a master of mischief making. Practical jokes are his obsession, tennis and football his diversion. When Nature molded him for the fourth platoon, football lost an All American. But those who frequent the Naval Academy hops know his real love. Jack gives every promise to be a good naval officer. We know that he will keep that promise.
Tennis 4, 3, tNAt, Log 4; 2/c P.O.; 2 Stripes.
The Class of 1942 graduated on December 19, 1941, less than two weeks after the United States entered World War II. The class had previously been scheduled to graduate in February 1942.
JOHN McCAA VILLEPIGUE, JR.
Camden, South Carolina
Jack, Piggie, Villie
When you see a twinkle in his eyes, beware, for Jack is a master of mischief making. Practical jokes are his obsession, tennis and football his diversion. When Nature molded him for the fourth platoon, football lost an All American. But those who frequent the Naval Academy hops know his real love. Jack gives every promise to be a good naval officer. We know that he will keep that promise.
Tennis 4, 3, tNAt, Log 4; 2/c P.O.; 2 Stripes.
The Class of 1942 graduated on December 19, 1941, less than two weeks after the United States entered World War II. The class had previously been scheduled to graduate in February 1942.
Loss
John was lost when USS Quincy (CA 39) was sunk early in the morning of August 9, 1942 by Japanese surface forces at the Battle of Savo Island.
Other Information
He has a memory marker in South Carolina. His father was listed as next of kin.
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