MAX A. WERNER, III
Max Werner, III '67
Lucky Bag
From the 1967 Lucky Bag:
MAX ALFRED WERNER III
Aiken, South Carolina
Consistent is a perfect description of Max after one discovers his perseverance, trustworthiness and desire to excel. He was always there when needed whether to "stand a watch", lend a dollar, or just "please do the job". Max joined the Brigade directly from Aiken High School, Aiken, South Carolina. He played soccer plebe year; when time became less plentiful, youngster year, he offered his talents to the company intramural team, which with his help topped the Regiment. Max also lent his time to the "Log" staff all four years at Navy and in his last year headed the Local Adds Division, which finances the entire operation of the magazine. Max leans towards a career in CEC, but no matter where he goes or what he does he will succeed.
MAX ALFRED WERNER III
Aiken, South Carolina
Consistent is a perfect description of Max after one discovers his perseverance, trustworthiness and desire to excel. He was always there when needed whether to "stand a watch", lend a dollar, or just "please do the job". Max joined the Brigade directly from Aiken High School, Aiken, South Carolina. He played soccer plebe year; when time became less plentiful, youngster year, he offered his talents to the company intramural team, which with his help topped the Regiment. Max also lent his time to the "Log" staff all four years at Navy and in his last year headed the Local Adds Division, which finances the entire operation of the magazine. Max leans towards a career in CEC, but no matter where he goes or what he does he will succeed.
Loss
Max died in a motorcycle accident on July 5, 1973 in Austin, Texas, while attending law school. He had resigned his commission in 1971.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
Max’s brother died two weeks earlier in a traffic accident. A memorial service was held July 7 at Mission Funeral Home Chapel. Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Max A. Werner, Jr. His father was president of the Whiskey Road Development Fund in Aiken, South Carolina.
Max graduated from Aiken High School in 1963. Winner of Talent Show 1; Student Council 1, 2; Track 2; HORNET Staff 2, 3; Mascot 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Soccer 3; Block “A” Club 2, 3; Cafeteria Staff 3; Senior Class Play; Dramateers; H. R. Officer.
In the 1962 yearbook – The HORNET CLOWN himself was chosen as Hornet football mascot.
Photographs
All of the photos below are from his high school yearbook.
Memorial Hall Error
Death in a motorcycle accident is not a criteria for inclusion in Memorial Hall. Furthermore, the Class of 1967 50th Anniversary book notes he was honorably discharged in June, 1971, two years prior to his death. Suspect the confusion came via the May 1974 issue of Shipmate, which gives his rank as LT, USN, but notes in the middle of the obituary that he had left the Navy.
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