ORMUND C. PAILTHORP, LTJG, USN
Ormand Pailthorp '10
Lucky Bag
From the 1910 Lucky Bag:
Ormund Cleveland Pailthorp
Petoskey, Michigan
"Drom," "Oskey," "Mr. Petosk"
The "Drum" has a brace that's a peach,
A model that Plebes strive to reach.
He comes from Petoskey,
Suggestive of droskey
And Russians that Anarchy preach.
DO you want the "straight dope" on any subject? Ask the "Drom." For he is posted on everything, from the "choicest morsel" of local happenings to the important events of the world. A quiet man, he is a constant joy to his friends, with his dry wit and funny "Jake Spiels;" the last a result of the Chi cruise, when the "Drom," together with Jack and the Chank, evolved a vernacular that has been the medium of much clever satire, and delightful take-offs.
The "Drom" is far from being an easy mark. He always has his weather eye open for a shenanigan, and if you put one over on him you can well be proud of your ability, and be sure of an honorary membership in the Ananias Club. His propensity for finding amusement for himself and his friends wherever he is has made him a popular man to make a liberty with, and we can recommend him as an excellent companion for all possible circumstances.
He is an unobtrusive soul, always considerate, slow to form friendships, but loyal to the core when once he has bestowed his esteem. No one will go to greater lengths to help a friend in any way. Fond of long, quiet chats with his intimates, yet he also enjoys a gathering, adding to the fun with his joshes. He is an industrious worker, always to be relied upon for any task, and an efficient practical sailor man. Above all a large-hearted, kindly man, with a capacity for entering into all the hopes and troubles of his friends.
"Hee-haw!"
Class Football (4). Yellow 1910. Buzzard (a. b)
Ormund Cleveland Pailthorp
Petoskey, Michigan
"Drom," "Oskey," "Mr. Petosk"
The "Drum" has a brace that's a peach,
A model that Plebes strive to reach.
He comes from Petoskey,
Suggestive of droskey
And Russians that Anarchy preach.
DO you want the "straight dope" on any subject? Ask the "Drom." For he is posted on everything, from the "choicest morsel" of local happenings to the important events of the world. A quiet man, he is a constant joy to his friends, with his dry wit and funny "Jake Spiels;" the last a result of the Chi cruise, when the "Drom," together with Jack and the Chank, evolved a vernacular that has been the medium of much clever satire, and delightful take-offs.
The "Drom" is far from being an easy mark. He always has his weather eye open for a shenanigan, and if you put one over on him you can well be proud of your ability, and be sure of an honorary membership in the Ananias Club. His propensity for finding amusement for himself and his friends wherever he is has made him a popular man to make a liberty with, and we can recommend him as an excellent companion for all possible circumstances.
He is an unobtrusive soul, always considerate, slow to form friendships, but loyal to the core when once he has bestowed his esteem. No one will go to greater lengths to help a friend in any way. Fond of long, quiet chats with his intimates, yet he also enjoys a gathering, adding to the fun with his joshes. He is an industrious worker, always to be relied upon for any task, and an efficient practical sailor man. Above all a large-hearted, kindly man, with a capacity for entering into all the hopes and troubles of his friends.
"Hee-haw!"
Class Football (4). Yellow 1910. Buzzard (a. b)
Loss
Ormund died by suicide (5th page bottom middle of newspaper scan) on March 24, 1916 in his stateroom aboard USS Saratoga (Armored Cruiser No. 2) while the ship was at the Navy Yard in Puget Sound.
Other Information
There is a report, via Ormund's father, that claims "naval men who investigated" his death found that he "did not commit suicide." Unable to find any corroborating evidence; will continue to hold his loss as suicide given that two newspapers, with non-family sources, reported this.
He is buried in Michigan.
Photographs
From the Detroit Free Press on July 12, 1904
Spelling of Name
Ormund's first name is spelled with a U on his headstone. The Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps of 1910 spells it "Ormond". The Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps of 1911 lists him twice as "Ormond" and once as "Ormand." The Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy 1909-1910 has "Ormand", as does Memorial Hall.
Memorial Hall Errors
Suicide is not a criteria for inclusion in Memorial Hall. Also, his first name is spelled Ormund, not Ormand as is in Memorial Hall.
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