PETER R. MAITLAND, CAPT, USMC
Peter Maitland '55
Lucky Bag
From the 1955 Lucky Bag:
PETER ROBERT MAITLAND
Clinton, Massachusetts
A Congressional appointment and a year at Bullis Prep in Washington marked Pete's entrance to Annapolis. An active background of sports, academics, and extra-curriculars prepared him well for the rigors of Navy life. Football was his first love. A three year letter man, Pete captained the 150 pound eleven his last year as they won one National Championship after another. Boxing was his second favorite and it was his ring craft along with his aggressiveness on the gridiron that caused him to be dubbed Tiger. Although sports took up a good bit of his time, Pete still managed to compile an enviable academic record.
He was also a member of the 8th Company staff (winter).
PETER ROBERT MAITLAND
Clinton, Massachusetts
A Congressional appointment and a year at Bullis Prep in Washington marked Pete's entrance to Annapolis. An active background of sports, academics, and extra-curriculars prepared him well for the rigors of Navy life. Football was his first love. A three year letter man, Pete captained the 150 pound eleven his last year as they won one National Championship after another. Boxing was his second favorite and it was his ring craft along with his aggressiveness on the gridiron that caused him to be dubbed Tiger. Although sports took up a good bit of his time, Pete still managed to compile an enviable academic record.
He was also a member of the 8th Company staff (winter).
Loss
From A-4 Skyhawk:
Pete Maitland got a cold cat into the water during the carrier quals of VMA 324. He was on a maint hop with 9400 # of fuel, The ship was launching 324 with no more than 7300#. They launched him at the lower weight and put him in the drink.
Pete was lost on October 17, 1960; he was operating from USS Coral Sea (CVA 43) off the coast of Okinawa.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
He graduated from Clinton High School in 1950. From the yearbook: “He who is well-mannered, is also well-liked.”
Peter, better known as “Greg,” needs no introduction because of his being the most popular boy in the senior class. His happy-go-lucky manner and good looks are envied by all. “Pete,” an all-round athlete, was one of our best linesmen. His popularity is confirmed by the fact that he was elected president of our class for three years. He conducted our class affairs so efficiently that the years were a success, socially and financially. Peter informs us that he would like to have a career in the Navy and we know that whatever he intends to do, success will accompany him every step of the way.
Football 3, 4; Class President, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; History Circle; Latin Classical Club; Class Ring Committee; Class Book Staff; School Paper; Tau Sigma; Debating Society; Boys’ State Representative.
Survived by his parents Peter and Marion and sisters Elaine and Patsy.
Peter has a memory marker in Massachusetts.
Photographs
From the Lucky Bag
From his high school yearbook
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Bill Litznberg '55 was also on the 150 Pound Football team.
Edward St. George '55 also graduated Bullis School in Potomac, MD.
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