ROBERT J. DUNCAN, MIDN, USN
Robert Duncan '25
Robert James Duncant was admitted to the Naval Academy from Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 13, 1921 at age 18 years 4 months.
Lucky Bag
"Robert James Duncan" is listed without details on the "In Memoriam" page. There are six others on this page, which also says "IN LINE OF DUTY;" notably, he is the only one included in Memorial Hall.
Photo from the 1921 Colorado Springs High School yearbook. Located by Kathy Franz.
Loss
Robert died of "heart disease" (a heart attack) on August 14, 1924 while at sea aboard USS Wyoming.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
Robert went by his middle name James and graduated from Colorado Springs high school in 1921. SENATE – Lever Correspondent Senior Class (4); Treasurer of Senate (4); Secretary and Treasurer of Band (3); Manager of Band (4); Band, played bass, (1) (2) (3) (4); Manager of Track (4): Manager of Junior Farce (3); Hi-Y Club (3) (4). “The Spenders” – All Star Cast.
His father Samuel was a painting and decorating contractor. His mother and sister were both named Margaret. In 1920, they had a 58-year-old roomer named Margaret Wyatt.
Robert is buried in Colorado.
Photographs
From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
Memorial Hall Error
Illness is not a criteria for inclusion in Memorial Hall.
Robert is one of 30 members of the Class of 1925 on Virtual Memorial Hall.
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