VMI Alumni in World War II
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During the period 1939-1945 approximately 4,100 VMI alumni served in all branches of the armed forces. In addition to sending a large number of its alumni to war, the Institute itself underwent significant changes during this era---operating with a much reduced Corps size as men were called to active duty, adapting the curriculum, and serving as a training center for the ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program).
Popular Research Topics
The War Years at VMI
A brief history of significant changes at the Institute
Alumni Deaths in World War II
An annotated list of the 183 alumni who died in service.
Prisoners of War
An annotated list of the 38 alumni known to have been held prisoner
General Officers & Admirals
An annotated list of VMI alumni flag rank officers
Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)
Roster and other resources documenting army students at VMI
Miliitary History Manuscripts Guide
Descriptions of our holdings.
Many collections available in full-text online
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Pacific Theater Photo Album-Solomon Islands
Willis Riddick, Jr. (Class of 1939)
Oral History Database
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