Lucky Bag Yearbook

From the 1955 Lucky Bag:

EDWARD FRANCIS ST. GEORGE, JR.

When the Saint marched into the Naval Academy he brought with him his trumpet, swimming trunks, and Nancy. They sent Nancy home. Hailing from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Bub came to the Academy via Bullis Prep. A real cut in dragging, the Saint exercised his talents in liberty-hounding or resting up for the weekend. The NA-10 trips to Hood College were Bud’s extra-curricular activity, along with singing before breakfast. Conscientious work kept Bud clear of the academic departments, and his good nature and helpfulness should help him in the service. Bud seemed air-bound after graduation, and jets should be no strain to a man with Bud’s determination.

Loss

Edward was lost when his F-100 Super Sabre crashed¹ while returning to Nellis AFB, NV, from a training mission on January 10, 1962.

Other Information

From the March-April 1962 issue of Shipmate:

It is with regret that I announce the death of Capt. EDWARD F. ST. GEORGE, USAF. Bud was killed in an aircraft accident near Las Vegas, Nevada, on 10 January 1962. He is survived by his widow Nancy and their two children, Sandy and Stevie.

At the time of his death Bud was assigned to the Research and Development section of the USAF Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nevada. He had arrived there last October after receiving his Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

From researcher Kathy Franz:

Edward graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1950 participating in swimming and baseball.

He served as a seaman apprentice in the U.S. Naval Reserve and received his appointment in July 1951 to the Naval Academy.

He married Nancy Blessing on June 11, 1955, in the United Presbyterian Church in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1952 where she was a cheerleader, played varsity hockey, and was on the honor roll. She was voted the “Most Peppiest.” Their two children were Sandra and Steven.

He was also survived by his father; his mother died in 1955. Edward is buried in Pennsylvania.

Photographs

From the Lucky Bag

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Capt Peter Maitland ‘55 also graduated Bullis School in Potomac, MD.

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