LCDR WALTER J. CONKLIN, JR., USN
Class
1942
Born
February 4, 1920
Died
April 6, 1948
Age
28
Hometown
Chester, New York
Lucky Bag Yearbook
From the 1942 Lucky Bag:
WALTER J. CONKLIN, JR.
Battalion Soccer; Battalion Boxing; Battalion Baseball; G.P.O.
Though chance sent Buck to the Navy (he prepped for the Point), he soon proved to be as salty as the best. His cheerful smile, his love for chow, and his ever-ready puns soon paved his way to popularity. Though not a star athlete, Buck couldn’t give sports too much attention, being somewhat hampered by his frequent run-ins with the Language Department. Best of luck, Buck!
The Class of 1942 graduated on December 19, 1941, less than two weeks after the United States entered World War II. The class had previously been scheduled to graduate in February 1942.
Loss
Walter was lost on April 6, 1946 in an “airplane crash aboard the carrier Saipan at sea.” Saipan was operating in the Atlantic, training and re-qualifying aviators.
Other Information
He was survived by his wife, Dorothy, his father, a brother, and two sisters. Also survived by two sons Christopher Lee and John William.
Walter’s Find A Grave page is here.
Photographs
Class of 1942
Walter is one of 81 members of the Class of 1942 on Virtual Memorial Hall.
