Muscles, brains, and amiability were combined in Batt to produce a thoroughly likeable person. A Navy junior of high standing, he attended schools in Puerto Rico, California, and New Mexico before entering Navy. Batt inherited his nickname and many of his good qualities from his father, who was also a credit to the institution. He administered and received considerable punishment in football, boxing, and lacrosse, and carried home his share of laurels in the aforementioned sports. Possessed of an insurpassable sense of humor and a great force of character, he had great ability to make friends and influence people. In all he had a great deal of common sense and ability to see the real problems at hand. Success will be yours, Batt.