A Visual, Military History of the University of Idaho (1862-1969)
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This page presents the military history of the University of Idaho graphically and chronologically. The images on this page originated from the University of Idaho Campus Photographs Collection, Special Collections Department, the Gem of the Mountains Archive, and Army and Navy ROTC unit records.
This page presents the military history of the University of Idaho graphically and chronologically. The images on this page originated from the University of Idaho Campus Photographs Collection, Special Collections Department, the Gem of the Mountains Archive, and Army and Navy ROTC unit records.
Establishment of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Establishment of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps
1862
1862
Our nation's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) was created by Alden Partridge and began with the Morrill Act of 1862, which established the land-grant colleges. Part of the federal government's requirement for these schools was to include military tactics as part of their curriculum, forming what became known as ROTC.
1890s
1890s
1894
1894
General Edward Chrisman
U.S. Army officer training at the University of Idaho began in March 1894, when 2nd Lieutenant E.R. Chrisman reported to the University to become the first Professor of Military Science and Tactics. In June 1916, the University President requested that an ROTC unit be established under the provisions of the National Defense Act which had been passed two weeks before. On 8 January 1917, the War Department authorized the establishment of a two-year compulsory course of Senior Division ROTC at the University of Idaho.
E.R. Chrisman was to have a long association with Army officer education at the U of I. He served as a Professor of Military Science from 1894 to 1898, then formed and led a company from the Idaho campus in the Spanish-American War. He served again as Professor of Military Science from 1902 to 1905. Chrisman returned as a Brigadier General to serve as Professor of Military Science from 1919 until 1932 when he retired from active military service. Chrisman Hall, a hall in the Wallace Complex on campus, is named in his honor.
1896
1896
Cadets on review in front of the old Administration Building.
University of Idaho armory
1897
1897
Military Science Battalion Staff l-r: Winslow M. Howland, E.R. Chrisman, Gilbert Hogue, Charles Simpson, Paul Draper.
Military Science Cadets l-r: (front) Charles Armstrong, Gilbert Hogue, George Snow; (back) Harvey Hoagland, Ole Hagberg, William E. Stillinger, Reese Hattabugh, Paul Draper.
1898
1898
Military Science Cadets formed in front of the old Administration Building l-r: Charles Simpson, Gilbert Hogue, Mark Barnett, Jesse Rains, Winslow M. Howland, Glen McKinley, unidentified, Guy Wolfe, John Boyd, Elbert Moody, Bob Barkwell.
1900s
1900s
1900
1900
University of Idaho Spanish-American War Memorial
1903
1903
Robert Lee Ghormley was born in Portland, Oregon, on 15 October 1883, the son of David Owen Ghormley and Mrs. (Alice Minerva Irwin) Ghormley. He was appointed to the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, while a student at the University of Idaho, and entered on 23 September 1902 as a Midshipman from Idaho. After graduation in June 1906, he was assigned to the USS West Virginia, as a Passed Midshipman. He served the two years at sea, then required by law, and was commissioned Ensign in 1908, and subsequently advanced in rank to that of Vice Admiral, to date from 1 October 1938, until his retirement in that rank on 1 August 1946.
Military Science Cadets l-r: (front) John Auld, Robert Ghormley, (Back) Howard Kirkwood, Earl David, Clarence Edgett, Lloyd Gibson, Earl Barton, Leroy Zeigler.
1905
1905
Univesity Spanish-American War Memorial
1907
1907
U.S. Battleship Idaho
M. A. Yothers' The U.S. Battleship "Idaho" "The Gem of the Seas"
1909
1909
Military band in formation in front of the Spanish-American War Memorial.
1910s
1910s
1910
1910
1910 photograph of Military Science Cadets' tent encampment. University buildings in the background.
1914
1914
Military cadets loading a mortar surrounded by young pines.
Military cadets participate in a machine gun drill. Campus buildings are visible in the background.
Military Science Cadets. Six military cadets participate in field exercises on campus.
1915
1915
List of guests at the 1915 Military Ball at the University of Idaho. Prominent guests include the Shattuck family.
1916 Page 3 Gem of the Mountains Yearbook Digital Collection - Digital Initiatives - University of Idaho Library
Photograph of cannon. Spanish-American War Memorial and Administration Building in background.
Photograph of Military Science Cadets. Battalion group in formation. University buildings are visible in the background.
1916
1916
Photograph of the Military Science Department's Rifle Team.
1920s
1920s
1920
1920
A stirring tribute from Dr. Ernest Hiram Lindley.
1920 Page 2 Gem of the Mountains Yearbook Digital Collection - Digital Initiatives - University of Idaho Library
1922
1922
Military cadets participate in physical exercise on campus. Campus buildings are in the background.
Military Science Cadet presented with marksmanship trophy.
1924
1924
Photograph of Military Science Cadets lined up in front of a building at Camp Lewis.
1925
1925
Photograph of Military Science Cadets being inspected next to their mortar.
Photograph of Military Science Cadets practicing with bayonets.
Photograph of new Military Science Cadets formed for inspection in front of the gymnasium
1926
1926
Photograph of new Military Science Cadets formed for inspection in front of the Science Hall.
1929
1929
Photograph of university's Men's Rifle Team.
Photograph of university's Women's Rifle Team.
1930s
1930s
1930
1930
Photograph of university's Women's Rifle Team.
Photograph of university's Men's Rifle Team.
1932
1932
Photograph of the university's Military Band.
Photograph of university's Men's Rifle Team.
Photograph of university's Women's Rifle Team.
1933
1933
Photograph of Military Science Department Staff l-r: Edward R. Chrisman, Harry Lynn Henkle, William Allen Hale, John Wyville Sheehy, Bernt Nielson, Lonnie Woods, Frank L. Barnum.
1934
1934
Photograph of the Memorial Steps dedication ceremony. Burton French at the lectern.
https://digital.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/collection/pg1/id/260
1935
1935
Photograph of Military Cadets formed for inspection on MacLean Field, "I"water tower visible in background..
Photograph of university's Women's Rifle Team.
Photograph of university's Men's Rifle Team.
1937
1937
"Grand Old Man" Briagdier General Edward R. Chrisman
1937 Page 5 Gem of the Mountains Yearbook Digital Collection - Digital Initiatives - University of Idaho Library
1939
1939
1940s
1940s
1941
1941
Military Science Cadets in a cooking class.
Military Color Guard at the Spanish-American War Memorial.
1942
1942
Construction of the new Navy building on campus. Power plant stack is visible in the background.
High-speed program of wartime education
1942 Page 1 Gem of the Mountains Yearbook Digital Collection - Digital Initiatives - University of Idaho Library
1946
1946
Veterans Housing under construction on West Sixth Street
1947
1947
Veterans Housing on North Main Street
Presentation of William Randolph Hearst Trophy for placing in the National ROTC Rifle Match l-r: President J.E. Buchanan, Col. B. H. Hensley.
1948
1948
Veterans Housing "Vets Village"
Photograph of university's Women's Rifle Team
Photograph of l-r: Col. Blewett, Miss Morin. Retiring the University of Idaho ROTC flag.
Photograph of Navy ROTC Cadets on board an aircraft carrier during summer training.
1950s
1950s
1950
1950
Photograph of Navy ROTC Cadets on board the USS Saint Paul during summer training.
Photograph of the Veternas Housing Trailer Village.
1951
1951
Photograph of ROTC students practicing marksmanship on the rifle range.
Photograph of Military Science Cadets in a classroom lecture.
1953
1953
Photograph of Air Force Officer Education Program at the University of Idaho l-r: Dwane R. Good, George J. Vehrs, William R. Shaw, Robert T. Stivers, John A. Cosgrove, O.J. Mosman, Dwight L. Harley.
Photograph of Air Force Officer Education Program students receiving commissions at the University of Idaho l-r: (front) L. D. Ringe, R.J. Nixon, B.H. Erstad, J.S. Wegher, R.W. Eimers, J.W. Jewell; (back) J.L. Whybark, C.A. Schmid, N.A. O'Donnell, B.P. Budge, R.M. Reeves, D.L. Welch.
Photograph of Army ROTC students receiving commissions at the University of Idaho l-r: A.G. Cranston, E.C. Lungren, T.L. McDaniel, J.S. Hutchins, W.F. Rigby, J.M. Thomas, Lt. Col. A.E. Blewett, N.W. Bettis, G.C. Mattson, R.S. Kleffner, J.H. Olmsted, A.J. Dombrowski, J.T. Moore.
https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/pg1/items/pg12148.html
Photograph of Col. Blewett giving the Oath of Enlistment to cadets who joined Moscow reserve units.
Photograph of Major Woods giving the Oath of Enlistment to Army ROTC cadets.
Photograph of Col. Blewett posthumously presenting the Bronze Star Medal in honor of Donald 'Pug' Ellis to l-r: A.E. Blewett, Mr. And Mrs. Lin I. Ellis, Evan Ellis.
1957
1957
Photograph of General Charles Palmer inspecting Armoy ROTC Cadets.
https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/pg1/items/pg12208.html
1959
1959
Photograph of Army ROTC summer training at Fort Lewis.
1960s
1960s
1960
1960
Photograph of Marine Officer receiving an award from an Air Force Officer.
Photograph of the Army ROTC Rifle Team.
Photograph of Navy ROTC Midshipman Richard Wyatt aboard the USS Greenfish.
Photograph of Navy ROTC Midshipman Gary L. Barr aboard the USS Barbero.
Photograph of Guy P. Wicks firing the M-60.
Photograph of President Theophilus pinning a medal on Army ROTC Cadet Chaney.
1961
1961
Photograph of Army ROTC Rifle Team
Photograph of Army ROTC Cadets firing an artillery piece in a ceremony. Kibbie Dome is visible in the background.
1962
1962
Photograph of Navy ROTC Commanding Officer Captain Davey commissioning Eddie Whitehead.
Photograph of Navy ROTC Commanding Officer Captain Davey presenting an award.
Photograph of Dean Janssen presenting the Naval Insitute Award to Gordon Roberts.
Photograph of the Navy ROTC staff in front of the Navy Building.
Photograph of the Navy Midshipmen receiving the NROTC Trophy
A Military Ball sponsored by all branches of the University ROTC
1962 Page 3 Gem of the Mountains Yearbook Digital Collection - Digital Initiatives - University of Idaho Library
1963
1963
University of Idaho's 68th Commencement. NROTC CO/PNS Captain Davey led the academic
procession into the Memorial Gym.
1963 Page 3 Gem of the Mountains Yearbook Digital Collection - Digital Initiatives - University of Idaho Library
University of Idaho's Air Force ROTC was formally adopted by the Air Force's 84th Fighter Squadron in Spokane, WA.
1963 Page 4 Gem of the Mountains Yearbook Digital Collection - Digital Initiatives - University of Idaho Library
1964
1964
Photograph of the Air Force Officer Education Program. Col. Ogletree's promotion, l-r: Maj C.D. House (USAF), D.A. Marshall, R.C. Ogletree, CAPT H. E. Davey (USN), Pres. Theophilus, Col G.W. James (USA).
Photograph of Navy ROTC Commanding Officer Captain Davey presenting a promotion warrant to Bob Maisch at his promotion to Chief.
Photograph of Navy ROTC CO and Midshipmen receiving the Admiral's Award l-r: CAPT. Harry E. Davey, Kris A. Kirkland, Lee Roy Brannan .
1965
1965
Photograph of Navy ROTC Imperial Iranian Navy candidates selected to attend the Naval Science program. l-r: Captain F.H. Wallis (CHNAVSEC, MAAG), I.P.J. Alizadeh, S.A.M. Akrami, M. Farsi, M. Klooshani.
1966
1966
Photograph of recently commissioned Army ROTC students, l-r: (front) Burke, Downs, Hurst, Kriegel, Leyde, Brown; (back) Bentson, Johannesen, Simonson, Osgood, Knoblock, Thomas, Benning.
Photograph of Navy ROTC Midshipmen aboard an aircraft carrier during summer training.
1967
1967
Photograph of Army ROTC Cadets Rodney W Bohman and James B. Witt hold an eagle flagpole marker.
1968
1968
Photograph of recently commissioned Army ROTC students. Joe Vandal in the background.
1969
1969
Photograph of Vice-president H. W. Steffans receives Distinguished Civilian Award from President Hartung at Tri-Service Review.
Photograph of H. Walter Steffens pinning a medal on Staff Sergeant. Rodney W Miller.
Photograph of four cadets cutting into a cake with swords at a joint ceremony.
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