Ten University alumni with military experience were inducted into the military Hall of Honor Saturday morning recognition of their achievements overseas in combat and contributions to the University and state.
The inductees were chosen by the Ole War Skule based on involvement with the University along with military and community service. The Cadets of the Ole War Skule sponsored and organized the ceremony on the Parade Ground Saturday, in conjunction with the Alabama game, the home football game closest to Veteran’s Day.
The inductees were retired U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Walter Patterson Anderson, the late retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Henry Elliott Attaya, retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. William J. Butterworth, Jr., the late U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. William Derwood Cann, Jr., retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. George H. Fuller, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gordon Louis Jenkins, retired U.S. Navy Master
Chief Intelligence Specialist Genny L. May, the late U.S. Army 1st Lt. Layne Joseph Romagosa, U.S. Army Captain John S. “Johnny” White, Jr., and the late retired 8th Judicial District Court Judge Hiram J. Wright.
A reception was held for the inductees Friday afternoon during which Gov. John Bel Edwards, a West Point and LSU Law alumnus, served as the keynote speaker. After the ceremony Saturday, the Ole War Skule held its annual meeting.
LSU President F. King Alexander attended the induction ceremony and said the yearly event is important to highlighting the University’s rich military history.
“We have over 600 students who are veterans, in addition to the students who are cadets already in ROTC,” Alexander said. “We just want to celebrate that once a year, and this is what that’s all about.”
The week of Veteran’s Day is recognized as Ole War Skule Week, and events are held each day to honor the military. Events include an aerial demonstration Monday on the Parade Ground, a meet and greet with student veterans and ROTC Wednesday at Free Speech Plaza and a National Roll Call ceremony Friday on the Parade Ground where students will observe a moment of silence to honor fallen military service members.

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LSU Salutes was held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, on the Parade Ground.