Roll of Honor

Midshipmen in the Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps program pass in review just south of College Walk.


Philip J. Conserva

  • School: Columbia College
  • Class Year: 1950
  • War: Korean War
  • Date of Death: February 6, 1953

Captain Philip J. Conserva, jet pilot died in an accidental air crash in Ramsgate, England. He had flown 25 missions in Europe during World War II, and had reenlisted in Korea. After flying 100 missions in Korea, he had transferred to England.

Seven NROTC officers posing in front of Alma Mater statue, 1953 Columbian. Seven NROTC officers posing in front of Alma Mater statue, 1953 Columbian

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