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Honoring Seton Hall Alumni Who Serve the Nation
The Office of Alumni Relations is proud to maintain this list of Seton Hall graduates who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Check back often as the list, which was created with one name on August 17, 2005, continues to grow. Please respect the information and remember that it is provided here for your personal use only. Visit the Pirates Proudly Serving web form to update us about your or a loved ones military experience. We want to hear your story and share it with the University community. Sorted by class year, then last name. 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's 1930's: Please help us add graduates of the 1930's who have served their country. 1940's - First Lieutenant Dr. Michael T. Beachem Jr. '47, US Army
Current Status: Veteran
Assignment: China
Notes about First Lieutenant Beachem - Dr. Michael T. Beachem Jr.'s education at Seton Hall was momentarily interrupted to as he served in China during World War II, and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service. Other decorations he received included the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. In 1946, he received the Order of the Cloud and Banner (Breast Order of Yun Hui), one of the highest decorations bestowed upon foreigners for exceptional bravery by the President of the Republic of China, Chiang Chung Cheng. He was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant in 1946.
- Corporal Douglas Denman '48, US Army
Academic Major: Accounting
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: See notes below
Notes from Corporal Denman - Enlisted in Army in June 1943 - Basic training at Fort Benning - Went to Randolph Macon College in the ASTP program for 1 semester - program closed down. Joined the 95th Infantry Division at Indiantown Gap, PA. Went overseas with division to Europe - fought in France and Germany - wounded and captured by Germans at Metz, France - released by our men - back to hospitals in England - recovered and back to 95th for end of war. Discharged Dec. 1945
- Aviation Ordonanceman Third Class Donald Shumrick '48, US Navy
Academic Major: Biology
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: USS Salamaua
1950's - Quartermaster 3/c Leonard Bulwicz '50 (deceased), US Navy
Academic Major: Chemistry
Current Status: Veteran
Notes from Quartermaster Bulwicz - Graduated from the Prep in '44. Enlisted in the Navy, Basic, QM School then sea duty. From Boston to Pearl Harbor. Served picket duty along the Iwo-Okinawa line. Part of the peacekeeping force in the China theatre. Returned to Charleston via the canal for mothballing and finally discharged. Invaluable experience, imagine Shanghai and Honolulu with only two hotels!
- HA/1st Class John Dilger '50, US Navy
Academic Major: Business / Personnel
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Naval stations SamsonNY,Little CreekVA,\ USS Sanctuary(AH17)
Notes from HA/1st Class Dilger - The Naval Hospital Ship The USS Sanctuary was put into active service at Hoboken, NJ in early 1944.The ship was built for the invasion of Japan but was subsequently used to return ex-prisoners of war from Japan.
- Major Class Joseph Reihl '51, US Navy
Academic Major: Mathematics
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Served World Wide
- Commander James F. Carroll '52, US Navy
Academic Major: Sociology
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Naval Aviation, Various locations internationally
Notes from Commander Carroll - Joined the service as an officer immediately after college. It's a great life, besides learning things like how to fly an airplane, you associate with fine people and are able to pursue graduate degrees.
- Sergeant Donald Winslow '52, US Air Force
Academic Major: Social Studies
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: 73 Wing, 497 Bomb Group, 871 Squadron, 20th Air Force
Notes from Sergeant Winslow - Stationed on Saipan during WW II. Served as a crew member on A B-29 Aircraft. Received a Soldiers Medal for heroism and a Purple Heart.
- Lieutenant Colonel Edward Gilmore '53, US Army
Academic Major: Accounting
Current Status: Retired
- Chief Personnel man Robert H. Lanes, Sr. '53, US Navy (and Reserves)
Academic Major: Social Studies
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: USS KIMBERLY DD 521 - COMDESRON 28 - USS TRATHEN DD 530
- SP 2 Leonard Carr '54 / MBA '62, US Army
Academic Major: Marketing
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Ft. Bragg, NC 1st logistical command
- First Lieutenant Alfred Beronio '55, US Army
Academic Major: Chemistry
Current Status: Retired (2 Years Served)
Assignment: Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas (Chemical Corps)
- 1st Lieutenant Sheldon "Shelly" Wallerstein '55, US Army
Academic Major: Communication Arts
Current Status: No longer on active duty
Assignment: Fort Ord, CA /Camp Desert Rock (Atomic Test Site), Nevada
Notes from Lieutenant Wallerstein - After receiving my 2dn Lt's commission (ROTC @ Seton Hall) in 1955 I first went to Officer Basic School in Augusta, GA, Fort Gordon. From there I was assigned to the Provost Marshall's Office at Fort Ord, Monterey, CA. That assignment lead me to become the Assistant Confinement Officer at the Post Stockade where I stayed for about 18 months. I was re-assigned as the Executive Officer for the 293-298th MP Company, 5th Infantry Div. Around April, 1957 the company was re-assigned to Camp Desert Rock (Atomic Bomb Test Site) outside of Las Vegas, NV.as Camp Police and Town Patrol Police.
While there I experienced several "shots", but the most memorable was "Pricilla", part of the Plumb bob series of tests. I was escort officer for 23 Lt. Cols. and we were in a "ditch" about a mile away from ground zero. The first shot was scrubbed and we returned a second day to the same ditch. This time the shot happened. I was wearing combat equipment, including "steel pot helmet", 2 sets of gloves and a gas mask. I had my gloved hands over the lenses of the mask and when the shot went off I could see the bones of my hands through the gloves, just like an x-ray. The shock wave went over us and then the after shock came back over us. We were then allowed to observe the "funnel" cloud. What a beautiful, awesome, but scary sight. The ditch collapsed and we had to pull out a Col. who was "buried" in the sand. About an hour later we were walking around yards from ground zero on what felt like glass.
After the shot we were brushed off with brooms and put on buses and taken back to camp. Shortly after this experience I was transferred back to FT. Ord for discharge and returned back to NJ. Under the "Treason Act" we were not allowed to discuss our mission for 25 years. I am now an active member of National Assoc. of Atomic Veterans, as well as Disabled Vets and listed with the VA as an Atomic Vet.
- Martin J. Corcoran '57, US Army (In memoriam)
Academic Major: Accounting
Current Status: N/A
Assignment: Andrews AFB, Wash, D.C. & Clark AFB, Philippines
Notes about Mr. Corcoran - This information has been submitted to honor Mr. Corcoran who passed away on October 18, 2003 by his family. Martin was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. The Corcoran family would like to express their support and best wishes to all the men and women serving our country. Mr. Corcoran, an immigrant from Ireland, was extremely proud of his service and the United States of America.
- A1C Charles Wickham, Sr. '58, US Air Force
Academic Major: English Literature
Current Status: Other
Assignment: Korean War Veteran
Notes about A1C Wickham - Other than my studies at the Prep and Seton Hall University, my time in the service was my most meaningful learning experience. Those four years shaped my life for the better and yielded memories and friendships that I will always treasure.
- Colonel Frank DeMartini, Jr. '59, US Army
Academic Major: Communication Arts
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Fallbrook, CA - near Camp Pendleton US Marine Corps Base
Notes from Colonel DeMartini - After graduating SHU and receiving my RA Commission in the Army, my HS Sweetheart Phyllis and I were married and spent 35 Yrs in the Army, raising our 4 children all over the world. It was a strange life but filled with a deep sense of togetherness, pride, patriotism and honor. Phyll became the rock of the family during my multiple tours in Vietnam, France and more recently during my Desert Storm service. There's no greater thrill in life than leading men in combat and serving in the military, Our eldest son recently retired from the Air Force (LTC) after multiple tours in the Mid East and is now flying for Jet Blue.
Service in the Armed Forces is a noble and satisfying career and has afforded our family a rich and rewarding tradition. The camaraderie, memories and extraordinary experiences of serving your country in wartime and peacetime gave me a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. In summary, it was an honor and privilege to devote my entire adult life in service to my country and I would totally encourage any young man or woman to follow suit.
1960's - Captain Joseph Meola '61, US Army
Academic Major: Accounting
Current Status: Veteran
Assignment: See notes below
Notes from Captain Meola - Summer 1961: Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, finished first in class at the finance officer orientation course; Fall 1961: Fort Bragg, NC, 1st logistical command; 12/61-8/62: Poiters, France, Berlin Wall Crisis; Fall 1962: Fort Hood, TX, TDY to the tank division finance office; 12/62: Left active service and entered active reserve; 12/62-5/70: Finance officer career course and command and general staff school while on active reserve; 5/70: Resigned commission as Captain.
- Captain Bruce Cullen '64, US Air Force
Academic Major: Pre-Med
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: ATC/SAC/TAC - TX, CA, WA, Thailand, Okinawa, Vietnam
Notes from Captain Cullen - USAF Pilot Vietnam era. Flew KC-135's (tankers) & EC-47's (Recon.)
- 1st Lieutenant Joseph Bilby '65, US Army
Academic Major: History
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Fort Gordon, Georgia, March-August 1966, 1st MP Company, 1st Infantry Division, (platoon leader)Vietnam, August 1966-August 1967, 532nd MP Company (executive officer) September 1966-January 1968, 303rd CA Company, USAR, 1968-1970.
E-mail Address: JGBilby44@aol.com
Notes from 1st Lieutenant Bilby - Currently retired from position of Supervising Investigator, NJ Department of Labor and serving as part time curator of NJ National Guard & Militia Museum, Sea Girt, NJ. Author of several hundred articles and six books on outdoor and military subjects. A seventh, "A Revolution in Arms" will be published in October, 2005.
Married, three children, Katherine Margaret & John. John, the youngest, is currently a senior at Rutgers, in ROTC and will graduate with a commission as 2nd lieutenant in the NJ National Guard.
- Major General Donald F. Campbell '65 / J.D. '68, US Army Reserves
Academic Major: Sociology
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Various - See Below
Notes about Major General Campbell - His Honor Donald F. Campbell is a Superior Court Judge for the State of New Jersey and has held several command positions with the United States Army Reserves.
Major General Donald F. Campbell '65 / J.D. '68, US Army Reserves  | | Judge Campbell was born in Temple, Texas in1943 where his father was a career Army Officer and grew up living in Germany, Japan, Texas, New York, Georgia and North Carolina. He graduated from Archbishop Molloy HS in New York City and then attended Seton Hall University, in South Orange, NJ where he obtained both his BA in Sociology and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He then attended Seton Hall Law School, graduating in 1968. Upon passing the NJ Bar exam and after attending the US Army Infantry and Intelligence Schools he served a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam.
Judge Campbell opened his own law practice in Jackson, New Jersey in 1972 after working in Lakewood for just over two years. During the next ten years he was named as Ocean County’s Inheritance Tax Supervisor; the attorney for the Jackson Township Board of Health, the Lacey Township Municipal Utilities Authority, a number of Boards of Fire Commissioners; as Municipal Court Judge for the Borough of Island Heights and as an acting Municipal Court Judge in Lakehurst, Lakewood and South Toms River.
Governor Brendan Byrne appointed Judge Campbell to the Superior Court in January of 1982 where he served in the Family, Criminal and Civil Divisions. Beginning in 1994 he was also privileged to sit in Burlington County for approximately three years in both the Civil and Family Courts.
For over forty years Judge Campbell has also served our nation in the US Army ultimately rising to the rank of Major General in the US Army Reserves. His assignments included four years as Commander of the US Army’s Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, six months where he was assigned to work in Iraq & Turkey (Operation Provide Comfort), five months in Haiti (He was the senior Advisor to the Ministry of Justice) and recently six months in Iraq (again as Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Justice).
Judge Campbell received “The 1995 Award of Merit†from the American Judges Association for his work in Haiti. The West Point Association of New Jersey recognized him last year for his combined service to both the Judiciary and our nation.
In 1965 Judge Campbell married the former Michele Ray. They have five children (Laura, Eileen, Melissa and Donald Jr. and near-daughter, Veronica) and seven grandchildren (Averie, Abigail, Amara, Nicholas, Connor, Victoria and Campbell).
- Colonel Michael Mahler '66, US Air Force
Academic Major: Business Administration
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Various command, personnel management, and Training assignments
- Sergeant E-5 Roger Greening '68, US Army
Academic Major: Education
Current Status: Other
Assignment: See notes below
Notes from Sergeant E-5 Greening - Drafted after SHU graduation, extended to get Intelligence option and specialty training including language skills at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA, a unique location when you hadn't ever been west of Philadelphia. Vietnam, in-country, was "times." Military experiences added so much to my ability later on in my chosen, profession, or any chosen, profession. I envy those who now "choose" to serve and can guarantee that each of you will never be sorry, and those that choose not to serve will most often some day wish they had. Keep the faith!! And luck and skill be with each of you.
- Lieutenant Colonel Raymond E. Drozd '69, US Army
Academic Major: History
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Vietnam, Germany, Panama, Conus, and Njarng
E-mail: B1775ID@aol.com
Notes from Lieutenant Drozd: Serve your county because you want to. Vietnam was the defining point in my life and I have no regrets. I served with the finest: the 5th Mech. 3000 mechanized troops versus 40,000 North Vietnamese regulars on the DMZ. To the servicemen and woman of today, I say that America has never been prouder of our armed forces. As a country, we support you 100%. God bless each of you, your families and grant you a swift and safe return home.
- 2nd Lieutenant Richard Gebauer '69, US Army
Academic Major: History/Education
Current Status: N/A
Assignment: Vietnam Helicopter Pilot 70-26 Class 1970's - Specialist 5, E-5 Don Lucy '73, US Army
Academic Major: Business
Current Status: Veteran
Assignment: See notes below
Notes from Specialist 5, E-5 Lucy - I wrote about some of my army experiences in my book, "Reminds Me of a Story..." which is available at www.trafford.com. I served in Vietnam as part of the initial build-up of forces, and I returned to a divided country. I tell my students of my time in service and they find it hard to believe that an old guy did some of the things I have. To those in service now, and those who served in the past, I say a heart-felt "Thank you." Being in uniform puts you in harms way; it should also put you at the front of any line in this country.
To those who did not serve, for any reason, I say this: Next time you see a young man or woman in uniform, ask for permission to shake their hand. And see if they would like a drink or coffee. And ask them to thank those with whom they serve on your behalf. If you have not been there, you have no idea how long the night can be as you lace up your boots to get ready for a firefight. It is longer if you wonder if anyone back home cares. God bless our uniformed service members.
- Colonel John Buttil '74, US Marines
Academic Major: Health and Physical Education
Current Status: Active Duty
Assignment: HQMC
Notes from Colonel Buttil - I have been activated since January 2002 and served at Joint Forces Command for three years. I accepted orders to HQMC in Washington, DC at Headquarters Marine Corps and am currently assigned to OARDEC here in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. My current orders carry through September 30, 2006. I anticipate retirement December 1, 2006.
- Joseph X. Meehan, Jr. '74, US Army
Academic Major: M.B.A Finance
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: USATC, Ft. Eustis Va., Okinawa, Vietnam 562T, 4T, 506T, 303CA
- 1st Lieutenant Allan Epstein '75, US Army
Academic Major: MBA Labor Relations and Aribitration
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Second Armored Division Texas and First Cavalry. Division in Vietnam
Notes from 1st Lieutenant Epstein - After returning from fighting as a Rifle Platoon Leader in Vietnam in 1972 I was honored to have attended and graduated from the MBA program at Seton Hall University under the GI Education Bill. I have fond memories of meeting Monsignor Dehan who has since retired several years ago the Dean of the Business School. Seton Hall has a great reputation in the academic world, and I feel privileged to have gone to such a great school. I honor our men and women serving the Red, White, and Blue now. Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
- Captain Joseph Lopreiato '77, US Navy
Academic Major: Biology
Current Status: Active Duty
Assignment: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Notes from Captain Lopreiato - I am an active duty Navy pediatrician assigned to the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD, the nation's only federal medical school. I teach medical students and residents about pediatrics and clinical skills. I have been on active duty since 1981 and have been assigned to Naval hospitals and to Marine units during my career. I joined the military after graduation from Seton Hall to pay for my medical school expenses, but stayed for the pleasure of serving military families.
My assignments have included duty in Bethesda, MD, Charleston, SC, and San Antonio, TX. I have had temporary duty assignments to Panama, Norway, Iceland, and Guantanamo Bay. As I near the end of my active duty career, I thank of all the professors and friends at Seton Hall who inspired me to become a physician and military officer dedicated to service. Thank you!
- 1st Lieutenant Vernell Brannon '78, US Army
Academic Major: Health and Physical Education
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Maryland
- Lieutenant Colonel Denis Muller '79, US Marines
Academic Major: Modern Languages
Current Status: Retired
Notes from Lieutenant Colonel Muller - My story appeared in Seton Hall Magazine Spring 2005 issue page 41.
- Colonel Richardson '79, US Marines
Academic Major: Marketing
Current Status: Active Duty
Assignment: 3rd Civil Affairs Group (CAG), Camp Pendleton, CA 1980's - Senior Airman Michael Stein '80, US Air Force
Academic Major: Accounting
Current Status: Other
Assignment: Little Rock AFB, AR
- Master Sergeant Stephen Jarman '81, US Army
Academic Major: Business Administration
Current Status: Retired (22 Years Served)
Assignment: Operations Sergeant Major, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne)
E-mail Address: jarmanfamly@earthlink.net
Notes from Master Sergeant Jarman - Graduated Seton Hall University 1981, US Army 1983 Military Police, Military District of Washington Special Reaction Team (SWAT) Sniper 83-87, 95th Military Police Bn, SRT (SWAT)Germany 87-89, 571st Military Police Co, FT Ord, CA 89-91, 82d Military Police Co, ABN, Ft Bragg, NC 91-93, 21st Military Police Co, Ft Bragg, NC 93-95, Provost Sergeant, Bad Kreuznach GE 95-98, 557th Military Police Co, Korea, 98-99, 108th Military Police Co, 1SG, 99-00, 16th Military Police Brigade ABN, Planner, 00-02, Foreign Military Advisor, Riyadh Saudi Arabia 02-03, 16th Military Police Brigade ABN, Operations SGM, 03-05
After four combat tours (Central America, Somalia, SE Asia), numerous helping hand missions (US, Europe, Caribbean, Africa, SE/SW Asia) and a fist full of medals it was time to retire. Now I am spending time getting to know my wife and son who have stood supportively by me through all these tough assignments. To the younger generation, take care of your soldiers and keep the faith! Remember! Rangers lead the way only after the Military Police clear the route.
- SMSGT Robert Rychel '81
Academic Major: Political Science
Current Status: Retired
- Senior Chief Radioman E-8 David Davis, Jr. '82
Academic Major: Business
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: USS Cavalla (Submarine Base, New London, Ct.)
- Colonel Allen Kiefer ’86, US Army
Academic Major: Accounting
Current Status: Active Duty
Assigned To: Office of the Chief of Staff, Army
E-mail Address: allen.kiefer@us.army.mil
Notes from Colonel Kiefer: Colonel Allen Kiefer has served in the United States Army, both Active and Reserve Component, for over 27 years. He has served in numerous command and staff positions in locations around the world. His tours of duty have included Saudi Arabia, Germany, Croatia, and Iraq in addition to numerous assignments around the United States. He has served two combat tours; first as a captain, he was a battalion S-3 (Operations) and a battalion general supply officer during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and more recently he commanded the 7th Transportation Battalion conducting convoy security operations throughout Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a supply company commander, he deployed in support of humanitarian relief operations in south Florida following Hurricane Andrew. In recent assignments he has served as a strategic planner in the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Strategic Plans and Policy (J-5), as the Deputy G-4 (Logistics) of XVIII Airborne Corps and on the Army Staff as a supply policy officer, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G4. Colonel Kiefer is currently serving as a Senior Strategic Planner in the Executive Strategy Group, Office of the Chief of Staff, Army. COL Kiefer is a graduate of the Armor Officer (Cavalry) Basic Course, the Quartermaster Officer Advanced Course, the Petroleum Officer’s Course, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Army Command and General Staff College, Joint Forces Staff College, and the Army War College. Additionally, COL Kiefer has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Seton Hall University, a Masters in Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the Army War College.
- Sergeant E-4 George Barnett '87, US Air Force
Academic Major: Biology
Current Status: Retired
Assignment: Shaw AFB South Carolina / Mcguire AFB New Jersey
Notes from Sergeant Barnett - I am and always have been proud to be an American soldier. There is no greater honor than having served your country...no matter in peacetime or wartime. The defense of our country is vital and will always be necessary. I am proud of our present day military, there job is essential and is appreciated beyond words.
1st Lieutenant Stephen Syby '87, US Army Reserves
Academic Major: History
Current Status: Not Active Duty
Assignment: 920 Transportation Corps Caven Point USARC Jersey City, NJ 1990's - Major Gerard Garvey '90, US Army
Academic Major: Management Information Systems
Current Status: Active Duty
Assignment: 37th BCT Ohio Army National Guard
Notes from Major Garvey - Currently serving in the Ohio Army National Guard as the Communications Officer for the 37th Brigade Combat Team. I recently returned from a yearlong deployment to Kosovo as the Assistant Chief of Staff - G6 for KFOR6A, Task Force Falcon, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. I spent 7.5 years on active duty following graduation in 1990 serving in Germany, Kuwait, Croatia and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. I joined the the Ohio Guard in 1998 and currently work for GE Consumer and Industrial as a Lead Professional - Networks in the IT department.
- Staff Sergeant James Hapward '92, US Army
Academic Major: Marketing
Current Status: Active Duty
Assignment: 1179th DSB Brooklyn, NY
E-mail Address: jhapward@aol.com
Notes from Staff Sergeant Hapward - I recently came off Active Duty while being stationed in Kuwait for 11 months. As a Transportation Coordinator I help transport Army equipment. Have been in the reserves for 7 years now and I enjoy it. Previously, I was in the Regular Army, stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. I did Audio/ Visual work for the Community. Had a great time traveling throughout Europe.
- CPT Andrew Forysiak '93, US Army
Academic Major: Biology
Current Status: Active Duty
Assignment: 3rd Infantry Divisio
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