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NATH HERBERT THOMAS
1936-2001. Lt. Col., S.C.M. Reference Librarian at Daniel Library for 37 years, beginning in 1964. Acting Director of the Library, 1994-1995. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., he graduated from Indiana State University of Pennsylvania and earned a masters degree in library science from Drexel University. Advanced degree in library science from Florida State University, where he contributed to a U.S. Office of Education project for a study of library services, resulting in several publications. Faculty advisor for The Sphinx, 1979-87. Beloved by generations of Citadel cadets and graduate students as an outstanding reference librarian. Creator of the Knob Knowledge file on the Daniel Library Web site. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. [Sources: Kathleen Turner, "Herbert T. Nath," Daniel Library Research Connections, vol. 7, no. 2 (spring 2001), p. 2; David Heisser, "Citadel Mourns Herbert T. Nath," Brigadier, Sept. 28, 2001, p. 6] (DH)
NAVY CROSS
This decoraton is second only to the Medal of Honor for navy personnel. It was authorized by Congress on February 4, 1919. Before this, navy personnel were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
.....Lt. John L. Fuller. Class of 1966. USMC. KIA 23 March 1967. Lt. Fuller was cited for extraordinary heroism while serving at Quang Nam in Viet Nam.
.....First Lt. George Hampton Yarborough, Jr. Class of 1916. U.S. Marine Corps. Mortally wounded at Belleau Wood, 24 June 1918. Died 27 June 1918. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Navy Cross posthumously. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library.
.....First Lt. Julius C. Cogswell. Class of 1917. Died 24 Aug. 1947, Major, USMC. Severely wounded 8 June 1918. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross. His portrait is in the Daniel Library. (Sources: Oliver Bond. Story of The Citadel, p. 191. Charleston News and Courier, 25 August 1947)
.....Gen. E. A. Pollock. 1899-5 November 1982. Class of 1921. Four-star Marine Corps General. Received the Navy Cross. Chairman of the Board of Visitors, 1965-1968. His portrait is in the Daniel Library.
.....First Lt. John Hodges David. Class of 1914. David was killed 1 March 1918 in a battle near Ansauville, France. He was a member of the 18th Infantry, 1st Division. (Source: Oliver Bond. Story of The Citadel.) There is a plaque in the front sally port of Padgett-Thomas barracks in his honor: "In the memory of First Lieut. John H. David, Jr. First Citadel Graduate to Fall in France, 1918." (Source: James L. Thomas. Class of 2000.)
.....Col. Myron C. Harrington. USMC (ret.) Class of 1960. Received the Navy Cross while in Viet Nam. Professor of Naval Science, 1987-1989. (Source: William Hesse, USN.)
NELSON, HUGH REAVIS, JR.
1937-1966. Captain, U.S.A. Citadel Class of 1959. Died in combat in Viet Nam on June 6, 1966, following the crash of his Cobra aircraft in enemy territory. His heroism resulted in the successful evacuation of his men. Despite enemy fire, he continued to help a wounded fellow-soldier evacuate the downed aircraft, using his own body as a human shield, until he was mortally wounded. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, posthumously. Other decorations included the Bronze Star (for outstanding meritorious service in ground operations against a hostile force during January-May 1966), Purple Heart, Air Medal, Vietnamese National Order Medal, 5th class, and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. (Sources: "DSC Awarded Posthumously to Graduate of Citadel," Charleston Evening Post, Dec. 6, 1966, p.2-A; "Capt. Nelson Awarded Posthumously," News and Courier, Dec. 7, 1966, p. 5-C; "Portrait of Citadel Graduate Unveiled," News and Courier, Jan. 27, 1968, p. 12-B; Alumni file, Citadel Records Management Department) (HN & DH)
NICHOLLS, MONTAGUE
Fell in battle in 1915 while serving with the Royal Artillery in Flanders.
NICHOLSON, DENNIS DEWITT
18 May 1921-5 April 2000. Col. USMC. Lt. Col., USMC. He joined the Marine Corps in 1938, served in World War II and in the Korean War. In 1958, he retired with a medical discharge. This occurred in 1957 because of an injection he received for influenza which temporarily left him totally paralyzed, a quadriplegic.
    In March 1960, he was appointed Director of Public Relations at The Citadel. He held that position until the early 1970s when he was promoted to Vice President for Development. Since then he was promoted to full Colonel. He had to forego his beloved Marine Corps uniform and adopt the army-like uniform of UMSC.
    He is best known for his book, A History of The Citadel: The Years of Summerall and Clark.(U430 .C5 N53 1994) One of his shipmates during World War II was Gerald Ford who became President of the United States upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. While President, Ford visited The Citadel and spoke on campus.
NINETEENTH CENTURY--LAST GUARD OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Officer of the Day--Kennedy
Sergeant of the Guard--Bath
Corporals of the Guard--Collins, Goodwin, Clark
Orderly of the Guard--Ashe, J.
Musician of the Guard--Sergeant Condon
Privates of the Guard--Allen, E., Ashe, T., Harley, Clement, Dendy, Hammett, Copeland, Garmany, Johnson, Barron, Fishburne, E., Ballentine. (Source: Citadelograph (Sphinx). 1901. p. 99.)
NORDEN, JULIAN F.
Class of 1908. Credited with giving the football team its name: Bulldogs.
NORT
Name given to 4th Battalion since it is composed of companies N, O, R, and T.
NORTON, BRUCE H. ("DOC")
Major U.S.M.C. (Ret.). Military historian and Citadel Tactical Officer, 2nd Battalion. Author of Encyclopedia of American War Heroes (REFERENCE E181 .N88 2002). Major Norton served two combat tours of duty in Vietnam in the Marine Infantry. He was awarded a number of military decorations, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal. His books on military history also include: One Tough Marine: The Autobriography of First Sergeant Donald N. Hamblen, USMC (RECREATIONAL PAPERBACK HAM); and Grown Gray in War (VE25 .M34 A3 1997) (Source: Major Edward Y. Hall, "Major Norton's Encyclopedia of American War Heroes," Brigadier, Nov. 8, 2002, pp. 1,5) (DH)
NORTH GATE
Also called the Summerall Gate. According to some, the North Gate was actually made on The Citadel campus by a former chief of maintenance, Mr. Kanapaux. When the original sword window grilles were installed in Alumni Hall, two were not used. These were taken to Summerall's estate, Whitehall. After Summerall's death, they were returned to The Citadel and installed on the North Gate. This occurred in 1958. When Alumni and LeTellier Hall were joined, two more sword windows grilles were discarded. (HN)

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