Eastern Washington University Army ROTC Alumnus Inducted Into the Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame

The Eastern Washington University (EWU), U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) department would like to spotlight one of our Alumni: Colonel (COL) retired (R) Scott W. Hull. COL (R) Hull was inducted into the Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame earlier this year at Fort Lee, Virginia, home of the United States Army Ordnance Corps. He graduated from EWU with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business Administration in 1968, and commissioned from the EWU ROTC program into the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant.

Colonel Scott Hull; EWU ROTC Class of 1968


COL (R) Hull initially served as a Mortar Platoon leader in Ansbach, Germany, but then transitioned into the Ordnance Corps. Once he transitioned into the Ordnance branch, he took on several critical roles for the Army, to include being a commanding officer during the Vietnam War in charge of two ammunition supply points in support of combat operations in Phu Bai, Vietnam. Later, as Commander of the Savannah Army depot, his leadership led to increased productivity while suffering a 10% loss of employees. Then during Operation Desert Storm, he was instrumental in the planning and shipment of over 800,000 tons of ammunition to Saudi Arabia. COL (R) Hull finished his career as the Chief of the Munitions Division Army G4, where he managed and directed the U.S. Army’s ammunition and missile stockpiles, valued at over $45 billion.

COL (R) Hull was inducted into the Ordnance Hall of fame for his positive, significant and distinguishable contributions to the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. He went above and beyond what was asked of him serving as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.

Congratulations to COL (R) Hull for the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Ordnance Hall of Fame.

Throwback Thursday: Cadet Debra Dutton at 1977 ROTC Advanced Camp

Considering it is now the heart of Advanced Camp season for ROTC battalions across the country, I decided this week to share a picture of an Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet attending Advanced Camp back in 1977.  Back then EWU was called Eastern Washington State College (EWSC).  Here is what is written on the back of the picture:

By: Sp4 Michael Gough

Debra Dutton composes a warning order while participating in a squad mini-ex.  Cadet Dutton is attending the 1977 (through Eastern Washington State College) Army ROTC Advanced Camp at Ft. Lewis, WA.

If anyone remembers Cadet Dutton please leave a comment and let us know about what you remember about one of our Fighting Eagles alumni.

Go ROTC!  Go Fighting Eags!

EWU ROTC Gold Star Alumni: Randy Turner

Photo of RANDY VAN TURNER

RANDY VAN TURNER

(U.S. Army)

Rank: 1st Lieutenant

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Branch: Adjutant General

Born: 23 February 1944

Death: 25 September 1969

Location: Bien Hoa, Vietnam

Silver Star

silver star military award

Ribbons for military

RANDY VAN TURNER Vietnam Veterans memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: Panel 17W–Line 8


In the Army, when a family loses a member in war, we refer to them as a “Gold Star Family.”  Each of our Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) graduates that were killed in action we consider them a “Gold Star Alumni” because they are part of our ROTC family.

Randy Turner graduated from Eastern in 1968 and commissioned into the Army’s Adjutant General Corps. He deployed the following year to Vietnam and was killed in action on September 25, 1969. He was posthumously recognized with the Silver Star. After his death Randy left behind a wife and a daughter. He was 25 years old.

Randy during his time at Eastern was a founding member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. In remembrance of Randy, his fraternity established the annual Randy Van Turner ROTC Scholarship.

The Department of Military Science offers condolences to the family of First Lieutenant Randy Turner and commemorates his service for making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation.

Note: If any friends or family have any memories they would like to share about Randy Turner, please leave a note in the comments section because we would love to learn more about him. 

EWU ROTC Gold Star Alumni: Ronald Wolfe

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RONALD GALE WOLFE

(U.S. Navy Reserve)

Rank: Lieutenant

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Branch: Navy

Birth: 05 November 1939

Death: 20 October 1966

Location: Phouc Tuy, Vietnam

ribbons and badges from a military uniform

A sketch of the name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: Panel 11E–Line 93


In the Army, when a family loses a member in war, we refer to them as a “Gold Star Family.”  Each of our Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) graduates that were killed in action we consider them a “Gold Star Alumni” because they are part of our ROTC family.

Lieutenant Ronald Wolfe graduated from Eastern in 1961 and decided to attend Officer Candidate School and become an officer in the Navy. He successfully completed OCS and was serving with a naval advisory group in Vietnam when he was killed on October 20, 1966.  He was 26 years old.

The Department of Military Science offers condolences to the family of Lieutenant Ronald Wolfe and commemorates his service for making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation.

Note: If any friends or family have any memories they would like to share about Ronald Wolfe, please leave a note in the comments section because we would love to learn more about him. 

EWU ROTC Gold Star Alumni: William Wall

Photo of William Wall

WILLIAM PENN WALL III

(U.S. Army Reserve)

Rank: 2nd Lieutenant

Hometown: Tekoa, WA

Branch: Field Artillery

Born: 02 January 1946

Death: 01 April 1970

Location: Thua Thien, Vietnam

awards that would be on a military uniform

A sketch of the name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: Panel 12W–Line 77


In the Army, when a family loses a member in war, we refer to them as a “Gold Star Family.”  Each of our Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) graduates that were killed in action we consider them a “Gold Star Alumni” because they are part of our ROTC family.

William Wall from Tekoa, Washington who went by the nickname of “Bink”, was an All-American linebacker who helped lead the Eastern football team to the 1967 national championship game. He graduated in 1968 and commissioned into the Field Artillery branch. Less than two years later while serving in Vietnam, “Bink” was killed on April 1, 1970.  “Bink” left behind his wife Linda and his two daughters. He was 24 years old.

The Department of Military Science offers condolences to the family of Second Lieutenant William Wall and commemorates his service for making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation.

Note: If any friends or family have any memories they would like to share about William Wall, please leave a note in the comments section because we would love to learn more about him. 

EWU ROTC Gold Star Alumni: Richard Walker

RICHARD HAROLD WALKER

(U.S. Army Reserve)

Rank: 1st Lieutenant

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Branch: Infantry

Born: 11 August 1944

Death: 15 January 1968

Location: Tay Ninh, Vietnam

Awards from a uniform

Sketch of a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: Panel 34E–Line 56


In the Army, when a family loses a member in war, we refer to them as a “Gold Star Family.”  Each of our Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) graduates that were killed in action we consider them a “Gold Star Alumni” because they are part of our ROTC family.

Richard Walker was from Spokane, Washington and commissioned as an Infantry officer in 1967.  He would then deploy to Vietnam and was killed in action on January 15, 1968 leading his platoon in an attack against an enemy bunker complex. His attack allowed other soldiers in his company to extract the critically wounded.

The Department of Military Science offers condolences to the family of First Lieutenant Richard Walker and commemorates his service for making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation.

Note: If any friends or family have any memories they would like to share about Richard Walker, please leave a note in the comments section because we would love to learn more about him.