Andover and the Military
Kenny Weiner ’96, Becky Dowling Calder ’94, Sali Gear ’79, Laurie Coffey ’95, Congressman Seth Moulton ’97 at the 2017 Veterans Day dinner.
In the spring of 2011, a group of Alumni Council members launched an initiative called “Andover and the Military” as a way to recognize Phillips Academy men and women who have served in the U.S. military, to reconnect them with the broader Andover community, and to encourage discussions among students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Academy about the military, its history, and its connections to the school.
Andover and its graduates have a long, rich tradition of military service. We hope that this effort will start the conversation, and encourage alumni to share their experiences with each other and with the larger Andover community.
Mission Statement
- Promote learning and stimulate discussions among students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Academy regarding the military, its history, current mission, and activities
- Recognize Andover graduates who have served in the military
Memorial Bell Tower Rededication Booklet
Alumni Military Register
A comprehensive list of Andover alums who have proudly served our country and have selected to be publicly recognized. To add yourself or someone who has served to the register, please fill out our profile form.
Hudner Story Featured on Fox
See the story of Captain Thomas J. Hudner ’43 and Jesse Brown.
Andover magazine Remembers WWII
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, this special issue of Andover, the magazine of Phillips Academy, tells the personal stories of PA alums who served in WWII.
See back issues of the Blue Guidon on Issuu.
Contact Us
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Andover’s involvement in the Second World War was unique, for the Secretary of War, Henry Stimson, Andover Class of 1883, was president of the Board of Trustees. The oldest alumnus serving in World War II, Stimson built an army of just 270,000 into an army of 8 million.
Henry Stimson, Andover Class of 1883, on the cover of Time.
Medal of Honor Recipients
Since the 1860s, fewer than 3,500 Medals of Honor have been granted; eight recognize the heroism of Andover alumni.
Wilmon Whilldin Blackmar, Class of 1863
Second Lieutenant, 1st West Virginia Cavalry.
view full profileJames “Galloping Jim” Parker, Class of 1870
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Cavalry.
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