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Follow-up on Dan White’s OCS Hall of Fame Induction

Author: August 6, 2021

Dan White’s OCS Hall of Fame Induction

A few months ago, we reported on our own Col. Dan White’s selection to the U. S. Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame. Induction is automatic for any OCS graduate who has received the Medal of Honor or attained general officer rank. Other nominees are selected based on their distinguished service in their civilian and military careers as is the case with Dan. A computerized kiosk provides photos and biographies of all inductees. 

Dan White’s OCS Hall of Fame Induction

In May, Dan was invited to travel east for an induction ceremony after the COVID situation opened up sufficiently to allow such a gathering. He was kind enough to share some materials he brought home, including the certificate of induction, and several challenge coins he received at the event. Dan had a long career in the Army, both active duty and reserve. 

Congratulations once again on your selection Dan! We are proud to have you with us. 

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Update: Dan White Inducted into OCS Hall of Honor

Author: May 21, 2021

Update: Dan White Inducted into OCS Hall of Honor

You may recall from the February 2020 Post meeting, hearing of Post 8870 member Dan White’s appointment to the OCS Hall of Honor. Induction is automatic for any OCS graduate who has received the Medal of Honor or attained general officer rank. Other nominees are selected based on their distinguished service in their civilian and military careers. A computerized kiosk provides photos and biographies of all inductees. 

Dan recently told us that the induction ceremony will be held in person at a gathering at Fort Benning in Georgia this summer for which he will be traveling east. Congratulations once again to Dan. 

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Dan White Inducted into OCS Hall of Honor

Author: March 31, 2020

Dan White Inducted into OCS Hall of Honor

Post 8870 member Dan White was recognized at the February Post meeting for his appointment to the OCS Hall of Honor. Induction is automatic for any OCS graduate who has received the Medal of Honor or attained general officer rank. Other nominees are selected based on their distinguished service in their civilian and military careers. A computerized kiosk provides photos and biographies of all inductees. Congratulations to Dan. 

Dan is a Seattle (and Doe Bay, WA) native. He joined the Army in 1946 and was part of occupation forces in Korea. After he completed Field Artillery Officer Candidate School at Ft Sill, OK and Airborne School, he served again in Korea. He became part of the Army Reserve in 1953 and retired as a Colonel in 1989. Awards include a Bronze Star for Meritorious Service and the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. Dan received degrees from Western Washington Univ and the UW. He was a teacher and college administrator. 

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EdCC Veterans Day Event Honors Korean War Vets

Author: December 6, 2016

Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal

Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal

Six members of Post 8870 were among 23 Korean War veterans honored by Edmonds Community College at their annual Veterans Day celebration November 2. The event filled the college’s Black Box Theater to standing room only.

The highlight of the event was the awarding of the Korean Ambassador for Peace medal to the Korean Veterans present. The medals were presented by the Korean consul general in Seattle, Moon Duk-ho. The proclamation accompanying it reads: “The Republic of Korea thanks these veterans for the service [they] performed in restoring and preserving our freedom and democracy.”

EdCC Veterans Day Event Honors Korean War VetsPost 8870 member Jim Adams, Tom Hallums, Gil Loomis, Paul Poppe, Phil Sacks and Dan White were so honored.

The director of the college’s Veterans Resource Center, Navy retiree Chris Szarek, said, “Our campus chose to honor Korean War veterans as a way of ensuring that the brave men and women who served there know that their service is appreciated and to remind us of an often forgotten conflict.”

Other speakers at the event included state representative Cindy Ryu, who as Shoreline mayor was the first Korean American woman to be mayor of a U.S. city. Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith and Edmonds CC President Dr. Jean Hernandez also spoke. Our immediate past commander, Jim Blossey—also a Korean War veteran—was emcee for the program.

Korean War Vets gathered for a group photo following the ceremony. Legion and VFW members were joined by unaffiliated veterans

Korean War Vets gathered for a group photo following the ceremony. Legion and VFW members were joined by unaffiliated veterans

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