Memorandum regarding Herbert F. Powley (Oct. 4, 1937)
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A memorandum regarding Herbert F. Powley from the committee on admissions at Springfield College, at the time officially known as the International YMCA College. The memo is dated October 4, 1937. The memorandum talks about his withdrawal from the college for the upcoming year due to lack of funds and what he will be doing for the upcoming year until he reapplies for next year.
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Herbert Frank Powley attended Springfield College from Fall 1938 till Jan. 1942. He was three months shy of graduating and when he was got the call to enter World War II with the US Army Air Corps, the predecessor of the US Air Force. During his time at Springfield College he played Lacrosse, Soccer, Wrestling, and Ice Hockey. He was also involved in many student activities and clubs, and even served as the Varsity S Club president for one year. A"Y" man through and through, he was highly involved with the Baltimore YMCA, Hi-Y clubs, boys work, and camping. During a mission in the summer of 1943, the bomber he was one was last seen near the coast of Ireland.
