The News-Gazette · May 29, 2016
Illini legends, lists and lore: Ex-Illini in WWII
NCAA Softball Regional: Illinois vs. Utah» moreOn this Memorial Day weekend, we remember 53 men who not only earned varsity letters as University of Illinois athletes, but who, most significantly, also served in action during World War II:
Alex Agase, FB/WR
Ralph Bassey, FB
Frank Bauman, FB
Paul Behan, TF
Joseph Buscemi, FB
Tony Butkovich, FB
Lyle Button, FB
Arthur Dufelmeier, FB
Dwight Eddleman, FB/BK/TF
Lee Eilbracht, BB
Ray Florek, FB
Willard Franks, FB/TF
Thomas Gallagher, FB
Roy Gatewood, BK
John Genis, FB
Arthur Gerometta, FB
Fred Green, BK
Ray Grierson, FB
Donald Griffin, FB
Robert Hinkle, FB/TF
Frank Hurtte, FB
Donald Janssen, FB
John Kane, FB
Mike Kasap, FB
Herschel Kearney, FB
William Krall, FB