COL Nett passes . . . - SOCNET

Longrifle · #1 21 October 2008, 11:08

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Robert B. Nett (born June 9, 1922 - October 19, 2008) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the campaign to recapture the Philippines in World War II.

COL Nett served in the army after the war for 33 years. He was involved in Army affairs, giving frequent lectures on leadership and duty. He lectured every class of the Officer Candidate School (OCS), and was frequently invited to give talks to the Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning. He is considered the "Father of the Officer Candidate School."

He was inducted into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame and the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for those OCS graduates who were awarded the Medal of Honor or rose to the rank of Colonel. In addition, the classroom building in the OCS area at Ft. Benning is named for him, and the Leadership Hall for the Connecticut National Guard at Camp Rell in Niantic is also named in his honor. In January 2007 the United Service Organizations (USO) awarded him the Spirit of Hope Award.

RIP, sir. RLTW
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Gypsy · #2 21 October 2008, 19:58

Rest in Peace COL Nett.

Hopeless Civilian · #3 22 October 2008, 04:09

RIP Sir, and thank you for your patriotism, service, and sacrifice.

Alex F · #4 23 October 2008, 08:34

VIP, Valhalla awaits.

Derc93 · #5 24 October 2008, 15:01

I had the honor of hearing Colonel Nett speak at an NCO ball years back. When I saw the signs on post for his funeral the other day I knew the country had lost one of its true heroes.

Rest in Peace, Sir.