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"EVERETT W. ABDILL, CAPT, USN

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Everett Abdill '24

Date of birth: April 18, 1902

Date of death: December 13, 1944

Age: 42

Lucky Bag

From the 1924 Lucky Bag:

EVERETT WOOLMAN ABDILL

Palmyra, New Jersey

"Ev"

AFTER treating the Philadelphia portion of our Navy to an inspection each year on Navy Day, "Ev" decided that when he reached the eligible age he would improve the outfit by giving his all.

He pulled a "veni-vidi-vici" stunt upon his arrival at Crabtown and has continued to do so with all officers, instructors, classmates, friends and femmes. Femmes? Yes, indeed, for he has dragged many four O's and fair ones, but never once has he been unsat.

"Ev" is one hundred per cent a Navy man. His first love for the Service was kindled in the Junior Naval Reserve. Now "Our Navy" rates higher with him than "Life", so stand clear all you who would disparage our dear Service or even suggest the Marine Corps.

At "Ev's" home, near Philly, many of his classmates have been privileged to enjoy such genuine hospitality, during our short leaves or after the big games, that they are unanimous in their decision that Palmyra is the best little Podunk in the East.

"Hey, 'Ev', let's go to Heaven."

Class Baseball (4, 3, 2, 1); Numerals (2); Class Football (3, 2); Class Wrestling (3, 2); Manager Wrestling (1); Buzzard (2); Musical Clubs (3, 2).

Loss

Everett was lost on December 13, 1944 when USS Nashville (CL 43) was struck by a Japanese kamikaze during the invasion of Mindoro. He was the Chief of Staff for Rear Admiral Arthur Struble, Attack Group Commander.

His wife was listed as next of kin. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery."

Everett Abdill (1902)