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The oldest known Citadel Class Ring dates to 1895, and features a dark stone with the year '95 inscribed in the center. Early rings changed design from year to year until the design was standardized in 1940. A special war ring was made for those who had been called to active duty directly from The Citadel at the close of the 1942-1943 academic year. This war ring was unique in that it did not have class numerals.

Citadel Class Rings for the Corps of Cadets feature an oval crest with a Palmetto tree and the South Carolina State Seal with the graduating class numerals. The words “The Military College of S.C. 1842” wrap around the oval. The right side of the ring depicts the United States and South Carolina flags, cannon balls, and a star representing the Star of the West steamship that cadets fired upon in January of 1861. The left side depicts a crossed sword and rifle with oak leaves and laurel wreath.

For more information, visit The Citadel Alumni Association's Cadet Ring History & Symbolism website.

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On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain.]]> This Silver Star citation, First Oak Leaf Cluster, was awarded to Robert F. Woodhouse for gallantry in action in Vietnam on May 6, 1970.]]> 1970-07-18]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Vietnam War, 1961-1975]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain.]]> These photographs were sent to Robert Woodhouse's parents by Charles A. Jackson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army in January of 1971. The images show a memorial plaque that was created in honor of Robert in front of a chapel in Da Nang, Vietnam. BG Jackson wrote in his letter that "It is intended that this memorial will be a lasting monument to Robert's friendship and service to free men everywhere."]]> 1970]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain.]]> 1967]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain.]]> The Times Herald Record, Middletown, New York]]> 1970-07-11]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain.]]> The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York]]> 1970-07-11]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain. ]]> 1970]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain. ]]> 1970]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain. ]]> 1968]]> 1960-1969]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]> Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina]]>
On July 7, 1970 Robert Woodhouse was killed in a mortar attack during a landing operation. He had been in Vietnam for eleven months, and had attained the rank of Captain. ]]> 1966]]> 1960-1969]]> Citadel Class of 1968]]>