Col. W. E. Gregory

1940 - Sep 18 - Col. Gregory Is Third Superintendent As Academy Begins Term

With the opening of the 47th session of the Culver Military Academy this week, Colonel William Edward Gregory assumed his duties as the third superintendent of the Indiana preparatory school.

Thirty-nine years of age, Colonel Gregory succeeds Brigadier General L. R. Gignilliat, who is now the President of the Board of the Culver Educational Foundation.

For the past year the new superintendent had been serving as acting superintendent.

He came to Culver sixteen years ago, following his graduation from Miami (O.) University, and after serving as principal of Hanover County Township High school, Butler, O. He held successively and successfully the position of Director of Intramural Athletics, Tactical Officer of the Field Artillery unit, Director of Appraisal and Personnel in the Office of the Chairman of the Faculty, Dean of the Academy, and Acting Superintendent.

Colonel Gregory holds graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard and is a graduate of the Field Artillery School of the U. S. Army. In June Colgate University awarded Colonel Gregory the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters at the same that Wendell Willkie, a fortime mer Culver midshipman, was also honored.

The new superintendent brings to his office a rare combination of the viewpoint of youth and that of the experienced educational executive. He has studied Culver from many angles and thoroughly understands the far-reaching policies of the institution, many of which he was responsible in developing.

His policies regarding the academic, military, athletic, and personal phases of academic growth have done much to stamp him as a recognized figure in secondary education in the country today.

1945- Jul 18 - Col. Gregory, Academy Superintendent, Back From Army Service

Superintendent of CMA from 1939 - 1956.

Col. W. E. Gregory, superintendent of Culver Military Academy returned to the campus here, Friday after an absence of over three years, during which time he has served in the United States Army in the American and European theaters of operation.

A high point in the welcoming ceremonies. COL. W. E. GREGORY occurred Saturday when he addressed a special assembly, and later was the guest of honor at a special parade in which he reviewed the units of the Culver Summer Schools.

A reception of Academy officers was held at the Academy's Officers Club on Sunday afternoon.

Landing in New York on Wednesday, he came to Culver from Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on Friday evening.

It was early in 1943 that he received his overseas assignment which has carried him to Labrador, Greenland, Iceland, England, and the battlefronts of Europe.

He has held the post as Chief of Personnel of the famed Twelfth Army Group under the command of General Omar Bradley. He holds combat stars for five campaigns and for valiant services "beyond and above the call of duty," he was awarded the Legion of Merit, fourth highest military achievement recognition presented by the United States: the Bronze Star Medal; and the Croix de Guerre, by the French Provisional Government.

It has just been learned that he was married to Miss Iris Beryl Hinton of Middlesex, England, on June 26, in London. Mrs. Gregory will come to Culver as soon as transportation is available. Throughout the war she has served with the British Government and the American armed forces.

During his absence, Col. A. R. Elliott has served as acting superintendent.

Col. W. E. Gregory

COL William Edward Gregory Birth 3 Jul 1901 Blanchester, Clinton County, Ohio Death 14 Mar 1956 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia Burial Culver Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall County, Indiana son of William C Gregory and Birdie Grace Gregory

Col. William Edward GREGORY, 54, superintendent of Culver Military Academy since 1939, died Wednesday in Washington, D.C., while he and his wife were touring the East, attending alumni meetings.

Col. Gregory was stricken Tuesday night and rushed to a hospital. Death was caused by a heart attack. The body was returned to Culver from Washington.

The well-known educational leader joined the Culver staff as a mathematics instructor in 1924. He was named dean of the Academy in 1935 and succeeded Gen. L. R. GIGNILLIAT as superintendent in 1939. He was also named to the board of directors of the Culver Educational Foundation the same year.

Col. Gregory graduated with high honors from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and held degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard. Colgate conferred the doctor of letters degree on Col. Gregory in 1940.

A graduate of the artillery school at Fort Sill, Okla., he was called to active duty in May, 1942, and headed the specialized training division of the Army as executive officer. He served in France as chief of personnel G-1, 12th Army Group and was decorated by the United States, France and Belgium.

Col. William E. Gregory, 54, Culver Military School Head


William Edward,Gregory, 54, auperintendent Military Academy, Culver, Ind., who was to be the guest speaker today at the school's alumni dinner, died today at Walter Reed Hospital.

He suffered a heart attack today at Mayflower Hotel, where he and his wife were staying.

The dinner scheduled for 7 o'clock tonight at the Army Navy Club has been conceled.

Col. Gregory formerly lived at the Wardman Park Hotel, now tne Sheraton Part during part of World War II when he was on duty at the Pentagon. He served overseas on the staff of Gen. Omar Bradley.

After the war he returned to Culver as superintendent, the position he was named to in 1940.

Col. Gregory began his association at Culver in 1924 as mathematics instructor. He was assistant headmaster in 1930 and dean from 1935 to 1939.

A native of Blanchester, Ohio, Col. Gregory received degrees from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; the University of Michligan, Harvard and Colgate University.

He began his career as an educator and was a high school principal in Hamilton, Ohio, for a year before he went to Culver in 1923 as an instructor.

He was past president of the Private Schools Association and a member of the board of directors of Culver Educational Foundation.

His military awards included the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and the Croix de Guerre with Palm from France and Belgium.

Survivors include his widow, the former Iris Hinton of Middlesex, England, whom he married in 1945. - Evening star Washington, District of Columbia · Wednesday, March 14, 1956
Culver Academy Chief Dies
Washington (AP) - Col. William E. Gregory, 54, Culver MIlitary Academy superintendent since 1939, died unexpectedly Wednesday while here to attend a meeting of an advisory panel on ROTC affairs.

Col. Gregory and his wife had been attending a series of Culver alumni meetings in the East.

Gregory joined the Culver staff in 1924 as a mathematics instructor and became dean in 1935.

During World War II he served as chief of personnel in the 12th Army Group in Europe.

He was once president of the Assn. of Military Schools and Colleges and Private Schools, North Central States. He was a member of the United States National Commision for UNESCO.

Gregory was a graduate of Miami and Harvard Universities, and the University of Michigan. He held a doctor of letters degree from Colgate.

The body was to be returned| to Culver, Ind., for burial. WASHINGTON - Evansville Courier and Press Evansville, Indiana · Thursday, March 15, 1956

married June 26 1945 London, England Iris Beryl Hinton Birth 8 Nov 1916 Addiscombe, England Death 18 Aug 1996 Death Place Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina married 2nd Oct 1967 ? Morgan daughter of Ftank A. Hinton and Ada L Cole

 
New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957 
Name	Iris Beryl Gregory
Gender	Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality	English
Marital Status	Married
Age	29
Birth Date	abt 1917
Birth Place	England
Other Birth Place	Croydon
Last Known Residence	England, Hatch End
Departure Port	Hurn
Arrival Date	2 Jan 1946
Arrival Port	New York, New York, USA
Residence Place	England
Years in US	Permanently
Height	5 Feet, 6 Inches
Hair Color	Fair
Eye Color	Green
Complexion	Fair
Money in Possession	$50
Person in US	Col. W. E Gregory
Person in US Relationship	Husband
Spouse	Col. W. E Gregory
Airline	Pan American Airways
Flight Number	Nc 88886 

Michigan, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1903-1965 
Name	Iris Beryl Gregory
Arrival Date	10 Dec 1947
Port of Arrival	Port Huron, Michigan
Last Resided	Culver, Indiana
Age	31
Birth Date	18 Nov 1916
Birth Location	Addiscombe, England
Gender	Female
Nationality	Britain
Record Type	Card

Indiana, Federal Naturalization Records, 1892-1992 
Name	Iris Beryl Gregory
Naturalization Age	41
Record Type	Naturalization Certificate
Birth Date	1916
Birth Place	Indiana
Certificate Date	1957
Naturalization Date	1957
Naturalization Place	Hammond, Lake, Indiana, USA
Court	District Court, Northern District, Hammond Division
Description	Naturalization Petitions Index, Gatarich, Theresa-Grguric, Zvonimir, 1907-1985
 
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007  
Name	Iris Beryl Morgan [Iris B Morgan] [Iris Gregory] [Iris Beryl Hinton]
Gender	Female
Birth Date	8 Nov 1916
Birth Place	Croydon Surr, United Kingdom
Death Date	18 Aug 1996
Father	 Frank A Hinton
Mother	 Ada L Cole
SSN	187360242
Notes	Aug 1968: Name listed as IRIS BERYL MORGAN; Sep 1968: Name listed as IRIS B MORGAN; :
Name listed as IRIS BERYL GREGORY