★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
LT Charles "Don" Witt, USN '59, was killed in action with Viet Cong forces while leading a two-boat river patrol on this day in 1967.
A member of 20th Company, his entry in the Lucky Bag: "A true citizen of the Lone Star State, Don's many and varied experiences prior to, and after, entering the Academy gave him a collection of all tales which provided welcome entertainment at any time. His friendly personality won him a wealth of companions throughout the Brigade. Enthusiastic about everything he did, Don added much to the design of the class crest as a member of the Ring Committee. In athletics, Don devoted his talent to rowing with the varsity 150 pound crew team. A "tin can sailor" since Youngster cruise, he is looking forward to a long and successful Naval career."
Don was survived by his wife, Kayte, and two children, Lisa and Dexter, and his parents.
A sailor from his first ship, 40 years after Don's loss: "Mr. Witt was the best Naval Officer I ever met."
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/CHARLES_D._WITT,_LT,_USN