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...those of us who knew Lieutenant-Colonel James A. Shannon--"Captain" Shannon--the account of the last chapters in his life, brings home only too sharply a sense of a very great loss. Our memories carry us back to the time when he was the idol of every member of the Harvard...
...University owes much to Colonel Shannon. His personality impressed itself strongly on the minds of the men who served under him in the summer of 1917. From him they learned the lesson that a real officer must be, at one time, strict and kind and just. They learned that a real officer holds his speech until he has something to say, but on such occasions, speaks with remarkable clearness and force. And, lastly, they learned that a real officer must be at all times a gentleman. He furnished a concrete example for them to follow while their minds were...
Hitherto unpublished facts concerning the life of Lieutenant-Colonel James A. Shannon, former commandant of the University R. O. T. C., who was killed in action October 8, 1918, have recently been received by the CRIMSON. When the American forces began the great drive against the Germans in the Argonne region on September 26, Colonel Shannon obtained permission to leave an important post in the Personnel Bureau and go to the front. During the terrific fighting trained officers were in demand, and he was given command of a certain infantry regiment in the absence of its colonel. For his efficient...
Lieutenant Colonel Shannon was born at Granite Falls, Minn., May 25, 1879. He received his early education in the public schools of Duluth, and was there prepared by private tutors for the entrance examination at West Point. During his stay at West Point from June, 1898 to June, 1903, he was cadet corporal and cadet lieutenant, vice-president of his class, and an athlete of prominence. He won his "A" as quarterback of the 1902 team. Upon his graduation he became second lieutenant of cavalry, and later received the following promotions: first lieutenant cavalry, March 11, 1911; captain cavalry, August...
...Shannon, then captain, was commandant of the University R. O. T. C. during the spring and summer of 1917. Later he was transferred to overseas duty on General Pershing's staff. He is now reported killed in the casualty list of October...