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James W. Duckett
Born(1911-07-08)July 8, 1911
Greenwood, South Carolina
DiedJanuary 21, 1991(1991-01-21) (aged 79)
Charleston, South Carolina
Place of burial
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branchSouth Carolina Unorganized Militia
United States Army
Rank Major General (South Carolina Unorganized Militia)
Colonel ( United States Army Reserve)
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Bronze Star Medal
Other workPresident of The Citadel

Major General James W. Duckett (July 8, 1911 – January 21, 1991) [1] was an American military official. He served as the 14th President of The Citadel from 1970 to 1974, succeeding General Hugh P. Harris. [2] [3]

Biography

Born in Greenwood, South Carolina on July 8, 1911, he was a 1932 Honor Graduate of The Citadel earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Duckett joined The Citadel Chemistry department in 1934 after receiving his Master of Science in chemistry from the University of Georgia and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. During World War II, Duckett served as a Chemical Corps commander and officer on active duty in the Army in the European theater of operations. During his tenure at The Citadel, Duckett served as Dean of Admissions, Administrative Dean, the first Citadel Vice President and from 1970 to 1974 the President of the Military College of South Carolina. He was the first President of The Citadel to hold an earned doctorate. [4]

Duckett served as president during one of the most challenging times in the schools history dealing with anti-military sentiment from the Vietnam War, drug use and rebellious attitudes among cadets responding to the changing social attitudes of the day. [5]

General Duckett died on January 21, 1991. Duckett Hall, which houses The Citadels Biology Department, is named in his honor. [6] [7] [8]

References

  1. ^ "James W Duckett". Find A Grave. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Kara, Klein. "Major General James W. Duckett, SCM (1970-1974) - The Citadel - Charleston, SC". www.citadel.edu.
  3. ^ "The Citadel Alumni Association". secure.citadelalumni.org.
  4. ^ "Duckett Takes Over Today as Citadel Head". Spartanburg Herald. Spartanburg, SC. September 1, 1970. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  5. ^ Macaulay, Alexander (1 March 2011). Marching in Step: Masculinity, Citizenship, and the Citadel in Post-World War II America. University of Georgia Press. ISBN  9780820338217 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Major General James W. Duckett, SCM (1970-1974)". The Citadel. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  7. ^ "Duckett Hall".
  8. ^ "Dedication of Duckett Hall, The Citadel, Text of Remarks by Senator E. F. Hollings :: Fritz Hollings - In His Own Words". digital.tcl.sc.edu.