West Point Class of 1942: A Historical Overview

Who presented the diplomas to the graduating class of 1942 at West Point?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• George C. Marshall

• Douglas MacArthur

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the new significant branch that many West Point cadets joined after graduation?

• Army Air Forces

• Artillery

• Navy

• Infantry

What was the washout rate for pilot training during World War II?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

Which cadet from the class of 1942 died in a plane crash shortly after receiving his wings?

• James Woodro Bigby

• Joseph Bell

• Henry Compton Benny Benitez

• Charles Andrew Band Jr.

What type of aircraft was Captain Jack Bogit flying during his final mission?

• P-51 Mustang

• P-47 Thunderbolt

• B-17 Flying Fortress

• B-24 Liberator

Which cadet was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during a mission in Belgium?

• Henry Compton Benny Benitez

• Wayne Norbury Bolar

• Leon Bilston

• Terri H Hank Brown Jr.

What was the fate of Captain Terri H Hank Brown Jr. during a flight in 1944?

• He was captured by the enemy

• He crashed during acrobatics

• He successfully completed his mission

• He was shot down by enemy fire

Which cadet led a successful attack against German forces on D-Day?

• Charles Bara

• Wayne Norbury Bolar

• Leon Bilston

• John Maran Baker

What was the primary theme of the final section of the video?

• The technical aspects of military training

• The legacy and sacrifice of the class of 1942

• The strategic importance of the air corps

• The personal stories of cadets

How many cadets from the West Point class of 1942 did not survive the war?

• 60

• 80

• 50

• 70