Pete Hilgartner Biography…Written by Lt. Col. Bill Holmberg

By Jeff & Susan | November 17, 2015

Peter Hilgartner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1945. After boot camp in Parris Island, he worked his way into the Naval Academy Preparatory School. He passed all examinations and entered the Academy in 1947, graduated as a 2nd Lt. in 1951, and was sent on to the Marine Officer’s Candidate School. After graduation, and…

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Event: First Annual Col. Pete Hilgartner Community Service Award

By Jeff & Susan | November 17, 2015

Renew the Earth  has the great pleasure of being involved in the presentation of the 1st Annual Col. Pete Hilgartner Community Service Award.  This award was created in the name of Pete Hilgartner to honor his long, distinguished and outstanding service to country and community and to recognize and encourage a Young Marine who has…

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