An unforeseen benefit

Local resident Tom Holt explains that although a mobilization interrupted his college education, the GI Bill benefits he earned from his service helped him complete his education and pursue a career in civil engineering.

Local resident Tom Holt explains that although a mobilization interrupted his college education, the GI Bill benefits he earned from his service helped him complete his education and pursue a career in civil engineering.

Jeremy P. Amick, For The News Tribune

Monday, January 21, 2013

Soon after his graduation from high school in 1948, Tom Holt began attending Westminster College in Fulton. However, his education was delayed when a major military conflict erupted, leading to an overseas deployment and a change in his career goals.

“While I was in school, the Korean War was beginning and one of my friends claimed I would probably be drafted,” Holt said.

“He said that if I joined the (National) Guard, I would be able to finish school while also being a part of the military.”

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