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In recognition of Memorial Day, we’re profiling three members of the University of Rochester community who lost their lives in war.

Students like Garrett Boehmer ’25 bring “experiences and background that add to our diverse community,” says the College’s associate director of admissions.

Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.

Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.

On Veterans Day, we honor those who serve their country, including Eastman School of Music alumni who have played in US military ensembles through the decades.

Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the University of Rochester students, faculty, staff, and alumni who died while serving in the armed forces.

Rochester is annually recognized as a Best College for Veterans for its efforts to ensure service members can access the benefits of higher education. Meet a few of the current University students who have served in our nation’s armed forces.

Members of the University of Rochester community have served in the United States military—and lost their lives in that service—almost since the University was founded in 1850.

Members of the University of Rochester community have been part of  the US armed forces almost since the school was founded in 1850. And many have paid the ultimate price.

More than 800 alumni, students, and faculty served during World War I. To mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice, here are a few of their stories.