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View a eulogy for Gilbert Rodney Batchman, USMA '55, who passed away on August 29, 2001.

Gilbert Rodney Batchman

West Point, 1955

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Will Holbrook on September 3, 2001:

Gil-Memories rush back-Solid company mate ..image of what North Area flankers strived for -always friendly, fine athlete, great voice, unflappable-Hit of the party (with borrowed guitar) at the M-2 gathering after the '53 Inaugural parade-Newly wed Batchmans' hospitality in treating this bachelor to Vorece's great cooking when you were in jump school-George Burkhart's memorial service.. Mini-reunion in Aspen.. Your presence will continue to be felt in this Infantryman's heart.

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