Carl Franklin Arnold

West Point, 1951

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Jose Andres "Andy" Chacon on August 21, 2004:

Carl Franklin Arnold Born February 12, 1929 - Died September 23, 1997 Carl Franklin Arnold was born in Jamestown, Arkansas on 12 February 1929 and was appointed to West Point from the 2nd Congressional District. His West Point classmates recall: "Coming from the land of sunshine and pretty maidens to master West Point, Carl distinguished himself a capable combination of businessman, politician, and soldier. Never one to let academics worry him, Carl's main concern while here was trying to decide whether to go to the sack or athletics. His friendliness and easy laughter won him more friends than any man in the Corp." During his cadet days Carl was a Hop Manager all four years; on the Pointer staff plebe year; was with the Fishing, Skeet, Radio and Russian Clubs yearling, cow, and first class years; with the Camera Club first class year; and was a Cadet Sergeant his first class year. Upon graduation Carl went in the Artillery and after completing the Basic Artillery Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma reported to the 1st Armored Division in Korea where he served from 1952 to 1953 and was decorated with the Bronze Star Medal for distinguished heroism against an enemy. In 1954 Carl resigned his First Lieutenant's commission and went in the investment business for himself; i.e. he "handles and manages only his own private investments." Carl Franklin Arnold died of a heart attack on 23 September 1997 in Washington, DC. Memorial services were held at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist on 26 September 1997. Classmates in attendance were Ted and Sally Atkeson, Geodfrey Crowe, George Gardes, Chan Goodnow, Wally Klein, Dean Mulder, Fred Rockwell, and John Schweizer. Surviving are his children Bill, Guy, Aby and Mary Arnold, and his sister Mary Kaufman. The Artillery Man's creed is a click away at Artillery Creed ufa

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