[Charles Nees Killed
In American Area

Charles Wayne Nees of Brazil
Ind., former University student, was
reported killed in action on May 18
in a wire received by his parents on
June 4. The wire from the war de-
partment stated that Lt. Ness had |
met death in the North-American |

}area, and his parents believe the
|death occurred in the drive on Attu
in the Aleutians Islands.

Charles Nees, who was known to
University friends as “Gus” received
his commission in the Infantry school |
at Fort Ord, Calif., on April 1, 1942. |

Nees was graduated from. the
‘school of Business in 1940. During |
‘his attendance at. school, from 1935-
40, Nees participated in athletics.
He won his letter in track, in the
sprints, in 1938. He won two letters :
in basketball, one in 1938 and one in}
1939. He played both forward. and }
guard. Nees also played on the foot-
ball team, but was awarded no letter.

Nees was a member of Sigma Phi
Epsilon fraternity and lived in the
‘house during the time that Mrs.
| James Naismith was housémother.

Dr. Forrest C. Allen, basketball
coach, termed Nees’ death as a “great
loss. He was intensely loyal,’ Dr.
| Allen continued, “he made unlimited
friends and was held in high regard.
‘Gus’ Neese left a strong, indelible
impression at the University with his
outstanding personality.”