Hall of Valor

In honor of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Cadets salute while placing flowers in cemetery for Memorial Day

Major General Patrick in dress uniform in front of American flag Major General Patrick H. Brady is the most distinguished Officer commissioned by this Battalion. He graduated from Seattle University in 1959. MG Brady was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions while serving in the Republic of Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Subsequently, the Cadet Battalion at Seattle University was renamed the Major General Patrick H. Brady Battalion in his honor.

Also in his honor, the Brady Battalion has created a "Hall of Valor,” commemorating Seattle University alumni who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This memorial is located in the ROTC office, and it provides a legacy for current ROTC Cadets.

Jacob Francis Stepan BA, Commercial Science '62

Served in Vietnam: August 10, 19666 - March 10, 1967

Military Awards: Bronze Star Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Died: March 10, 1967

John James Brady BA, Sociology ‘66

Served in Vietnam: January 20-April 3, 1968

Military Awards: Silver Star; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Air Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal | Home of Record: Tacoma, Washington

Died: April 3, 1968

William Fernan Studied Biology, ’60-‘63

Served in Vietnam: January 17-August 1, 1968

Military Awards: Bronze Star Medal with V device; Air Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Army Aviator Badge | Home of Record: Seattle, Washington

Died: August 1, 1968

Donald William Ide BA, Education ‘66

Served in Vietnam: November 16, 1968-May 25, 1969

Military Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab | Home of Record: Washington, District of Columbia

Died: May 25, 1969

Duane Gordon Cordiner BA, Education ‘69

Served in Vietnam: December 3-14, 1970

Military Awards: Bronze Star Medal with V Device; Purple Heart; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; Parachutist Badge; Ranger Tab | Home of Record: Tumwater, Washington

Died: December 14, 1970

George Sablan Meno BA, Accounting ‘69

Served in Vietnam: February 12-December 6, 1971

Military Awards: National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal | Home of Record: Oak Harbor, Washington

Died: December 6, 1971

Patrick Thomas Matthews BA, Marketing ‘67

Served in Vietnam: Unknown

Military Awards: National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal | Home of Record: Seattle, Washington

Died: August 11, 1972

Robert Niels Bennedsen BA, Marketing ‘08

Served in Afghanistan: June 18-July 18, 2010

Military Awards: Bronze Star; Purple Heart; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star; Global War on Terror Service; NATO Medal; Combat Action Badge; Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge | Home of Record: Vashon Island, Washington

Died: July 18, 2010