Col. William T. (Tom) Vossler '68 was recognized for his many achievements this month with inductions into two prestigious societies; the national Army ROTC Hall of Fame and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society. The Army ROTC Hall of Fame provides a tangible means of honoring army ROTC alumni who have made a lasting significant contribution to the nation, the army, and the history and traditions of the Army ROTC program. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society is dedicated to promoting the legacy of the leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the five-star General of the Army during World War II, who later became the 34th President of the United States. 

During the induction ceremonies, Colonel Vossler's service as a combat veteran in the Vietnam War, as well as his 30 years of active duty in the United States Army was cited. Vossler was also recognized for his post-retirement work, which includes co-authoring four books on the American Civil War, leading education programs on the Second World War and Vietnam War on behalf of the Army Heritage Center Foundation and teaching leadership and training on the Gettysburg Battlefield to over 300 Army ROTC cadets each year from major universities, including Widener's own Dauntless Battalion.