As mentioned on the Tribute to Ron page, Ron Wiley began his service with the United States Navy Reserve, in the mid-1950s, during his undergraduate years at Miami University in Oxford Ohio.


The Navy Reserve unit was stationed at Hamilton, Ohio. The Internet offers the following definition of the U.S. Navy Reserve: "The Navy Reserve is a valued partner of the Navy's active-duty component. It offers citizens the chance to serve on a part-time basis, training near home until called to Active Duty. A reservist can pursue a full-time civilian education or career, or obtain special military training while serving."


1 = Ronald Wiley

2 = Robert Gast

3 = Donald Birgel

4 = Henry Helton

Robert Gast reported that:

► Mr. Reed Needles, Superintendent of Seven Mile Schools, was the Commander of the unit.

► Dale Grollmus was the section leader.

The following image of Ron and others in the Hamilton Unit was contributed by Robert Gast, who was also a member of the Hamilton unit.

The second image (below) includes numerals that identify four known individuals.