Walter Brenneman (2009) - UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

Majored in Biology and Physical Education
Played Basketball for four years
Participated in Track for four years
Participated in Intramural Sports for 4 years
Served on the Reflector Staff for three years and the Oracle Staff Junior year
Served as President of the Y.M.C.A cabinet Senior year, member for 4 years
Served on the C Association (Varsity Letter Club) for three years
Had a basketball season team record of 60-12 over four years
On December 11th, 1941 he was inducted into Army Air Force at Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Sent to Flight Training School at Visalia, CA where he was first trained as a fighter pilot
August 8th, 1942 - Sailed to Hawaii and transferred to B-17 Bombers
August 3rd, 1943 - Shot down off New Guinea on his 29th mission
He was looking forward to his 30th mission where he would be rotated back to the states
Walter Brenneman Award:
- This Award is provided by friends and family. One recipient is selected among all participating athletes, with particular attention paid to the selection process given to each participant's leadership abilities, self-control, cooperation, and ethical character. Along with the award, the winner receives a copy of a book depicting the life of Walter entitled, “Walter, An Airman’s Life," which was written by his niece, Marcia.