2. CPT James P. Panas (KIA) Chemical Hall of Fame 2004
Received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and one out of only eight Distinguished Service Crosses awarded to Chemical Corps soldiers during World War II.
A Company 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion: Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Company Commander (1944)
Considered the most courageous and decorated individual in the battalion.
Made the ultimate sacrifice, saving the lives of others while forfeiting his own.
CPT James P. Panas (KIA)
Chemical Hall of Fame 2004

3. LTC Don Wayne Killgore (Retired)
Commander, U.S. Army Chemical Agent Munitions Disposal System (CAMDS) Facility
Initiated the CAMDS training program, and coordinated and developed onsite Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty inspector training.
Chief of Staff, Task Force Victory, Kuwait in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
LTC Don Wayne Killgore (Retired)
Distinguished Member of the Corps 2004

4. LTC Richard Saunders (Retired)
Analyzed and managed Department of the Army Chemical Action Plan.
Program Manager responsible for planning, organizing, budgeting and execution of all user aspects for research and development activities for the Army’s CW/NBC defense program.
Program Manager for the NBC Defense Equipment Force Modernization,U.S. Army Europe.
LTC Richard Saunders (Retired)
Distinguished Member of the Corps 2004

5. CSM Peter Hiltner (Retired)
9th Regimental Command Sergeant Major
2nd Honorary Sergeant Major of the Chemical Corps
Senior advisor and program manager for over 1,000 soldiers providing maintenance and ordnance support to the U.S. Armed Forces, Korea.
Chemical Defense NCOIC of multi-national personnel force, Republic of Korea
CSM Peter Hiltner (Retired)
Distinguished Member of the Corps 2004