CPT James P. Panas (KIA)

• 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.

Chemical Hall of Fame 2004

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.

Distinguished Member of the Corps 2004

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.

Distinguished Member of the Corps 2004

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

Distinguished Member of the Corps 2004