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<em>James Hunter Shotwell </em>was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, 13 September 1940. He grew up in Beverly Farms on Boston's North Shore with his parents, his sister and two brothers. Hunter, as he was known to his family and friends, prepared for college at Saint Paul’s School, Concord, New Hampshire, where his great love for hockey began. While he never played "First String” at Saint Paul's School, he did receive the Campbell Hockey Medal for doing the most for the sport. Athletics were an important part of his life, always. Beginning with the Little League, he participated in all sports, and although until he reached West Point he never played on a Varsity Squad, his enthusiasm never flagged.</div>
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It was soon after his father died that Hunter made his decision to go to West Point. This was no surprise as he was proud of his Army background. His great-greatgrandfather, Captain John Drum, was killed at San Juan Hill. His great-uncle, Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum, served in both World Wars, and his uncle, Colonel James Hunter Drum, United States Army Retired, Class of ’37, was wounded during the Second World War. All were career officers.</div>
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Hunter took and passed the Academy exams in 1958 and received an appointment.</div>
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However, he went to Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for one year before entering the Academy because he was not eighteen. At Colby he played hockey. Finally, in July 1959 he joined The Long Gray Line. To quote from the HOWITZER: “Out of Boston came the ‘Dapper’ J. Hunter Shotwell to enter the Class of ’63. In one hand he had a hockey stick, in the other a lacrosse stick, and with these he left his mark on the athletic fields of West Point. As for his achievements in academics, his slide rule will testify to his every grade.” While he did not make any honors he did graduate with his Class. One of his Commanding Officers remarked after, "There has never been any doubt that Shotwell would make a fine officer if he got his commission.”</div>
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His first post was Fort Carson, after completing Jump and Ranger Schools at Fort Benning. In February 1965 he married Jean Barker of Fairfield, Connecticut. In July of the same year he went to Vietnam to serve as military adviser to South Vietnamese troops. His son, James Hunter Shotwell Jr., was born while he was overseas. Returning to the United States in 1966 after a year in the jungles of Vietnam, with the rank of Captain, he was assigned to the 82d Airborne at Fort Bragg where he and his family were stationed for fifteen months. Early in 1968 he was ordered to Vietnam for a second tour. This time to command a company of the 52d Battalion, 198th Light Infantry Brigade of the America! Division. Captain Shotwell was killed by enemy fire 25 May 1968 while leading his men in action near Da Nang. He was buried with full military honors at West Point, at the age of twenty-seven. He would not want his citations mentioned here. He said "Every soldier who performs his duty in the face of the enemy deserves a medal. They are all brave men and I do not believe in singling out a few.” His second son, David Barker Shotwell, was born after his death.</div>
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Hunter will be remembered by his family and his friends for his high principles and sincerity, for his dedication and loyalty to his country, and to the men he led. A letter from one of his boyhood friends says: "I will remember Hunter as an example of all that is right in America, and pray that his sacrifice was not in vain.”</div>
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<em>—Jean B. Shotwell </em></div>
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<em>—Charlotte D. Shotwell</em></div>