Mr. Duncan died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998. Born in Aiken, July 30, 1906, he was a son of the late Walter Edward and Bessie Alderman Duncan.He moved with his parents to Rome, Ga., for three years and returned to Aiken, attending Aiken public schools. Offered an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy by Gov. Cole Blease, he chose to attend The Citadel instead, from which he graduated in 1927. Returning to Aiken, he worked and ran the Aiken Standard, his father's paper; after selling it, he worked for the Augusta Chronicle, the Charlotte Observer, and the Associated Press, Columbia Bureau. He was married to the late Harriet Mood Scarborough Duncan.
Enrolled in a Masters of History program at the University of South Carolina, he left at the beginning of World War II, accepting a commission in the U.S. Navy. During the war he was based in Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, and California, ending with duty in Manila, The Philippines. While in Atlanta, he served as liaison between the Navy and the citizens of Atlanta, who raised funds to rebuild the Battleship Atlanta. He worked closely with the author Margaret Mitchell on this effort.
In 1946, he returned to the Associated Press, eventually becoming bureau chief. He became a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1966
"Dunk", as he was known by many, covered the S.C. Legislature for the A.P., resulting in a great interest in politics. He, along with Christie Fant, edited a handbook of the State House in the early 1970's.
He also worked for WMSC radio, Licensed Beverages Industries and founded Southern Publishers, Inc. He was on the board of Travelers' Aid Society, was governor of the Gyro Club and was appointed in 1970 by Gov. Robert McNair to the Tricentennial Commission.
He was a lifelong Citadel supporter, serving as his class representative for many years, as well as on the Citadel Development Foundation. He was instrumental in launching The Citadel Tartan in 1981, personally traveling to the Woolen Mills in Scotland for a design.
He was a member of Clan Donnachaidh Society of the U.S., the St. Andrews Society and the Quadrille Club. He was a former member of the Palmetto Club, Forest Lake Club, Carolina Yacht Club, and the Columbia Ball.
Enrolled in a Masters of History program at the University of South Carolina, he left at the beginning of World War II, accepting a commission in the U.S. Navy. During the war he was based in Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, and California, ending with duty in Manila, The Philippines. While in Atlanta, he served as liaison between the Navy and the citizens of Atlanta, who raised funds to rebuild the Battleship Atlanta. He worked closely with the author Margaret Mitchell on this effort.
In 1946, he returned to the Associated Press, eventually becoming bureau chief. He became a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1966
"Dunk", as he was known by many, covered the S.C. Legislature for the A.P., resulting in a great interest in politics. He, along with Christie Fant, edited a handbook of the State House in the early 1970's.
He also worked for WMSC radio, Licensed Beverages Industries and founded Southern Publishers, Inc. He was on the board of Travelers' Aid Society, was governor of the Gyro Club and was appointed in 1970 by Gov. Robert McNair to the Tricentennial Commission.
He was a lifelong Citadel supporter, serving as his class representative for many years, as well as on the Citadel Development Foundation. He was instrumental in launching The Citadel Tartan in 1981, personally traveling to the Woolen Mills in Scotland for a design.
He was a member of Clan Donnachaidh Society of the U.S., the St. Andrews Society and the Quadrille Club. He was a former member of the Palmetto Club, Forest Lake Club, Carolina Yacht Club, and the Columbia Ball.
Mr. Duncan died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998. Born in Aiken, July 30, 1906, he was a son of the late Walter Edward and Bessie Alderman Duncan.He moved with his parents to Rome, Ga., for three years and returned to Aiken, attending Aiken public schools. Offered an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy by Gov. Cole Blease, he chose to attend The Citadel instead, from which he graduated in 1927. Returning to Aiken, he worked and ran the Aiken Standard, his father's paper; after selling it, he worked for the Augusta Chronicle, the Charlotte Observer, and the Associated Press, Columbia Bureau. He was married to the late Harriet Mood Scarborough Duncan.
Enrolled in a Masters of History program at the University of South Carolina, he left at the beginning of World War II, accepting a commission in the U.S. Navy. During the war he was based in Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, and California, ending with duty in Manila, The Philippines. While in Atlanta, he served as liaison between the Navy and the citizens of Atlanta, who raised funds to rebuild the Battleship Atlanta. He worked closely with the author Margaret Mitchell on this effort.
In 1946, he returned to the Associated Press, eventually becoming bureau chief. He became a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1966
"Dunk", as he was known by many, covered the S.C. Legislature for the A.P., resulting in a great interest in politics. He, along with Christie Fant, edited a handbook of the State House in the early 1970's.
He also worked for WMSC radio, Licensed Beverages Industries and founded Southern Publishers, Inc. He was on the board of Travelers' Aid Society, was governor of the Gyro Club and was appointed in 1970 by Gov. Robert McNair to the Tricentennial Commission.
He was a lifelong Citadel supporter, serving as his class representative for many years, as well as on the Citadel Development Foundation. He was instrumental in launching The Citadel Tartan in 1981, personally traveling to the Woolen Mills in Scotland for a design.
He was a member of Clan Donnachaidh Society of the U.S., the St. Andrews Society and the Quadrille Club. He was a former member of the Palmetto Club, Forest Lake Club, Carolina Yacht Club, and the Columbia Ball.
Enrolled in a Masters of History program at the University of South Carolina, he left at the beginning of World War II, accepting a commission in the U.S. Navy. During the war he was based in Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, and California, ending with duty in Manila, The Philippines. While in Atlanta, he served as liaison between the Navy and the citizens of Atlanta, who raised funds to rebuild the Battleship Atlanta. He worked closely with the author Margaret Mitchell on this effort.
In 1946, he returned to the Associated Press, eventually becoming bureau chief. He became a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1966
"Dunk", as he was known by many, covered the S.C. Legislature for the A.P., resulting in a great interest in politics. He, along with Christie Fant, edited a handbook of the State House in the early 1970's.
He also worked for WMSC radio, Licensed Beverages Industries and founded Southern Publishers, Inc. He was on the board of Travelers' Aid Society, was governor of the Gyro Club and was appointed in 1970 by Gov. Robert McNair to the Tricentennial Commission.
He was a lifelong Citadel supporter, serving as his class representative for many years, as well as on the Citadel Development Foundation. He was instrumental in launching The Citadel Tartan in 1981, personally traveling to the Woolen Mills in Scotland for a design.
He was a member of Clan Donnachaidh Society of the U.S., the St. Andrews Society and the Quadrille Club. He was a former member of the Palmetto Club, Forest Lake Club, Carolina Yacht Club, and the Columbia Ball.
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