Published Obituary
Columbia Alumni News
Volume 10, No. 32, July, 1919, p. 1072
Philip Edward Hassinger, ‘14
First Lieutenant Phillip Edward Hassinger, Air Service, United States Army, was born on November 1, 1893, in New York City, and was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Phillip Hassinger, of Pelham Manor, New York. He prepared for Columbia at Morris High School, New York City, and entered the University in the fall of 1911. While at Columbia he was prominent in college activities, being President of the Columbia Players, and Manager of the Varsity Hockey Team. He took important parts in several Varsity shows. After graduation he became permanent Secretary of the Class of 1914, where his devotion and energy showed him a loyal son of Columbia. He was always ready to sing her praises and further her good name. He was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity, and the Columbia University Club.
Upon finishing his student days, Hassinger entered the employment of the Kerr Steamship Company, and was with this concern until the spring of 1916, when the Mexican trouble* aroused the country. He then joined the Armored Motor Battery of the New York National Guard. After serving with this organization during the summer of 1916, he returned to his work with the Kerr Steamship Company. Upon the declaration of war with Germany, Hassinger applied and was chosen for the First Plattsburg Officers’ Training Camp. Because of his excellent physical condition he was transferred to the Ground School for Aviators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. On completion of this course he reported to Mineola for his actual flying training, and was commissioned a pilot with the rank of First Lieutenant during December, 1917. He left for overseas on February 1, 1918, and after training in France and Italy was chosen a “chase” pilot and sent to the American front with the Twenty-second Aerial Squadron. By reason of his coolness, ability, and courage, he soon proved his worth as a fighter pilot.
On September 14, 1918, the second day of the St. Mihiel offensive, having set out over the lines on a protection flight, his patrol was attacked by a large number of German planes, and a keen fight ensued. Hassinger never returned, and soon after was reported missing. Dr. Hassinger, Phillip’s father, has received official notification giving his son credit for the destruction in combat on September 14, 1918, of two enemy planes.
Hassinger’s desire to do his utmost combined with his bravery in attack while fighting over the enemy lines, ended in the sacrifice of his life as a hero for the cause. He was beloved of classmates and friends, and their memory of him will ever be one of their dearest possessions.
* Note: The “Mexican trouble” noted above refers to several incidents on the Mexican and Texas border in 1916 culminating in Pancho Villa raid into American territory on 8 March 1916. This prompted a military mobilization and response by the U.S. Army and the National Guard, including a Division of the New York National Guard.
Columbia Alumni News
Volume 10, No. 32, July, 1919, p. 1072
Philip Edward Hassinger, ‘14
First Lieutenant Phillip Edward Hassinger, Air Service, United States Army, was born on November 1, 1893, in New York City, and was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Phillip Hassinger, of Pelham Manor, New York. He prepared for Columbia at Morris High School, New York City, and entered the University in the fall of 1911. While at Columbia he was prominent in college activities, being President of the Columbia Players, and Manager of the Varsity Hockey Team. He took important parts in several Varsity shows. After graduation he became permanent Secretary of the Class of 1914, where his devotion and energy showed him a loyal son of Columbia. He was always ready to sing her praises and further her good name. He was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity, and the Columbia University Club.
Upon finishing his student days, Hassinger entered the employment of the Kerr Steamship Company, and was with this concern until the spring of 1916, when the Mexican trouble* aroused the country. He then joined the Armored Motor Battery of the New York National Guard. After serving with this organization during the summer of 1916, he returned to his work with the Kerr Steamship Company. Upon the declaration of war with Germany, Hassinger applied and was chosen for the First Plattsburg Officers’ Training Camp. Because of his excellent physical condition he was transferred to the Ground School for Aviators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. On completion of this course he reported to Mineola for his actual flying training, and was commissioned a pilot with the rank of First Lieutenant during December, 1917. He left for overseas on February 1, 1918, and after training in France and Italy was chosen a “chase” pilot and sent to the American front with the Twenty-second Aerial Squadron. By reason of his coolness, ability, and courage, he soon proved his worth as a fighter pilot.
On September 14, 1918, the second day of the St. Mihiel offensive, having set out over the lines on a protection flight, his patrol was attacked by a large number of German planes, and a keen fight ensued. Hassinger never returned, and soon after was reported missing. Dr. Hassinger, Phillip’s father, has received official notification giving his son credit for the destruction in combat on September 14, 1918, of two enemy planes.
Hassinger’s desire to do his utmost combined with his bravery in attack while fighting over the enemy lines, ended in the sacrifice of his life as a hero for the cause. He was beloved of classmates and friends, and their memory of him will ever be one of their dearest possessions.
* Note: The “Mexican trouble” noted above refers to several incidents on the Mexican and Texas border in 1916 culminating in Pancho Villa raid into American territory on 8 March 1916. This prompted a military mobilization and response by the U.S. Army and the National Guard, including a Division of the New York National Guard.
Published Obituary
Columbia Alumni News
Volume 10, No. 32, July, 1919, p. 1072
Philip Edward Hassinger, ‘14
First Lieutenant Phillip Edward Hassinger, Air Service, United States Army, was born on November 1, 1893, in New York City, and was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Phillip Hassinger, of Pelham Manor, New York. He prepared for Columbia at Morris High School, New York City, and entered the University in the fall of 1911. While at Columbia he was prominent in college activities, being President of the Columbia Players, and Manager of the Varsity Hockey Team. He took important parts in several Varsity shows. After graduation he became permanent Secretary of the Class of 1914, where his devotion and energy showed him a loyal son of Columbia. He was always ready to sing her praises and further her good name. He was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity, and the Columbia University Club.
Upon finishing his student days, Hassinger entered the employment of the Kerr Steamship Company, and was with this concern until the spring of 1916, when the Mexican trouble* aroused the country. He then joined the Armored Motor Battery of the New York National Guard. After serving with this organization during the summer of 1916, he returned to his work with the Kerr Steamship Company. Upon the declaration of war with Germany, Hassinger applied and was chosen for the First Plattsburg Officers’ Training Camp. Because of his excellent physical condition he was transferred to the Ground School for Aviators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. On completion of this course he reported to Mineola for his actual flying training, and was commissioned a pilot with the rank of First Lieutenant during December, 1917. He left for overseas on February 1, 1918, and after training in France and Italy was chosen a “chase” pilot and sent to the American front with the Twenty-second Aerial Squadron. By reason of his coolness, ability, and courage, he soon proved his worth as a fighter pilot.
On September 14, 1918, the second day of the St. Mihiel offensive, having set out over the lines on a protection flight, his patrol was attacked by a large number of German planes, and a keen fight ensued. Hassinger never returned, and soon after was reported missing. Dr. Hassinger, Phillip’s father, has received official notification giving his son credit for the destruction in combat on September 14, 1918, of two enemy planes.
Hassinger’s desire to do his utmost combined with his bravery in attack while fighting over the enemy lines, ended in the sacrifice of his life as a hero for the cause. He was beloved of classmates and friends, and their memory of him will ever be one of their dearest possessions.
* Note: The “Mexican trouble” noted above refers to several incidents on the Mexican and Texas border in 1916 culminating in Pancho Villa raid into American territory on 8 March 1916. This prompted a military mobilization and response by the U.S. Army and the National Guard, including a Division of the New York National Guard.
Columbia Alumni News
Volume 10, No. 32, July, 1919, p. 1072
Philip Edward Hassinger, ‘14
First Lieutenant Phillip Edward Hassinger, Air Service, United States Army, was born on November 1, 1893, in New York City, and was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Phillip Hassinger, of Pelham Manor, New York. He prepared for Columbia at Morris High School, New York City, and entered the University in the fall of 1911. While at Columbia he was prominent in college activities, being President of the Columbia Players, and Manager of the Varsity Hockey Team. He took important parts in several Varsity shows. After graduation he became permanent Secretary of the Class of 1914, where his devotion and energy showed him a loyal son of Columbia. He was always ready to sing her praises and further her good name. He was a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity, and the Columbia University Club.
Upon finishing his student days, Hassinger entered the employment of the Kerr Steamship Company, and was with this concern until the spring of 1916, when the Mexican trouble* aroused the country. He then joined the Armored Motor Battery of the New York National Guard. After serving with this organization during the summer of 1916, he returned to his work with the Kerr Steamship Company. Upon the declaration of war with Germany, Hassinger applied and was chosen for the First Plattsburg Officers’ Training Camp. Because of his excellent physical condition he was transferred to the Ground School for Aviators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. On completion of this course he reported to Mineola for his actual flying training, and was commissioned a pilot with the rank of First Lieutenant during December, 1917. He left for overseas on February 1, 1918, and after training in France and Italy was chosen a “chase” pilot and sent to the American front with the Twenty-second Aerial Squadron. By reason of his coolness, ability, and courage, he soon proved his worth as a fighter pilot.
On September 14, 1918, the second day of the St. Mihiel offensive, having set out over the lines on a protection flight, his patrol was attacked by a large number of German planes, and a keen fight ensued. Hassinger never returned, and soon after was reported missing. Dr. Hassinger, Phillip’s father, has received official notification giving his son credit for the destruction in combat on September 14, 1918, of two enemy planes.
Hassinger’s desire to do his utmost combined with his bravery in attack while fighting over the enemy lines, ended in the sacrifice of his life as a hero for the cause. He was beloved of classmates and friends, and their memory of him will ever be one of their dearest possessions.
* Note: The “Mexican trouble” noted above refers to several incidents on the Mexican and Texas border in 1916 culminating in Pancho Villa raid into American territory on 8 March 1916. This prompted a military mobilization and response by the U.S. Army and the National Guard, including a Division of the New York National Guard.
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