UpDate - Vol. 14, No. 18, Page 17
February 2, 1995
ROTC promotion

     John R. Bigham III has been promoted to sergeant major in the
U.S. Army. Currently battalion sergeant major of the University of
Delaware ROTC Fightin' Blue Hen Battalion, Bigham has served in every
infantryman position from rifleman to battalion command sergeant
major. He has served two tours of duty in Germany, one in Korea and a
combat tour with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq during operations
Desert Shield and Desert Storm, as well as numerous stateside
assignments. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star,
Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal and Combat
Infantry Badge, among others.