Entering the world with enthusiasm,
Walter B. LaBerge, mid 1924.
A first full family portrait (Left
to Right): Helene, Pierre (on lap), Walter B., father Walter
C., mother June, and Ed.
Walter B. in knickers with
football.
High school sweetheart, Bette
Deeley graduation picture, 1942 who he later wed in
1983.
Ensign Walter B. LaBerge, USNR,
February 1944
USS YMS-165 (picture taken November
1946)
Crew of the YMS-165, October 10,
1945 and skipper Walter LaBerge, Lt. Jg. shown third row,
second from left.
Marriage of Walter B. LaBerge and
Patricia Anne Sammon on September 5, 1949.
Proud parents with first born son,
Peter.
Walter B. LaBerge, presented an
award as one of five outstanding young Californians,
1957.
Sidewinder missile logo.
Designing the guidance and control
system, W.B. LaBerge and coleagues.
Walt with Sidewinder AIM-9B missile
(compliments of T.Rey Calderon)
Layout of Misson Control Center
(MCC). MCC in operation during Apollo
mission.
Walter LaBerge being interviewed on
NBC by John Dancy about MCC one hour before landing of man on
the moon.
Pat and Walt on an evening out in
1971, Sharron Heights, CA.
Return to government service.
Pat & Walt at an Air Force reception with General George
Brown.
Assistant Secretary of the Air
Force for Research & Development. Official
photograph, 1973. Official appointment by order of the
President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon.
Walt in pressurized flight suit in
front of the SR71 prior to take-of.
Chiefs of Staff, 1975.
An expression of appreciation from
the President, Gerald, R. Ford. Receiving farewell
commendation from General David Jones, Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs.
General Alexander Haig, Commander
in Chief, Supreme Headquarters of Allied Personnel Europe
(CINC SHAPE), 1977.
Swearing in ceremony, Under
Secretary of the Army.
Pat & Walt at Pikes Peak,
Colorado, 1978.
Patricia Anne LaBerge memorial
service, Aptos, CA 1982.
Wedding photo of Walter LaBerge and
Bette Deeley in 1983.
Walt and Phil after attending an
auction, one of Walt's favorite pastimes.
LaBerge joking with
friends.
LaBerge making a point.
Walt & Bette and others at
Diane McNair's wedding.
Dr. Walter LaBerge and Dr. Harry
Fair at IAT.
Walt & Bette LaBerge in
retirement.
Walt at home in Aptos.
Walt surrounded by three of his
children, Steve, Phil and Jeanne.
Celebrating Walt's 80th birthday
with his children.