To New England's Ben Toland, 24, his parents gave a good physique, a good education, a conscience and part of a modest estate (some $3,000).
At St. Paul's School, in New Hampshire, he captained the hockey team, excelled in scholarship, debate and occasional horseplay. At Yale, he developed these talents, added new ones, worried mightily over the nation. He was graduated summa cum laude, just in time for the war.
Headed for Iwo Jima and all that he knew it would mean, Marine Lieut. Toland sent a solemn charge home: "Take care of and...
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