The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets is paying tribute to five of its best former members with their upcoming induction into the Corps Hall of Honor.

The honorees -- one prominent doctor, two retired military officers and two successful business owners -- are described as men who embody the principles of leadership and lifelong service on which the Corps was founded.

"It's based on character, honor and integrity. It signifies that this is what the Corps experience can do for an individual. These are our best," said Col. Jake Betty, Corps of Cadets chief of staff.

"It kind of exemplifies the Aggie Spirit. They espouse the values the Corps is founded on -- honor, integrity, loyalty, selfless service, patriotism and leadership."

Inclusion in the Hall of Honor, which was established in 1993, begins with a nomination process. A panel reviews all nominations and then submits a recommendation to A&M President Elsa Murano, who must sign off on the inductees.

Those selected for the honor are Dr. James H. "Red" Duke Jr., retired Army Lt. Col. Donald R. "Buck" Henderson, retired Air Force Col. Donald E. Crawford, Bill E. Carter and Jerry S. Cox. They will be formally inducted in February.

Dr. James H.

'Red' Duke Jr.

A member of the Class of 1950, Duke is a trauma surgeon and professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

The doctor was instrumental in launching Life Flight air ambulance service at the Memorial Hermann hospital system and bringing a Level 1 trauma unit to Houston. He also is well-known across the country for Dr. Red Duke's Health Reports, a nationally syndicated television spot that aired for 15 years.

Duke earned a bachelor's degree in general business from A&M.

Retired Lt. Col. Donald R. 'Buck' Henderson

Henderson, a member of the Class of 1962, served in the Army for more than two decades -- including assignments in Germany and Vietnam -- before retiring in 2007. He previously held leadership positions within The Association of Former Students, the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center and the Corps Development Council.

He earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in educational psychology from A&M.

Retired Col.

Donald E. Crawford

Crawford, a member of the Class of 1964, helped found the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association -- which has more than 11,500 members and provides more than

$1 million in support for Corps programs -- and currently serves as its executive director.

The former owner of SW Shelving Co. served four years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force before shifting to the Air Force Reserve, from which he retired after 26 years.

He was awarded a Bachelor of Science in business management from A&M.

Bill E. Carter

A member of the Class of 1969, Carter is the president of Carter Financial Management in Dallas. He earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics and a master's degree in computer science from A&M.

Carter is past president of The Association of Former Students, chairman of the board of the Texas A&M Foundation and a member of the 12th Man Foundation board of directors and the Corps of Cadets Development Council.

Jerry S. Cox

Cox, a member of the Class of 1972, serves as president and chairman of Houston-based Cox & Perkins Exploration Inc. He also is trustee for the Jerry & Kay Cox Foundation.

The businessman earned his bachelor's degree in finance from A&M. He is a former director and president of the 12th Man Foundation and is the presiding chairman of the One Spirit One Vision fundraising campaign.

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