MG James W. Duckett, USA

Class of 1932

Hometown: Greenwood, SC

Distinguished Alumnus Photo

  • 14th president of The Citadel, 1970-1974. Duckett also served previously as Registrar and Dean of the College.
  • Duckett joined The Citadel Chemistry department in 1934, after receiving his Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina.
  • During World War II Duckett served in the Army Chemical Corps in command and staff posts in the European theater of operations, and attained the rank of colonel in the US Army Reserves.
  • Duckett Hall which houses The Citadel's Biology Department, is named in his honor.