Hall of Fame
David J. Doyle was the Section V’s first treasurer and a retired Superintendent of Kendall Central Schools.
Mr. Doyle was a 1939 graduate of Hamilton College, Clinton, New York. His teaching career spanned over 39 years, interrupted only by 4 1/2 years of military service. He was a resident of Kendall for 50 years and was Superintendent of Kendall Central Schools for 25 years from 1954 until his retirement in 1979. Following his retirement, he continued in the field of education as interim superintendent at Lyndonville Central School in 1981, as interim superintendent at Honeoye Central School in 1984 and as interim superintendent at Holley Central School in 1988.
David’s involvement with and dedication to the Section V Boys' Basketball Tournament covered 40 years in a variety of offices including President and 13 years as Treasurer with the responsibility for tournament funds of 120 schools. He was a member of the Executive Committee, directing headquarter's operation during basketball tournament time each March. In 2002 David Doyle was inducted as a member of the Section V Basketball Hall of Fame.
Mr. Doyle was a World War II Veteran as Commanding Officer of the 1175th Quartermaster Company. He completed 28 years of military service (1942-1970). He and his company sailed from England to Europe on a LST and landed on Omaha Beach (1944) shortly after D-Day and followed the 3rd Army through France and Germany, supplying Gen. Patton as he pushed back the enemy. While in Europe, LTC Doyle was awarded the Bronze Star with 5 Campaign Stars. His commendation was for superior management and operation of the 1175th Quartermaster Company in the field. In 1999, Col. Doyle became a Charter Member of the National World War II Memorial. He is a WWII Honoree and his name is listed in the Registry of Remembrances. It can be viewed on site at the National War Memorial which was dedicated on May 29, 2004 in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Doyle passed away on November 18, 2004.