Davis-Gary Hall is named after Major Clarence Reid Davis & 2nd Lt. Arthur Edward Gary and was constructed in 1942.

These 2 gentlemen were the first Aggies killed in World War II. The Board of Directors named the hall after both men since it could not be determined which of the men died first.

Major Davis received a Civil Engineering B.S. degree in 1927. Lt. Gary transferred to Texas A&M from the State Teachers College and received a B.S. degree. Major Davis and Lt. Gary were both killed in action in the Philippines in December 1941.

Walton Hall is named after Dr. Thomas Otto Walton and was constructed in 1931. Dr. Walton was president of Texas A&M College for 17 years – the longest period for any president.During Dr. Walton’s tenure, the college grew from 2,084 students to over 6,500. Also during his administration, the University endowment was established and the college was recognized by the Association of American Universities.