Bourne High School Alumni
Bourne, Massachusetts (MA)
Recent Members
| Andrea Hutchenrider | 1985 |
| Chris Chris Nardine | 1966 |
| John Cummings | 2001 |
| John Cummings | 2001 |
| Judy Elane Burney | 1966 |
| Marie Benedetti | 1966 |
| Peggy Kenney | 1969 |
| Will Bentley | 1964 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Alden Ames Baker
Class of 1936
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Mr. Baker graduated from Bourne High School and worked on the Cape Cod Canal until the start of World War II.
He married his sweetheart and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.
His eighty-three-foot cutter was sent to Omaha Beach and was responsible for the highest number of rescues during the D-Day invasion.
Class of 1936
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Mr. Baker graduated from Bourne High School and worked on the Cape Cod Canal until the start of World War II.
He married his sweetheart and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.
His eighty-three-foot cutter was sent to Omaha Beach and was responsible for the highest number of rescues during the D-Day invasion.
Alecia Marie Goulding, 33
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
Alecia proudly served her country in the United States Air Force before returning to the Cape to pursue her passions of working with children and animals.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
Alecia proudly served her country in the United States Air Force before returning to the Cape to pursue her passions of working with children and animals.
Alfred B. MacNally Jr.
Class of 1948
Navy, 5 Years
Alfred B. MacNally Jr., U.S. Navy
Class of 1948
Navy, 5 Years
Alfred B. MacNally Jr., U.S. Navy
Allen Morris Reynolds
Class of 1967
Air Force, 3 Years
Allen Morris Reynolds, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2015.
Allen graduated from Bourne High School in 1967 and went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America.
He then became a sergeant in the Air Force, served in the Vietnam War and was awarded multiple medals.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Wounded Veteran Retreat Program and sent to PO Box 619, Parkton, NC 28371.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 3 Years
Allen Morris Reynolds, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2015.
Allen graduated from Bourne High School in 1967 and went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America.
He then became a sergeant in the Air Force, served in the Vietnam War and was awarded multiple medals.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Wounded Veteran Retreat Program and sent to PO Box 619, Parkton, NC 28371.
Anthony (Tony) L. DeCicco
Class of 1984
Navy, 14 Years
Tony was a Merchant Marine and he traveled the world for 14 years on LNG tankers to Borneo, Indonesia, Japan and the Gulf of Mexico.
Class of 1984
Navy, 14 Years
Tony was a Merchant Marine and he traveled the world for 14 years on LNG tankers to Borneo, Indonesia, Japan and the Gulf of Mexico.
Anthony R. Cardoza
Class of 1948
Army, 4 Years
U.S. Army
Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne
Korean Conflict
Class of 1948
Army, 4 Years
U.S. Army
Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne
Korean Conflict
Arnold Franics Swift
Class of 1907
Army, 1 Years
Army Veteran of WW I.
Enlisted February 25, 1918, Discharged December 14, 1918
Class of 1907
Army, 1 Years
Army Veteran of WW I.
Enlisted February 25, 1918, Discharged December 14, 1918
Arthur M. Chandler
Class of 1948
Army, 4 Years
Arthur was a graduate of Bourne High School class of 1948. After high school he served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.
Class of 1948
Army, 4 Years
Arthur was a graduate of Bourne High School class of 1948. After high school he served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.
Bernard Downing
Class of 1946
Army, 4 Years
He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 188 in Sandwich.
Class of 1946
Army, 4 Years
He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 188 in Sandwich.
Bradford Sidney Raleigh
Class of 1947
Army, 4 Years
Bradford graduated from Bourne High School in 1947 and joined the U.S. Army. He served duty in Europe and Korea.
Class of 1947
Army, 4 Years
Bradford graduated from Bourne High School in 1947 and joined the U.S. Army. He served duty in Europe and Korea.
Bruce Anthony Delsie
Class of 1956
Navy, 4 Years
U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Death File
Bruce Anthony Delsie
Born June 14, 1938 in New Bedford, MA
Died March 28, 1999
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Enlisted: November 13, 1956
Released: September 16, 1960
Class of 1956
Navy, 4 Years
U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Death File
Bruce Anthony Delsie
Born June 14, 1938 in New Bedford, MA
Died March 28, 1999
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Enlisted: November 13, 1956
Released: September 16, 1960
Charles Christopulos
Class of 1934
Army, 4 Years
Charles served with the Army in World War II and was stationed in India.
Class of 1934
Army, 4 Years
Charles served with the Army in World War II and was stationed in India.
Charles L. Aylmer
Class of 1940
Navy, 4 Years
Charles was a Navy veteran of World War II serving aboard the submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244) when it sank the Japanese aircraft carrier Shokaku on June 19, 1944 during the battle of the Philippine Sea.
He was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII, and the Aptucxet Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5988 in Bourne.
Class of 1940
Navy, 4 Years
Charles was a Navy veteran of World War II serving aboard the submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244) when it sank the Japanese aircraft carrier Shokaku on June 19, 1944 during the battle of the Philippine Sea.
He was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII, and the Aptucxet Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5988 in Bourne.
Charles Thomas Fuller
Class of 1940
Air Force, 3 Years
He was a WWII veteran having served in the US Army Air Corps as an Airplane Mechanic in New Guinea and later served stateside as a member of the US Air Force
Class of 1940
Air Force, 3 Years
He was a WWII veteran having served in the US Army Air Corps as an Airplane Mechanic in New Guinea and later served stateside as a member of the US Air Force
Charles W. 'Smokey' Stover
Class of 1955
Air Force, 4 Years
After high school in 1955, Charles W. 'Smokey' Stover served four years in the Air Force, after which he graduated from the University of Texas. He settled in Texas, where he developed a successful investment and cattle business.
Class of 1955
Air Force, 4 Years
After high school in 1955, Charles W. 'Smokey' Stover served four years in the Air Force, after which he graduated from the University of Texas. He settled in Texas, where he developed a successful investment and cattle business.
Chris Byron
Class of 1946
Army, 4 Years
Chris served in the Army from 1948 to 1952.
As a lieutenant with the 70th Tank Battalion in Korea, Byron lost an eye. He was wounded four times during his service.
He won the Silver and Bronze stars for gallantry in action, the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, the Korean Service Medal and the Republic of Korea Presidential Citation.
Class of 1946
Army, 4 Years
Chris served in the Army from 1948 to 1952.
As a lieutenant with the 70th Tank Battalion in Korea, Byron lost an eye. He was wounded four times during his service.
He won the Silver and Bronze stars for gallantry in action, the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, the Korean Service Medal and the Republic of Korea Presidential Citation.
Clayson "Buddy" Paul Tucy
Class of 1940
Air Force, 3 Years
Clayson "Buddy" Paul Tucy was a native of Bourne, MA and graduated from Bourne High School, served three years in the Air Force and attended Union university at Jackson, TN.
Since returning to Bourne from his Air Force tour, Mr. Tucy was self employed as a general contractor and cranberry grower.
Class of 1940
Air Force, 3 Years
Clayson "Buddy" Paul Tucy was a native of Bourne, MA and graduated from Bourne High School, served three years in the Air Force and attended Union university at Jackson, TN.
Since returning to Bourne from his Air Force tour, Mr. Tucy was self employed as a general contractor and cranberry grower.
Cliff William Perry
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Cliff graduated from Bourne High School in 1968, and attended Wentworth Institute for a short time before enlisting in the Marines.
Cliff served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, was a decorated combat veteran, and recipient of the Navy Commendation Medal (V).
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Cliff graduated from Bourne High School in 1968, and attended Wentworth Institute for a short time before enlisting in the Marines.
Cliff served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, was a decorated combat veteran, and recipient of the Navy Commendation Medal (V).
Dorothy Newlin (Jackson) Bilodeau
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
?Dorothy entered the Army Nursing Cadet Corps upon graduation from the Newton-Wellesley Nursing School in 1948, where she received the Mary M. Riddle Scholar Award, and her name appears on the Women’s War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
?Dorothy entered the Army Nursing Cadet Corps upon graduation from the Newton-Wellesley Nursing School in 1948, where she received the Mary M. Riddle Scholar Award, and her name appears on the Women’s War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Douglas N. Neff "Doug"
Class of 1991
Army, 5 Years
Doug enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old and served from 1992 to 1997.
During their time in Texas, Doug served as an Army Helicopter Mechanic at Fort Hood.
Class of 1991
Army, 5 Years
Doug enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old and served from 1992 to 1997.
During their time in Texas, Doug served as an Army Helicopter Mechanic at Fort Hood.
Earl ‘Bud’ S. Raymond Jr.
Class of 1952
Army, 4 Years
Earl ‘Bud’ S. Raymond Jr.
Earl was born in Hyannis, MA, and graduated from Bourne High School in 1952.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the Korean War.
Class of 1952
Army, 4 Years
Earl ‘Bud’ S. Raymond Jr.
Earl was born in Hyannis, MA, and graduated from Bourne High School in 1952.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the Korean War.
Edward Avery Braley
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
Ed graduated from Bourne High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964 as a Seabee.
He was stationed at Port Hueneme, CA, Taipei, Taiwan where he met his wife, and also the Island of Guam.
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
Ed graduated from Bourne High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964 as a Seabee.
He was stationed at Port Hueneme, CA, Taipei, Taiwan where he met his wife, and also the Island of Guam.
Edward Charles Watt
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Edward was a Training Specialist for the Department of the U.S. Army for 30 years, retiring in 1998.
Prior to that, he served in the US Army for 2 years during the Vietnam War.
Class of 1960
Army, 20+ Years
Edward was a Training Specialist for the Department of the U.S. Army for 30 years, retiring in 1998.
Prior to that, he served in the US Army for 2 years during the Vietnam War.
Edward Francis Besse
Class of 1944
Army, 2 Years
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Name: Edward F Besse
Birth Year: 18 Sept 1926
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
County or City: Barnstable
Enlistment Date: 5 Dec 1944
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston
Grade: Private
Class of 1944
Army, 2 Years
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Name: Edward F Besse
Birth Year: 18 Sept 1926
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
County or City: Barnstable
Enlistment Date: 5 Dec 1944
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston
Grade: Private
Edward Savage
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, December 05, 1961, Page 7
Promoted At Okinawa
Edward Savage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice R. Savage of Buzzards Bay, has been promoted to grade of Lance Corporal in the Marines.
He is postal clerk of his Marine unit, and also plays on its basketball team.
Eddy was on Bourne High's most recent championship court team.
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Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, August 03, 1962, Page 16
Marine Is Home
Lance Corporal Edward F. Savage of the U S. Marine Corps arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice R. Savage, Washington Avenue. Buzzards Bay, last weekend after spending 14 months in Okinawa. Corp. Savage reports to Cherry Point, N. C, Sept. 3. for reassignment.
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, December 05, 1961, Page 7
Promoted At Okinawa
Edward Savage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice R. Savage of Buzzards Bay, has been promoted to grade of Lance Corporal in the Marines.
He is postal clerk of his Marine unit, and also plays on its basketball team.
Eddy was on Bourne High's most recent championship court team.
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Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, August 03, 1962, Page 16
Marine Is Home
Lance Corporal Edward F. Savage of the U S. Marine Corps arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice R. Savage, Washington Avenue. Buzzards Bay, last weekend after spending 14 months in Okinawa. Corp. Savage reports to Cherry Point, N. C, Sept. 3. for reassignment.
Edward W. Barlow
Class of 1953
Army, 2 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, January 21, 1955, Page 5
Enlisted August 14 1953
Discharge January 16, 1955
Buried in the Pocasset Cemetery, Pocasset, MA
Buzzards Bay Soldier is Dead
Pfc. Edward W. Barlow, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Galon Barlow of Head of the Bay Road, Buzzards Bay, died recently in Incheon, South Korea of a gunshot wound in the head.
He was in the finance department and a cashier in a military bank in Incheon.
He entered service in August 1953 after his graduation from Bourne high School.
He was a representative to the American Legion Boys State Convention that year.
He was born in Boston on May 23, 1935.
Class of 1953
Army, 2 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, January 21, 1955, Page 5
Enlisted August 14 1953
Discharge January 16, 1955
Buried in the Pocasset Cemetery, Pocasset, MA
Buzzards Bay Soldier is Dead
Pfc. Edward W. Barlow, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Galon Barlow of Head of the Bay Road, Buzzards Bay, died recently in Incheon, South Korea of a gunshot wound in the head.
He was in the finance department and a cashier in a military bank in Incheon.
He entered service in August 1953 after his graduation from Bourne high School.
He was a representative to the American Legion Boys State Convention that year.
He was born in Boston on May 23, 1935.
Edwin A. Trench, Jr.
Class of 1946
Navy, 3 Years
Edwin served two tours in the Navy, first on the cruiser USS Manchester and then at the Naval War College in Newport, RI.
Class of 1946
Navy, 3 Years
Edwin served two tours in the Navy, first on the cruiser USS Manchester and then at the Naval War College in Newport, RI.
EDWIN WHEELER
Class of 1950
Air Force, 4 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, March 29, 1957, Page 10
LIEUT. EDWIN WHEELER
Edwin F. Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Wheeler of Worcester Avenue, Monument Beach, received his discharge from the Air Force as First Lieutenant last week and spent the weekend with his parents.
He left on Sunday to begin his employment with the Atlantic division of Pan American World Airways Company as a pilot on D-C 7Cs. He will be stationed at New York International Airport in New York City flying trans Atlantic flights to all parts of Europe, Scandinavia and South Africa. At present he is attending a six week Pan American orientation school in New York City.
Mr. Wheeler was graduated from Bourne High School in the class of 1950 and attended the University of Maine for two years.
On January 1, 1953, having passed the tests, he left to join the United States Air Force and entered the Aviation Cadet Training School at Lackland Air Force base at San Antonio, Texas.
In March 1954 he received his commission as Second Lieut, and subsequently has received his First Lieut, commission.
He has accumulated over 3,000 hours of accident free flying time and has been Aircraft Commander on C-54 transports for the Military Air Transport Service for two years out of Charleston, South Carolina.
Lieut. Wheeler, who flew trans Atlantic to all parts of Europe and South Africa, also flew 51 flights to Thule, Greenland and worked on the air-lift for Hungarian refugees.
Class of 1950
Air Force, 4 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, March 29, 1957, Page 10
LIEUT. EDWIN WHEELER
Edwin F. Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Wheeler of Worcester Avenue, Monument Beach, received his discharge from the Air Force as First Lieutenant last week and spent the weekend with his parents.
He left on Sunday to begin his employment with the Atlantic division of Pan American World Airways Company as a pilot on D-C 7Cs. He will be stationed at New York International Airport in New York City flying trans Atlantic flights to all parts of Europe, Scandinavia and South Africa. At present he is attending a six week Pan American orientation school in New York City.
Mr. Wheeler was graduated from Bourne High School in the class of 1950 and attended the University of Maine for two years.
On January 1, 1953, having passed the tests, he left to join the United States Air Force and entered the Aviation Cadet Training School at Lackland Air Force base at San Antonio, Texas.
In March 1954 he received his commission as Second Lieut, and subsequently has received his First Lieut, commission.
He has accumulated over 3,000 hours of accident free flying time and has been Aircraft Commander on C-54 transports for the Military Air Transport Service for two years out of Charleston, South Carolina.
Lieut. Wheeler, who flew trans Atlantic to all parts of Europe and South Africa, also flew 51 flights to Thule, Greenland and worked on the air-lift for Hungarian refugees.
Elwood Palmer Benson Jr.
Class of 1948
Navy, 4 Years
Elwood Palmer Benson Jr., graduated from Bourne High school with the class of 1948, played on the football and baseball teams, then joined the Naval Air Force and served as Aviation Structural Mechanic with a fighter squadron based at Jacksonville, Florida.
He also served in the Mediterranean area on the aircraft carriers Coral Sea, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Midway.
He was discharged with a rating of Third Class AMC in September of 1952.
Class of 1948
Navy, 4 Years
Elwood Palmer Benson Jr., graduated from Bourne High school with the class of 1948, played on the football and baseball teams, then joined the Naval Air Force and served as Aviation Structural Mechanic with a fighter squadron based at Jacksonville, Florida.
He also served in the Mediterranean area on the aircraft carriers Coral Sea, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Midway.
He was discharged with a rating of Third Class AMC in September of 1952.
F. Charles Thamalis
Class of 1949
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, December 16, 1958, Page 7
Mr. Thamalis was born in Bourne, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thamalis.
He was graduated from Bourne High School in 1949 having served as class president and played varsity football four years.
After a year at Rio Grande College in Ohio, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, served in the Canal Zone and left the service as a sergeant in 1954.
Class of 1949
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, December 16, 1958, Page 7
Mr. Thamalis was born in Bourne, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thamalis.
He was graduated from Bourne High School in 1949 having served as class president and played varsity football four years.
After a year at Rio Grande College in Ohio, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, served in the Canal Zone and left the service as a sergeant in 1954.
Frank G. Anderson, Jr
Class of 1949
Navy, 20+ Years
Frank G. Anderson, Jr.
Frank was a graduate of the Bourne High School and attended St. Anselm's College before entering a career in the Navy in 1951. He began as a Corpsman 1st class and attained the rank of Captain, Medical Services Corps and was a Navy hospital administrator before retiring from the Regional Command, Great Lakes, IL, in 1984.
In 1949, prior to entering the Navy, he met his wife, Wanda (Fielding) Anderson, whom he married in 1955. They moved from Navy station to station for the next 34 years, settling in Preston, CT where he and Wanda operated the Wanfran Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Class of 1949
Navy, 20+ Years
Frank G. Anderson, Jr.
Frank was a graduate of the Bourne High School and attended St. Anselm's College before entering a career in the Navy in 1951. He began as a Corpsman 1st class and attained the rank of Captain, Medical Services Corps and was a Navy hospital administrator before retiring from the Regional Command, Great Lakes, IL, in 1984.
In 1949, prior to entering the Navy, he met his wife, Wanda (Fielding) Anderson, whom he married in 1955. They moved from Navy station to station for the next 34 years, settling in Preston, CT where he and Wanda operated the Wanfran Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Frederick Earl Winterbottom
Class of 1955
Air Force, 4 Years
After his military career in the United States Air Force, he had worked with computers at Saint Luke's Hospital in New Bedford where he later retired
Class of 1955
Air Force, 4 Years
After his military career in the United States Air Force, he had worked with computers at Saint Luke's Hospital in New Bedford where he later retired
Frederick J. Dunbury, Sr
Class of 1947
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Mr. Dunbury enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served for three years.
During his service in the Korean War, he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Combat V.
Class of 1947
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Mr. Dunbury enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served for three years.
During his service in the Korean War, he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Combat V.
George Duane "Dewey" Harrison
Class of 1939
Army, 5 Years
George served his country in the United States Army from September 1940 until his honorable discharge in October 1945.
Class of 1939
Army, 5 Years
George served his country in the United States Army from September 1940 until his honorable discharge in October 1945.
George E. Whipple
Class of 1940
Navy, 7 Years
During World War II, George served in the U.S. Navy as a PT boat gunner in the South Pacific Theater of Operations. He served on campaigns in the Solomon Island, New Guinea and the Philippines. He received a Purple Heart for wound sustained during combat. George served briefly with former President John F. Kennedy in the South Pacific. During the Korean Conflict George was recalled to service with the Navy.
George Whipple
GM1 U.S. NAVY WORLD WAR II
April 22, 1942, 1st Enlistment Date
February 26, 1948, 1st Release Date
April 10, 1951, 2nd Enlistment Date
August 2, 1952, 2nd Release Date
Class of 1940
Navy, 7 Years
During World War II, George served in the U.S. Navy as a PT boat gunner in the South Pacific Theater of Operations. He served on campaigns in the Solomon Island, New Guinea and the Philippines. He received a Purple Heart for wound sustained during combat. George served briefly with former President John F. Kennedy in the South Pacific. During the Korean Conflict George was recalled to service with the Navy.
George Whipple
GM1 U.S. NAVY WORLD WAR II
April 22, 1942, 1st Enlistment Date
February 26, 1948, 1st Release Date
April 10, 1951, 2nd Enlistment Date
August 2, 1952, 2nd Release Date
Gordon Lester Ellis
Class of 1953
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduation Gordon enlisted into the US Air Force in 1954 and was stationed in Germany as well as Puerto Rico.
Gordon retired as a Senior Master Sargent in Cheyenne in 1976.
Class of 1953
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduation Gordon enlisted into the US Air Force in 1954 and was stationed in Germany as well as Puerto Rico.
Gordon retired as a Senior Master Sargent in Cheyenne in 1976.
Henry Francis Maiolini
Class of 1940
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Henry served in the Marines from 1942 to 1945 in the South. Pacific as a Corporal.
Class of 1940
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Henry served in the Marines from 1942 to 1945 in the South. Pacific as a Corporal.
Henry S. Draper, Jr.
Class of 1955
National Guard, 8 Years
Henry S. Draper, Jr. attended Bourne High School and completed his formal education in the Army in which he served for eight years.
He served in 43 states and eight countries, including three tours of duty in Korea.
He was a member of the Army band and received his discharge in May as a Sergeant.
He was a retired Master Sergeant in the Army National Guard.
Class of 1955
National Guard, 8 Years
Henry S. Draper, Jr. attended Bourne High School and completed his formal education in the Army in which he served for eight years.
He served in 43 states and eight countries, including three tours of duty in Korea.
He was a member of the Army band and received his discharge in May as a Sergeant.
He was a retired Master Sergeant in the Army National Guard.
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