Rushville Consolidated High School Alumni
Rushville, Indiana (IN)
Recent Members
| Brad Whittaker | 1988 |
| Craig Cameron Craig Cameron | 1978 |
| Danny Mofield | 1973 |
| Evelyn Downey | 1966 |
| Jane Artmeier | 1978 |
| Lisa K Evans White | 1980 |
| Mary Lou Wilhelm | 1974 |
| Thomas Gaunt | 1976 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Jerry Doddridge
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
26 year in Army Reserve. Two tour in Iraq 2004 and 2009, last time training Irag National Police. Will retire Nov 2010.
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
26 year in Army Reserve. Two tour in Iraq 2004 and 2009, last time training Irag National Police. Will retire Nov 2010.
Woodrow W. Pea, Jr.
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served four years active duty, one of those years in Japan. Recieved Rifle Marksmanship badge. Trained as a 3071 (aviation supply clerk, manual accounts).
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served four years active duty, one of those years in Japan. Recieved Rifle Marksmanship badge. Trained as a 3071 (aviation supply clerk, manual accounts).
Angela Taylor
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Aerospace Warning and Control Systems Operator(AWACS) 1983 - 1987
Basic: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
Tech: Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS
Service: Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC
Class of 1983
Air Force, 4 Years
Aerospace Warning and Control Systems Operator(AWACS) 1983 - 1987
Basic: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
Tech: Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS
Service: Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC
Boyden Cull
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
He served in the Army during the Korea Conflict serving as a tank mechanic.
Years of service estimated
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
He served in the Army during the Korea Conflict serving as a tank mechanic.
Years of service estimated
Carl Raymond Busald
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
He served honorably in the Air Force as a sergeant from 1972 to 1976.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
He served honorably in the Air Force as a sergeant from 1972 to 1976.
Charles Coffin
Class of 1980
Army, 12 Years
ETS as SFC on TDRL. 2 tours Germany. 3 tours california, plus, texas (2), England, Colorado. Massachusetts. Job title 98G4HC8RU/CX/SC (russian, czechoslovak, serbian/croatian, helicoper crew, language instructor, platoon sergeant.
Class of 1980
Army, 12 Years
ETS as SFC on TDRL. 2 tours Germany. 3 tours california, plus, texas (2), England, Colorado. Massachusetts. Job title 98G4HC8RU/CX/SC (russian, czechoslovak, serbian/croatian, helicoper crew, language instructor, platoon sergeant.
Charles Robert "Bob" Hood
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Hood, a 1961 graduate of Rushville High School. honorably served in the United States Army.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Hood, a 1961 graduate of Rushville High School. honorably served in the United States Army.
Years of service estimated.
Chez Marshall Jr.
Class of 1937
Army, 3 Years
Chez was a US Army veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1937
Army, 3 Years
Chez was a US Army veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Clifford Messer
Class of 1947
Army, 2 Years
He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953.
Class of 1947
Army, 2 Years
He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953.
Dalton Carroll Minneman
Class of 1941
Army, 4 Years
Korean War veteran.
Drafted November 23, 1948
Discharged September 29, 1952
Class of 1941
Army, 4 Years
Korean War veteran.
Drafted November 23, 1948
Discharged September 29, 1952
Daniel W. Bailey
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
He joined the US Army and was an E3, serving from 1960-1963.
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
He joined the US Army and was an E3, serving from 1960-1963.
David Allen Percell
Class of 1958
Navy, 3 Years
U.S. Navy veteran.
Years of service is estimated.
Class of 1958
Navy, 3 Years
U.S. Navy veteran.
Years of service is estimated.
David Eugene "Pike" Bishop
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
David enlisted with the US Army after high school and was a military policeman and served with the 101st Airborne Division. He was stationed in Hue City, South Vietman from late 1969 to November of 1970. David earned a bronze star and a purple heart while serving our country.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
David enlisted with the US Army after high school and was a military policeman and served with the 101st Airborne Division. He was stationed in Hue City, South Vietman from late 1969 to November of 1970. David earned a bronze star and a purple heart while serving our country.
David Wayne Whitfield
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
David was a E2 in the US Army.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
David was a E2 in the US Army.
Years of service estimated.
Denny Moody
Class of 1958
Air Force, 3 Years
Mr. Moody was a 1958 graduate of Rushville High School and was in the Air Force from 1958 to 1961.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 3 Years
Mr. Moody was a 1958 graduate of Rushville High School and was in the Air Force from 1958 to 1961.
Donald Bert Garretson
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
He served his county in the US Army during the Korean War.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
He served his county in the US Army during the Korean War.
Years of service estimated.
Donald Gene Cory
Class of 1965
Air Force, 3 Years
U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 3 Years
U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Dr George E. "Doc" King
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
He was a World War II US Army Medical Corps veteran, serving in the Philippines. Years of service is estimated.
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
He was a World War II US Army Medical Corps veteran, serving in the Philippines. Years of service is estimated.
Earl C. "Zeke" Hinchman
Class of 1957
Air Force, 3 Years
He was an Air Force Veteran. Years of service estimated.
Class of 1957
Air Force, 3 Years
He was an Air Force Veteran. Years of service estimated.
Edwin Micajah Russell
Class of 1941
Army, 3 Years
He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps during WW2 serving as Corporal.
Class of 1941
Army, 3 Years
He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps during WW2 serving as Corporal.
Ellis L. Moor
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Exact years of service unkown, estimate of 3 years.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Exact years of service unkown, estimate of 3 years.
Eric Billman
Class of 1986
Army, 3 Years
Cav Scout served in Operation Desert Storm
Class of 1986
Army, 3 Years
Cav Scout served in Operation Desert Storm
Floyd Robert Robbins
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Served our country Oct. 1962 to Oct. 1965 in the US Army Security Agency.
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Served our country Oct. 1962 to Oct. 1965 in the US Army Security Agency.
Frank E. Barnett
Class of 1947
Army, 3 Years
Corporal, U.S. Army, Korea
AWARDED THE SILVER STAR: The Silver Star is the third highest military award designated solely for heroism in combat. Established in 1918 as the Citation Star, in 1932 it was re-designated as a medal with a retroactive provision that allowed servicemen as far back as the Spanish-American War (1898) to receive it for gallant actions.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1947
Army, 3 Years
Corporal, U.S. Army, Korea
AWARDED THE SILVER STAR: The Silver Star is the third highest military award designated solely for heroism in combat. Established in 1918 as the Citation Star, in 1932 it was re-designated as a medal with a retroactive provision that allowed servicemen as far back as the Spanish-American War (1898) to receive it for gallant actions.
Years of service estimated.
G. Richard Pile
Class of 1949
Air Force, 2 Years
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1957.
Class of 1949
Air Force, 2 Years
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1957.
Garland Eugene "Butch" Harpring, Jr
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
He was a 1973 graduate of Rush Consolidated High School and a United States armed forces veteran. ++++++++ Branch & specific years of service unknown.
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
He was a 1973 graduate of Rush Consolidated High School and a United States armed forces veteran. ++++++++ Branch & specific years of service unknown.
Gary L. Curtis
Class of 1965
Air Force, 9 Years
Served as command pilot and instructor in Strategic Air Command KC 135 Q aircraft.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 9 Years
Served as command pilot and instructor in Strategic Air Command KC 135 Q aircraft.
Gary L. Curtis
Class of 1965
Air Force, 9 Years
US Air Force Pilot serving in Strategic Air Command. Aircraft commander and instructor pilot on KC135Q aircraft. Awarded Air Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal for service in Southeast Asia.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 9 Years
US Air Force Pilot serving in Strategic Air Command. Aircraft commander and instructor pilot on KC135Q aircraft. Awarded Air Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal for service in Southeast Asia.
George F. Cherry
Class of 1943
Navy, 3 Years
He was a 1943 graduate of Rushville High and was a WWII Navy Veteran.
Years of service is an estimate.
Class of 1943
Navy, 3 Years
He was a 1943 graduate of Rushville High and was a WWII Navy Veteran.
Years of service is an estimate.
George William (Bill) Pearsey
Class of 1942
Army, 3 Years
He entered into the Army Air Corps in 1943 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in India Burma, Central Burma and China Offensive during WWII.
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918." The decoration may also be given for an act performed prior to that date when the individual has been recommended for, but has not received the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross or Distinguished Service Medal.
Graduation year & years of service estimated.
Class of 1942
Army, 3 Years
He entered into the Army Air Corps in 1943 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in India Burma, Central Burma and China Offensive during WWII.
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918." The decoration may also be given for an act performed prior to that date when the individual has been recommended for, but has not received the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross or Distinguished Service Medal.
Graduation year & years of service estimated.
Gerry Lowell Carpenter
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in U.S.Navy 1968-1972. Cruise-Tokin Gulf, Viet Nam in 1970. Achieved rank of PO2/EN2. Joined Indiana National Guards in 1975 and retired in 1991 at rank of SSG. Ribbons and medals awarded, Navy Good Conduct, National Defense, Viet Nam Service, Indiana National Guard Commendation, Army National Guard Achievement (x4), Armed Forces Reserve. Proud to have served!
Class of 1967
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in U.S.Navy 1968-1972. Cruise-Tokin Gulf, Viet Nam in 1970. Achieved rank of PO2/EN2. Joined Indiana National Guards in 1975 and retired in 1991 at rank of SSG. Ribbons and medals awarded, Navy Good Conduct, National Defense, Viet Nam Service, Indiana National Guard Commendation, Army National Guard Achievement (x4), Armed Forces Reserve. Proud to have served!
Greg Gardner
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 12 Years
United States Marine Corps December 1968 through February 1980. Helicopter crewmember/doorgunner...
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 12 Years
United States Marine Corps December 1968 through February 1980. Helicopter crewmember/doorgunner...
Greg Raike
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
USMC 1975-1979 (Semper Fi!) Discharged as SGT (E-5). Active Duty with the Indiana Army National Guard 1981 - 2000. Retired as a Major (0-4) and receiving full retirement as of Oct 2000. Last military photo of me before retirement. Oh yea, they don't like you smiling for these photos!!
Class of 1974
National Guard, 20+ Years
USMC 1975-1979 (Semper Fi!) Discharged as SGT (E-5). Active Duty with the Indiana Army National Guard 1981 - 2000. Retired as a Major (0-4) and receiving full retirement as of Oct 2000. Last military photo of me before retirement. Oh yea, they don't like you smiling for these photos!!
Harold L. Schmall
Class of 1941
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Schmall was a 1941 graduate of Rushville High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Years of service is an estimate.
Class of 1941
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Schmall was a 1941 graduate of Rushville High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Years of service is an estimate.
Ivan J. Brown
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Brown was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict, serving from 1953 to 1955.
Class of 1952
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Brown was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict, serving from 1953 to 1955.
Jack L Osborne
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
SGT Osborne served as a Ranger in Vietnam with the 173 Airborne 67-68
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
SGT Osborne served as a Ranger in Vietnam with the 173 Airborne 67-68
Jack L. Osborne
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Jack was an U.S. Army Paratrooper/Ranger with the 173 Airborne Brigade Vietnam 67-68, Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Jack was an U.S. Army Paratrooper/Ranger with the 173 Airborne Brigade Vietnam 67-68, Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient.
Jack L. Osborne
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Jack was an U.S. Army Paratrooper/Ranger with the 173 Airborne Brigade Vietnam 67-68, Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Jack was an U.S. Army Paratrooper/Ranger with the 173 Airborne Brigade Vietnam 67-68, Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient.
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Class of 1960
No November 3, thirteen members of the class of 1960 got together for a mini off year reunion (53rd) at Mexical Restaura...
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Our Rushville Consolidated High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Rushville Consolidated High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Rushville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!