Bourne High School Alumni
Bourne, Massachusetts (MA)
Recent Members
| Andrea Hutchenrider | 1985 |
| Chris Chris Nardine | 1966 |
| John Cummings | 2001 |
| John Cummings | 2001 |
| Mailon "buzz" | 1963 |
| 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
Theodore "Ted" Perry Lindberg Jr.
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Cape Cod Times
Theodore "Ted" Perry Lindberg Jr.
Born: July 22, 1943, Wareham, MA
Died: May 13, 2009, Monument Beach, MA
of failing health at age 65
Graduated from Bourne High School June 1961.
U.S. Navy, Vietnam
Enlisted April 14,1962
Released August 28, 1969
Class of 1961
Navy, 3 Years
Cape Cod Times
Theodore "Ted" Perry Lindberg Jr.
Born: July 22, 1943, Wareham, MA
Died: May 13, 2009, Monument Beach, MA
of failing health at age 65
Graduated from Bourne High School June 1961.
U.S. Navy, Vietnam
Enlisted April 14,1962
Released August 28, 1969
Theodore Perry Lindberg, Sr.
Class of 1931
Navy, 4 Years
Theodore Perry Lindberg, Sr. 87 was a commercial fisherman, boat builder, WWII Navy veteran and a lifelong resident of Monument Beach.
During World War II he served in the Navy as a Carpenter's Mate First Class.
Before and after World War II, Mr. Lindberg worked as a boat builder and carpenter. He was also a commercial fisherman.
Class of 1931
Navy, 4 Years
Theodore Perry Lindberg, Sr. 87 was a commercial fisherman, boat builder, WWII Navy veteran and a lifelong resident of Monument Beach.
During World War II he served in the Navy as a Carpenter's Mate First Class.
Before and after World War II, Mr. Lindberg worked as a boat builder and carpenter. He was also a commercial fisherman.
Thomas Bion Landers, Jr.
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, October 17, 1958, Page 9
Pocasset Personals
Thomas Bion Landers, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bion Landers of Shore Road, has enlisted ln the Army. He reports October 20 and will be sent to Fort Dix for basic training.
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Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, January 05, 1960, Page 6
Pocasset Personals
Thomas B. Landers home from California on Army leave, is spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Bion Landers and brother Stewart. A new assignment will take him to Indiana, in January.
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Thomas Bion Landers, Jr.
Birth Date: June 30, 1940
Death Date: April 21, 1993
Branch: ARMY
Enlistment: January 1, 1962
Discharged: September 30, 1964
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, October 17, 1958, Page 9
Pocasset Personals
Thomas Bion Landers, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bion Landers of Shore Road, has enlisted ln the Army. He reports October 20 and will be sent to Fort Dix for basic training.
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Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, January 05, 1960, Page 6
Pocasset Personals
Thomas B. Landers home from California on Army leave, is spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Bion Landers and brother Stewart. A new assignment will take him to Indiana, in January.
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Thomas Bion Landers, Jr.
Birth Date: June 30, 1940
Death Date: April 21, 1993
Branch: ARMY
Enlistment: January 1, 1962
Discharged: September 30, 1964
Timothy Allen Sykes
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
In Timothy's early years he lived on the family farm in Dartmouth. The family then moved to Sagamore Beach and he graduated from Bourne High School in 1965.
After high school he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
In Timothy's early years he lived on the family farm in Dartmouth. The family then moved to Sagamore Beach and he graduated from Bourne High School in 1965.
After high school he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Tom Walsh
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry Platoon Leader; Air Cav Platoon Commander; Attack Helicopter Company Commander; Graduate: US Naval Test Pilot School; Experimental Test Pilot; Commander, US Army Airworthiness Qualification Test Directorate.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry Platoon Leader; Air Cav Platoon Commander; Attack Helicopter Company Commander; Graduate: US Naval Test Pilot School; Experimental Test Pilot; Commander, US Army Airworthiness Qualification Test Directorate.
Victor L. Kim
Class of 1956
Army, 20+ Years
Served in alternating command and staff positions in world wide locations. Volunteered for combat duty in Vietnam and upon return served with the National Security Agency .Last assignments as Inspect
Class of 1956
Army, 20+ Years
Served in alternating command and staff positions in world wide locations. Volunteered for combat duty in Vietnam and upon return served with the National Security Agency .Last assignments as Inspect
Wallace Hathaway Handy
Class of 1948
Army, 2 Years
Following two years of Army service, he is a graduate student at Springfield College, majoring in education
Class of 1948
Army, 2 Years
Following two years of Army service, he is a graduate student at Springfield College, majoring in education
Wallace Herbert Blackwell, Jr.
Class of 1942
Army, 4 Years
U.S. Army Air Forces, WW II
Wallace volunteered for the U.S. Army Pilot Training in December 1942, graduating as a pilot and Second Lieutenant in January 1944. He received his B-17 Pilot and combat crew training, was assigned to the Eighth Air Force in England in July 1944, and flew his first combat mission over wartime Europe on July 31, 1944, his 20th birthday. He flew his 35th and final combat mission in December 1944.
Wallace was very active in the 398th Bomb Group Memorial Association. He served this group of proud WWII veterans in many roles since 1993, including President from 1998 until his death.
Class of 1942
Army, 4 Years
U.S. Army Air Forces, WW II
Wallace volunteered for the U.S. Army Pilot Training in December 1942, graduating as a pilot and Second Lieutenant in January 1944. He received his B-17 Pilot and combat crew training, was assigned to the Eighth Air Force in England in July 1944, and flew his first combat mission over wartime Europe on July 31, 1944, his 20th birthday. He flew his 35th and final combat mission in December 1944.
Wallace was very active in the 398th Bomb Group Memorial Association. He served this group of proud WWII veterans in many roles since 1993, including President from 1998 until his death.
Warren Ernest Loring (Bud)
Class of 1941
Army, 20+ Years
Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in May 1942. He was commissioned as a twin-engine fighter pilot, 2nd Lt. in December 1942. On his 5th mission, he was shot down over the enemy that occupied France in June 1944. Bud escaped and evaded the enemy with the help of the French Resistance after spending 2 months being hidden by various families, and he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for injuries received.
He served on active duty with the U.S. Army, Air Defense Artillery, and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1968 after 26 years of service, which included World War II, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts..
He was a life member of the Air Forces Escape & Evasion Society, serving on the Board of Directors as the Recording Secretary for 12 years. He was also a life member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society and its MA Chapter, The Military Officers Association of America, the P-38 National Association, Bourne High School Alumni Association, The 55th Fighter Group 343rd Squadron, Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 5988, Bourne, and the Bourne Society for Historic Preservation. He was a member of the Bourne Fire Department, Company 2 Associates for 53 years.
Class of 1941
Army, 20+ Years
Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in May 1942. He was commissioned as a twin-engine fighter pilot, 2nd Lt. in December 1942. On his 5th mission, he was shot down over the enemy that occupied France in June 1944. Bud escaped and evaded the enemy with the help of the French Resistance after spending 2 months being hidden by various families, and he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for injuries received.
He served on active duty with the U.S. Army, Air Defense Artillery, and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1968 after 26 years of service, which included World War II, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts..
He was a life member of the Air Forces Escape & Evasion Society, serving on the Board of Directors as the Recording Secretary for 12 years. He was also a life member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society and its MA Chapter, The Military Officers Association of America, the P-38 National Association, Bourne High School Alumni Association, The 55th Fighter Group 343rd Squadron, Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 5988, Bourne, and the Bourne Society for Historic Preservation. He was a member of the Bourne Fire Department, Company 2 Associates for 53 years.
William Clifford Alden, Jr.
Class of 1949
Navy, 4 Years
William Clifford Alden, Jr.
June 4, 1931 - November 20, 1967
Mr. Alden was graduated from Bourne High School in 1949 and has served four years in the Navy as Aviation Ordnance Man 3c in the Pacific and Mediterranean aboard the USS Bennington and the USS Bon Homme Richard.
Class of 1949
Navy, 4 Years
William Clifford Alden, Jr.
June 4, 1931 - November 20, 1967
Mr. Alden was graduated from Bourne High School in 1949 and has served four years in the Navy as Aviation Ordnance Man 3c in the Pacific and Mediterranean aboard the USS Bennington and the USS Bon Homme Richard.
William F. Sampson Sr. ''Bill''
Class of 1943
Navy, 20+ Years
Mr. Sampson served in the U.S. Navy on the battleship ''US. Wyoming'' during WWII as Second Class Petty Officer.
After WWII, he worked at Camp Edwards Fire Department as Crew Chief GS-5 and at Otis Air Base as a crash rescue firefighter. He then retired after 25 years.
Class of 1943
Navy, 20+ Years
Mr. Sampson served in the U.S. Navy on the battleship ''US. Wyoming'' during WWII as Second Class Petty Officer.
After WWII, he worked at Camp Edwards Fire Department as Crew Chief GS-5 and at Otis Air Base as a crash rescue firefighter. He then retired after 25 years.
William S. Wright, Jr.
Class of 1953
Army, 4 Years
PVT. WILLIAM S. WRIGHT, JR
Bourne High School Class of 1953
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, September 28, 1956, Page 9
PVT. WILLIAM S. WRIGHT, JR., son of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Wright of Pocasset, is home on a 14 day furlough upon completion of basic training at Ft. Knox, KY.
Pvt. Wright, 23, a graduate of Bourne High School and will return to duty at the Armored Center at Ft. Knox the end of next week. He entered the Army on July 16.
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Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, July 08, 1958, Page 7
Soldier Expected Home on Leave
William S. Wright Jr., a Specialist Third Class in the Army is expected to arrive home from overseas sometime this week.
Mr. Wright is with the Third Medium Tank Battalion, 35th Armored Division.
He has received a safe driving award from the Seventh Army and the Good Conduct medal.
Class of 1953
Army, 4 Years
PVT. WILLIAM S. WRIGHT, JR
Bourne High School Class of 1953
Falmouth Enterprise, Friday, September 28, 1956, Page 9
PVT. WILLIAM S. WRIGHT, JR., son of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Wright of Pocasset, is home on a 14 day furlough upon completion of basic training at Ft. Knox, KY.
Pvt. Wright, 23, a graduate of Bourne High School and will return to duty at the Armored Center at Ft. Knox the end of next week. He entered the Army on July 16.
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Falmouth Enterprise, Tuesday, July 08, 1958, Page 7
Soldier Expected Home on Leave
William S. Wright Jr., a Specialist Third Class in the Army is expected to arrive home from overseas sometime this week.
Mr. Wright is with the Third Medium Tank Battalion, 35th Armored Division.
He has received a safe driving award from the Seventh Army and the Good Conduct medal.
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Our Bourne 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 Bourne High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Bourne are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!