Bulkeley High School Alumni
Hartford, Connecticut (CT)

Recent Members
Ashley Smith | 2007 |
Daniela Giuliano | 1969 |
David David Adams | 1996 |
Edwin Acosta Jr. | 1998 |
Luis Antonio | 2007 |
Paul Paul Vasseur | 1968 |
Robin Berthiaume | 1978 |
Vin Supple | 1960 |
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

Carlos Mercedes
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 12 Years
I joined the United States Marine Corps in August 2005 and currently serving.
Class of 2003
Marine Corps, 12 Years
I joined the United States Marine Corps in August 2005 and currently serving.

Gary O. Espelin
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
1961 Basic Training - 1962-1964 Berlin Germany (Cold War) - 1975 Drill Sergeant School Fort DIX - 1975 - 1978 76 Division Reserve - 1978 - 1993 CT National Guard ( Sr Tac NCO School)
Class of 1961
Army, 20+ Years
1961 Basic Training - 1962-1964 Berlin Germany (Cold War) - 1975 Drill Sergeant School Fort DIX - 1975 - 1978 76 Division Reserve - 1978 - 1993 CT National Guard ( Sr Tac NCO School)

Henry Phillip Prior
Class of 1938
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Electrician Aircraft
Killed in a car accident in 1955 at age 35 in Michigan. Would like to contact anyone who might have know him. My brother-in-law is his son and was 9 months old when Henry was killed. E-Mail Internet-baglady@comcast.net
Class of 1938
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Electrician Aircraft
Killed in a car accident in 1955 at age 35 in Michigan. Would like to contact anyone who might have know him. My brother-in-law is his son and was 9 months old when Henry was killed. E-Mail Internet-baglady@comcast.net

Jaime Ortiz
Class of 1990
Army Reserves, 8 Years
C Company 1st Battalion Detachment
169th Infantry Div
Class of 1990
Army Reserves, 8 Years
C Company 1st Battalion Detachment
169th Infantry Div



Joseph A. Mayer
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the US Army and Ct Army National Guard.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the US Army and Ct Army National Guard.

Michael C. Torbicki Jr
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Cold War and Persian Gulf War era veteran. Mogadishu, Somalia 1992-1993
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Cold War and Persian Gulf War era veteran. Mogadishu, Somalia 1992-1993


Raymond A. Acker
Class of 1950
Army, 20+ Years
1953-55: Basic Training - Fort Jackson; Radio Operator Training - Fort Gordon; 999th Signal Battalion, Fort Wadsworth (Staten Island), NY; Thule AFB, Greenland. 1955-61: USAR; 1963-65: Commission reserve, US Army Chaplain; 1965-83: Fort Polk, LA; Okinawa; 159th Transportation Battalion, RVN; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; US Army Chaplain School, Fort Hamilton, NY; Giessen, Germany; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Mead, MD; Various TDYs for training in Counseling, Management, Finances. Awards include: Bronze Star, Meritorious service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Good Conduct Medal, and various service ribbons. Retired 1983 as LTC.
Class of 1950
Army, 20+ Years
1953-55: Basic Training - Fort Jackson; Radio Operator Training - Fort Gordon; 999th Signal Battalion, Fort Wadsworth (Staten Island), NY; Thule AFB, Greenland. 1955-61: USAR; 1963-65: Commission reserve, US Army Chaplain; 1965-83: Fort Polk, LA; Okinawa; 159th Transportation Battalion, RVN; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; US Army Chaplain School, Fort Hamilton, NY; Giessen, Germany; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Mead, MD; Various TDYs for training in Counseling, Management, Finances. Awards include: Bronze Star, Meritorious service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Good Conduct Medal, and various service ribbons. Retired 1983 as LTC.

Raymond M. Garcia
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Active Duty from July 1997 to present. Currently serve as a Staff Sergeant in Johnson City, TN.
Class of 1997
Marine Corps, 11 Years
Active Duty from July 1997 to present. Currently serve as a Staff Sergeant in Johnson City, TN.

ROBERT LEONARD
Class of 1959
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
Served from 1961 to 1967. I was lucky. I didn't go to Viet Nam. 4th Marine Division stood by from 1/15/65 to 7/30/65 to go to Viet Nam. President Johnson had the division stand down 7/30/65. I was real lucky.
Class of 1959
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
Served from 1961 to 1967. I was lucky. I didn't go to Viet Nam. 4th Marine Division stood by from 1/15/65 to 7/30/65 to go to Viet Nam. President Johnson had the division stand down 7/30/65. I was real lucky.

Susan Simon
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Active duty Public Affairs, MCRD San Diego; Reserve Public Affairs and ITT, Washington DC and Long Island New York
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Active duty Public Affairs, MCRD San Diego; Reserve Public Affairs and ITT, Washington DC and Long Island New York

Vicente Alvarez
Class of 1983
Army, 3 Years
Active duty 1983 to 1986
Served 2 1/2 years in Germany.
Great memories.
Class of 1983
Army, 3 Years
Active duty 1983 to 1986
Served 2 1/2 years in Germany.
Great memories.

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Our Bulkeley 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 Bulkeley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Hartford are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!