Charles City High School Alumni
Charles City, Iowa (IA)
Recent Members
| Charles Boscaljon | 1975 |
| James James Walters | 1961 |
| Larry Marreel | 1988 |
| Merle Tibbitts | 1976 |
| Nancy Baltzell | 1965 |
| Ramona Learn | 1969 |
| Randy Jacobson Randy Jacobson | 1986 |
| Richard Welton | 1965 |
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
Bill Law
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
US Atlantic Fleet on board the USS Algol AKA 54
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
US Atlantic Fleet on board the USS Algol AKA 54
dennis connerley
Class of 1970
Air Force, 10 Years
aircraft maintenance ac-47's,f-4's,and f-16,s Vietnam and Korea
Class of 1970
Air Force, 10 Years
aircraft maintenance ac-47's,f-4's,and f-16,s Vietnam and Korea
Dr. Jeffrey Duncan
Class of 1980
Army, 10 Years
Enlisted US Army Signal Corps 1980 - 82; USMA Cadet 1982-1986; US Army Armor Officer 1986 - 1990
Class of 1980
Army, 10 Years
Enlisted US Army Signal Corps 1980 - 82; USMA Cadet 1982-1986; US Army Armor Officer 1986 - 1990
Duane Lubbert
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 yrs active duty - Air Operations Specialist
19 yrs reserve duty - Chief of Education and Training
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 yrs active duty - Air Operations Specialist
19 yrs reserve duty - Chief of Education and Training
Edwin Lee (Ted) Helvig
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Flight Mechanic, Served in Air Rescue (Goose Bay Canada) South East Asia, NKP Thailand and Na Trang, Da Nang and Khe San South Viet Nam. Spent time in Reo, Panama City, Porto Rico, and Burmuda
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Flight Mechanic, Served in Air Rescue (Goose Bay Canada) South East Asia, NKP Thailand and Na Trang, Da Nang and Khe San South Viet Nam. Spent time in Reo, Panama City, Porto Rico, and Burmuda
Jeff Holzer
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
I have worked on every Army helicoptor. Last MOS was a crew chief on Blackhawk.
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
I have worked on every Army helicoptor. Last MOS was a crew chief on Blackhawk.
Jennifer Finley (Whitney)
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
I served in the US Navy - First duty station Charleston South Carolina, on the USS Frank Cable (AS-40), transferred to San Diego California, and got out of Active Duty with an honorable discharge on July 1985, joined the reserves and discharged from the Navy Reserves after serving with the US Marines in 1995. Joined the National Guard in 1999, and discharged honorably on Dec 10 2001.
Class of 1981
Navy, 4 Years
I served in the US Navy - First duty station Charleston South Carolina, on the USS Frank Cable (AS-40), transferred to San Diego California, and got out of Active Duty with an honorable discharge on July 1985, joined the reserves and discharged from the Navy Reserves after serving with the US Marines in 1995. Joined the National Guard in 1999, and discharged honorably on Dec 10 2001.
Jim Walter
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Infantry, commissioned officer. Vietnam, 1968-69.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Infantry, commissioned officer. Vietnam, 1968-69.
Jim Walter
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Entered Marine OCS in February, 1968. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in October, 1968. Served in Vietnam as infantry platoon leader with Company M, 3d Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, in 1968-69. Discharged from Marines in 1971.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Entered Marine OCS in February, 1968. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in October, 1968. Served in Vietnam as infantry platoon leader with Company M, 3d Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, in 1968-69. Discharged from Marines in 1971.
John H. Reveland
Class of 1963
Army, 10 Years
Served 20 months in Karlsruhe, Germany with USATCC, Sgt E-5, transportable communication company, 8 years with national guard as forward observer.
Class of 1963
Army, 10 Years
Served 20 months in Karlsruhe, Germany with USATCC, Sgt E-5, transportable communication company, 8 years with national guard as forward observer.
John Hobert
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
1. Republic of South Vietnam Aug 4:1969-Jul 30:1970
2. Rank of Staff Sergeant
3. DaNang Support Command-5th Army
4. Knox College ROTC 1970-71
5. Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal,.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
1. Republic of South Vietnam Aug 4:1969-Jul 30:1970
2. Rank of Staff Sergeant
3. DaNang Support Command-5th Army
4. Knox College ROTC 1970-71
5. Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal,.
Lanny Mincks
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
Served in Germany and Viet Nam. Advisor to the South VietNam Army 64-65
Class of 1962
Army, 4 Years
Served in Germany and Viet Nam. Advisor to the South VietNam Army 64-65
Lee Wilhelms
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
I served in Viet Nam with the 1st Air Cavalry as an Infantry Platoon Sgt. I was wounded and spent the last four months of my tour at an Okinawa Army hospital. The remainder of my tour was served at Fort Riley, Kansas
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
I served in Viet Nam with the 1st Air Cavalry as an Infantry Platoon Sgt. I was wounded and spent the last four months of my tour at an Okinawa Army hospital. The remainder of my tour was served at Fort Riley, Kansas
Mahlon E Greenzweig
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
SP5 with Co B 5th Bn 68th Armor 66-67
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
SP5 with Co B 5th Bn 68th Armor 66-67
Melvin Leonard
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Been with Navy (medical) both active and reserve since graduation. Returned to active in 2000 and looking to retire in 2014. I have been assigned to the Marine Corps for most of my career.
Class of 1984
Navy, 20+ Years
Been with Navy (medical) both active and reserve since graduation. Returned to active in 2000 and looking to retire in 2014. I have been assigned to the Marine Corps for most of my career.
Michael Barnstable
Class of 1975
Air Force, 26 Years
Retired Officer and aviator (B-52 Bombardier). Flew combat missions during Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 26 Years
Retired Officer and aviator (B-52 Bombardier). Flew combat missions during Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Mitch Martin
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Rode big gray ships for 10 years... the found my calling with the Navy Special Forces where I drove high speed boats for the U.S. Navy Seals for my last 11 years
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Rode big gray ships for 10 years... the found my calling with the Navy Special Forces where I drove high speed boats for the U.S. Navy Seals for my last 11 years
Mitchell Monroe
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I was stationed with VP19 at Moffett Field CA.
Made several deployments to Phillippines and Japan with them. I then transferred to SWFPAC in Bango WA. SWFPAC was involved with the production and security of nuclear missiles for the Trident subs. I then transferred to NAS Whidbey Island and was assigned to various VAQ and VA squadrons. I made over 8 cruises to the Med, Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans in support of Navy operations over the years including Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I retired in 1993 at the rate of YNC (E-7)
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
I was stationed with VP19 at Moffett Field CA.
Made several deployments to Phillippines and Japan with them. I then transferred to SWFPAC in Bango WA. SWFPAC was involved with the production and security of nuclear missiles for the Trident subs. I then transferred to NAS Whidbey Island and was assigned to various VAQ and VA squadrons. I made over 8 cruises to the Med, Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans in support of Navy operations over the years including Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I retired in 1993 at the rate of YNC (E-7)
Paul Anderson
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
Served 4 years active duty after high school. My rate was in the medical field where I specialized as a Surgical Technologist. I'm a Vet of the first gulf war. After serving 4 active years, I did 2 years active reserve and 2 years inactive reserve
God's speed to our troops in harm's way today.
Class of 1989
Navy, 8 Years
Served 4 years active duty after high school. My rate was in the medical field where I specialized as a Surgical Technologist. I'm a Vet of the first gulf war. After serving 4 active years, I did 2 years active reserve and 2 years inactive reserve
God's speed to our troops in harm's way today.
R. Mike McCrackin
Class of 1973
Navy, 18 Years
Communications...like spook type stuff. Yes, we did, and still do stuff you're not supposed to know about. Watch the news, and you'll learn nothing about it, as designed.... Improve your mental health, and throw your TV in the shitcan.
Class of 1973
Navy, 18 Years
Communications...like spook type stuff. Yes, we did, and still do stuff you're not supposed to know about. Watch the news, and you'll learn nothing about it, as designed.... Improve your mental health, and throw your TV in the shitcan.
Randy
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground Radio Operator. After Basic Training in Texas and Tech School In Mississippi I served at March AFB, CA and Anderson AFB, Guam.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground Radio Operator. After Basic Training in Texas and Tech School In Mississippi I served at March AFB, CA and Anderson AFB, Guam.
Rollin Heinzerling, PhD
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
US Army Medical Research and Nutrition Command, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver CO
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
US Army Medical Research and Nutrition Command, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver CO
Samantha Wilson
Class of 2008
National Guard, 2 Years
truck driver - based out of Waterloo
Class of 2008
National Guard, 2 Years
truck driver - based out of Waterloo
tim dyre
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
4 years active Army at Schofield and Ft Hood and 16 in Army Reserve, Ft Chaffee
Class of 1978
Army, 20+ Years
4 years active Army at Schofield and Ft Hood and 16 in Army Reserve, Ft Chaffee
William (Bill) Duncan
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired US Army. Intelligence Analyst, Parachute Rigger, and Hospital Food Service Specialist. Travel alot of other countries. Also served in the Iowa Army National Guard
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Retired US Army. Intelligence Analyst, Parachute Rigger, and Hospital Food Service Specialist. Travel alot of other countries. Also served in the Iowa Army National Guard
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Our Charles City 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 Charles City High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Charles City are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!