Dowagiac Union High School Alumni
Dowagiac, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Brad Allan | 2004 |
| Chantilla Edwards | 1993 |
| Chris Frazier | 1974 |
| Linda Cross | 1971 |
| Michael Joan Garritano | 1974 |
| Michael Yauchstetter Michael Yauchstetter | 1968 |
| Patricia Brock | 1974 |
| Sandra Clendenin | 1974 |
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
Have you lost your Dowagiac Union High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Chieftains lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Angela Frost
Class of 1999
Army, 14 Years
8 years active duty, one deployment to Iraq and one to Bosnia. 6 years in the National Guard
Class of 1999
Army, 14 Years
8 years active duty, one deployment to Iraq and one to Bosnia. 6 years in the National Guard
David Garrett
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was stationed in Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia and Washington, DC. Overseas I was stationed in Korea, Turkey, Panama, Portugal with TDY's to Germany and Bahrain. I am retired now living in Maryland.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was stationed in Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia and Washington, DC. Overseas I was stationed in Korea, Turkey, Panama, Portugal with TDY's to Germany and Bahrain. I am retired now living in Maryland.
David Joseph Andrews
Class of 1965
Navy, 2 Years
Navigation division USS Ticonderoga, 1966/67..t.a.d.USMC,1967,E&E instructor
Class of 1965
Navy, 2 Years
Navigation division USS Ticonderoga, 1966/67..t.a.d.USMC,1967,E&E instructor
Doug Fitzgerald
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Top Secret Security Clearance..Worked in Strike on Aircraft Carriers during Vietnam. Handled pilot debrief, strike assessment, and bombloads for upcoming strikes..
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Top Secret Security Clearance..Worked in Strike on Aircraft Carriers during Vietnam. Handled pilot debrief, strike assessment, and bombloads for upcoming strikes..
EungSoo Chai (Stephen Alexander Lilly)
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served honorably for our great nation, United States of America; 1969 to 1992. Followed then lead troops, Vietnam to Desert Storm. Special branches on assignments in administration; as a instructor; aviation - rotor and its mechanics inspector; intelligence; and the law; infantry; logistics; communication; retired. Presently, Founder, manager of Michigan nonprofit corporation for U. S. Veterans.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served honorably for our great nation, United States of America; 1969 to 1992. Followed then lead troops, Vietnam to Desert Storm. Special branches on assignments in administration; as a instructor; aviation - rotor and its mechanics inspector; intelligence; and the law; infantry; logistics; communication; retired. Presently, Founder, manager of Michigan nonprofit corporation for U. S. Veterans.
George Perkins
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed in Texas, Germany, Missouri, Germany with TDYs to Turkey, Italy, Bahrain, England
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Stationed in Texas, Germany, Missouri, Germany with TDYs to Turkey, Italy, Bahrain, England
James Janes
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Wheel vehicle mechanic with light generators and tanks. Retired at the rank of Master Sergeant.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
Senior Wheel vehicle mechanic with light generators and tanks. Retired at the rank of Master Sergeant.
John Riggs
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed in Texas, California and Oregon
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Stationed in Texas, California and Oregon
Jon Hunter
Class of 1980
Army, 4 Years
Four years of honorable service to our country seems like a short period in the scheme of life. Still, it was the most enjoyable time. It was certainly one of the most influential times. And, I'm always grateful for those who serve in every branch and every capacity of our armed forces.
Class of 1980
Army, 4 Years
Four years of honorable service to our country seems like a short period in the scheme of life. Still, it was the most enjoyable time. It was certainly one of the most influential times. And, I'm always grateful for those who serve in every branch and every capacity of our armed forces.
K Paul Parmenter
Class of 1971
Navy, 8 Years
Served on two ships and one shore command. Even managed to do surveillance work off the coast of Vietnam.
Class of 1971
Navy, 8 Years
Served on two ships and one shore command. Even managed to do surveillance work off the coast of Vietnam.
Keith Williams
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
I Spent 20+ years in the Air Force traveling throughout the world. My last eight years consisted of doing missions in Southeast Asia looking for MIA's from the Vietnam war. Settled in Honolulu Hawaii, currently working for the Navy.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
I Spent 20+ years in the Air Force traveling throughout the world. My last eight years consisted of doing missions in Southeast Asia looking for MIA's from the Vietnam war. Settled in Honolulu Hawaii, currently working for the Navy.
Kevin "Paul"Parmenter
Class of 1971
Navy, 8 Years
Worked in Naval communications aboard two ships and one shore command (London, England).
Class of 1971
Navy, 8 Years
Worked in Naval communications aboard two ships and one shore command (London, England).
Nick Bock
Class of 1964
Navy, 6 Years
USS Little Rock CLG-4
USS Saratoga CVA-60
6 Day war 1967
Class of 1964
Navy, 6 Years
USS Little Rock CLG-4
USS Saratoga CVA-60
6 Day war 1967
Alumni Stories
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School News
1971 year book
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Our Dowagiac Union 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 Dowagiac Union High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Dowagiac are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!