East Alton-wood River High School Alumni
Wood River, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Bob Angle Ton | 1969 |
| Christi Dean | 1973 |
| Lonnie Mccoy Donna Mccoy | 1966 |
| Mark Ferguson | 1966 |
| Neil A Davis A Davis | 1983 |
| Pat Vinyard | 1963 |
| Scott Downing | 1984 |
| Sherry Overmeyer | 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
Dennis Treadway
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 28 years as a SMSgt (E8) 20+ ocverseas. Viernam Vet (64, Korat, Thailand), (71-72 Nakhom Phanom, Thailand/DaNang/Plikue, VN) Spent most of carreer in Logistics/ 1st Sergeant last 2 years. Various commands (Europe, Asia, USAF Electronic Security, Africa, Middle East)
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 28 years as a SMSgt (E8) 20+ ocverseas. Viernam Vet (64, Korat, Thailand), (71-72 Nakhom Phanom, Thailand/DaNang/Plikue, VN) Spent most of carreer in Logistics/ 1st Sergeant last 2 years. Various commands (Europe, Asia, USAF Electronic Security, Africa, Middle East)
Henry Gavin
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years in US Navy. This picture is from my retirement ceremony.
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 22 years in US Navy. This picture is from my retirement ceremony.
Howard Lawrence
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in the Marines from 84 until I retired in 2005. I retired as a GySgt.
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served in the Marines from 84 until I retired in 2005. I retired as a GySgt.
Jack Whittington
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Military Intelligence
Taiwan
Phillipines
Korea
Japan
Italy
Germany
Turkey
England
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Panama
Texas
Washington DC
Retired Master Sergeant
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Military Intelligence
Taiwan
Phillipines
Korea
Japan
Italy
Germany
Turkey
England
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Panama
Texas
Washington DC
Retired Master Sergeant
James W Berry
Class of 1968
Navy, 2 Years
Vietnam-Aircraft carrier USS America CVA 66
Class of 1968
Navy, 2 Years
Vietnam-Aircraft carrier USS America CVA 66
Jennifer (Hunt) Zebrowski
Class of 1999
Air Force, 2 Years
almost 2 long years.. thats how i came to be in the wonderful state of NM.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 2 Years
almost 2 long years.. thats how i came to be in the wonderful state of NM.
Jerry Bridges
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 26 years active duty, 14 years of that in various oversea assignments to include Vietnam (66-67); retired in 1990 as a Master Sergeant (MSG E-8).
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Spent 26 years active duty, 14 years of that in various oversea assignments to include Vietnam (66-67); retired in 1990 as a Master Sergeant (MSG E-8).
jim yenne
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
vietnam 1967 field artillery 9th infantry division mekong delta
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
vietnam 1967 field artillery 9th infantry division mekong delta
Kelly (Miner) Garza
Class of 1996
Army, 3 Years
Served in Korea for 1 year, then went to Fort Bragg.
Class of 1996
Army, 3 Years
Served in Korea for 1 year, then went to Fort Bragg.
Kenny Beyer
Class of 1982
Navy, 8 Years
Served onboard USS Excel MSO 439 as a radioman and NAS Glenview Il as military police.
Class of 1982
Navy, 8 Years
Served onboard USS Excel MSO 439 as a radioman and NAS Glenview Il as military police.
Marilyn Mudd Arrington
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Laboratory Technology School, Epidemiology Laboratory at Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TX; 2 years active reserves, Wilford Hall Hospital, San Antonio, TX
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
USAF Laboratory Technology School, Epidemiology Laboratory at Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TX; 2 years active reserves, Wilford Hall Hospital, San Antonio, TX
Mark Ferguson
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Ground operator Wakkani Japan 70-72 Airborne (Air Crew member) Okinawa 72-75, 125 Combat Missions Viet Nam, and then Offutt AFB 75-76 All my duties at all places were of a highly classified nature.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Ground operator Wakkani Japan 70-72 Airborne (Air Crew member) Okinawa 72-75, 125 Combat Missions Viet Nam, and then Offutt AFB 75-76 All my duties at all places were of a highly classified nature.
Mike Rogers
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy 30 years, 1 month from April 1980 to May 2010. Retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Currently living in Jackson, Tn. Give me a shout at 731-426-5626.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
US Navy 30 years, 1 month from April 1980 to May 2010. Retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Currently living in Jackson, Tn. Give me a shout at 731-426-5626.
Paul (Tom) Smith
Class of 1959
Navy, 8 Years
Two years served on Destroyers
Two years served on Fast Attack Submarine
Four years served on Polaris Missile Submarine
Class of 1959
Navy, 8 Years
Two years served on Destroyers
Two years served on Fast Attack Submarine
Four years served on Polaris Missile Submarine
Paul Smith
Class of 1959
Navy, 8 Years
2 years on Destroyer
2 years on Conventional Submarine (USS Pickeral)
4 years on Nuclear Submarine (USS James K. Polk)
Class of 1959
Navy, 8 Years
2 years on Destroyer
2 years on Conventional Submarine (USS Pickeral)
4 years on Nuclear Submarine (USS James K. Polk)
Richard Kolk
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF and USAFR 2045th Communications Gp Andrews, AFB MD. 375th CES, Scott AFB, Il
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF and USAFR 2045th Communications Gp Andrews, AFB MD. 375th CES, Scott AFB, Il
Roy Dildine
Class of 1956
Navy, 4 Years
Navy aviation anti submarine squadron V.S30
Class of 1956
Navy, 4 Years
Navy aviation anti submarine squadron V.S30
Roy Dildine
Class of 1956
Navy, 4 Years
naval aviation anti-submarine squadren V.S.30
Class of 1956
Navy, 4 Years
naval aviation anti-submarine squadren V.S.30
Stephen Thompson
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California with Headquarters Battalion, Communications Company, Data Communications Platoon. Was deployed to Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm during the Persian Gulf War and served 8 months in country and in Kuwait. Served also with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) and was deployed for 6 months on a WestPac tour with the U.S. Navy.
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California with Headquarters Battalion, Communications Company, Data Communications Platoon. Was deployed to Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm during the Persian Gulf War and served 8 months in country and in Kuwait. Served also with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) and was deployed for 6 months on a WestPac tour with the U.S. Navy.
William (Bill) Cunningham
Class of 1992
Army, 12 Years
Entered the Army after graduating from Illinois College. Served as a Combat Medic & Career Counselor. Past duty assignments include Ft. Riley, KS; Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Camp Casey, Korea; and Ft. Benning, GA. Will be going on 2nd tour to Iraq in the coming months. Hopes to attend nursing school and get commissioned in the Army Nurse Corps in 2012. Has plans on doing 30 years. Only 18 more to go!
Class of 1992
Army, 12 Years
Entered the Army after graduating from Illinois College. Served as a Combat Medic & Career Counselor. Past duty assignments include Ft. Riley, KS; Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Camp Casey, Korea; and Ft. Benning, GA. Will be going on 2nd tour to Iraq in the coming months. Hopes to attend nursing school and get commissioned in the Army Nurse Corps in 2012. Has plans on doing 30 years. Only 18 more to go!
William (Bill) Cunningham
Class of 1992
Army, 13 Years
1997-Present. Currently on 2nd deployment to Iraq with 3rd Infantry Division. Picture is of me returning home for R&R.
Class of 1992
Army, 13 Years
1997-Present. Currently on 2nd deployment to Iraq with 3rd Infantry Division. Picture is of me returning home for R&R.
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School News
LOWELL DALE WARDLOW
DALE WARDLOW,AGE 80,PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON SATURDAY MAY 17TH,2014IN HOUSTON,TEXAS WITH HIS FAMILY BY HIS SIDE.
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Our East Alton-wood River 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 East Alton-wood River High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Wood River are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!