East Jefferson High School Alumni
Metairie, Louisiana (LA)
Recent Members
| Clayton Berg | 1969 |
| David Keith David Keith Donaldson | 1970 |
| Doug Graiser | 1982 |
| Fred Fred M. Westmoreland | 1970 |
| Gilbert Vasquez | 1976 |
| Heather Turner | 1993 |
| Irwin Becnel | 1959 |
| Mark Schiltz | 1980 |
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
Aubrey (Milico) Freeman
Class of 1975
Army, 13 Years
Went in as a Military Policeman finished as a Staff Sgt working on Huey's. Was on active duty and served both in the Reserves (out at Lake Front) and in La. Army National Guard Lake Front Airport,
Class of 1975
Army, 13 Years
Went in as a Military Policeman finished as a Staff Sgt working on Huey's. Was on active duty and served both in the Reserves (out at Lake Front) and in La. Army National Guard Lake Front Airport,
Barney Seely
Class of 1970
Navy, 8 Years
Duty Stations, Schools and TAD
Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, New Orleans, LA
USS Putnam DD757
RTC, Orlando, FL
USS Beatty DD756
NSTC, Great Lakes, IL
NAF Sigonella, Sicily
USS John F Kennedy CV67
SIMA, Little Creek, VA
Fleet Combat Training Center, Dam Neck, VA
Afloat Training Group, Norfolk, VA
Gunner’s Mate “A” School
3” 50 cal. Rapid Fire Gun Mount School
Magazine Sprinkler School
Magazine Sprinkler Inspector School
NATO Ammo Depot (undisclosed)
Class of 1970
Navy, 8 Years
Duty Stations, Schools and TAD
Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, New Orleans, LA
USS Putnam DD757
RTC, Orlando, FL
USS Beatty DD756
NSTC, Great Lakes, IL
NAF Sigonella, Sicily
USS John F Kennedy CV67
SIMA, Little Creek, VA
Fleet Combat Training Center, Dam Neck, VA
Afloat Training Group, Norfolk, VA
Gunner’s Mate “A” School
3” 50 cal. Rapid Fire Gun Mount School
Magazine Sprinkler School
Magazine Sprinkler Inspector School
NATO Ammo Depot (undisclosed)
BARRY T PHILBURN
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 2 Years
MTMCO 1ST FSR FMF, CAMP PENDELTON 1ST MARDIV
USS CAYUGA MARINE DETCH
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 2 Years
MTMCO 1ST FSR FMF, CAMP PENDELTON 1ST MARDIV
USS CAYUGA MARINE DETCH
Byron M. Walton Jr.
Class of 2014
National Guard, 2 Years
Played in the 2014 Louisiana State Championship Football Game...won State Championship. ..
Class of 2014
National Guard, 2 Years
Played in the 2014 Louisiana State Championship Football Game...won State Championship. ..
Charles E James
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Recon Scout Sniper, Special ops, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Khe San,
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Recon Scout Sniper, Special ops, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Khe San,
Chris Wells
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry/Armor/Transportation Corps...Served in the 1/72 Armor Bn. 2nd Infantry Division-DMZ -Korea, 5th Infantry Division - FT Polk, 603rd MT Co., 105th S&T Battalion, 5th DISCOM, 204th Area Support Group, 377th TSC, 22nd SUPCOM -Desert Storm, 3rd Army/377th TSC - Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Retired Colonel - 33 years December 2006.
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Infantry/Armor/Transportation Corps...Served in the 1/72 Armor Bn. 2nd Infantry Division-DMZ -Korea, 5th Infantry Division - FT Polk, 603rd MT Co., 105th S&T Battalion, 5th DISCOM, 204th Area Support Group, 377th TSC, 22nd SUPCOM -Desert Storm, 3rd Army/377th TSC - Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Retired Colonel - 33 years December 2006.
David Crockett Blythe, Jr.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Titan II Missilier out of David-Monthan AFB, Tucson AZ, E-3
Also, US Army Reserve, Dental Officer O-4 1970-'73
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Titan II Missilier out of David-Monthan AFB, Tucson AZ, E-3
Also, US Army Reserve, Dental Officer O-4 1970-'73
DAVID HOGGATT
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
DID 2 6 MONTHS DEPOLYMENT ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER ABRAHAM LICOLN AND 1 6 MONTH DEPOLYMENT ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER MIDWAY IN THE GULF WAR FROM 1990 TO 1996.
Class of 1987
Navy, 8 Years
DID 2 6 MONTHS DEPOLYMENT ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER ABRAHAM LICOLN AND 1 6 MONTH DEPOLYMENT ON AIRCRAFT CARRIER MIDWAY IN THE GULF WAR FROM 1990 TO 1996.
Deon J. Tollstrup
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
Received a commission as a 2d Lt in 1962 and served in the Security Forces career field, with overseas assignments in France, Turkey, and Thailand (during war in Vietnam). Also served at Randolph AFB, TX, USAF Academy, CO, Buckley ANGB, CO, Vandenberg AFB, CA, and Barksdale AFB, LA. Retired as a Lt Colonel in 1982.
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
Received a commission as a 2d Lt in 1962 and served in the Security Forces career field, with overseas assignments in France, Turkey, and Thailand (during war in Vietnam). Also served at Randolph AFB, TX, USAF Academy, CO, Buckley ANGB, CO, Vandenberg AFB, CA, and Barksdale AFB, LA. Retired as a Lt Colonel in 1982.
Donald P Guidry
Class of 1972
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Sr. Maintence NCO, SQD Leader, Motor PoolNco
Class of 1972
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Sr. Maintence NCO, SQD Leader, Motor PoolNco
Donald Paul Guidry
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
3 1/2 years Air Force 1974-1977
34 years Army Reserve
2012 RETIRE
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
3 1/2 years Air Force 1974-1977
34 years Army Reserve
2012 RETIRE
Donnie Hanberry
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
As an Sp4, served in the Panama Canal Zone as Officer's Finance Clerk and later as a member of the U.S. Army Pistol Team.
Class of 1958
Army, 2 Years
As an Sp4, served in the Panama Canal Zone as Officer's Finance Clerk and later as a member of the U.S. Army Pistol Team.
Douglas Batson
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Viet Nam conflict; ..(2) 6-month deployments with the 7th Fleet. Carrier duty off the coast of north & south Viet Nam. Received the Viet Nam Service Medal.
...GO NAVY!!!!!!!!!
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Viet Nam conflict; ..(2) 6-month deployments with the 7th Fleet. Carrier duty off the coast of north & south Viet Nam. Received the Viet Nam Service Medal.
...GO NAVY!!!!!!!!!
Douglas Batson
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Viet Nam conflict; ...(2) deployments to the Far East with the 7th Fleet, (Carrier duty).
Received the Viet Nam Service Medal.
Class of 1963
Navy, 2 Years
Viet Nam conflict; ...(2) deployments to the Far East with the 7th Fleet, (Carrier duty).
Received the Viet Nam Service Medal.
Ed (Robert E.) Ellis
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Staff Sergeant (E-5), Avionics / Instrument Specialist. Primarily worked on C-130E's. Basic -- Lackland AFB. Tech School -- Chanute AFB. PCS -- Little Rock AFB. TDY's in SEA and Africa.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Staff Sergeant (E-5), Avionics / Instrument Specialist. Primarily worked on C-130E's. Basic -- Lackland AFB. Tech School -- Chanute AFB. PCS -- Little Rock AFB. TDY's in SEA and Africa.
Eric Dessommes
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
2152nd Communications Squadron Naha AFB, Okinawa
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
2152nd Communications Squadron Naha AFB, Okinawa
Eric Dessommes
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB, Keesler AFB, Naha AFB Okinawa, Roanoke Raapids Air Base, NC.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
Lackland AFB, Keesler AFB, Naha AFB Okinawa, Roanoke Raapids Air Base, NC.
Floyd Richard Simmons
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Bombardier/Navigator, Gruman A-6A Intruder
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Bombardier/Navigator, Gruman A-6A Intruder
Frank Edwards Roth
Class of 1963
Coast Guard, 3 Years
Officer - Vietnam tour on WHEC Chase.
BS Physics LSUNO. Ford Engineer.
Class of 1963
Coast Guard, 3 Years
Officer - Vietnam tour on WHEC Chase.
BS Physics LSUNO. Ford Engineer.
GlennSnell
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Trained as Army medic and attended OT Assistant School in Denver, Co. Stationed in San Antonio, Tex. and spent 8 months in Germany at Landstuhl Gen. Hospital. Was a great experience,but it was good to be a civilian again, the public wasn't too receptive to Military back then.
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
Trained as Army medic and attended OT Assistant School in Denver, Co. Stationed in San Antonio, Tex. and spent 8 months in Germany at Landstuhl Gen. Hospital. Was a great experience,but it was good to be a civilian again, the public wasn't too receptive to Military back then.
Henry Bonck
Class of 1956
Navy, 12 Years
Served in several Airborne Patrol Squadrons.
Also had several tours of instructor duty teaching maintenance of various anti submarine warfare electronics equiptment
Class of 1956
Navy, 12 Years
Served in several Airborne Patrol Squadrons.
Also had several tours of instructor duty teaching maintenance of various anti submarine warfare electronics equiptment
Hubert Hood
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Entered 1966 and retired 2002. One year in VietNam. Now resides in Chesapeake, VA. Married with three children and two grand daughters.
Class of 1965
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Entered 1966 and retired 2002. One year in VietNam. Now resides in Chesapeake, VA. Married with three children and two grand daughters.
Jack Jessup
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Lt Col. 6 years active duty, 15 years in the reserves. Air Force Pilot and Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy. Now a B757/767 Captain and Check Airman for American Airlines.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Lt Col. 6 years active duty, 15 years in the reserves. Air Force Pilot and Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy. Now a B757/767 Captain and Check Airman for American Airlines.
James E. Downing Sr
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served for just over 36 Years in the Louisiana Air National Guard, starting out as an Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief in the 159th Fighter Wing on F-100 Super Sabres, F-4C Phantom II, T-33 Shooting Stars, and F-15 Eagles. Afterward I was assigned as Flight Chief, and Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Superintendent. I retired in 2013 as State Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Louisiana Air National Guard.
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served for just over 36 Years in the Louisiana Air National Guard, starting out as an Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief in the 159th Fighter Wing on F-100 Super Sabres, F-4C Phantom II, T-33 Shooting Stars, and F-15 Eagles. Afterward I was assigned as Flight Chief, and Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Superintendent. I retired in 2013 as State Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Louisiana Air National Guard.
Jerry Sicard
Class of 1970
Air Force, 3 Years
Assigned to the 2nd Mobile Communications Group, Wiesbaden in Germany
Class of 1970
Air Force, 3 Years
Assigned to the 2nd Mobile Communications Group, Wiesbaden in Germany
Jessica Hampton
Class of 1994
Army, 14 Years
We knew you would do great thing! Class of 94
Class of 1994
Army, 14 Years
We knew you would do great thing! Class of 94
JIM WALTERS
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
RESCUE AIR CREWMAN HELICOPTERS
PENSACOLA, IMPERIAL BEACH CALIF.
Class of 1960
Navy, 4 Years
RESCUE AIR CREWMAN HELICOPTERS
PENSACOLA, IMPERIAL BEACH CALIF.
Jimmy Fairleigh
Class of 1971
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired USCG, 29 Years of service.
Class of 1971
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired USCG, 29 Years of service.
Joe Ferrer
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Navy Medical Corpsman and spent a year attached to the infantry of 3rd Marine Division, Ist Marine Batallion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Charlie Company, in Viet Nam '67-,68
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Navy Medical Corpsman and spent a year attached to the infantry of 3rd Marine Division, Ist Marine Batallion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Charlie Company, in Viet Nam '67-,68
Joe Mc Dowell
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman with 26 years service in 1995. Completed 8 cruises of which 4 were combat off the coast of Vietnam and 1 off the coast of Matagasgar and the upper Indian Ocean area.
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman with 26 years service in 1995. Completed 8 cruises of which 4 were combat off the coast of Vietnam and 1 off the coast of Matagasgar and the upper Indian Ocean area.
Lee Howe
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Chief, Leadership and Management Training
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Chief, Leadership and Management Training
LOUIS F SPATH III
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
I enter in Dec 1962 and got out Nov 1966.
most of my service was state side but I served 15 months in Taipei Taiwan.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
I enter in Dec 1962 and got out Nov 1966.
most of my service was state side but I served 15 months in Taipei Taiwan.
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Our East Jefferson 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 Jefferson High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Metairie are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!