Elk Grove High School Alumni
Elk Grove, California (CA)
Recent Members
| David Benson | 1970 |
| Hilda Martinez | 1971 |
| Josh King | 2005 |
| Melvin Estioko | 1962 |
| Mike Ogden | 1973 |
| Palame Peni | 2011 |
| Randi Ryan | 2000 |
| Tyler Phillip Harris | 2008 |
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
Paul Garcia Aldrete
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
One year in the states and one year in vietnam
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
One year in the states and one year in vietnam
Alan William Foulk
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Radio Operator with 10th mar regt, hq co 6th mars, c co 2nd tank bn.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Radio Operator with 10th mar regt, hq co 6th mars, c co 2nd tank bn.
Alfred Lehmberg
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Attack and Utility Aviation, retired CW4 in 1992
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
Attack and Utility Aviation, retired CW4 in 1992
Alvin Hubbell
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
69-72) 4 years on the Nuclear Sub USS Sea Leapold as a gyroscope operator.
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
69-72) 4 years on the Nuclear Sub USS Sea Leapold as a gyroscope operator.
Arthur Richard (RICH) Richardson
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
DFCS TECH ON B-58A AND B-52H MODEL BOMBERS. Retired MSGT. Oct 1960-Aug 1981.
Air Force Civil Service, June 1982-Oct 1997.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
DFCS TECH ON B-58A AND B-52H MODEL BOMBERS. Retired MSGT. Oct 1960-Aug 1981.
Air Force Civil Service, June 1982-Oct 1997.
Ashley Paminto (Boyd)
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Joined in July 2006 as unit supply specialist. Tour in Iraq 08-09. Medically retired in April 2011for kidney failure.
Class of 2004
Army, 4 Years
Joined in July 2006 as unit supply specialist. Tour in Iraq 08-09. Medically retired in April 2011for kidney failure.
Brad Martin
Class of 2001
Air Force, 7 Years
Staff Sergeant/Fire Captain - USAF Fire Protection - served in OEF/OIF - 3 overseas tours to combat zones.
Class of 2001
Air Force, 7 Years
Staff Sergeant/Fire Captain - USAF Fire Protection - served in OEF/OIF - 3 overseas tours to combat zones.
C. Daniel Mobley
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
I served as a Forward Observer in various locations around the world. Injured in the line of duty in 2001 and got out in 2002 The picture is one I took while serving in Bosnia
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
I served as a Forward Observer in various locations around the world. Injured in the line of duty in 2001 and got out in 2002 The picture is one I took while serving in Bosnia
CHARLES NELLIST
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USN AVIONICS TECHNICIAN AND NAVAL
AIRCREWMAN
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USN AVIONICS TECHNICIAN AND NAVAL
AIRCREWMAN
charles nellist
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
26 YEARS, AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS AND AIRCREW LOADMASTER. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER
THREE TOURS IN SUPPORT OF IRAQI/ENDURING FREEDOM
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
26 YEARS, AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS AND AIRCREW LOADMASTER. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER
THREE TOURS IN SUPPORT OF IRAQI/ENDURING FREEDOM
Charles W. Crocker
Class of 1973
Army, 2 Years
I was in the US Army in the 3rd Armored Cavlary, the 4th Infantry and 4th Engineers. After getting out I continued to work for the Dept of Defense . I just retired Dec 28,2012 with 33 yrs 3 months of Dept of Defense .I worked at the Sacramento Army Depot until it closed.From there I finished up my career at Naval Air Station Lemoore,Ca .
Class of 1973
Army, 2 Years
I was in the US Army in the 3rd Armored Cavlary, the 4th Infantry and 4th Engineers. After getting out I continued to work for the Dept of Defense . I just retired Dec 28,2012 with 33 yrs 3 months of Dept of Defense .I worked at the Sacramento Army Depot until it closed.From there I finished up my career at Naval Air Station Lemoore,Ca .
Charley Falcon
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
(67-69) Charlie was stationed with Tom Macaluso and Kenny Grant.
(Also from EGHS 1966)
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
(67-69) Charlie was stationed with Tom Macaluso and Kenny Grant.
(Also from EGHS 1966)
chris rodriguez
Class of 2004
Army, 3 Years
full on grunt in the us army... living the dream in iraq... just not sure if its a dream or a nightmare yet
Class of 2004
Army, 3 Years
full on grunt in the us army... living the dream in iraq... just not sure if its a dream or a nightmare yet
Cravenkeo Khamone
Class of 2002
Air Force, 13 Years
Serving as a Loadmaster in the Air Force. Delivers cargo and passengers to locations all around the world.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 13 Years
Serving as a Loadmaster in the Air Force. Delivers cargo and passengers to locations all around the world.
Dale Williams
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
69-70 and 72-91) Helicopter repair and Teletype repair (E-6) Vietnam, Korea, Germany, Turkey, Washington State, Georgia, Virginia, Kansas, and Texas. He had a Top Secret Clearance +5 NATO.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
69-70 and 72-91) Helicopter repair and Teletype repair (E-6) Vietnam, Korea, Germany, Turkey, Washington State, Georgia, Virginia, Kansas, and Texas. He had a Top Secret Clearance +5 NATO.
Dale Wrigglesworth
Class of 1982
Army, 24 Years
Combat Engineer, 1SG Retired
ONE 02-03, OIF 04-05, OEF 06-07 & 10-11
Class of 1982
Army, 24 Years
Combat Engineer, 1SG Retired
ONE 02-03, OIF 04-05, OEF 06-07 & 10-11
Dale Wrigglesworth
Class of 1982
Army, 25 Years
12B CBT ENGR
ONE 02-03
OIF 04-05
OEF 06-07
OEF 10-11
Class of 1982
Army, 25 Years
12B CBT ENGR
ONE 02-03
OIF 04-05
OEF 06-07
OEF 10-11
David Berry
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Joined in April of 1974 stationed in Ft. Carson Colorado with the 124th Signal Battalion then transferred to the 1st Battalion - 77th Armored Division and went to Wiesbadden Germany in 1976 then back to Colorado and left in 1977.
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Joined in April of 1974 stationed in Ft. Carson Colorado with the 124th Signal Battalion then transferred to the 1st Battalion - 77th Armored Division and went to Wiesbadden Germany in 1976 then back to Colorado and left in 1977.
David Bingen
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(70-71) and 1 year in the reserves. Spec 4, Radio Operator/Radio Teletype Operator, Panama.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(70-71) and 1 year in the reserves. Spec 4, Radio Operator/Radio Teletype Operator, Panama.
David Dewey
Class of 1967
Navy, 2 Years
(68-69) HM1 (E-6) In Vietnam 68-69 Chu Lai at Sand Camp. Served on the USS Piedmont (AD-17) It was christened “Doc Piedmont” by Walt Disney and is the only “He” ship in the US Navy. US Marines at MCB Camp Pendleton, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.
Class of 1967
Navy, 2 Years
(68-69) HM1 (E-6) In Vietnam 68-69 Chu Lai at Sand Camp. Served on the USS Piedmont (AD-17) It was christened “Doc Piedmont” by Walt Disney and is the only “He” ship in the US Navy. US Marines at MCB Camp Pendleton, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.
David Felt
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1965 (19 y.o.) Private First Class (E-2) Field Artillery Cannoneer. Died in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty, first month in country.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1965 (19 y.o.) Private First Class (E-2) Field Artillery Cannoneer. Died in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty, first month in country.
David Morse
Class of 1938
Air Force, 4 Years
Staff Sergeant, Instructor in the Air Force Ground School, Sacramento Mather Field AFB, Rantoul, Ill. - Received Army Commendation Ribbon. Went on to teach and hold other various education positions at EGHS. Deceased in 2010
Class of 1938
Air Force, 4 Years
Staff Sergeant, Instructor in the Air Force Ground School, Sacramento Mather Field AFB, Rantoul, Ill. - Received Army Commendation Ribbon. Went on to teach and hold other various education positions at EGHS. Deceased in 2010
Dean Hogge
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
(69-71) Amtrak and Truck Driver, MP, Camp Lejeune, NC, Camp Pendleton, CA., and Ammo Dump in Hawthorn, Nevada.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
(69-71) Amtrak and Truck Driver, MP, Camp Lejeune, NC, Camp Pendleton, CA., and Ammo Dump in Hawthorn, Nevada.
Dennis Lane
Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
Dennis Eugene Lane
Corporal (See Note below)
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: Wilton, California
Date of birth: Thursday, 11/18/1948
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army (Regular)
Grade at loss: E3
Rank: Corporal (See Note below)
ID No: 18914016
MOS: 12A10 Pioneer
LenSvc: Less than one year
Unit: B CO, 15TH CBT ENGRS, 9 INF DIV
Note: E3 at loss. Posthumous Promotion as indicated
CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: Monday, 07/31/1967
Cas Date: Sunday, 02/25/1968
Age at Loss: 19
Remains: Body Recovered
Location: Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam
Type: Hostile, Died
Reason: Multiple Fragmentation Wounds - Ground Casualty
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Dennis is remembered by the men of the 15th Combat Engineer Battalion and the men of Bravo company whom he served with. Dennis was killed when Fire Support Base Jaeger was overrun.
Five other men from the Battalion were killed in the battle:
Class of 1966
Army, 1 Years
Dennis Eugene Lane
Corporal (See Note below)
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: Wilton, California
Date of birth: Thursday, 11/18/1948
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army (Regular)
Grade at loss: E3
Rank: Corporal (See Note below)
ID No: 18914016
MOS: 12A10 Pioneer
LenSvc: Less than one year
Unit: B CO, 15TH CBT ENGRS, 9 INF DIV
Note: E3 at loss. Posthumous Promotion as indicated
CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: Monday, 07/31/1967
Cas Date: Sunday, 02/25/1968
Age at Loss: 19
Remains: Body Recovered
Location: Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam
Type: Hostile, Died
Reason: Multiple Fragmentation Wounds - Ground Casualty
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Dennis is remembered by the men of the 15th Combat Engineer Battalion and the men of Bravo company whom he served with. Dennis was killed when Fire Support Base Jaeger was overrun.
Five other men from the Battalion were killed in the battle:
Dennis Langrock
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1968 (19 y.o.). Private First Class (E-2) Rifleman. Died in Thua Thein Province, South Vietnam from small arms fire after five months in country.
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1968 (19 y.o.). Private First Class (E-2) Rifleman. Died in Thua Thein Province, South Vietnam from small arms fire after five months in country.
Donald N. Lee
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. ARMY - Drafted 1968
Vietnam tour (18 months) 129th Assault Helo Co.
M.O.S. 67A1F Helicopter Door Gunner
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Assigned Pakistan (28 days)
126th Med. Co. / Mather Air Force Base
Secondary M.O.S. 17A10 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
32 years combined service
Awarded numerous commendations
Retired as E-7
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. ARMY - Drafted 1968
Vietnam tour (18 months) 129th Assault Helo Co.
M.O.S. 67A1F Helicopter Door Gunner
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Assigned Pakistan (28 days)
126th Med. Co. / Mather Air Force Base
Secondary M.O.S. 17A10 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
32 years combined service
Awarded numerous commendations
Retired as E-7
Donna Ballard Gregory
Class of 1971
Army, 7 Years
Served in Germany active duty. Bremerhaven and Darmstadt Germany. Spent 4 years in the 420th MP Company Bozeman Mt (POW Processing unit) as a photographer and field MP.
Class of 1971
Army, 7 Years
Served in Germany active duty. Bremerhaven and Darmstadt Germany. Spent 4 years in the 420th MP Company Bozeman Mt (POW Processing unit) as a photographer and field MP.
Donovan L Jopling
Class of 1986
Navy, 1 Years
Son of Diane Jopling, EGHS grad of 1986. Grandson of Colleen Butler (Lee) grad of EGHS 1959. Donovan just finished "A" school in Great Lakes Il June 2010.
Class of 1986
Navy, 1 Years
Son of Diane Jopling, EGHS grad of 1986. Grandson of Colleen Butler (Lee) grad of EGHS 1959. Donovan just finished "A" school in Great Lakes Il June 2010.
Doug White
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
(69-71) Corporal (E-4) Primary Grunt/Secondary Office Worker, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
(69-71) Corporal (E-4) Primary Grunt/Secondary Office Worker, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Duane Swizer
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
1983 - 1985: USS Enterprise (CVN-65) homeported in Alameda, CA.
1986 - 1988: Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations Center in Barber's Point, HI
Class of 1982
Navy, 6 Years
1983 - 1985: USS Enterprise (CVN-65) homeported in Alameda, CA.
1986 - 1988: Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations Center in Barber's Point, HI
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Our Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Elk Grove are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!