Elk Grove High School Alumni
Elk Grove, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Alexander Thorpe | 2024 |
| Angie Parker | 1989 |
| Barb Van Roy | 1977 |
| Daniel Pere | 1995 |
| Janice Pierce | 1969 |
| Judy Boliver | 1976 |
| Rosemary Schmidt | 1968 |
| Sally Sharp | 1969 |
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
Robert Luna
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I started in the marines join national guard, 9 months regular army desert storm, came back unit dis banned join air force 7 years retired 20 years reserves. Also Vietnam Vet.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I started in the marines join national guard, 9 months regular army desert storm, came back unit dis banned join air force 7 years retired 20 years reserves. Also Vietnam Vet.
Robert Ward
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
(67-70) 577th Engineer Battalion Company "Iron Soldiers." Germany x2 years and Duc Trong, South Vietnam x1 year.
For more information you can go to his website: http://www.bobwardvietnam577thengineer.com
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
(67-70) 577th Engineer Battalion Company "Iron Soldiers." Germany x2 years and Duc Trong, South Vietnam x1 year.
For more information you can go to his website: http://www.bobwardvietnam577thengineer.com
Rodney Martinez
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1967 (22 y.o.) Lance Corporal (E-3) Motor Vehicle Operator, Died in Quang Tin Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty after eight months in country.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1967 (22 y.o.) Lance Corporal (E-3) Motor Vehicle Operator, Died in Quang Tin Province, South Vietnam as a ground casualty after eight months in country.
Ron Flatt
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(68-71) Ammunitions and Artillery, Long Binh, South Vietnam.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(68-71) Ammunitions and Artillery, Long Binh, South Vietnam.
Ron Henderson
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Deceased in 1971 - Enlisted in 1968 and was stationed in Fort Lee Virginia as a medic (?), but was involved in an auto accident, 2 years later, returning to base.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Deceased in 1971 - Enlisted in 1968 and was stationed in Fort Lee Virginia as a medic (?), but was involved in an auto accident, 2 years later, returning to base.
Roy Flatt
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
(66-70) Staff Sgt. (E-5) Munitions Specialist (Stored, maintained, and delivered small arms to nuclear weapons to AFB's overseas) Assignments in Texas, Colorado, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Spain.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
(66-70) Staff Sgt. (E-5) Munitions Specialist (Stored, maintained, and delivered small arms to nuclear weapons to AFB's overseas) Assignments in Texas, Colorado, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Spain.
Roy Souza
Class of 1967
Navy, 2 Years
(69-71) Aircraft Mechanic/Air Crewman (E-4) Philippines and DeNang, Vietnam
Class of 1967
Navy, 2 Years
(69-71) Aircraft Mechanic/Air Crewman (E-4) Philippines and DeNang, Vietnam
SPE-5 Gary A. Fox
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
1969 Fort Lewis WA. 1970-1971- 91ST. Evac. Hospital Chu Lai Vietnam
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
1969 Fort Lewis WA. 1970-1971- 91ST. Evac. Hospital Chu Lai Vietnam
Steve Bingen
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
(66-70) Infantryman promoted to Sgt (E-5) during 15th month service, D Company 3/21 Battalion, (D Company was the last ground combat infantry company to leave Vietnam in August of 1972) 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (AmeriCal) Machine Gun Fire Team Leader 11B40 and 11C40.
Awards: Combat Infantryman's badge, Purple Heart 1st Award, Purple Heart 2nd Award, Army Commendation Medal w/ V device for Valor, and Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service. Also, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon for Battalion Joint Operation with USMC subsequent to battle of Dai Do (May 1-14, 1968) and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm.
Photo is with Colonel Martha Raye (center) and Steve is at far left.
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
(66-70) Infantryman promoted to Sgt (E-5) during 15th month service, D Company 3/21 Battalion, (D Company was the last ground combat infantry company to leave Vietnam in August of 1972) 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (AmeriCal) Machine Gun Fire Team Leader 11B40 and 11C40.
Awards: Combat Infantryman's badge, Purple Heart 1st Award, Purple Heart 2nd Award, Army Commendation Medal w/ V device for Valor, and Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service. Also, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon for Battalion Joint Operation with USMC subsequent to battle of Dai Do (May 1-14, 1968) and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm.
Photo is with Colonel Martha Raye (center) and Steve is at far left.
Steve Dever
Class of 1969
Navy, 10 Years
1971-1981
Boot Camp in San Diego Ca
Followed by 1 Year Sonar Tech Schools.
4 Years - USS Truxtun CGN35.
1 Yr - Sonar Maint C School.
2 Yr - USS Tripp FF1075
2 Yr - Anti submarine Warfare Training School Staff
Class of 1969
Navy, 10 Years
1971-1981
Boot Camp in San Diego Ca
Followed by 1 Year Sonar Tech Schools.
4 Years - USS Truxtun CGN35.
1 Yr - Sonar Maint C School.
2 Yr - USS Tripp FF1075
2 Yr - Anti submarine Warfare Training School Staff
Steve Mendoza
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
(68-71) – Headquarters Company, US Army Support Command, Da Nang (China Beach area) Vietnam x2. Was stationed in Fort Ord for seven months between tours.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
(68-71) – Headquarters Company, US Army Support Command, Da Nang (China Beach area) Vietnam x2. Was stationed in Fort Ord for seven months between tours.
Steven Hatke
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Was an aircraft weapons mechanic retired in dec 1998
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
Was an aircraft weapons mechanic retired in dec 1998
Stuart Reis
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) Aviation Electronics Technician. Naval Air Stations Alameda and Moffett Field, California and aircraft carriers USS Yorktown CVS 10 and USS Bennington CVS 20
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4) Aviation Electronics Technician. Naval Air Stations Alameda and Moffett Field, California and aircraft carriers USS Yorktown CVS 10 and USS Bennington CVS 20
Ted Mazon
Class of 1965
Army, 1 Years
Specialist Four (E-4) Field Artillery Expert. Died in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam from burns as a ground casualty after four months in country.
Class of 1965
Army, 1 Years
Specialist Four (E-4) Field Artillery Expert. Died in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam from burns as a ground casualty after four months in country.
Tereso Rafanan
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
HHC 33d Brigade 25th Infantry Division.Central Highlands Vietnam, Jan.1st 1966 to July 25, 1967
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
HHC 33d Brigade 25th Infantry Division.Central Highlands Vietnam, Jan.1st 1966 to July 25, 1967
Terry Slater
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(69-71) Combat Engineer (Demolition) (E-5) Europe and Vietnam. Purple Heart
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(69-71) Combat Engineer (Demolition) (E-5) Europe and Vietnam. Purple Heart
Thom Wallace
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
(68-69) PFC Rifleman (0311) “Tunnel Rat” DeNang, Vietnam
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
(68-69) PFC Rifleman (0311) “Tunnel Rat” DeNang, Vietnam
Tim Jones
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(68-70) Sergeant (E-5) Military Police. Panama Canal. Deceased in 2011.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
(68-70) Sergeant (E-5) Military Police. Panama Canal. Deceased in 2011.
Tom Macaluso
Class of 1966
Army, 8 Years
(66-73) Staff Sgt. (E-6) Infantry, Military Police, Artillery. Stationed in Vietnam (67-69) and went through both Tet offensives in '68 and '69. In Vietnam he was stationed with Charlie Falcon and Kenny Grant (both from EGHS '66).
He taught ROTC at Cal Poly, stationed at the Pentagon, and was advisor to the National Guard at Headquarters when Reagan was Governor.
Class of 1966
Army, 8 Years
(66-73) Staff Sgt. (E-6) Infantry, Military Police, Artillery. Stationed in Vietnam (67-69) and went through both Tet offensives in '68 and '69. In Vietnam he was stationed with Charlie Falcon and Kenny Grant (both from EGHS '66).
He taught ROTC at Cal Poly, stationed at the Pentagon, and was advisor to the National Guard at Headquarters when Reagan was Governor.
Tommy Crabb
Class of 1967
Air Force, 2 Years
(68-69) E-4 Jet Mechanic, McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA
Class of 1967
Air Force, 2 Years
(68-69) E-4 Jet Mechanic, McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA
Tommy Wilson
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
Security Forces
Emergency Services Team
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
Security Forces
Emergency Services Team
Tyler Clark Celey-Butlin
Class of 2005
Navy, 1 Years
Currently training at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in South Carolina, to serve as a Submariner.
Class of 2005
Navy, 1 Years
Currently training at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in South Carolina, to serve as a Submariner.
Walter Campbell
Class of 1992
Air Force, 12 Years
Logistics Instructor at Lackland Air Force Base, TX
Class of 1992
Air Force, 12 Years
Logistics Instructor at Lackland Air Force Base, TX
Wayne Heintz
Class of 1964
Army, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1968 (22 y.o.), Corporal (E-3). Died in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam from small arms fire after four months in country.
Class of 1964
Army, 1 Years
Deceased in Vietnam in 1968 (22 y.o.), Corporal (E-3). Died in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam from small arms fire after four months in country.
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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!