Glenbard West High School Alumni
Glen Ellyn, Illinois (IL)
Recent Members
| Jack Mccarthy Jack Mccarthy | 1965 |
| James Smith | 2018 |
| John Duong | 2017 |
| Melinda Perry | 2000 |
| Mindy Byer | 1983 |
| Noel Bogdanski | 1969 |
| Rick Pehta | 1969 |
| Wray Miller | 1973 |
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
Bill Barry
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Drafted in 1966, spent 2 years active in Alaska Infantry then discharged. (Army)
Re-enlisted 1982 in the Army, later transferred to Air Force, served active and reserve duty as a aircraft mechanic on helicopters and KC10 extender refueler, then later munitions specialist. Went to many parts of the world, served in iraq war on tiny island of Diego Garcia for 6 months. Retired January of 2005
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Drafted in 1966, spent 2 years active in Alaska Infantry then discharged. (Army)
Re-enlisted 1982 in the Army, later transferred to Air Force, served active and reserve duty as a aircraft mechanic on helicopters and KC10 extender refueler, then later munitions specialist. Went to many parts of the world, served in iraq war on tiny island of Diego Garcia for 6 months. Retired January of 2005
Bill Gilbertson
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
After graduating from the OCS Army Artillery & Missile School I was deployed in Mainz, Germany as the Executive Officer of a Pershing Nuclear Missile Battery during the cold war. Fortunately, I never had to fire one in combat.
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
After graduating from the OCS Army Artillery & Missile School I was deployed in Mainz, Germany as the Executive Officer of a Pershing Nuclear Missile Battery during the cold war. Fortunately, I never had to fire one in combat.
Bill Hughes
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 4 Years
F4B Aviation Electrician
VMFA 323 & VMFA 531
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 4 Years
F4B Aviation Electrician
VMFA 323 & VMFA 531
Burges C. Budd
Class of 1957
Navy, 20+ Years
35+ years Actve and Reserve Duty P-3 Plane Captain
Class of 1957
Navy, 20+ Years
35+ years Actve and Reserve Duty P-3 Plane Captain
Charles Woodcock
Class of 1970
Navy, 18 Years
Joined Navy to see the world and did - 63 countries and counting. Seven years of sea duty from frigate to aircraft carrier. Duty stations: Yokosuka, Japan; Hong Kong; Philadelphia; Norfolk; Central Command (Tampa + Saudi Arabia) and Bermuda. Strategic planner on US CENTCOM during first Gulf War serving under General Schwarzkopf and at SOCCOM (Special Operations Command). Earlier retirement for medical.
Class of 1970
Navy, 18 Years
Joined Navy to see the world and did - 63 countries and counting. Seven years of sea duty from frigate to aircraft carrier. Duty stations: Yokosuka, Japan; Hong Kong; Philadelphia; Norfolk; Central Command (Tampa + Saudi Arabia) and Bermuda. Strategic planner on US CENTCOM during first Gulf War serving under General Schwarzkopf and at SOCCOM (Special Operations Command). Earlier retirement for medical.
Chuck Vergan
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the U.S. Army from 1971 - 1993 with tours of duty in Vietnam, Germany, Fort Riley, KS and Fort Bragg, NC. Currently working for the U.S. Army as a civilian at Fort Bragg, NC.
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
Served in the U.S. Army from 1971 - 1993 with tours of duty in Vietnam, Germany, Fort Riley, KS and Fort Bragg, NC. Currently working for the U.S. Army as a civilian at Fort Bragg, NC.
Cindy Elledge
Class of 1987
Air Force, 4 Years
Served at Little Rock Air Force Base 1989-1993 husabnd USAF for 17 years
Class of 1987
Air Force, 4 Years
Served at Little Rock Air Force Base 1989-1993 husabnd USAF for 17 years
Dave Ruff
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Radar Repair, Nike missile systems. Served in KY, NJ, TX, Germany
Class of 1962
Army, 3 Years
Radar Repair, Nike missile systems. Served in KY, NJ, TX, Germany
DAVID MENARD
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
served in ILL, Alaska before statehood, NH, Thule
Greenland, France, Germany, Japan, LA(yuck!),
Philippines, Viet Nam, England, back to ILL, CA,
Taiwan, Philippines again, OH where I retired.
also pulled temporary duty tours in Libya and Spain, been supersonic over Europe, over the
North Pole in a Berlin Airlift veteran aircraft,
cross country from Germany to England in a
jet trainer and making a blind landing in the fog
in the UK, across the Pacific from Japan to Calif
in 9 hours 30 minutes in a C-5, seen sunsets from
Pacific islands, Spain, Alaska, Japan, and would
do it all again in a heartbeat!
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
served in ILL, Alaska before statehood, NH, Thule
Greenland, France, Germany, Japan, LA(yuck!),
Philippines, Viet Nam, England, back to ILL, CA,
Taiwan, Philippines again, OH where I retired.
also pulled temporary duty tours in Libya and Spain, been supersonic over Europe, over the
North Pole in a Berlin Airlift veteran aircraft,
cross country from Germany to England in a
jet trainer and making a blind landing in the fog
in the UK, across the Pacific from Japan to Calif
in 9 hours 30 minutes in a C-5, seen sunsets from
Pacific islands, Spain, Alaska, Japan, and would
do it all again in a heartbeat!
DAVID MENARD
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
veteran of Cold and Viet Nam Wars, serving in
aircraft maintenance units for six years in Europe,
five and half in Far East, one and half in Alaska, three
months at Thule, hell hole in LA, good tour in Sacramento and NH, back to Chanute as a TSGT,
retiring then twenty one and half years at USAF
Museum in CS. Do it again in a heartbeat!
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
veteran of Cold and Viet Nam Wars, serving in
aircraft maintenance units for six years in Europe,
five and half in Far East, one and half in Alaska, three
months at Thule, hell hole in LA, good tour in Sacramento and NH, back to Chanute as a TSGT,
retiring then twenty one and half years at USAF
Museum in CS. Do it again in a heartbeat!
Debby Benjamin
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating from ROTC at the University of Kentucky, I spent 20 years in the Air Force Nurse Corps.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 20+ Years
After graduating from ROTC at the University of Kentucky, I spent 20 years in the Air Force Nurse Corps.
Donald A. Patterson
Class of 1957
Army, 14 Years
USAF: 1957 to 1965; USA: 1965 to 1970.
Was a career GI until injured in Vietnam. Commanded the 586 Combat Signal Company at Camp Radcliffe, An Khe, Vietnam; then the 509th Signal Battalion for a short period at An Khe.
Class of 1957
Army, 14 Years
USAF: 1957 to 1965; USA: 1965 to 1970.
Was a career GI until injured in Vietnam. Commanded the 586 Combat Signal Company at Camp Radcliffe, An Khe, Vietnam; then the 509th Signal Battalion for a short period at An Khe.
Douglas Kelsey
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
20+ years as Transportation and Logistics Officer. Served in 82nd Airborne Division, Army Special Operations Command, US Joint Forces Command, and others. Among my world travels was a 5 year hardship tour in Rotterdam, The Netherlands where I had to tolerate the wonderful Dutch people, great Dutch beer, cheap antiques and great museums, art and jazz festivals.
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
20+ years as Transportation and Logistics Officer. Served in 82nd Airborne Division, Army Special Operations Command, US Joint Forces Command, and others. Among my world travels was a 5 year hardship tour in Rotterdam, The Netherlands where I had to tolerate the wonderful Dutch people, great Dutch beer, cheap antiques and great museums, art and jazz festivals.
Eric Maule
Class of 1989
Army, 31 Years
US Army Retired - Last position held: Chief Warrant Officer of the Air Defense Artillery Branch (CWOB), Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Class of 1989
Army, 31 Years
US Army Retired - Last position held: Chief Warrant Officer of the Air Defense Artillery Branch (CWOB), Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Gene B Wasson
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
3 years 7 months 27 days active duty, Vietnam Era but spent time in Texas, Mississippi and Alaska. Early out to go back to school on GI Bill...Nixon was president.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
3 years 7 months 27 days active duty, Vietnam Era but spent time in Texas, Mississippi and Alaska. Early out to go back to school on GI Bill...Nixon was president.
Gerald H (Gerry/He) Henningsen
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I enlisted in USMC after end of Junior year, Jun 1952...served (3) Years... boot Camp Parris Island Jun/sep the Combat trng Camp Lejeune... then to KOREA (Pohang) K-3 with MAG-33 in Squadron VMF-311... served with Capt Ted Williams & Major John Glenn...In Aviation Supply... was made a Helicopter Loadmaster on Sikorsky HRS -1's & HRS-2's...continued Loadmaster duties in civilian life for (42) Years with American Air 1955/1957...Northwest Air 1957/1966... then Alaska Airlines 1966-1997 upon retirement at Anchorage,Alaska...!!!I was in Korea K3 July 27,1953 was Graduating in June 1953...!!!
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I enlisted in USMC after end of Junior year, Jun 1952...served (3) Years... boot Camp Parris Island Jun/sep the Combat trng Camp Lejeune... then to KOREA (Pohang) K-3 with MAG-33 in Squadron VMF-311... served with Capt Ted Williams & Major John Glenn...In Aviation Supply... was made a Helicopter Loadmaster on Sikorsky HRS -1's & HRS-2's...continued Loadmaster duties in civilian life for (42) Years with American Air 1955/1957...Northwest Air 1957/1966... then Alaska Airlines 1966-1997 upon retirement at Anchorage,Alaska...!!!I was in Korea K3 July 27,1953 was Graduating in June 1953...!!!
Harold Jay Murdock
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served two yours in Vietnam/ 173rd ABN
November Company 75th Rangers/
101st ABN DIV L Co 75th Rangers &
2nd BN 327th INF REGT No Slack
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served two yours in Vietnam/ 173rd ABN
November Company 75th Rangers/
101st ABN DIV L Co 75th Rangers &
2nd BN 327th INF REGT No Slack
Jim Perry
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aircrewman, retired 2006. Still serving as Federal employee in Chicago.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Naval Aircrewman, retired 2006. Still serving as Federal employee in Chicago.
John F. Scull, Jr.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
SP/4 John Scull, member of U. S. Army Special Forces, Killed In Action, March 21, 1966 in VietNam, awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, attempting to save fellow Green Berets under heavy enemy fire, buried with honors at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
SP/4 John Scull, member of U. S. Army Special Forces, Killed In Action, March 21, 1966 in VietNam, awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, attempting to save fellow Green Berets under heavy enemy fire, buried with honors at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Leonard Johnson
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Rogers DD876 home based in San Diego. Completed two tours to Vietnam 1970-1974. Received National Defence, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Combat Action and Good Conduct metals.
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
Served aboard the USS Rogers DD876 home based in San Diego. Completed two tours to Vietnam 1970-1974. Received National Defence, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Combat Action and Good Conduct metals.
Louis Gonzales
Class of 1987
Army, 18 Years
7 years Marine Corps after graduation (no summer vaction for me) with a combat tour during Desert Storm and 11 years in the Army Guard (full time)
Class of 1987
Army, 18 Years
7 years Marine Corps after graduation (no summer vaction for me) with a combat tour during Desert Storm and 11 years in the Army Guard (full time)
LOUIS S BODONY
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
FROM 1963 TO 1983 SERVED AS AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
FROM 1984 TO 2004 SERVED AS A CIVIL SERVICE TRAINING STAFF OFFICER LAST AT RANDOLPH AFB TEXAS
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
FROM 1963 TO 1983 SERVED AS AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
FROM 1984 TO 2004 SERVED AS A CIVIL SERVICE TRAINING STAFF OFFICER LAST AT RANDOLPH AFB TEXAS
LTC Dave Ritter
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Over 22 yrs as an Infantry then a Military Intelligence Officer. Have lived and traveled lietrally the world over - Asia, Central & South America, Africa and Europe. Currently live in Germany.
Class of 1980
Army, 20+ Years
Over 22 yrs as an Infantry then a Military Intelligence Officer. Have lived and traveled lietrally the world over - Asia, Central & South America, Africa and Europe. Currently live in Germany.
Phillip R Budd
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Command Pilot, decorated Vietnam AC-47 Spooky IV Corp
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Command Pilot, decorated Vietnam AC-47 Spooky IV Corp
Richard Inskeep
Class of 1954
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
Served two years active duty 1954-1956 aboard the USS Angler, a diesel powered submarine, stationed in New London Connecticut.
Class of 1954
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
Served two years active duty 1954-1956 aboard the USS Angler, a diesel powered submarine, stationed in New London Connecticut.
Robert Maciejewski
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Navy from 1986 to 1990. Stationed at Naval Air Station, Norfolk Virginia. Deployed aboard the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) and the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Worked in the parachute loft on both ships. Joined the Navy Reserves in 1990 and was assigned to VR-51 stationed at Glenview Naval Air Station, Illinois. Worked as a support equipment technician and earned my Naval Aircrew wings. Transferred to the Illinois Air National Guard and was assigned to the 126th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department at O'Hare Airport and then relocated to Scott Air Force Base, near Belleville, Illinois. Retired in 2009 after 22+ years of service.
Class of 1985
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the Navy from 1986 to 1990. Stationed at Naval Air Station, Norfolk Virginia. Deployed aboard the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) and the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Worked in the parachute loft on both ships. Joined the Navy Reserves in 1990 and was assigned to VR-51 stationed at Glenview Naval Air Station, Illinois. Worked as a support equipment technician and earned my Naval Aircrew wings. Transferred to the Illinois Air National Guard and was assigned to the 126th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department at O'Hare Airport and then relocated to Scott Air Force Base, near Belleville, Illinois. Retired in 2009 after 22+ years of service.
Ronald Inskeep
Class of 1954
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
See profile for twin brother Richard as we served together.
Class of 1954
Navy Reserves, 4 Years
See profile for twin brother Richard as we served together.
Samuel Thomas Marsala
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
3 class Bosnian Mate and served 1 year on USS Rigel - AF, 2 years USS Salinan - ATF and 1 year USS Nipmuc- ATF
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
3 class Bosnian Mate and served 1 year on USS Rigel - AF, 2 years USS Salinan - ATF and 1 year USS Nipmuc- ATF
Scott Persson
Class of 1968
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Republic of Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. 1970 and 1971
Class of 1968
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Republic of Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. 1970 and 1971
Seth T. Washburn
Class of 1993
Air Force, 11 Years
Staff Sergeant (E-5), USAF Security Forces (Law Enforcement). Participated in Operations Southern Watch, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, & Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1993
Air Force, 11 Years
Staff Sergeant (E-5), USAF Security Forces (Law Enforcement). Participated in Operations Southern Watch, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, & Iraqi Freedom.
Thomas Halvorsen sr.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Two years USMC - 1969 to 1971 Military Police - Infantry
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Two years USMC - 1969 to 1971 Military Police - Infantry
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Our Glenbard West 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 Glenbard West High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Glen Ellyn are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!