Louisa County High School Alumni
Mineral, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Adrienne Badgett | 2021 |
| Camren Horton | 2020 |
| Casey Fields | 2014 |
| Collin Jones | 2020 |
| Harrison Hart | 2016 |
| Jessica Shelton | 2009 |
| Lauren LaBarge | 2016 |
| Lorrie Shaw | 1971 |
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
Angel Ojala Fidler
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
I went UT ARNG At first then switched to AD after Training. I served in Seoul, Korea. then went on to Fort Bragg, NC for the rest of my time active. Deployed to Saudi Arabia after working with a JTF-180 for Haiti. then went back to UT ARNG. Finished my time 6 months after 9/11. Now supporting my husband in his Military career. I am honored to help with funerals for those who have passed on witht he VFW, American legion, and DAV.
Class of 1990
Army, 12 Years
I went UT ARNG At first then switched to AD after Training. I served in Seoul, Korea. then went on to Fort Bragg, NC for the rest of my time active. Deployed to Saudi Arabia after working with a JTF-180 for Haiti. then went back to UT ARNG. Finished my time 6 months after 9/11. Now supporting my husband in his Military career. I am honored to help with funerals for those who have passed on witht he VFW, American legion, and DAV.
Billy Gooch
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served around the world including korea, japan, australia, phillipines, including Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Served around the world including korea, japan, australia, phillipines, including Operation Desert Storm.
Breana Wendell
Class of 2005
Army, 1 Years
Still in and stationed in wonderful Germany.
Class of 2005
Army, 1 Years
Still in and stationed in wonderful Germany.
David Wood
Class of 1983
Navy, 3 Years
OS3, served on USS Sylvania operating ship's radar. Made one Mediterranean cruise, visited Spain, Italy and Israel.
Class of 1983
Navy, 3 Years
OS3, served on USS Sylvania operating ship's radar. Made one Mediterranean cruise, visited Spain, Italy and Israel.
DENNIS COLLIER
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
AUG. 77-SEPT.81 3 YEARS FORT RILLEY,KS. 1 YEAR GERMANY MOS 13B10 CANNONCREWMAN. CONTACT NO.(770)634-0579
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
AUG. 77-SEPT.81 3 YEARS FORT RILLEY,KS. 1 YEAR GERMANY MOS 13B10 CANNONCREWMAN. CONTACT NO.(770)634-0579
dennis collier
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
13B10connoncrewman u.s.army from aug.1977-sept.1981
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
13B10connoncrewman u.s.army from aug.1977-sept.1981
Donald D. DONOVAN
Class of 1981
Navy, 8 Years
Em1SS (submarine Nuc. Electrician)
3364 Nuc Engineer Supervisor
Class of 1981
Navy, 8 Years
Em1SS (submarine Nuc. Electrician)
3364 Nuc Engineer Supervisor
Donald embrey
Class of 2012
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital corpsman 8404 field medical service technician joined Jan 2013 out of Mineral VA
Class of 2012
Navy, 4 Years
Hospital corpsman 8404 field medical service technician joined Jan 2013 out of Mineral VA
Drew Turner
Class of 2003
Navy, 5 Years
I joined in October 2003, just a few months after graduating. Been stationed in Norfolk, VA since 2004. Just re-enlisted so I'm in until 2013.
Class of 2003
Navy, 5 Years
I joined in October 2003, just a few months after graduating. Been stationed in Norfolk, VA since 2004. Just re-enlisted so I'm in until 2013.
J. Russell Marshall
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered Active Duty on 22 August 1970; served in Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, The Philippines, Ohio, England, California, Hawaii, Georgia, and the Pentagon (twice). Retired at the end of 1998 as a Colonel.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered Active Duty on 22 August 1970; served in Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, The Philippines, Ohio, England, California, Hawaii, Georgia, and the Pentagon (twice). Retired at the end of 1998 as a Colonel.
Kevin Harris
Class of 1982
Army, 8 Years
Stationed at Fort Campbell, KY; Seoul, Korea; and Fort Carson, CO.
Class of 1982
Army, 8 Years
Stationed at Fort Campbell, KY; Seoul, Korea; and Fort Carson, CO.
Matthew Mitchell
Class of 2017
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Serving as a 2111 (Small Arms Repairman) at 4th LAR H&S Company out of Camp Pendleton, CA. Graduated bootcamp Oct. 20th, 2017.
Class of 2017
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Serving as a 2111 (Small Arms Repairman) at 4th LAR H&S Company out of Camp Pendleton, CA. Graduated bootcamp Oct. 20th, 2017.
Matthew Sheets
Class of 1982
Army, 21 Years
Abrams tanker (Best Job I Ever Had) with tours in Germany,,Desert Storm, Iraq, Korea. Bronze Star highest award received.
Class of 1982
Army, 21 Years
Abrams tanker (Best Job I Ever Had) with tours in Germany,,Desert Storm, Iraq, Korea. Bronze Star highest award received.
michael simmons
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
enter one month from graduation went to fort jackson for basic and ait. then to fort ord, CA. then fort campbell ky and sole korea then back to fort jackson before coming back to louisa in 95
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
enter one month from graduation went to fort jackson for basic and ait. then to fort ord, CA. then fort campbell ky and sole korea then back to fort jackson before coming back to louisa in 95
michael simmons
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
one month after graduation he enter the service it would be 20 year this month 7/09
Class of 1989
Army, 6 Years
one month after graduation he enter the service it would be 20 year this month 7/09
Nathan Hall
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Boatswain's mate. Served onboard the 9 ships my favorite being the USS IOWA BB61-61 and HAYLER DD-997
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as a Chief Boatswain's mate. Served onboard the 9 ships my favorite being the USS IOWA BB61-61 and HAYLER DD-997
Ralph Edward Bickley
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
1972-1976 Command and Control Specialist 21ST Air Force HQ McGuire AFB, NJ, 1972 Nicaraqua Earthquake Relief, Airman of the Quarter 1974, Operation Nickle Grass 1973 (Arab-Israel Six Day War). Air Force Commendation, Good Conduct, Longevity, and National Defense Medals.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
1972-1976 Command and Control Specialist 21ST Air Force HQ McGuire AFB, NJ, 1972 Nicaraqua Earthquake Relief, Airman of the Quarter 1974, Operation Nickle Grass 1973 (Arab-Israel Six Day War). Air Force Commendation, Good Conduct, Longevity, and National Defense Medals.
Ralph Edward Bickley
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
1972-1976 Command and Control Specialist 21ST Air Force HQ McGuire AFB, NJ, 1972 Nicaraqua Earthquake Relief, Airman of the Quarter 1974, Operation Nickle Grass 1973 (Arab-Israel Six Day War). Air Force Commendation, Good Conduct, Longevity, and National Defense Medals.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
1972-1976 Command and Control Specialist 21ST Air Force HQ McGuire AFB, NJ, 1972 Nicaraqua Earthquake Relief, Airman of the Quarter 1974, Operation Nickle Grass 1973 (Arab-Israel Six Day War). Air Force Commendation, Good Conduct, Longevity, and National Defense Medals.
Robert Firth
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Robert Firth served four years loading ordnance on F-18 aircraft for the Marines.
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Robert Firth served four years loading ordnance on F-18 aircraft for the Marines.
Robert J. Vipperman
Class of 1970
Air Force, 10 Years
Served as both Enlisted and as an Officer in the United States Air Force. Was in Site Development as Enlisted and Space Systems as an Officer.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 10 Years
Served as both Enlisted and as an Officer in the United States Air Force. Was in Site Development as Enlisted and Space Systems as an Officer.
Rudolph David Fletcher
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served from 2003 to 2007
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served from 2003 to 2007
Sam Hix
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 3 Years
0311 (rifleman), 0341 (mortars), 8611 (interpreter), Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Pistol Expert Badge, twice awarded Meritorious Mast as Battalion Education NCO, 1st. Battalion., 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California and selected as one of the Top 50 Marines at Camp Pendleton in 1971.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 3 Years
0311 (rifleman), 0341 (mortars), 8611 (interpreter), Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Pistol Expert Badge, twice awarded Meritorious Mast as Battalion Education NCO, 1st. Battalion., 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California and selected as one of the Top 50 Marines at Camp Pendleton in 1971.
Sandra Holt
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a Russian linguist in Misawa, Japan and at the National Security Agency. Honorable discharge.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as a Russian linguist in Misawa, Japan and at the National Security Agency. Honorable discharge.
Shera Frederick (Jones)
Class of 2006
Army, 3 Years
Human Resource Specialist currently serving as a Special Operation Clerk at Ft Eustis, VA
Class of 2006
Army, 3 Years
Human Resource Specialist currently serving as a Special Operation Clerk at Ft Eustis, VA
Thomas A Cooke
Class of 1962
Army, 7 Years
MP duties in Nam '67 - 69. Nuclear Weapons technician '63 -'67.
Class of 1962
Army, 7 Years
MP duties in Nam '67 - 69. Nuclear Weapons technician '63 -'67.
Thomas Peoples
Class of 1977
Air Force, 12 Years
Military Police Supervisor, Instructor and Airbase Ground Defense Instructor (Silver Flag)
Class of 1977
Air Force, 12 Years
Military Police Supervisor, Instructor and Airbase Ground Defense Instructor (Silver Flag)
Tom Peoples
Class of 1977
Air Force, 12 Years
Military Police Supervisor and Training Instructor; Air Base Defense Instructor
Class of 1977
Air Force, 12 Years
Military Police Supervisor and Training Instructor; Air Base Defense Instructor
Vernon Fleming
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Air Defense Artillery
-Platoon Leader Republic of South Korea
-Battery Commander Ft Ord, CA
-Asst Professor of Military Science College of William & Mary
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
Air Defense Artillery
-Platoon Leader Republic of South Korea
-Battery Commander Ft Ord, CA
-Asst Professor of Military Science College of William & Mary
Walt Ritchie
Class of 1988
Air Force, 18 Years
Communications/Computer Network/Cryptographic Technician.
Currently stationed at Keesler AFB, MS as a Curriculum Developer.
Class of 1988
Air Force, 18 Years
Communications/Computer Network/Cryptographic Technician.
Currently stationed at Keesler AFB, MS as a Curriculum Developer.
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Our Louisa County 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 Louisa County High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Mineral are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!