Montebello High School Alumni
Montebello, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Agustin Silva | 2002 |
| Frederick Reyes Frederick Reyes | 1958 |
| Jordan Estrada Jordan Estrada | 2008 |
| Lisa Miranda | 1985 |
| Luis Cisneros Richard Luis | 2018 |
| Ray Hartmayer | 1957 |
| Soma Moju | 2017 |
| Zara Herrera | 2005 |
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
Ben Herrera
Class of 1974
Air Force, 1 Years
Our English teacher referred to Ben as a "Genius." He was also known for his badass guitar playing skills. He used to walk down the hallways with his guitar hanging over his shoulder.
He bought a Les Paul shortly before he died.
On July 25th, 1981 at the age of 25, Ben had just returned from Eglin AF Base and became a victim of violence near his own neighborhood. He was a Patriot and is buried @ Riverside National Cemetery Section 4 Site 737.
May you RIP Ben and follow your "Stairway to Heaven."
Love you 4ever!
Class of 1974
Air Force, 1 Years
Our English teacher referred to Ben as a "Genius." He was also known for his badass guitar playing skills. He used to walk down the hallways with his guitar hanging over his shoulder.
He bought a Les Paul shortly before he died.
On July 25th, 1981 at the age of 25, Ben had just returned from Eglin AF Base and became a victim of violence near his own neighborhood. He was a Patriot and is buried @ Riverside National Cemetery Section 4 Site 737.
May you RIP Ben and follow your "Stairway to Heaven."
Love you 4ever!
Brian Stewart
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Basic training Ft Polk, LA. Served 14 months 7th Infntry Division on DMZ South Korea. Promoted to E 5 minimum time in serv
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
Basic training Ft Polk, LA. Served 14 months 7th Infntry Division on DMZ South Korea. Promoted to E 5 minimum time in serv
Charlie Aron
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Electronics 2nd class petty officer. Mediterranean Cruise 1969 and West Pac cruise to Viet Nam 1970. Duty stations NAS Whidbey Is. Washington and NAS Alameda, California
Class of 1967
Navy, 4 Years
Aviation Electronics 2nd class petty officer. Mediterranean Cruise 1969 and West Pac cruise to Viet Nam 1970. Duty stations NAS Whidbey Is. Washington and NAS Alameda, California
dennis murillo
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
I served in Viet Nam. Now I am the commander of VFW post11546 (The Black Sheep) Chino,California.
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
I served in Viet Nam. Now I am the commander of VFW post11546 (The Black Sheep) Chino,California.
Eduardo Rivera
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Served with the 2/508 parachute infantry regiment 82 airborne Divison from 1970 to 1973
Class of 1970
Army, 3 Years
Served with the 2/508 parachute infantry regiment 82 airborne Divison from 1970 to 1973
Eugene (Rick) MOORE
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
A security policeman. Served in the Phillipines 69-70 and the remainder in Riverside. Sgt. Honorable; awarded AF Commendation medal.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
A security policeman. Served in the Phillipines 69-70 and the remainder in Riverside. Sgt. Honorable; awarded AF Commendation medal.
GABRIEL E DE LA CRUZ
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 15 Years
BEEN STATIONED CAMP PENDLETON, MCAS EL TORO, EDWARDS AFB, CA, CAMP LEJUEUNE, NC, AND CURENTLY IN PERRYSBURG, OH
Class of 1992
Marine Corps, 15 Years
BEEN STATIONED CAMP PENDLETON, MCAS EL TORO, EDWARDS AFB, CA, CAMP LEJUEUNE, NC, AND CURENTLY IN PERRYSBURG, OH
Jack Casey Jr.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Vietnam and Gulf War (Desert Storm) Veteran, Master Sergant Retired 1992, Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Personnel Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent. Aircraft fleet types;C-130, C-141, and C-5 Cargo aircraft.
Duty assignments: CCK Air Base Taiwan, Tan Shu Nute AB Vietnam, Utapoa AB Thialand, Clark AB Philippines, Little Rock AFB, AR. Rhine-Main AB Germany, Kadina Air Base Okinawa Japan, Yokota AB Japan, Osan AB Korea Davis Motham AFB, AZ, and Travis AFB, CA..
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Vietnam and Gulf War (Desert Storm) Veteran, Master Sergant Retired 1992, Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Personnel Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent. Aircraft fleet types;C-130, C-141, and C-5 Cargo aircraft.
Duty assignments: CCK Air Base Taiwan, Tan Shu Nute AB Vietnam, Utapoa AB Thialand, Clark AB Philippines, Little Rock AFB, AR. Rhine-Main AB Germany, Kadina Air Base Okinawa Japan, Yokota AB Japan, Osan AB Korea Davis Motham AFB, AZ, and Travis AFB, CA..
James Fuller
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft Electrician. Primarily F-106's and C-130's. Plus anything else that rolled down the flight line. Stationed at George AFB, Tyndall AFB, C.C.K. A. B. (Taiwan), Bangkok (Thailand) & Cam Ranh Bay (Vietnam).
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Aircraft Electrician. Primarily F-106's and C-130's. Plus anything else that rolled down the flight line. Stationed at George AFB, Tyndall AFB, C.C.K. A. B. (Taiwan), Bangkok (Thailand) & Cam Ranh Bay (Vietnam).
John James Otero
Class of 1961
Air Force, 23 Years
MSgt (Ret) USAF, served from Mar 62 to Jun 85 - 18 Years with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Assignments to Alaska, England, Wash D.C., Vietnam, W. Germany, California, England, Louisiana and Nevada
Class of 1961
Air Force, 23 Years
MSgt (Ret) USAF, served from Mar 62 to Jun 85 - 18 Years with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Assignments to Alaska, England, Wash D.C., Vietnam, W. Germany, California, England, Louisiana and Nevada
Micheal Ward Herrera
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Micheal Ward Herrera
Class of 1965
Micheal was killed in Viet Nam in 1967. His name is on the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington D.C. His name is also honored by placement on the Montebello Veterans Memorial. Actually there are eight others with the same honorable story who graduated from MHS. These fine patriots should have there name on any distinguished Alumni List. If your group feels as compelled as I. Please contact me. David A. Romero 1965 Grad. My e-ad is daveguyla@att.net.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
Micheal Ward Herrera
Class of 1965
Micheal was killed in Viet Nam in 1967. His name is on the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington D.C. His name is also honored by placement on the Montebello Veterans Memorial. Actually there are eight others with the same honorable story who graduated from MHS. These fine patriots should have there name on any distinguished Alumni List. If your group feels as compelled as I. Please contact me. David A. Romero 1965 Grad. My e-ad is daveguyla@att.net.
Mike Bogdanoff
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Drafted into Army January 1969. Infantry training at Fort Ord, CA. Jun 1969- Aug 1970 25th Division Viet Nam, A/2d/22d Mech Infantry. Because of Mother's prayer, I personally not kill anyone, and gun jammed when I had the opportunity. God is good!
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Drafted into Army January 1969. Infantry training at Fort Ord, CA. Jun 1969- Aug 1970 25th Division Viet Nam, A/2d/22d Mech Infantry. Because of Mother's prayer, I personally not kill anyone, and gun jammed when I had the opportunity. God is good!
Mike Bogdanoff
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Viet Nam 6/69-8/70, A/2/22 Mech Infantry, 25th Div, CIB, PH, BSOC, ACOC, E-5, Australia x 2
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Viet Nam 6/69-8/70, A/2/22 Mech Infantry, 25th Div, CIB, PH, BSOC, ACOC, E-5, Australia x 2
raul ferrell
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 6 Years
USMC served in Okinawa Japan and Subic Bay, Philippines.
0311/13 Stationed out of 29 Palms, California
Graduated 1989 out of MCRD San Diego
2 years reservist with Low Altitude Air Defense out of
Pasadena, California
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 6 Years
USMC served in Okinawa Japan and Subic Bay, Philippines.
0311/13 Stationed out of 29 Palms, California
Graduated 1989 out of MCRD San Diego
2 years reservist with Low Altitude Air Defense out of
Pasadena, California
Robert Bagues
Class of 1970
Army, 2 Years
Served 2yrs. 2nd Infntry Division as a Military policemen on DMZ South Korea.
Class of 1970
Army, 2 Years
Served 2yrs. 2nd Infntry Division as a Military policemen on DMZ South Korea.
Steve Stigers ( Little Joe )
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
U. S. Navy SeaBee's, Basic training San Diego Ca. Electrician, Port Hueneme CA, Chu Lai Viet Nam 1967-1968, Awarded Navy Unit Commendation from General Westmoreland and Rear Admiral J.B. Osborn, Vietnam Service Medal with 5 bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam campaign medal, National Defense Service Medal, Naval Facility Pacific Beach Washington,
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
U. S. Navy SeaBee's, Basic training San Diego Ca. Electrician, Port Hueneme CA, Chu Lai Viet Nam 1967-1968, Awarded Navy Unit Commendation from General Westmoreland and Rear Admiral J.B. Osborn, Vietnam Service Medal with 5 bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam campaign medal, National Defense Service Medal, Naval Facility Pacific Beach Washington,
Tommy Roy Thomas
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Tommy Roy Thomas
Sergeant Grade E-5
Date of Birth: 05/31/1947
Mos: 13B40 Cannon Crewmember
Lenght of Service 01
8th Btry 5th BN 16th Arteillery 4th Inf Dive USARV
Army of the United States
South San Gabriel California
Start Tour: 10/19/1968
Incident Date August 31, 1969
Casualty Date: September 27, 1969
Age at Loss: 22
Location: Province not reported, South Vietnam
Remains: Body Recovered
Casualty Type: Non-Hostile, died of illness or injury.
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Burns
Tommy is on the Wall at Panel 17W Line O13
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Tommy Roy Thomas
Sergeant Grade E-5
Date of Birth: 05/31/1947
Mos: 13B40 Cannon Crewmember
Lenght of Service 01
8th Btry 5th BN 16th Arteillery 4th Inf Dive USARV
Army of the United States
South San Gabriel California
Start Tour: 10/19/1968
Incident Date August 31, 1969
Casualty Date: September 27, 1969
Age at Loss: 22
Location: Province not reported, South Vietnam
Remains: Body Recovered
Casualty Type: Non-Hostile, died of illness or injury.
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Burns
Tommy is on the Wall at Panel 17W Line O13
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Seeking former students class of 1975
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Our Montebello 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 Montebello High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Montebello are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!