Plainfield High School Alumni
Plainfield, New Jersey (NJ)
Recent Members
| Joscelyn L | 1989 |
| Martha Madia | 2024 |
| Patricia Patricia A Alai | 1960 |
| Paul Hlavate | 1962 |
| Stephanie Sterling | 1985 |
| Thomas Thomas Nathaniel Booth | 1988 |
| Tiffany Lester | 2021 |
| Willam Willam Bareford | 1958 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
Have you lost your Plainfield High School class ring? Have you found someone's class ring? Visit our Cardinals lost class ring page to search for your class ring or post information about a found ring.
Honored Military Alumni
Andre Jordan
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years of honorable service. Veteran of Persian Gulf War 1990-1992, Kosovo Conflict(Bosnia/Serbia/Kosovo), Operation Iraqi Freedom(Iraq), and Operation Enduring Freedom.(Iraq) Attended Plainfied High School from 9th through 11th grade. (1982-1985) Member of PHS Swim Team under Coach Wonsidler. Received GED from Plfd Adult Learning Center in 1986.
Class of 1986
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years of honorable service. Veteran of Persian Gulf War 1990-1992, Kosovo Conflict(Bosnia/Serbia/Kosovo), Operation Iraqi Freedom(Iraq), and Operation Enduring Freedom.(Iraq) Attended Plainfied High School from 9th through 11th grade. (1982-1985) Member of PHS Swim Team under Coach Wonsidler. Received GED from Plfd Adult Learning Center in 1986.
Arthur DeVitalis
Class of 1944
Navy Reserves, 2 Years
DE-394 Anti-submarine warfare in North Atlantic. Radioman 3rd class
Class of 1944
Navy Reserves, 2 Years
DE-394 Anti-submarine warfare in North Atlantic. Radioman 3rd class
Craig Ruhe
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Was drafted while my classmates burned their draft cards and attended frat parties.
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
Was drafted while my classmates burned their draft cards and attended frat parties.
Erick Fonseca
Class of 1991
Air Force, 15 Years
Currently serving out of Los Angeles Air Force Base
Class of 1991
Air Force, 15 Years
Currently serving out of Los Angeles Air Force Base
George Smith
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in Southeast Asia during the Viet Nam Era and Thailand during 1967-1971. One of the first to wear the blue cap in the USAF for a testing program. It is now standard on the gates of all USAF bases.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in Southeast Asia during the Viet Nam Era and Thailand during 1967-1971. One of the first to wear the blue cap in the USAF for a testing program. It is now standard on the gates of all USAF bases.
Harriett Gaddy
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Just retired from the Air National Guard as a LTC for 27 years.
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Just retired from the Air National Guard as a LTC for 27 years.
James Brady
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Left school in February 1969, the best option I had at the time. Served in Viet Nam 1971.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Left school in February 1969, the best option I had at the time. Served in Viet Nam 1971.
James E. Lockley
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a disabled veteran that served during the Korean Conflict.
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a disabled veteran that served during the Korean Conflict.
James E. Lockley
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a disabled veteran that served during the Korean Conflict.
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a disabled veteran that served during the Korean Conflict.
James E. Lockley
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a disabled veteran that served during the Korean Conflict.
Class of 1953
Marine Corps, 3 Years
I am a disabled veteran that served during the Korean Conflict.
James Richards
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined the Air Force when I was drafted in 1966. I was stationed at McGuire, Thule, and Takhli, Thailand. I was a Aircraft Instrument Repairman AFSC 32551/
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Joined the Air Force when I was drafted in 1966. I was stationed at McGuire, Thule, and Takhli, Thailand. I was a Aircraft Instrument Repairman AFSC 32551/
Jeff Butler
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Honorably served 11 years in Japan; 10 years in D.C., Jersey, and Maryland.
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Honorably served 11 years in Japan; 10 years in D.C., Jersey, and Maryland.
Peter W. Glasser
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I served two tours in Vietnam as a Grunt.in 966 to 1967 and again in 1968. Was wounded in May 1968 but was back in the field after about 2 weeks. Saw duty in Okinawa, Hawaii, R&R in Taiwan, MP at Parris Island, SC, and was at Camp Lejeune, NC.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
I served two tours in Vietnam as a Grunt.in 966 to 1967 and again in 1968. Was wounded in May 1968 but was back in the field after about 2 weeks. Saw duty in Okinawa, Hawaii, R&R in Taiwan, MP at Parris Island, SC, and was at Camp Lejeune, NC.
Robert L Wynn
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty 1979-1993
Government Service Duty 1995- present
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty 1979-1993
Government Service Duty 1995- present
Scott Pender
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served our country during the Viet Nam era. Was unable to see action.
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served our country during the Viet Nam era. Was unable to see action.
SGT JOE YUZUIK
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
VIETNAM VETERAN-"TET" SURVIVOR (JAN/FEB 68) - DANANG
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 4 Years
VIETNAM VETERAN-"TET" SURVIVOR (JAN/FEB 68) - DANANG
Thomas Helriegel
Class of 1981
Air Force, 13 Years
Active Duty: 18 Nov. 82 - 31 May 92. Inactive Duty: 1 Jun. 92 - 31 May 95.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 13 Years
Active Duty: 18 Nov. 82 - 31 May 92. Inactive Duty: 1 Jun. 92 - 31 May 95.
TROY BELLE
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 19 Years
I ENLISTED IN THE MARINE CORPS IN DECEMBER 1991. I HAVE BEEN SERVING EVERY SINCE THEN. I AM CURRENTLY HOLD THE RANK OF FIRST SERGEANT (E-8). I HAVE SERVED FOUR TOURS IN IRAQ IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
Class of 1991
Marine Corps, 19 Years
I ENLISTED IN THE MARINE CORPS IN DECEMBER 1991. I HAVE BEEN SERVING EVERY SINCE THEN. I AM CURRENTLY HOLD THE RANK OF FIRST SERGEANT (E-8). I HAVE SERVED FOUR TOURS IN IRAQ IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
Ward F. Barrek
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 3 Years
1st.,Miltary Police,Security Force. 1968-1969
Danang,South Vietnam, Airbase. Combat Veteran
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 3 Years
1st.,Miltary Police,Security Force. 1968-1969
Danang,South Vietnam, Airbase. Combat Veteran
Alumni Stories
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School News
Let's Celebrate
I am really hoping that all of my PHS 1970 Classmates will make an attempt to attend the 1st 60ish Birthday Bash held ne...
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Our Plainfield 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 Plainfield High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Plainfield are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!