Trenton Central High School Alumni
Trenton, New Jersey (NJ)
Recent Members
| (mrs) Gerald Nowak | 1954 |
| Gerald Oliver | 1977 |
| Greg Posewa | 1966 |
| Michele Blackburne Michele Blackburne | 1967 |
| Reginald Barfield | 1973 |
| Robert Sheppard | 1985 |
| Vanessa Seymour Vanessa Seymour | 1974 |
| William Henry Mayer Cheryl L Bentley | 1935 |
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
Adeline Belardo
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Cargo/Passenger Service Specialist
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Cargo/Passenger Service Specialist
Anthony "Tony" W Melchiondo
Class of 1940
Army, 5 Years
After briefly serving in the New Jersey National Guard, Tony was transferred into the 119th Medical Regiment in Trenton, NJ. He entered into active service for World War II in 1942, included among those in the first invasion of North Africa. He served aboard a U.S. Army Transport ship, making numerous TransAtlantic crossings, serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters of Operation. He was honorably discharged in August 1945.
Class of 1940
Army, 5 Years
After briefly serving in the New Jersey National Guard, Tony was transferred into the 119th Medical Regiment in Trenton, NJ. He entered into active service for World War II in 1942, included among those in the first invasion of North Africa. He served aboard a U.S. Army Transport ship, making numerous TransAtlantic crossings, serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters of Operation. He was honorably discharged in August 1945.
Anthony "Tony" W Melchiondo
Class of 1940
Army, 5 Years
After briefly serving in the New Jersey National Guard, Tony was transferred into the 119th Medical Regiment in Trenton, NJ. He entered into active service for World War II in 1942, included among those in the first invasion of North Africa. He served aboard a U.S. Army Transport ship, making numerous TransAtlantic crossings, serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters of Operation. He was honorably discharged in August 1945.
Class of 1940
Army, 5 Years
After briefly serving in the New Jersey National Guard, Tony was transferred into the 119th Medical Regiment in Trenton, NJ. He entered into active service for World War II in 1942, included among those in the first invasion of North Africa. He served aboard a U.S. Army Transport ship, making numerous TransAtlantic crossings, serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters of Operation. He was honorably discharged in August 1945.
Bob Snyder
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
Served September 1, 1960 to August 31, 1968. Five and a half years in Asia.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 8 Years
Served September 1, 1960 to August 31, 1968. Five and a half years in Asia.
Dr. Eugene White
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
U.S. Army Band, Fort Dix, N.J.; Seoul, Korea
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
U.S. Army Band, Fort Dix, N.J.; Seoul, Korea
Frank Van Camp
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
U.S . Army Headquarters South Vietnam 1968-1969
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
U.S . Army Headquarters South Vietnam 1968-1969
James A. Platt
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20 Years
Retired from active duty after 20 years, 12 days. Positions: Jet Engine Mechanic, Flight Engineer on C-141 A/B, C-130 E/H, C-5 A/B aircraft with over 10,000 flight hours, Flight Engineer Ground School Instructor. Assignments: Hickam AFB, HI, McGuire AFB, NJ, Yokota AB, Japan, Little Rock AFB, AR, Altus AFB, OK, Dover AFB, DE
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20 Years
Retired from active duty after 20 years, 12 days. Positions: Jet Engine Mechanic, Flight Engineer on C-141 A/B, C-130 E/H, C-5 A/B aircraft with over 10,000 flight hours, Flight Engineer Ground School Instructor. Assignments: Hickam AFB, HI, McGuire AFB, NJ, Yokota AB, Japan, Little Rock AFB, AR, Altus AFB, OK, Dover AFB, DE
John T. Coates
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Mechanic, then changed to combat arms- armor
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
Mechanic, then changed to combat arms- armor
Karen Beatty
Class of 1973
Army, 7 Years
Logistics and also served 3 years at The Pentagon in Washington DC.
Class of 1973
Army, 7 Years
Logistics and also served 3 years at The Pentagon in Washington DC.
lawrence wilson
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Served three years on USS Harlan R. Dickson
DD-708. Radarman 3rd class. Then reserve for 3 years.
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Served three years on USS Harlan R. Dickson
DD-708. Radarman 3rd class. Then reserve for 3 years.
Michael Cherry
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm, Retired as a Sergeant First Class.
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Desert Storm, Retired as a Sergeant First Class.
MICHAEL RICHARDSON
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Jet Mechanic, went to OCS and became a Pilot and Flown in Desert Storm 2 tours lived in japan 12 yrs
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Jet Mechanic, went to OCS and became a Pilot and Flown in Desert Storm 2 tours lived in japan 12 yrs
Miguel Hernandez
Class of 1968
Army, 7 Years
U.S Army corps of engineers
U.S.Army signal corps
Class of 1968
Army, 7 Years
U.S Army corps of engineers
U.S.Army signal corps
Randy Nazzare
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
Was a short-range missile crewmen. Than taught Stinger missiles to marines. stationed in Germany, Greece, Colorado, Korea,Texas. Got my love of travel from the military. Love to do it again.
Class of 1974
Army, 8 Years
Was a short-range missile crewmen. Than taught Stinger missiles to marines. stationed in Germany, Greece, Colorado, Korea,Texas. Got my love of travel from the military. Love to do it again.
Ray Brachelli
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Making maps & charts. 1370th Mapping and Charting Squadron.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Making maps & charts. 1370th Mapping and Charting Squadron.
Richard M. Knapp
Class of 1964
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served 6 yes Navy Reserve and 25 years NJ Air National Guard
Class of 1964
National Guard, 20+ Years
Served 6 yes Navy Reserve and 25 years NJ Air National Guard
Robert Wishtischin
Class of 1950
Navy, 4 Years
Basic training, Bainbridge Md. USS Mindoro CVE 120,1951-1955 European occupation
Class of 1950
Navy, 4 Years
Basic training, Bainbridge Md. USS Mindoro CVE 120,1951-1955 European occupation
Ronald B. Childs
Class of 1985
Army, 15 Years
Served the US Navy from 1985 To 1990...Then Went to the US Army from 1990-to 2012...Served In Desert Storm/Shield and Iraqi Freedom...Spent time in Europe.. Alaska...Ft. Jackson...Ft Campbell...Ft Lewis..Washington State. California Just to name a few...Great life experience ...
Class of 1985
Army, 15 Years
Served the US Navy from 1985 To 1990...Then Went to the US Army from 1990-to 2012...Served In Desert Storm/Shield and Iraqi Freedom...Spent time in Europe.. Alaska...Ft. Jackson...Ft Campbell...Ft Lewis..Washington State. California Just to name a few...Great life experience ...
THOMAS J DONOHER
Class of 1981
Air Force, 5 Years
SERVED WITH 78TH FIGHTER WING HAFB
Class of 1981
Air Force, 5 Years
SERVED WITH 78TH FIGHTER WING HAFB
Thomas J Donoher
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years in the blue...Great times and many friends.
Class of 1962
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years in the blue...Great times and many friends.
Venessiea D. Harris-Frazier
Class of 1981
Army, 24 Years
Served 24 1/2 yrs (AG Rocks) Desert Storm/Desert Shield (Vet), spent time in Germany; Korea; SC; NC, Indiana; Saudi great time and great people.
Class of 1981
Army, 24 Years
Served 24 1/2 yrs (AG Rocks) Desert Storm/Desert Shield (Vet), spent time in Germany; Korea; SC; NC, Indiana; Saudi great time and great people.
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Our Trenton Central 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 Trenton Central High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Trenton are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!