Virginia High School Alumni
Bristol, Virginia (VA)
Recent Members
| Charles Johnson | 2017 |
| Chris Jackson | 2000 |
| Debra Ash | 1978 |
| Heather Ashley Heather Ashley | 2005 |
| Jennifer Diane Davidson Jennifer Diane Davidson | 1900 |
| Jessica Belcher | 2006 |
| Misti Jones | 1981 |
| Teresa Leonard | 1975 |
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
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Honored Military Alumni
Colonel (Retired) Thomas L. Elliott
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Entered service in 1959 after graduating from ETSU as a Distinguished Military Graduate. Served as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Staff, Pentagon, Vietnam, Brigade Level Command. Retired in 1989
Class of 1955
Army, 20+ Years
Entered service in 1959 after graduating from ETSU as a Distinguished Military Graduate. Served as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Staff, Pentagon, Vietnam, Brigade Level Command. Retired in 1989
Donald Michael McKindrick Alison Ferguson Smith
Class of 1967
Air Force, 40 Years
Triple-War-Veteran.... USAF Civil Engineer Squadron
Enlisted member Aug 1968-1982, Officer member Dec 1982-2008. Served 40 years (E-6_O-6) with active duty USAF, active duty USAFR, and active duty NGB-AirNG Hq Pentagon .
Enlisted Duty was Drafting and Surveying 553--.Officer Duty was Architect, Master Planner, Design and Build Construction Supervisor, Commander, and USAFR IMA Commander.
Did follow on 5 years (2008-2013) in civilian status as Engineering J4 advisor to 1st ever.. 4 Star JCS Chief of NGB (Commander of joint ArmyNG and AirNG).
Also orchestrated final pentagon wedge 5 renovation build out for NGB JSC command and support staff offices.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 40 Years
Triple-War-Veteran.... USAF Civil Engineer Squadron
Enlisted member Aug 1968-1982, Officer member Dec 1982-2008. Served 40 years (E-6_O-6) with active duty USAF, active duty USAFR, and active duty NGB-AirNG Hq Pentagon .
Enlisted Duty was Drafting and Surveying 553--.Officer Duty was Architect, Master Planner, Design and Build Construction Supervisor, Commander, and USAFR IMA Commander.
Did follow on 5 years (2008-2013) in civilian status as Engineering J4 advisor to 1st ever.. 4 Star JCS Chief of NGB (Commander of joint ArmyNG and AirNG).
Also orchestrated final pentagon wedge 5 renovation build out for NGB JSC command and support staff offices.
James Byron Farmer II
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
James Bryon Farmer II
Lance Corporal
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: Bristol, VA
Date of birth: 02/22/1946
MILITARY DATA
Service: United States Marine Corps
Grade at loss: E3
Rank: Lance Corporal
ID No: 2230021
MOS: 0311: RIFLEMAN
Length Service: 01
Unit: F CO, 2ND BN, 27TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
Location: Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
ON THE WALL Panel 45E Line 001 CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 02/16/1968
Casualty Date: 03/16/1968
Incident Date: 03/16/1968
Age at Loss: 22
Class of 1965
Marine Corps, 1 Years
James Bryon Farmer II
Lance Corporal
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: Bristol, VA
Date of birth: 02/22/1946
MILITARY DATA
Service: United States Marine Corps
Grade at loss: E3
Rank: Lance Corporal
ID No: 2230021
MOS: 0311: RIFLEMAN
Length Service: 01
Unit: F CO, 2ND BN, 27TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
Location: Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
ON THE WALL Panel 45E Line 001 CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 02/16/1968
Casualty Date: 03/16/1968
Incident Date: 03/16/1968
Age at Loss: 22
Kenneth W. Calhoun Sr.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the 633rd Security Police Sq. Pleiku Air Base, S. Vietnam. My tour was from Mar. 25, 1967 to Mar.23, 1968. I am a Tet of 68 survivor. Was awarded The Air Force Commendation Medal for Heroism in the Face of the enemy.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the 633rd Security Police Sq. Pleiku Air Base, S. Vietnam. My tour was from Mar. 25, 1967 to Mar.23, 1968. I am a Tet of 68 survivor. Was awarded The Air Force Commendation Medal for Heroism in the Face of the enemy.
Mike Smith
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
1968-2008, as Enlisted and Officer. Served in Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve. Now Chief Engineer (Civ) of the National Guard HQ for Air and Armny, Wahington DC.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
1968-2008, as Enlisted and Officer. Served in Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve. Now Chief Engineer (Civ) of the National Guard HQ for Air and Armny, Wahington DC.
Neal Salyers
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
combat aircrew; certified master instructor
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
combat aircrew; certified master instructor
Stan Haralson
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Retired after more than 20 years of service. It made me into the man I am today. One thing is the most precious thing I got out of it is my 21 year old daughter, my princess Jessica Haralson. I love her with all my heart and soul. The worst thing I got from my service is nightmares, night terrors, and night sweats, insomnia. However I would do it again in a second. I made it out of Bristol but I didn't realize how much I would miss it. Now I am back, after coming home within 5 months of being here one of my best friends daughter was killed in an accident, Jessica Goff. Duane Goffs daughter, my god daughter. Maybe I was not meant to make it home. I should have just stayed away. I am bad luck.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Retired after more than 20 years of service. It made me into the man I am today. One thing is the most precious thing I got out of it is my 21 year old daughter, my princess Jessica Haralson. I love her with all my heart and soul. The worst thing I got from my service is nightmares, night terrors, and night sweats, insomnia. However I would do it again in a second. I made it out of Bristol but I didn't realize how much I would miss it. Now I am back, after coming home within 5 months of being here one of my best friends daughter was killed in an accident, Jessica Goff. Duane Goffs daughter, my god daughter. Maybe I was not meant to make it home. I should have just stayed away. I am bad luck.
Stan Haralson
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Served more than 20 years. Artillery and Transportarion. Germany 2 tours, Korea 4th squadron 7th Cavalry Out Front, 2 tours Fort Sill, OK, Fort Detrick MD as Aide-de-Camp to General John Parker and General Martinez-Lopez my mentor. Then to 508th Trans Company Fort Eustis VA, platoon Sergeant, and Company First Sergeant. Deployments Somalia and.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Served more than 20 years. Artillery and Transportarion. Germany 2 tours, Korea 4th squadron 7th Cavalry Out Front, 2 tours Fort Sill, OK, Fort Detrick MD as Aide-de-Camp to General John Parker and General Martinez-Lopez my mentor. Then to 508th Trans Company Fort Eustis VA, platoon Sergeant, and Company First Sergeant. Deployments Somalia and.
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Our Virginia 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 Virginia High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Bristol are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!