Western High School Alumni
Anaheim, California (CA)
Recent Members
| Brian Mckenzie | 1980 |
| Dawn Dawn Lynn Goff | 1979 |
| Jack Simmers | 1963 |
| John Heath | 1972 |
| Marjie Warriner Marjie Warriner | 1965 |
| Max Klepfer Max Klepfer | 1960 |
| Robert Gustafson | 1961 |
| Tony Tony Jones | 1969 |
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
Daniel Smith
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
schooling in power plants in Washington DC area.. In Okinawa for short period on time.
Class of 1962
Army, 2 Years
schooling in power plants in Washington DC area.. In Okinawa for short period on time.
Dorothy Husen
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Served onboard the USS Frank Cable stationed in Charleston, S.C. Met husband on board.
Class of 1978
Navy, 4 Years
Served onboard the USS Frank Cable stationed in Charleston, S.C. Met husband on board.
Gordon Watson
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 3 Years
United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 3 Years
United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.
Jerry Burden
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
After being drafted in Sept 67, I opted for the US Navy, spending 4 years. After separating from the Navy, I transferred to the Army, gaining entrance into the Army Watercraft Engineering branch. I spent an additional 34 years as an Engineering Officer, retiring after my last deployment in 2006, where I served as a unit commander during the Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom campaigns.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
After being drafted in Sept 67, I opted for the US Navy, spending 4 years. After separating from the Navy, I transferred to the Army, gaining entrance into the Army Watercraft Engineering branch. I spent an additional 34 years as an Engineering Officer, retiring after my last deployment in 2006, where I served as a unit commander during the Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom campaigns.
Jim Miller
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served from 1965 to 1969 in the Naval Security Group. Stationed in Japan and Hawaii
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served from 1965 to 1969 in the Naval Security Group. Stationed in Japan and Hawaii
Larry Flaherty
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served at DLIFLC-German Monterey CA, Stuttgart Germany, Ft Polk, Ft Ord. Retired 1990
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served at DLIFLC-German Monterey CA, Stuttgart Germany, Ft Polk, Ft Ord. Retired 1990
Luther F Hankamer, II
Class of 1964
Air Force, 22 Years
Joined in July 64 and Retired out in 88.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 22 Years
Joined in July 64 and Retired out in 88.
Michael Rodgers
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Entered service June '68,3 tours Viet Nam aboard destroyer E.F.Larson DD830,4 years active,2 active reserves,Honorable Discharge June '74,
Class of 1967
Navy, 6 Years
Entered service June '68,3 tours Viet Nam aboard destroyer E.F.Larson DD830,4 years active,2 active reserves,Honorable Discharge June '74,
Monte Rathbun
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Artillery and Crew Chief in USMC reserves from 1966-72
Blessed to serve our country during Vietnam War years.
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Artillery and Crew Chief in USMC reserves from 1966-72
Blessed to serve our country during Vietnam War years.
MSGT. Luther (Luke) Hankamer
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked as an aircraft electrician, ground radio technician, and ground nav-aids technician. Stationed in Thailand, Germany and USA. TDY to over 20 different countries and geographical reigons. Worked Airforce One support in Washington, D.C. Retired out in fall of 1988.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20+ Years
Worked as an aircraft electrician, ground radio technician, and ground nav-aids technician. Stationed in Thailand, Germany and USA. TDY to over 20 different countries and geographical reigons. Worked Airforce One support in Washington, D.C. Retired out in fall of 1988.
Norm Shearer
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
After several schools served mostly at sea - six months in "Nam including shore duty.
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
After several schools served mostly at sea - six months in "Nam including shore duty.
Norm Shearer
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
I was a Tech - lots of schooling. Stationed on ships on both coasts, lots of traveling. Did one tour inam. "N
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
I was a Tech - lots of schooling. Stationed on ships on both coasts, lots of traveling. Did one tour inam. "N
Paul Smith
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
HC-7 Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Vietnam
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
HC-7 Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Vietnam
Paul Smith
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
U.S. Navy Airwing... HC-7 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 7... Combat Search and Rescue, Vietnam
Class of 1971
Navy, 6 Years
U.S. Navy Airwing... HC-7 Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 7... Combat Search and Rescue, Vietnam
Richard Foster
Class of 1963
Army, 10 Years
Active duty from 1965 to 1975 - enlisted, promotion from E1 to E5 received commission in 1967 left the service in 1975 Major Field Artillery, Service in Viet Nan (2 tours) and South America.
Class of 1963
Army, 10 Years
Active duty from 1965 to 1975 - enlisted, promotion from E1 to E5 received commission in 1967 left the service in 1975 Major Field Artillery, Service in Viet Nan (2 tours) and South America.
Ruben s Cruz
Class of 1997
Army, 11 Years
Still in the Army enjoy seeing the world..
Class of 1997
Army, 11 Years
Still in the Army enjoy seeing the world..
Steve Yahn
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Stationed at Naval Air Station New Orleans & attached to USS Kitty Hawk 1970-76.
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Stationed at Naval Air Station New Orleans & attached to USS Kitty Hawk 1970-76.
Walt Jackson
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served during VietNam War, Persian Gulf War. Stationed in Germany, Italy and stateside. Retired in 1994.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served during VietNam War, Persian Gulf War. Stationed in Germany, Italy and stateside. Retired in 1994.
William C. Smith
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
'62-'68. Qual. submarines on USS Barbero SSG-317, 5-63. Grad Nuclear Power School & Eng. Lab. Tech training in '64. Two years on Guam, one in San Diego. Selected for NESEP program, but decided against career. Freedom is good. Went on permanent liberty.
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
'62-'68. Qual. submarines on USS Barbero SSG-317, 5-63. Grad Nuclear Power School & Eng. Lab. Tech training in '64. Two years on Guam, one in San Diego. Selected for NESEP program, but decided against career. Freedom is good. Went on permanent liberty.
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School News
Class of 1967 50 Year Reunion
September 23, 2017 at the Embassy Suites in Garden Grove. For information contact Dan Deleon at (949) 233-1298 or email ...
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Our Western 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 Western High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Anaheim are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!