Rushville Consolidated High School Alumni
Rushville, Indiana (IN)
Recent Members
| Brad Whittaker | 1988 |
| Craig Cameron Craig Cameron | 1978 |
| Danny Mofield | 1973 |
| Evelyn Downey | 1966 |
| Jane Artmeier | 1978 |
| Lisa K Evans White | 1980 |
| Mary Lou Wilhelm | 1974 |
| Thomas Gaunt | 1976 |
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
James D. Self
Class of 1944
Navy, 3 Years
He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Years of service is an estimate.
Class of 1944
Navy, 3 Years
He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Years of service is an estimate.
James Michael Henderson
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Following his graduation from Rushville High School in 1974, he entered the Army and retired as a Master Sergeant.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
Following his graduation from Rushville High School in 1974, he entered the Army and retired as a Master Sergeant.
James Sparks Foster
Class of 1945
Army, 3 Years
He was a WW II veteran serving in the US Army from 1945-1947.
Class of 1945
Army, 3 Years
He was a WW II veteran serving in the US Army from 1945-1947.
James William Smith
Class of 1939
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Mr. Smith was a 1939 graduate of Rushville High and entered the Marine Corps. During World War II he was a corporal and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in the Marianas Islands in June 1944. ++ Years of service estimated.
Class of 1939
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Mr. Smith was a 1939 graduate of Rushville High and entered the Marine Corps. During World War II he was a corporal and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in the Marianas Islands in June 1944. ++ Years of service estimated.
Jean P. Scott
Class of 1947
Army, 3 Years
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Korea
Years of service estimated
Class of 1947
Army, 3 Years
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Korea
Years of service estimated
John Garau
Class of 1949
Air Force, 4 Years
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, including two years on Okinawa, before being honorably discharged in 1954.
Service years estimated
Class of 1949
Air Force, 4 Years
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, including two years on Okinawa, before being honorably discharged in 1954.
Service years estimated
John Jared Miller
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
Jared joined the US Navy and served from 1961-1967. He was aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and served during the Vietman War.
Class of 1961
Navy, 6 Years
Jared joined the US Navy and served from 1961-1967. He was aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and served during the Vietman War.
John N Parker
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
He was also a U.S. Army veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
He was also a U.S. Army veteran.
Years of service estimated.
John Seward Phillips
Class of 1955
Army, 3 Years
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1955
Army, 3 Years
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Years of service estimated.
John W. Kirkpatrick
Class of 1958
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the US Air Force from 1959 to 1963
Class of 1958
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in the US Air Force from 1959 to 1963
Joseph A. Alexander
Class of 1937
Army, 4 Years
In 1940 he enlisted in the Army and was in the 151st Infantry 38th Division Band as a Drum Major beginning at Camp Shelby and then the 184th Army Band, Fort Benning, GA.
Class of 1937
Army, 4 Years
In 1940 he enlisted in the Army and was in the 151st Infantry 38th Division Band as a Drum Major beginning at Camp Shelby and then the 184th Army Band, Fort Benning, GA.
Joseph Loren Strang
Class of 2004
National Guard, 4 Years
He served in the Indiana National Guard.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 2004
National Guard, 4 Years
He served in the Indiana National Guard.
Years of service estimated.
Joseph M. Sheehan
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
He served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
Class of 1962
Navy, 4 Years
He served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
Karl R. Kalp
Class of 1939
Army, 4 Years
Dr. Kalp was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of Captain. He served during WWII, and the Korean War. He was awarded the Silver Star; Bronze Star; Army Commendation Medal; and Purple Heart with cluster.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1939
Army, 4 Years
Dr. Kalp was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of Captain. He served during WWII, and the Korean War. He was awarded the Silver Star; Bronze Star; Army Commendation Medal; and Purple Heart with cluster.
Years of service estimated.
Keith D. Michel
Class of 1960
Army, 6 Years
He was an E4 in the US Army veteran, serving from 1963-1965. He was in the US Army reserves after service until 1969.
Class of 1960
Army, 6 Years
He was an E4 in the US Army veteran, serving from 1963-1965. He was in the US Army reserves after service until 1969.
Kenneth R. Bane
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Graduation year estimated as are his years of service.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Graduation year estimated as are his years of service.
Lawrence W. "Bud" Southerland
Class of 1940
Navy, 3 Years
He was a WW2 US Navy veteran.
Years of service estimated and year of graduation based on birth date plus 18 years.
Class of 1940
Navy, 3 Years
He was a WW2 US Navy veteran.
Years of service estimated and year of graduation based on birth date plus 18 years.
Leesa (Barnard) Kent
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Navy Captain - 25+ years (1983-2009)
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired Navy Captain - 25+ years (1983-2009)
Loren Eugene "Gene" Orr
Class of 1944
Air Force, 20+ Years
Gene completed basic training and then Advanced Airborne training in the spring of 1945, ready for the war in the Pacific as a paratrooper jumping with the 155 Howitzer artillery. Following the war, Gene returned to Ft. Benning as an Airborne instructor and then took advantage of the GI Bill and joined the Reserve Officer Training Corps, graduating from Miami of Ohio University in 1951. He met his life partner ‘Janey' at Miami University and they would be married in April 1953.
Gene was commissioned as an Air Force 2nd Lieutenant in 1951 and began training as a Bombardier-Navigator, quickly qualifying in the B-25 and B-26. Gene was deployed to site ‘K-14' in Korea and flew combat missions off the coast of China for the 11th Tactical Recon Wing. As the Korean War raged, Gene's unit relocated to the Philippines and he rapidly qualified on the B-29 and C-119 for combat missions until war's end. Gene returned to the U.S. in early 1953 to marry Janey and they began a 3-year whirlwind of assignments in South Carolina, Washington, Texas, California and Kansas. Gene's diverse flying experience earned his selection for the B-47 and they were assigned to the 379 Bomb Wing at Homestead AFB Florida in early 1956. It was clearly a happy time for Gene and Jane, with Tom, Andy, and Jeff all born during their time at Homestead.
Gene earned a spot promotion to the rank of Major and was selected for the initial instructor cadre for the B-52 bomber in early 1961. The family moved to Minot North Dakota and added another son David to make the final tally of ‘the four Orr boys'. Gene and the family had follow-on assignments in California, Alabama, Texas (Abilene), Nebraska, Texas (Ft. Worth), and North Dakota with Gene promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel. Gene was deployed to Utapao, Thailand in 1970-71 as the Chief of Plans for bombing missions in Southeast Asia. Gene positioned the family back in Homestead in 1973 and retired from the Air Force in 1975, with 26 years of Army and Air Force military service in three wars. His sons would add another 80+ years of military/Federal government service based on Gene's example. All combined, Gene and his sons accumulated over 9,000 flying hours in bomber, fighter, airlift, and trainer platforms.
Class of 1944
Air Force, 20+ Years
Gene completed basic training and then Advanced Airborne training in the spring of 1945, ready for the war in the Pacific as a paratrooper jumping with the 155 Howitzer artillery. Following the war, Gene returned to Ft. Benning as an Airborne instructor and then took advantage of the GI Bill and joined the Reserve Officer Training Corps, graduating from Miami of Ohio University in 1951. He met his life partner ‘Janey' at Miami University and they would be married in April 1953.
Gene was commissioned as an Air Force 2nd Lieutenant in 1951 and began training as a Bombardier-Navigator, quickly qualifying in the B-25 and B-26. Gene was deployed to site ‘K-14' in Korea and flew combat missions off the coast of China for the 11th Tactical Recon Wing. As the Korean War raged, Gene's unit relocated to the Philippines and he rapidly qualified on the B-29 and C-119 for combat missions until war's end. Gene returned to the U.S. in early 1953 to marry Janey and they began a 3-year whirlwind of assignments in South Carolina, Washington, Texas, California and Kansas. Gene's diverse flying experience earned his selection for the B-47 and they were assigned to the 379 Bomb Wing at Homestead AFB Florida in early 1956. It was clearly a happy time for Gene and Jane, with Tom, Andy, and Jeff all born during their time at Homestead.
Gene earned a spot promotion to the rank of Major and was selected for the initial instructor cadre for the B-52 bomber in early 1961. The family moved to Minot North Dakota and added another son David to make the final tally of ‘the four Orr boys'. Gene and the family had follow-on assignments in California, Alabama, Texas (Abilene), Nebraska, Texas (Ft. Worth), and North Dakota with Gene promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel. Gene was deployed to Utapao, Thailand in 1970-71 as the Chief of Plans for bombing missions in Southeast Asia. Gene positioned the family back in Homestead in 1973 and retired from the Air Force in 1975, with 26 years of Army and Air Force military service in three wars. His sons would add another 80+ years of military/Federal government service based on Gene's example. All combined, Gene and his sons accumulated over 9,000 flying hours in bomber, fighter, airlift, and trainer platforms.
Louis C. Owens
Class of 1943
Army, 3 Years
He graduated from Rushville High in 1943 and entered the US Army Air Corps during WWII.
Years of service is an estimate.
Class of 1943
Army, 3 Years
He graduated from Rushville High in 1943 and entered the US Army Air Corps during WWII.
Years of service is an estimate.
Louis Francis Heeb
Class of 1948
Army, 3 Years
He served in the Army Corps of Engineers at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, N.J. developing munitions from 1955 to 1957. He also participated in the ROTC program.
Class of 1948
Army, 3 Years
He served in the Army Corps of Engineers at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, N.J. developing munitions from 1955 to 1957. He also participated in the ROTC program.
Lowell E "Jack" Ball
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Years of service estimated.
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Years of service estimated.
Lowell L. "Sam" Weidner, Jr.
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
He was a US Army veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
He was a US Army veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Lynn Doyen Crowder
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Crowder grew up in Rushville and graduated from Rushville High School. He was drafted during his senior year of high school and served with the Occupation Army in Germany.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
Mr. Crowder grew up in Rushville and graduated from Rushville High School. He was drafted during his senior year of high school and served with the Occupation Army in Germany.
Years of service estimated.
Mark Goddard
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
He served in the United States Army.
Years of service an estimate.
Class of 1976
Army, 4 Years
He served in the United States Army.
Years of service an estimate.
Michael L. Bussberg
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Former U.S. Marine, security guard.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Former U.S. Marine, security guard.
Years of service estimated.
Michael L. Mccord
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Selected to serve Presidential Honor Guard for Pres. Reagan 11/82 to 1/85.
Served in 3rd Bt. 6th Marines 2nd Marine Division after leaving Washington DC.
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Selected to serve Presidential Honor Guard for Pres. Reagan 11/82 to 1/85.
Served in 3rd Bt. 6th Marines 2nd Marine Division after leaving Washington DC.
Michael N.Joyce
Class of 1951
Army, 6 Years
Entered U S Army 1953. Served in Korea with 11th Engineer Combat Battalion. Discharged as Seargant First Class after serving 4 yrs in U S Army Reserve.
Class of 1951
Army, 6 Years
Entered U S Army 1953. Served in Korea with 11th Engineer Combat Battalion. Discharged as Seargant First Class after serving 4 yrs in U S Army Reserve.
Norman Duff
Class of 1961
Air Force, 3 Years
A U.S. Air Force veteran.
Years of service is estimated.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 3 Years
A U.S. Air Force veteran.
Years of service is estimated.
Norman J Poulos
Class of 1951
Army, 2 Years
Served in Korea after training in Arkansas and Georgia. Army Intelligence, 24th Infantry div.
Class of 1951
Army, 2 Years
Served in Korea after training in Arkansas and Georgia. Army Intelligence, 24th Infantry div.
Paul David "PD" Smith
Class of 1961
Air Force, 3 Years
He had been very active in the Rush County Veterans Honor Guard, VFW, the American Legion and was an Air Force Veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 3 Years
He had been very active in the Rush County Veterans Honor Guard, VFW, the American Legion and was an Air Force Veteran.
Years of service estimated.
Paul Edward Sheehan Jr.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and later became an officer holding the rank of Lt. Col., retiring after 35 years. He most recently was an intelligence analyst for Northrop Grumman.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and later became an officer holding the rank of Lt. Col., retiring after 35 years. He most recently was an intelligence analyst for Northrop Grumman.
Paul J. Hilligoss
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the US Army.
Number of years estimated.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the US Army.
Number of years estimated.
Paul Robert Rees
Class of 1968
Navy, 3 Years
Served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam
Years of service estimated
Class of 1968
Navy, 3 Years
Served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam
Years of service estimated
Ralph D. "Red" Ball
Class of 1941
Navy, 3 Years
He was a 1941 graduate of Rushville High and entered the US Navy. He served as a signalman 2nd class during WWII.
Years of service is estimated.
Class of 1941
Navy, 3 Years
He was a 1941 graduate of Rushville High and entered the US Navy. He served as a signalman 2nd class during WWII.
Years of service is estimated.
Richard A. Parish
Class of 1938
Navy, 4 Years
He entered the Navy Aug. 6, 1942 and was discharged Jan 22, 1946. He was a Pharmacist's Mate First Class for the Navy & Marine Corp. during WWII. He served in the American, Philippine & Asiatic-Pacific combat areas.
Class of 1938
Navy, 4 Years
He entered the Navy Aug. 6, 1942 and was discharged Jan 22, 1946. He was a Pharmacist's Mate First Class for the Navy & Marine Corp. during WWII. He served in the American, Philippine & Asiatic-Pacific combat areas.
Richard E. Stephen
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
He was an Army-Air Force veteran of World War II.
Years of service is an estimate.
Class of 1944
Army, 3 Years
He was an Army-Air Force veteran of World War II.
Years of service is an estimate.
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Class of 1960
No November 3, thirteen members of the class of 1960 got together for a mini off year reunion (53rd) at Mexical Restaura...
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Our Rushville Consolidated 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 Rushville Consolidated High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Rushville are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!