New Bedford High School Alumni
New Bedford, Massachusetts (MA)
Recent Members
| Alexandra Dacosta | 2024 |
| James Carter | 1964 |
| Mark Nooth | 1974 |
| Mary Silva | 1964 |
| Patrice Poirier | 1980 |
| Patricia Couch | 1970 |
| Sigma Hexium 36 | 1972 |
| Stephen Dessert | 1978 |
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
1SG John Martin
Class of 1967
Army, 29 Years
Infantry, Combat Engineer, Signal Corps. Vietnam, Central America, East Aftica, Mexican Border.
Class of 1967
Army, 29 Years
Infantry, Combat Engineer, Signal Corps. Vietnam, Central America, East Aftica, Mexican Border.
adam cardoza
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
Enlisted in 1997. Was a scout sniper in the 101st Airborne. Went to Hawaii in 2001. Member of the 25th ID(L) LRS-D, Ranger/ Air Assault Instructor, and deployed to Afghanistan with the division. Currently at Ft. Polk, LA.
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
Enlisted in 1997. Was a scout sniper in the 101st Airborne. Went to Hawaii in 2001. Member of the 25th ID(L) LRS-D, Ranger/ Air Assault Instructor, and deployed to Afghanistan with the division. Currently at Ft. Polk, LA.
Andersen
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
Was a Scout for the Infantry, last duty station was Fort Irwin, Ca.
Class of 1990
Army, 8 Years
Was a Scout for the Infantry, last duty station was Fort Irwin, Ca.
Andrew Garrett
Class of 1986
Navy, 7 Years
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer, Submarine Warfare Officer
USS Pennsylvania SSBN 735
Submarine Group 10
Class of 1986
Navy, 7 Years
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer, Submarine Warfare Officer
USS Pennsylvania SSBN 735
Submarine Group 10
Antonio Araujo
Class of 1973
Army, 9 Years
Vietnam, Operation Baby Lift
Assigned SAFASIA, Special Assistance Force Asia, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Class of 1973
Army, 9 Years
Vietnam, Operation Baby Lift
Assigned SAFASIA, Special Assistance Force Asia, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Arthur G. Caesar
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 10 Years
4 years, Navy Seabees, two three tours, U S Marines
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 10 Years
4 years, Navy Seabees, two three tours, U S Marines
Barry deLeon Roderick
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
joined in 1989 , a 54B20,Nuclear,Biological Chemical Specialist, 3 tours in the Middle East, also stationed in Texas ,Germany. A Proud Member of : RHHT/HQ, 3RD ACR..Full Honors and awards,2 Bronze Stars,Liberation of Kuwait,...
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
joined in 1989 , a 54B20,Nuclear,Biological Chemical Specialist, 3 tours in the Middle East, also stationed in Texas ,Germany. A Proud Member of : RHHT/HQ, 3RD ACR..Full Honors and awards,2 Bronze Stars,Liberation of Kuwait,...
Bruce D Silva
Class of 1967
Army, 19 Years
SGM - corps of engineers and the US Army Field Band, Jazz Ambassadors
Class of 1967
Army, 19 Years
SGM - corps of engineers and the US Army Field Band, Jazz Ambassadors
Christopher Haskell
Class of 2001
Army, 3 Years
Presently is in Iraq stationed at FOB Prosperity in the Green Zone. Presently serving as an XO. Christopher has received hie rank of Captain.
Class of 2001
Army, 3 Years
Presently is in Iraq stationed at FOB Prosperity in the Green Zone. Presently serving as an XO. Christopher has received hie rank of Captain.
Christopher Jackson
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
Served in KFOR, SFOR, and IFOR. Stationed in Germany, Texas, Calf., Maryland, Alabama. Spent time as am MP tank mechanic, and a medic.
Class of 1996
Army, 10 Years
Served in KFOR, SFOR, and IFOR. Stationed in Germany, Texas, Calf., Maryland, Alabama. Spent time as am MP tank mechanic, and a medic.
Cindy (Williams) Zielinski
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Four years supporting the 23rd TAC Fighter Wing/76th Tactical Fighter Squadron, England AFB, LA. 1979 -1983. NH Air National Guard - 3 years
Class of 1977
Air Force, 4 Years
Four years supporting the 23rd TAC Fighter Wing/76th Tactical Fighter Squadron, England AFB, LA. 1979 -1983. NH Air National Guard - 3 years
Constance Livingston (Oliveira)
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training: Ft Jackson, S. Carolina
AIT: Ft Lee, Virginia
3 yrs of service in Germany
Class of 1987
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training: Ft Jackson, S. Carolina
AIT: Ft Lee, Virginia
3 yrs of service in Germany
Dacyn Channell
Class of 1998
Army, 20+ Years
Started my service in the summer of 97' in RI, now 20 years and 2 deployments I find myself in VT still serving.
Class of 1998
Army, 20+ Years
Started my service in the summer of 97' in RI, now 20 years and 2 deployments I find myself in VT still serving.
David Bernard
Class of 1995
National Guard, 14 Years
SGT- Army National Guard - Combat Engineer
Class of 1995
National Guard, 14 Years
SGT- Army National Guard - Combat Engineer
DONALD CAMACHO
Class of 1964
Coast Guard, 12 Years
USCGC YAKUTAT, USCGC BIBB, UACG TRACEN
GOVERNORS ISLAND NEW YORK.. VIETNAM 1967-1968 // CHIEF PETTY OFFICER//COMBAT INFO SPEC.// SEARCH AND RESCUE COORD..// RADAR SCHOOL STAFF/ SSEARCH AND RESCUE SCHOOL STAFF/ CHIEF OF INSTRUCTOR TRAING=AT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
Class of 1964
Coast Guard, 12 Years
USCGC YAKUTAT, USCGC BIBB, UACG TRACEN
GOVERNORS ISLAND NEW YORK.. VIETNAM 1967-1968 // CHIEF PETTY OFFICER//COMBAT INFO SPEC.// SEARCH AND RESCUE COORD..// RADAR SCHOOL STAFF/ SSEARCH AND RESCUE SCHOOL STAFF/ CHIEF OF INSTRUCTOR TRAING=AT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
Donnie Blake
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
I served 3 yrs active duty,3 reserves. My first ship was the USS Suribachi AE-21....funny thing I didn't realize back then was...I was Born & Raised in New Bedford,but I Grew Up on My ship! The Summer after graduation,I left for Bootcamp,the Following Summer,in 1978, I was sailing the Med for 8 months...I lived on that ship for 2 yrs,8 months.....some of the Best years of my life!
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
I served 3 yrs active duty,3 reserves. My first ship was the USS Suribachi AE-21....funny thing I didn't realize back then was...I was Born & Raised in New Bedford,but I Grew Up on My ship! The Summer after graduation,I left for Bootcamp,the Following Summer,in 1978, I was sailing the Med for 8 months...I lived on that ship for 2 yrs,8 months.....some of the Best years of my life!
DOUGLAS H. HUBBARD
Class of 1973
Army, 18 Years
ENLISTED IN 1974 SERVED 3 YEARS AS AIR DEFENSE CREWMEN REENLISTED 1977 FOR TRAING AS RADIOGRAPHIC TECH. TILL 1992
Class of 1973
Army, 18 Years
ENLISTED IN 1974 SERVED 3 YEARS AS AIR DEFENSE CREWMEN REENLISTED 1977 FOR TRAING AS RADIOGRAPHIC TECH. TILL 1992
Elvin
Class of 1984
Army, 22 Years
Army/ Airforce Airborne Infantry 82nd Airborne Division , Airforce Security Forces, and Services
Class of 1984
Army, 22 Years
Army/ Airforce Airborne Infantry 82nd Airborne Division , Airforce Security Forces, and Services
Erleen Rae Duarte
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 2007 as Information Technician First Class Petty Officer.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired in 2007 as Information Technician First Class Petty Officer.
GARY ENOS
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Full Time New Hampshire Air National Guard. 30+ years. Veteran of Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle. Retired.
Class of 1975
National Guard, 20+ Years
Full Time New Hampshire Air National Guard. 30+ years. Veteran of Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle. Retired.
Gordon Brown
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
Took my physical just 3 days before I got that notice from Uncle Sam to report. Basic at Ft. Dix, NJ--Army Information School at Ft. Slocum, NY--Info Spec. & Clerk Typist in following units: 41st Civil Affairs Co., Ft. Gordon, GA--US Army SE Signal School, Ft.Gordon during Cuban Missile Crisis--Det. L Korean Military Advisory Gp, Ordinance Advisor's Office during Kennedy Assassination--last 5 months in HQ Co., 1228 Helicopter Sp Bn, Field Tng. with new CH-47 Chinooks at Ft. Benning, GA. (SP-4)
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
Took my physical just 3 days before I got that notice from Uncle Sam to report. Basic at Ft. Dix, NJ--Army Information School at Ft. Slocum, NY--Info Spec. & Clerk Typist in following units: 41st Civil Affairs Co., Ft. Gordon, GA--US Army SE Signal School, Ft.Gordon during Cuban Missile Crisis--Det. L Korean Military Advisory Gp, Ordinance Advisor's Office during Kennedy Assassination--last 5 months in HQ Co., 1228 Helicopter Sp Bn, Field Tng. with new CH-47 Chinooks at Ft. Benning, GA. (SP-4)
Gregory Scott Jones
Class of 1967
Army, 6 Years
Military Grad from Wentworth Military Academy and JR College. Cavalry Branch ,3 tours Vietnam flew Hueys and Bell jet rangers. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross. Lives in Rowlet Texas.
Class of 1967
Army, 6 Years
Military Grad from Wentworth Military Academy and JR College. Cavalry Branch ,3 tours Vietnam flew Hueys and Bell jet rangers. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross. Lives in Rowlet Texas.
GySgt Jeffrey M. Britto, USMC (RET)
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Radio Communications in first enlistment and Avionics Technician for the rest of career.
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Radio Communications in first enlistment and Avionics Technician for the rest of career.
James Gross
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
I've been Security Policeman and an Airfield Manager. I've lived in Korea, Germany, Turkey, Qatar, & Iraq.
Class of 1990
Air Force, 16 Years
I've been Security Policeman and an Airfield Manager. I've lived in Korea, Germany, Turkey, Qatar, & Iraq.
james mello
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in North Dakota, Vietnam and Thailand.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Served in North Dakota, Vietnam and Thailand.
Jason Clemmey
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 4 Years
After a year in Okinawa, Japan with the 9th ESB, he served his last 3 years at Camp Pendleton, CA with 3rd Marine Air Wing. He also did a WestPac with 11th MEU
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 4 Years
After a year in Okinawa, Japan with the 9th ESB, he served his last 3 years at Camp Pendleton, CA with 3rd Marine Air Wing. He also did a WestPac with 11th MEU
Jason Clemmey
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the 9th Engineer Support Battalion in Okinawa, Japan; Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 in Camp Pendleton, CA, and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Served in the 9th Engineer Support Battalion in Okinawa, Japan; Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 in Camp Pendleton, CA, and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
John A Sheffield
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered service in 1962, retired in 1986 as full Colonel. Served in England, Vietnam, Germany and South Korea as well as sever stateside assignments. My duties involved intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered service in 1962, retired in 1986 as full Colonel. Served in England, Vietnam, Germany and South Korea as well as sever stateside assignments. My duties involved intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).
John Donnell Bowen
Class of 1953
Army, 3 Years
Co H 167th Infantry, 31st Infanftry :"Dixie":Division, 1953-54:
Hqs Personnel, Co C HQ Special Troops Command,, Fort Benning GA 1954-57
Class of 1953
Army, 3 Years
Co H 167th Infantry, 31st Infanftry :"Dixie":Division, 1953-54:
Hqs Personnel, Co C HQ Special Troops Command,, Fort Benning GA 1954-57
John Patrick Sheerin
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Presidential Honor Guard, Company A, 3rd Infantry, Stationed at Fort Myers, Arlington, VA from 11/1956 - 7/1958, member of the Drill Team, Platoon and Color Guard
Class of 1955
Army, 2 Years
Presidential Honor Guard, Company A, 3rd Infantry, Stationed at Fort Myers, Arlington, VA from 11/1956 - 7/1958, member of the Drill Team, Platoon and Color Guard
John Telo
Class of 1967
Army, 4 Years
Nike Hercules Missle Radar Repair Technician - Germany
Class of 1967
Army, 4 Years
Nike Hercules Missle Radar Repair Technician - Germany
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Group Photo Shoot, of the last graduating class from the former NBHS
We are planning to get together, for a photo shoot, in front of the former NBHS.
@6:00pm on Aug 10 Friday, of any...
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Our New Bedford 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 New Bedford High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in New Bedford are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!