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Joseph R. Vidana Jr. ’63

“I was fortunate to have served in three branches of the military: 1) US Army from 1971 to 1972 stationed in Germany (artillery survivor); 2) US Navy from 1972 to 1974 U.S. Navy Recruiter stationed at Whittier Blvd. and Goodrich in East Los Angeles, CA; 3) Retired MSGT US Air Force stationed at March AFB, California (Aerial Port Sq.) from 1977 to 1994.”   –Joseph R. Vidana Jr. ‘63

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Joseph R. Herrera ’63

In Viet Nam 1965, location unknown Picture provided by Joseph R. Vidana Jr. ‘63  

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Albert F. Limon ’62 Deceased

1965 at home in East L.A. after AIT and en route to Germany (7th Army). Picture provided by Joseph R. Vidana Jr. ‘63  

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George H. Gomez ‘66

Vietnam, year and location unknown.

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Michael Ayala ‘68

On left.

B2 - Roster Vietnam War Era Photos

Individual’s Pictures who will have their names inscribed on Monument

Other Photos from Vietnam War Era

Garfield High School Vietnam Monument Committee...Remembering those who served...
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Ernest Ayala ‘63

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Ernest Ayala ‘63

Second from left; First day of TET 1968

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Ernest Ayala ‘63

Vinh Long – 1968 with Military Dog “Heidi”.

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Ronnie Martinez ‘63

Born in New York and raised in East Los Angeles, Ronnie attended

Eastman Grammar School, Stevenson Jr High, and James A

Garfield.  Soon after his graduation he was drafted into the US

Army, where he served One Team in Plieku, Vietnam in the

Artillery Division.  Ronnie, has passed on but his memory and

bravery lives forever.  – Photo and Bio courtesy of Miriam Martinez

Flores (sister)

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Ignacio Rodriguez ‘60

Camp Matthew – 1963

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Richard L. Ruiz ‘65

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Alfred Mercado ‘74

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Gilbert Salcido ‘62

Vietnam 1966

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Maria E. Villegas ’69

Maria E. Villegas SPE4 Army, 1971-1976,   Photo courtesy of Maria

E. Villegas ‘69

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Gerald F. Estrada ‘68

South East of Da Nang with 2nd BN 1st MAR Division Fox Co

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David R Delira ‘66 Left

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John F. Delira ‘65 Right

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David R. Delira ‘66

Vietnam 1968/1969  - door gunner on a Huey

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Alicia Armendariz ‘69

1977 Senior Ward Specialist, 41st Combat Support Hospital Fort

Sam Houston TX

Photo courtesy of Angelina Hanson (sister)

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Paul Rodriguez ‘64

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Paul Rodriguez ‘64

Middle in cap.

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Rudolf D. Gomez ‘66

December 1967 on my way to Hill 881 South.

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Alex Kashirsky ‘63

1969 Chu Li Vietnam - Door Gunner (LOH)

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Richard L. Ruiz ‘67

1969 in Germany

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Ron L. Salinas ‘66

1968 at the Battle for KhaSanh. He was a rifle man 0311.

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Ruben Amaro ‘64

Vietnam 1967