Billy Richardson:
CLASS OF 1965
East Mecklenburg High SchoolClass of 1965
Charlotte, NC
Billy's Story
In September 1964, I dropped out of high school and joined the US Navy and went to sea. I received my GED in 1965. Sailed all over the Carribean and the Med. In 1967 I received orders to go to Vietnam and off I went. Served as a Boat Captain on an Armored Troop Carrier with the Mobile Riverine Force. Returned to the States in 1969 got married, went to college and receive an Associates Degree in Business Management then a Bachelors Degree in accounting. Went back in the Navy in 1974, received my commission and retired from the Navy in 1991 as a LCDR. I served four tours in Antarctica and loved it. I have been around ...Expand for more
the World during my Naval Career. Saw many beauritul places, met some great people and have many fond memories. I am twice Divorced, so now I live here in Woodbridge, Va with two cats. I am very active in my VFW and have served three times as a Post Commander and am now serving as the District Commander for the 10th District of Virgina. I remember a few people from my high school days but not many.
Most people from school probably remember me as the burger flipper at Bell's and Burger King. I drove a '56 Chevy stationwagen and later a '54 Ford. I drove school bus #215 for about 4 months, 'til I got a speeding ticket.
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