PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Hon. Leonard L. Finz

US Army
WWII Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 02/05/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Leonard Finz was drafted and served in the US Army from Feb 23, 1943 - August 15, 1946.  He completed OCS and was promoted to 2LT and later 1LT. in the Philippines. His service time as an officer was from May 5, 1945 to August 15, 1946. He was only a High School graduate when he was selected by his Commanding Officer to become a member of JAG and successfully defended over 50 GI's in Court Martial trials.  He was Troop Movements Officer (MOS 2640) with 668th Medium Port Base K.

In addition to receiving the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal, he was later awarded the Army Commendation Medal on August 6, 2004 by US Congressman Gary Ackerman.  He was also a distinguished member of the US Army Artillery Hall of Fame and the Prestigious US Army O.C.S. Hall of Fame.

Leonard Finz was an accomplished big band professional musician, successful attorney, candidate for US Congress and Senate, and served for 13 years as a New York State Supreme Court Justice in Queens County.

A complete biography is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/05/2023 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Gutterman's Funeral Home
8000 Jericho Tpke
Woodbury, NY 11797

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

516-729-9869

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.

Special Information:

We will stand a flag line for arrival of family and friends. Upon conclusion, dignified transfer and escort to Wellwood Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/05/2023 at 11:45am

Second Location:

Wellwood Cemetery
1400 Wellwood Av
W. Babylon, NY 11704

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen

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516-729-9869

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage in parking area to await procession.  (There is no room at the entrance for a flag line.)  Wait for LRC for further instructions.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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