HOTH Mission
William Gosch
US Marine Corps - WW II Veteran
100th Birthday Celebration
North Tonawanda, NY - 12/09/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of WW II Combat veteran William Gosch has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring him on his 100th Birthday.
US Marine Corps Private First Class William Gosch served our nation for 3 years on active duty from 1942-1945, including 2 full years of service in the Pacific Theater. He had MOS's of 745-Rifleman and 677-Military Police, and he served with the infamous and elite "Carlson's Raiders" in four Campaigns: Bougainville (Northern Solomon Islands); Emirau Island (New Guinea); Guam (Mariana Islands); and Okinawa. PFC Gosch survived many instances of close enemy fire, enemy mortars, rough sea landings, Japanese kamikaze, and challenging physical and mental conditions. He was wounded by shrapnel during fighting on Okinawa, but refused the offer of a Purple Heart Medal.
It is expected that part of this celebration will be presentation of the ribbons and medals that PFC Gosch never received.
Please use the following link and take time to watch this episode of "Honor Flight Heroes" honoring the exemplary WW-II service of US Marine Corps combat veteran William Gosch
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/09/2023 at 03:00pm
Staging Location:
Knights of Columbus
755 Erie Avenue (Rt. 425)
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Don Becker
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:
PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of family and guests, and for the arrival of US Combat Marine William Gosch (expected at approx. 4:15 PM.) This is an opportunity to meet, thank and celebrate a living legend. Please do your best to help make Mr. Gosch's 100th Birthday as special as possible.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1
rs 12/02; MER
