Honor Mission
George J. Madden
US Army
WW II Veteran
Calverton, NY - 04/10/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran of the "Greatest Generation" honorably executed his duties during a treacerous time for the United States. He served as an Ammunition Bearer, Anti Tank and was involved in the Battle of Luzon and liberation of the Philippines. This was while he was attached to the 169th Infantry Regiment, 43rd Division. He attained the rank of PFC being awarded a Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippines Liberation Medal and Rifle Marksman Badge.
He worked as a long time letter carrier for the US Postal Service. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor this great American Hero.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/10/2025 at 12:15pm
Staging Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
Special Information:
Meet LRC Mike at front gate for instructions and arrival of procession from Marine Park Funeral Home. ETA 12:40pm
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 04/07; MER