Honor Mission
Henry C. Schuppe
US Army
WWII Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 05/26/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
Henry C. Schuppe faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation as Clerk Typist (405) with 117th Chemical Impregnating Company in the US Army during World War II.
He was inducted on 22 January 1943, stationed in Oran, Algeria, and Livorno.
For his service, he was awarded: European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Technician 5th Grade on 3 December 1945.
Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to stand for this American Hero of the Greatest Generation.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/26/2023 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
Farenga Funeral Home
38-08 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen -
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:
Please stage at funeral home for dignified transfer and escort to Calverton National Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/26/2023 at 10:00am
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631.494.8981
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please stage at cemetery entrance and see RC Mike Osip for instructions.
*Note - Procession leaving Astoria at 9AM. Travel time might be one hour or more. Service at Calverton National Cemetery scheduled for 11AM
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY
rs 05/23; MER