Special
French Legion of Honor
Medal Ceremony
Frank Agoglia
US Army - WW II Veteran
Stony Brook, NY - 12/20/2024
About the Mission:
The French Embassy will award the French Legion of Honor Medal to US Army WW II Veteran, Frank Agoglia. Mr. Agoglia was a Private in the Infantry, Airborne Division when he was involved in the D-Day invasion at Normandy. He landed his glider in Ste. Mere Eglise, France, behind German defenses, and worked 72 hours straight as an air traffic controller during the Normandy invasion. He also served in the Rhineland. For his service, Mr. Agoglia was awarded a Purple Heart and European-African-Middle East Medal w/ 2 Bronze Stars.
In 1947, Mr. Agoglia joined the NY Police Department and was assigned to the 79th Precinct. He retired 33 years later as a First Grade Detective.
Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to stand and honor Private Frank Agoglia for his outstanding actions during D-Day.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/20/2024 at 01:15pm
Staging Location:
NY State Veterans Home
100 Patriots Road
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Please arrive with your flags and see RC Mike for instructions. Lets have a great turnout for this member of the "Greatest Generation" who is being awarded Frances' highest Decoration of Merit.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 12/18; MER
