Honor Mission
Ralph Rorarius
US Army
WW II Veteran
Corfu, NY - 11/08/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of WW II Veteran Ralph Rorarius has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Rorarius passed 7 November 2019 at the age of 95 with family at his side.
Born in Germany on 8 November 1924, Mr. Rorarius entered the US Army 26 March 1943 at the age of 19. He served our nation 3 years, 8 months 25 days active duty, including 1 year, 6 months and 22 days tour of duty in Central Europe ( Rhineland). Ralph was honorably discharged at Fort Dix New Jersey on 20 April 1946 at the rank of Technician 5th Grade. For his service, he was awarded; Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, European Campaign Medal, Sharpshooter Badge (carbine rifle) and WW II Lapel Button. Ralph will be interred with his wife Doris.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/08/2024 at 12:30pm
Staging Location:
Pembroke Highway Dept.
1145 Main St..
Corfu, NY 14036
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dick Hancock
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for arriving family and Ralph and Doris' remains. At 1:30 pm, we will process to WNYNC for military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 11/3; MER