Honor Mission
James R. Craig
US Marine Corps
Korean War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 04/04/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran, at the age of 17 years old, was able to enlist on August 10,1949 serving honorably until December 10, 1952. He served in Korea as a Rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. Rifleman are trained in primary scouting, assault, close combat and numerous weapons. During his time in Korea he was wounded twice at Wia Chin Dong-Myon, on May 1st 1952, and August 13,1952. He attained the rank of PFC, being awarded Purple Heart Medal and Gold Star Medal in Lieu of 2nd Purple Heart award, Korean Service Medal w/2 stars and United Nations Service Medal.
After his service, he went to college and then worked on Wall Street for 40 years. This veteran is in a video that was produced by the Marines about time in Korea. Click here to view the video online.
The family wishes Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/04/2025 at 09:50am
Staging Location:
Werner-Rothwell Funeral Home
60 Mill Rd.
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Special Information:
Please have your flags. Family arrival at 10am. After dignified transfer, escort will respond to Church of Immaculate Conception for 11am mass. After mass, escort will respond to Calverton.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/04/2025 at 12:05pm
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:
Meet RC Mike at front gate. ETA of escort is 12:25 to 12;35
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 04/02; MER
