Honor Mission
Joseph W. Heberlein
US Army
WW II Veteran
Calverton, NY - 05/28/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This member of the "Greatest Generation" was born in Germany, came to America, became a citizen and joined the US Army where he honorably served this country from April 1943 to January 1946. He was assigned to the 295th Military Police Company being deployed to England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He participated in battles of Rhineland and Northern France. He attained the rank of sergeant being awarded a Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal.
After his service, he worked for Grumman Aerospace Corp. until he was 65 years old and retired. He had three children, nine Grandchildren, and nine Great Grandchildren, having been married 75 years.
On November 30th 2024 Patriot Guard Riders had the honor of participating in his 100th birthday party, and the family now requests us to stand and honor his service.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/28/2025 at 12:00pm
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 RC Mike at front gate for arrival of Powell Funeral Home from Amityville. ETA 12:15 - 12:20pm
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 05/25; MER
