Honor Mission
William D. McGarvey
US Army
Vietnam Veteran
Calverton, NY - 01/16/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served this country from December 1967 to December 1969, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was schooled to be an Intelligence Specialist/Draftsman Map, serving with Battery "D", 2nd Batallion, 10th Artillery, 197th Infantry Brigade. He attained the rank of SP5, being awarded Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Stars,Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 device and Expert Badge (M-14) and Sharpshooter Badge (M-16) .
After his military service, William was an auto mechanic, and then worked as a sporting goods manager for Kmart where he retired. He was also a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 11. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/16/2025 at 11:00am
Staging Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
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:
Meet at the front gate for the arrival of Raynor-DeAndrea funeral home. ETA at of 11:20am
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rb 01/14; MER
