Honor Mission: US Army Russel Hamler, January 19,2024, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
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Honor Mission
Russell “Huck” Hamler
US Army (Merrills Marauders) Veteran
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania – January 19, 2024
About the Mission:
Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a Flag Line to honor the service of US Army Veteran Russell “Huck” Hamler. Hamler is the last of the original 3,000 Marauders. Hamler enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18 in June 1942. He completed basic training at Fort Riley Kansas, then was assigned to the 27 Cavalry Troop sent to Puerto Rico. Hamler Volunteered to join 5307 Composite Unit Provisional under commander Brigadier General Frank Merrill.
Russell Hamler, last of famed WWII Merrill’s Marauders, dies at age 99 | Stars and Stripes
Medals: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
April 24, 2022, US Army Veteran Russell Hamler was honored by his fellow community members with a presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal. Awarded to members of Merrill’s Marauders for their courage and bravery.
Primary Staging Details:
January 19, 2024 — Interment 12:30 PM
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (Visitor Center)
1158 Morgan Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
https://maps.app.goo.gl/82z2AmcvFesTUscw8
Ride Captain:
Tiffany L Simmons
724-826-1928
pgrpa.vetrep.west@gmail.com
Instructions:
Staging: 12:00 PM
Briefing: 12:15 PM
Flag Line: Immediately after briefing.
VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibits the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed), explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property, except for official purposes, such as military funeral honors.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
Large bike flags not needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
