Short Notice, SGT Joseph T Novak Sr. USMC Vietnam Veteran. Linglestown PA August 4th
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Sergeant Joseph T. Novak Sr.
USMC Vietnam Veteran
Linglestown Pa 17110
Friday, August 4th
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to Honor and Escort Sergeant Joseph T. Novak Sr., who served honorably and faithfully in The United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Joseph entered the Marine Corp at the age of 16. During the 2 years of training, he certified as a Master Demo, upon his eighteenth birthday he volunteered to go to Vietnam. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1970. He received among others medals the Cross of Gallantry and two purple hearts. He spent 1 year in Walter Reed Medical facility. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp in 1971 and was transferred to the United States Marine Corps Reserves until 1974 when he separated due to a skin condition caused by Agent Orange. For his service Joe received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Combat Action Ribbon
Joe was a lifetime member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 542 where he served as SGT at Arms. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW, Marine Corp League, and Marine Riders. He supported Marine Corp Museum, Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund, and National Vietnam War Museum, He is also a 20 veteran of Toys for Tots of Northern Dauphin County. Active in the community He collected and delivered food to the Feed My sheep Food Bank in Halifax. Joe was instrumental in assisting many veterans’ entry into the VA hospital.
We will stand in honor of Joseph for his outstanding service to his country at Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home.
We will then escort Sergeant Joseph Theodore Novak to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with full military honors
Sergeant Joseph T. Novak Sr. is a true patriot who served his country with honor. Now it is our turn to stand and honor him.
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Friday, August 4th 2023
Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home
2100 Linglestown Road Harrisburg Pa 17110
Staging: 0900 Hrs
Visitation: 0930-1100 Hrs
Service: 1100 Hrs.
Escort: Following Service
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/6aLBP3Ew2tqzz3bM9
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Interment: Friday, August 4th 2023
Indiantown Gap National cemetery
60 Indiantown Gap Road
Annville Pa 17003
Staging: 1230 Hrs. (If attending Gap portion only)
Committal: 1300 Hrs.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/cby7i5F75fdu22tn9
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RCIC: Service Luke Liberty
Email: vike_luu@comcast.net
RCIC Committal: Paul Sobolewski
Email: paulski58@yahoo.com
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For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East
Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213
