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The family of Mr. George E. Sodam has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to honor his outstanding military service.
George was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, having enlisted on May 4, 1943, and being honorably discharged on December 1, 1945.
He received many decorations, including four overseas service bars, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbon with two bronze battle stars, a good conduct medal, and WWII Victory medal. Mr. Sodam was a member of the 706th Petroleum Distribution Engineers, constructing and operating the fuel pipeline running from India, across Burma, and into China, which supported both the allied ground and air personnel. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1739, Belleville, IL, #242398. Please come to pay respect to this member of The Greatest Generation.
FUNERAL: Friday, 22 July 2016 10:00 a.m.
George Renner and Sons Funeral Home
120 North Lincoln Street
Belleville IL
Staging: 8:30 a.m.
Mission Briefing: 8:35 a.m. (family arrival at 9:00 a.m.)
Following the funeral service, we will escort Mr. Sodam, his family, and friends to the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Appointment time is 11:30 a.m.
Remember helmets required in Missouri, and this will be RED Shirt Friday
**HYDRATE** Weather forecast is 100 degrees! **HYDRATE**
Ride Captains:
Al Colvin
618-401-1628
Arne “Fat Fred” Dahlgren, with Flag Support