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SUMMARY:James William Thompson\, 91\, USA
DESCRIPTION:The family of James Thompson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. We are honored to do so. \nJames honorably served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II from 1943 to 1945. He was with the Paratroopers Company of the 508th Infantry.  James was wounded in action in August\, 1944 and again more severely wounded in February\, 1945.  He was returned stateside in a body cast to recuperate from those wounds in a hospital in California.  \nJames was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster\, European/African/Middle East Service Ribbon\, HQ 5th Army Unit Citation and Good Conduct Medal. His rank at discharge was Private First Class. \nFollowing his honorable military service James was employed by the US Postal Service for 30 years\, retiring in 1980.  He enjoyed bowling\, singing\, family reunions and was an ardent fan of the Lakers and Dodgers.  \nJames was the last to survive in his family of nine children. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Lucille\, three daughters and one son.  Also surviving are twelve grandchildren\, fifteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren (plus one on the way). A grandson and a great-great-granddaughter preceded him in death. \nNOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.   \nTime Table for Friday 01 JUL 2016: \n1100  Stage at Riverside National Cemetery\, 22495 Van Buren\, Riverside\, CA 92518. Family at staging area #4\, PGR stage north of area #8.\n1115 Mission Briefing\n1145 KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and full military honors. \nR/C:  Vern Grimshaw\nvgrimshaw@aol.com\n562-458-4421 \nYou do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain).  Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage.
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-william-thompson-91-usa/
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