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SUMMARY:Leon Malcom Burgess
DESCRIPTION:Arlington National Cemetery\nLeon Malcom Burgess\, Retired\nUSAF – WWII\nAlexandria\, Virginia – 06-12-19\n\n\n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nLt Col Leon Malcom Burgess\, 85\, a U.S. Air Force World War II Combat Veteran from Anderson\, SC\, died 5 July 2002.  He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943\, trained as a Navigator.  He served in the Western Pacific as a Navigator/Radar Operator aboard B-29’s.  He flew 29 combat missions serving with the 19th Bombardment Group in the Marianas Islands.  After the war he returned to school and then resumed his Air Force career flying the B-47 until he transferred to the Minuteman Missile program\, where he served as the Commander of the 508th Strategic Mission Squadron.  He retired in 1973 as a Master Navigator\, with over 6000 flying hours.  Among his many awards and commendations are the Distinguished Flying Cross\, Air Medal w/3olc\, Air Force Commendation Medal w/2olc\, American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 bronze service Stars\, the WWII Victory Medal and Master Missile man Badge.  His wife Helen Sue\, age 92\, died 2 June 2018 and they will be interred together.  They are survived by a large and loving family and missed by all. Lt Col Leon Malcom Burgess and spouse will be interred together on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery on 12 June 2019 at approximately 1300 hours from the Administration Building.  PGR has been invited to attend the service by their son Dean and we will be there to stand tall silent and proud in honor of this USAAC/USAF Combat Veteran and his spouse\, along with his family\, friends and comrades at arms.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-12-19 \nStaging: 11:30 am\n \nParking Lot Potomac Yards\n3325 Richmond Hwy\nAlexandria\, Virginia 22305\n\n\nRide Captain: \nSteve Payne\n703-283-1211\ncspayne@comcast.net\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nService: on 12 June 2019\nStage: 11:30 am\nBrief: 11:45 am\nKSU: 12:00 pm\, enroute to ANC.\nHonors: 1:00 pm\, Graveside ANC (time approx.)\nLarge flags are NOT used in ANC for graveside services.  Check the weather @ http://tinyurl.com/Arlington-Weather.   Concealed Carry (CCW) permits are NOT recognized on military installations and federal reservations\, therefore do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will not be provided\nLarge Bike Flags will NOT be needed.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\nSubmitted By: Bruce Gentile \nPosition: Maryland State Captain \n\nNote: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join\, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices\, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.\n Print This Page
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/leon-malcom-burgess/
CATEGORIES:Arlington National Cemetery
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