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WWII Army
Winnsboro, La 71295, 06-23-2016
The family of Lester Maynor has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor their Hero, one of the Greatest Generation. Born October 6, 1919, Lester was proudly one of the “Greatest Generation”. Lester served as a Tech 5 (Army Scout) for the Headquarters Company 20th Infantry Division from June 18, 1941 until discharge on October 25, 1945. He fought for his country’s freedom in World War II’s Asiatic Pacific Campaign, seeing battle in both the Philippines – Lingayen Gulf, and New Guinea – Luzon. For his service, Lester earned 2 Bronze Stars, a Bronze Arrowhead, a Purple Heart, the American Defense Service Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Operations Medal. 3 Children, 5 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
PRIMARY STAGING INFO – 06-23-2016:
Location:
Gill’s First National Funeral Home
6637 Main St,
Winnsboro, La 71295
Staging Time:
11:00 A.M.
Special Instructions:
STAGING/ Briefing 11:00 am Flags will be placed on rebar. A Flag line will be established. Visitation is from 12-2pm Services begin at 2 pm. Following services a short escort of about 8 miles for interment at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery.
RCIC:
Terry Simmons – terbek@bellsouth.net
Assisting RCs:
Flags will be provided.
Large bike flags will be needed.
Weather:
Mostly sunny. Hi’s in the mid 90’s