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Position: Ride Captain
City, State: Glenmont, New York
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Subject Line – Sgt Lester Archer , USA – Queensbury, New York – 28 Oct 2017
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Sgt Lester Archer
USA
Queensbury, New York – 28 Oct 2017
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ABOUT THE MISSION:
Earlier this year VFW Post 2475 was contacted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to research Sgt Lester Archer, a civil war Medal of Honor recipient hailing from the North country, for which there was no record of a permanent marker or gravestone. Commander Michael Hoag, with a small Committee of post members has been at the task of establishing such a memorial, and will unveil a substantial memorial stone which will preserve the memory of a local Soldier for Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.
Sgt Archer, Company E, 96th New York Infantry, was killed in action in The Siege of Richmond in the fall of 1864 at the Battle of Fort Harrison, Virginia.
He was born and raised near present-day Fort Ann, and there is a small stone at the Veterans Park in the village of Fort Ann. The VFW committee explored options for a permanent marker, which included research of several cemeteries in the area and came to a consensus that the most appropriate location was the American Legion plot at Pineview Cemetery in Queensbury on Quaker Road.
The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest medal award for Valor in action against an enemy Force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States. The formal unveiling of this memorial stone will include Civil War reenactors, a flower and wreath-laying ceremony by Local Scouts, remarks from our Congresswoman, Elise Stefanik, Senator Betty Little and more. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
The Patriot Guard Riders will be there to render honor dignity and respect for this American hero Sargent Lester Archer.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 28 Oct 2017
Primary Staging Time: 10:15 A.M.
53 Quaker Road
Queensbury, New York –
Ride Captain:
Special Instructions:
Ceremony will start at 11:00 am. After the ceremony refreshments will be served at the VFW in Glen’s Falls.
Flags & Water:
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Ray Sestak
Position: Ride Captain
[HR][/HR]Note:
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 join, simply go to www.PatriotGuard.org and click on Register. Membership is Free.
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Memorial
Lester Archer, KIA, Union Army, Civil War – Queensbury, New York – 28 Oct 2017
Sgt Lester Archer, KIA
Union Army, Civil War
Queensbury, New York – 28 Oct 2017
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ABOUT THE MISSION:
Earlier this year VFW Post 2475 was contacted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to research Sgt Lester Archer, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient hailing from the North Country, for which there was no record of a permanent marker or gravestone. Commander Michael Hoag, with a small committee of Post members, has been at the task of establishing such a memorial, and will unveil a substantial memorial stone which will preserve the memory of a local soldier for Gallantry in placing the colors of his regiment on the fort.
Sgt Archer, Company E, 96th New York Infantry, was killed in action in The Siege of Richmond in the fall of 1864 at the Battle of Fort Harrison, Virginia.
He was born and raised near present-day Fort Ann, and there is a small stone at the Veterans Park in the village of Fort Ann. The VFW committee explored options for a permanent marker, which included research of several cemeteries in the area and came to a consensus that the most appropriate location was the American Legion plot at Pineview Cemetery in Queensbury on Quaker Road.
The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest medal award for Valor in action against an enemy Force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States. The formal unveiling of this memorial stone will include Civil War reenactors, a flower and wreath-laying ceremony by Local Scouts, remarks from our Congresswoman, Elise Stefanik, Senator Betty Little and more. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
The Patriot Guard Riders will be there to render honor dignity and respect for this American hero Sgt Lester Archer.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 28 Oct 2017
Primary Staging Time: 10:15 A.M.
53 Quaker Road
Queensbury, New York –
Ride Captain:
Special Instructions:
Ceremony will start at 11:00 am. After the ceremony refreshments will be served at the VFW in Glen’s Falls.
Flags & Water:
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Ray Sestak
Position: Ride Captain
[HR][/HR]Note:
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 join, simply go to www.PatriotGuard.org and click on Register. Membership is Free.
To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Mission Tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to Missions option.