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William C. Matthew

Honor Mission
William C. Matthew, Retired
USA – Vietnam
Gilmer, Texas – 04-03-19

 

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Mr. Matthew was a Sergeant First class in the United States Army having served twenty years, with two tours in Vietnam. During his service time he was awarded: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal(w/silver, 1 Loop), National Defense Service Medal,, Vietnam Service Medal (w/4 Bronze Service Stars), Expert Badge (Rifle), Master Aircraft Crewman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (w/Palm), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.  Obituary [1]

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 04-03-19
Staging Time: 12:00 PM

East Mountain Baptist Church
315 East Mountain North
Gilmer, Texas 75645
Map [2]

Ride Captain:

Bill Darby
903-918-0872
nbdarby51@yahoo.com

Special Instructions:

Riders meeting at 12:45pm
BIG FLAGS REQUESTED
Directions to the cemetery will be given by the Ride Captain.
Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission. (Semper Gumby)
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

 


Submitted By: Michael Eubank
Position: Texas Deputy State Captain

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