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William H. Kolb

Honor Mission
William H. Kolb, Retired
US Army, Army National Guard – Vietnam
Lockesburg, Arkansas – July 25, 2026

About the Mission:

Lieutenant Colonel William Harris (Bill) Kolb retired twice: Once from the US Army-Army National Guard, and once from Dierks High School as Band Director. Colonel Kolb served his country for more than 31 years in the United States Army and the Arkansas Army National Guard. He served in Vietnam, Japan, and twice in Germany. His assignments included Command of a MASH Hospital, senior medical advisor for the northern sector of South Vietnam, and command of a Medical Battalion on 3 different occasions.
In civilian life, he started the band program at Dierks High School and led it for 18 years.
Survivors include his 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Primary Staging Details:
July 25, 2026 — 1:15 PM
Green’s Chapel Cemetery – 1 miles off US Hwy 70
171 Green’s Chapel Road
Lockesburg, Arkansas   71846

Ride Captain:

Tim Estes
870-722-8080
[email protected]

Instructions:

STAGING:
1:15 PM – Saturday, July 25
Green’s Chapel Cemetery near Dierks, AR
171 Green’s Chapel Road, Lockesburg, AR 71846
(5 miles W of Dierks on Hwy 70, then 1 mile on Green’s Chapel Road)
BRIEFING: 1:30 PM
FLAG LINE: 1:40 PM through graveside service
No Escort.
Cages encouraged due to heat
Water will be provided, but come hydrated.

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

Submitted by: Tim Estes
Arkansas Ride Captain


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