Honor Mission
Jeffrey E. Gillard
US Army
Vietnam War Veteran
Batavia, NY - 05/19/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Vietnam War Veteran Jeffery E. Gillard has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Gillard passed 12 May 2025 at the age of 76 surrounded by his family.
After graduating from high school, Mr. Gillard entered the Army on 19 August 1968. He trained as a Army Air Traffic Control Operator, completing Basic Combat training at Fort Novosel, Alabama. He served his nation for 21 months, including a tour of duty in Vietnam attached to the 313th Aviation Detachment Division, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. He was honorably discharged as Specialist 5th Class (E-5) at US Army Personnel Center, Oakland, California on 22 March 1971 with reserve obligation concluding 18 June 1974. For his service Mr. Gillard was awarded; Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 Device.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/19/2025 at 12:30pm
Staging Location:
H.E Turner Funeral Home
403 East Main St.
Batavia, NY 14020
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Information:
Members will hold flag line for a dignified transfer. At 1:15, PGR will process to WNYNC for military honors, funeral service scheduled for 2 pm. Thank you for standing for Vietnam Veteran Jeffery Gillard and his family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/19/2025 at 01:30pm
Second Location:
Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY 14036
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will a stand flag line for arriving cortege. Military honors will be conducted at 2 pm.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 05/15; MER
