Honor Mission
Martin Joseph Madden
US Army
Vietnam War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 04/24/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Vietnam Veteran Martin Joseph Madden has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Martin passed 16 April 2025 at the age of 76 in the Bath VA Medical Center.
Martin entered the Army on 6 February 1968 as a Personnel Specialist (MOS-71H20). He served his nation for 19 months active duty with 12 months in Vietnam with the 4th Administration Company, 44th Infantry Division. Martin was honorably discharged 11 September 1969 as Specialist E-5 at U.S Army Personnel Center, Oakland California. For his service Martin was awarded; Army commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.
After his military service Martin worked and retired at Alfred University in the maintenance department.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/24/2025 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Baker and Swan Funeral Home
3256 Riverside Drive
Wellsville, NY 14895
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for a dignified transfer. Be prepared for the 45 mile escort to Bath National Cemetery. There is no service at the funeral home. Bring water if needed. We are not going to be taking the interstate. Parking is at main flag pole with honors scheduled for 11:00 am.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/24/2025 at 10:30am
Second Location:
Bath National Cemetery
San Juan Ave.
Bath, NY 14810
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please stand a dignified flag line for the arriving cortege. Parking will be at Main Flag Pole. Thank you for honoring Vietnam Veteran Martin Madden.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 04/21; MER
