Honor Mission
Clifford Arthur Doering
US Marine Corps
WW II Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 01/09/2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This member of the "Greatest Generation" served honorably in the Pacific Theater, participating in battles at Solomon Islands, Mariana Islands, Palau Islands and Okinawa. He remained in the Corps, being assigned to the 8th & I Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, DC. He was discharged from the service in October 1951. He reached the rank of Corporal, being awarded; Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal w/1 Star, Navy Occupation Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
In civilian life, Mr. Doering worked as a painter/maintenance man for the A&P corporation. He also worked on his own as a painter and a driver for a funeral home. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service to this country.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-09-2026 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
Marine Corps League Sunrise Detachment
99 New York Ave.
Massapequa, NY 11758
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
William Byrne
bbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.
516-765-0905
Special Information:
Meet with RC Bill Byrne who will organize members on motorcycles to join with Nassau PD motorcycle unit for the escort. Escort will pass several locations on the way to Lady of Mercy RC Church, 500 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville for a 10am mass. After mass, escort will respond to Calverton National Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-09-2026 at 11:30am
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet at front gate for instructions and flag line. Escort should arrive at about 11:50am.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
third_no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 01/06; MER
