[PGR_PA_r5] Sergeant Joseph T. Novak Sr. USMC Vietnam Veteran

[PGRPA-VETREP-EAST]

*(Short Notice)Sergeant Joseph T. Novak Sr. US Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran*


*Linglestown Pa 17110 Friday, August 4th*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to Honor and Escort Sergeant
Joseph T. Novak Sr., who served honorably and faithfully in The United
States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Joseph entered the Marine Corp
at the age of 16. During the 2 years of training, he certified as a Master
Demo, upon his eighteenth birthday he volunteered to go to Vietnam. He
served in Vietnam from 1968-1970. He received among others medals the Cross
of Gallantry and two purple hearts. He spent 1 year in Walter Reed Medical
facility. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp in 1971 and was
transferred to the United States Marine Corps Reserves until 1974 when he
separated due to a skin condition caused by Agent Orange. For his service
Joe received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with
1 Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Combat Action Ribbon

Joe was a lifetime member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 542 where
he served as SGT at Arms. He was also a lifetime member of the American
Legion, VFW, Marine Corp League, and Marine Riders. He supported Marine
Corp Museum, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund, and National Vietnam War
Museum, He is also a 20 veteran of Toys for Tots of Northern Dauphin
County. Active in the community He collected and delivered food to the Feed
My sheep Food Bank in Halifax. Joe was instrumental in assisting many
veterans' entry into the VA hospital.

We will stand in honor of Joseph for his outstanding service to his country
at Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home.
We will then escort Sergeant Joseph Theodore Novak to Indiantown Gap
National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with full military honors
Sergeant Joseph T. Novak Sr. is a true patriot who served his country with
honor. Now it is our turn to stand and honor him.



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Friday, August 4th 2023 Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home*

2100 Linglestown Road Harrisburg Pa 17110
*Staging:*   0900 Hrs
*Visitation:*   0930-1100 Hrs
*Service:*   1100 Hrs.
*Escort:*   Following Service
*Map:*   *https://goo.gl/maps/6aLBP3Ew2tqzz3bM9
<https://goo.gl/maps/6aLBP3Ew2tqzz3bM9>*

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*Interment:* *Friday, August 4th 2023*

*Indiantown Gap National cemetery *60 Indiantown Gap Road
Annville Pa 17003
*Staging*   1230 Hrs. (If attending Gap portion only)
* Committal:*   1300 Hrs.
*Map:*   *https://goo.gl/maps/cby7i5F75fdu22tn9
<https://goo.gl/maps/cby7i5F75fdu22tn9>*
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*RCIC:* *Service *Luke Liberty
*Email:* vike_luu at comcast.net

*RCIC Committal:*   Paul Sobolewski
*Email:   *paulski58 at yahoo.com


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*For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East
Email:
*pgrpa.vetrep.east at gmail.com <pgrpa.vetrep.east at gmail.com> *Phone:
717-507-5213


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Sincerely--
Eric M. Cramer,
Veterans Liaison East
Patriot Guard Riders Of Pennsylvania
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