<div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-TableContents" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a name="_Hlk50392112"></a><a name="_Hlk6830067"></a><a name="_Hlk12524928"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">Lieutenant Colonel John Owen.
Davies<br>
US Air Force POW/Vietnam Veteran</span></strong></a><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)"></span></b></p>

<p class="gmail-TableContents" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">Tuesday August 17th 2021<br>
 West Reading Pa. 19611</span></b></p>

<p class="gmail-TableContents" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(23,54,93)"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked
to escort US Air Force <a name="_Hlk23864268"></a><a name="_Hlk7543756">POW Vietnam Veteran, LtCol John O. Davies to
his final rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. <span style="color:black">LtCol
Davies entered officer training school in 1964 and graduated with a commission
as a 2^nd Lt. he went on to graduate from Undergraduate Navigator and
Electronic Warfare Officer Training. His first assignment was as an Electronic
Warfare Officer aboard an EB-66 Destroyer with the 41^st Tactical Reconnaissance
Squadron of the 432^nd Tactical Recon Wing at Takhli Royal Thai AFB Until
he was forced to eject over North Vietnam <br>
On February 4, 1967, an EB66C was sent on a mission Over North Vietnam. The
crew and Technicians that day were. Maj. Jack W. Bomar, 1Lt. Joh O. Davies,
Capt. John Fer, Capt. Russell Poor, Capt. Herb Doby and Maj. Woodrow Wilburn. <br>
Three officers were taken prisoner that day. Capt. Davies (at that time) Maj.
Bomar and Capt. Fer were released 2207 days later as part of Operation
Homecoming on February 18, 1973. The fates of the remaining three crew members
remained unknown. Until Capt. Herb Doby was repatriated to the United States
and in 1990 Maj. Woodrow Wilburn was also repatriated. Capt. Russell Poor
remains MIA<br>
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After his release and a brief hospital stay LtCol. Davies was accepted for
Undergraduate Flying Training receiving his pilot’s wings in 1974. After completing
c-141 Starlifter advanced training He served as a c-141pilot with the 86^th
Military Airlift Squadron.</span></a></span></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Lt Col John O. Davies is the recipient of
the Silver Star His silver star citation reads; <br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">“First Lieutenant John O. Davies distinguished
himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing
armed force in Southeast Asia on 4 February 1967. On that date, Lieutenant
Davies, as an Electronic Warfare Officer, was providing electronic
countermeasures to suppress radar controlled antiaircraft artillery and surface
to air missiles while his unarmed aircraft maneuvered in an extremely hazardous
area. Despite the threat of hostile aircraft and the possibility of lethal
missile sites in the area, Lieutenant Davies continued his support mission. By
his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Davies has reflected great
credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.”<br>
</span>His other medals and citations are Legion of Merit, Air Medal, AF Commendation
Medal, Purple Heart, Bronze Star with OLC, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, AF
outstanding Unit Award with 1 OLC, National defense Service Medal, Vietnam
Service Medal, AF Longevity Service Ribbon, with 4 OLC’s Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal, republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, And The
Prisoner of War Medal.<br>
Lieutenant Colonel John O. Davies is a true American Patriot that has served
this nation with honor and distinction. <br>
Now it is our turn to stand and h</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">onor </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">him.<br>
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<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Kuhn Funeral Home <br>
739 Penn Ave, West <br>
Reading, PA 19611<br>
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</span></span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">Escort</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><br>
</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">Date:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">   
</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">August 17th 2021</span></b><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red"><br>
Staging:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">  </span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">1200 Hrs.<br>
</span></b><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">KSU:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">   </span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">1230 Hrs</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
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</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">Map:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">  </span><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Lh4nYfLrVsg9WQgs8" style="color:navy"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font size="4">https://goo.gl/maps/Lh4nYfLrVsg9WQgs8</font></span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> <br>
</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)"><br>
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">Committal:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">   
</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">1400 Hrs</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"><br>
</span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">Staging:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">    </span><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)">1330 Hrs<br>
</span></b><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">Map:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">     </span><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Lh4nYfLrVsg9WQgs8" style="color:navy"><font size="4">https://goo.gl/maps/Lh4nYfLrVsg9WQgs8</font></a><span style="color:black"><font size="4">
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</span><strong style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><br>
</span></strong><strong style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">RCIC:</span></strong><strong style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">    Richard Sam<br>
</span></strong><strong style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:red">Email:</span></strong><strong style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">    <a href="mailto:rsam1sg2@yahoo.com">rsam1sg2@yahoo.com</a></span></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"><br>
<br>
</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Stage at
the parking lot opposite the rear of the PA Memorial, (turn left at the US Flag
Circle).  DO NOT PROCEED TO COMMITTAL
SITE WITHOUT PERMISSION.<br>
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</span></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NOTE: Concealed carry permits are
NOT recognized on military installations and federal reservations. Indiantown
Gap National Cemetery is a federal reservation. Do not bring weapons or
hazardous materials to this mission.</span></strong></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><br>
</span></strong><a href="mailto:jgpawl@msn.com" target="_blank" style="color:navy"></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">For mission information, contact:<br>
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East<br>
Email:   </span><a href="mailto:pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com" style="color:navy"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com</span></a><u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span></u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Phone:  717-507-521</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">3</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Sincerely-- <div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Eric M. Cramer, <br><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Veterans Liaison East<br>Patriot Guard Riders Of Pennsylvania</font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>