Sandhills-Wadsworth-Raeford

[Dean Burgess]

Honor Mission
James Wesley Wadsworth, Retired
US Army - Korea, Vietnam, GW/ODS, WoT
Raeford, North Carolina - March 20, 2024
About the Mission:

The Patriot Guard Riders have the honor of standing a silent flag-line during the visitation for James Wesley Wadsworth at Rockfish Church. He served his country for over twenty years, retiring from the Army with the rank of First Sergeant. He was a veteran of the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars (post-retirement service). He also served in many international deployments, including Japan (where he was stationed three times), Germany, the Philippines, and Thailand. He also served in various posts in the United States, including Fort Bragg, NC, where he ultimately retired. 1SG Wadsworth was a decorated Veteran.

His military awards include the following: Good Conduct Medal 6th Award, National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Meritorious Service Medal.

www.lafayettefh.com/obituary/1SGJames-WadsworthRet
Primary Staging Details:
March 20, 2024 -- 9:15 AM
Rockfish Church
9949 Fayetteville Road
Raeford, North Carolina 28376
Map

Ride Captain:

Robert White
[e-mail]
919-820-3257

Instructions:

Staging: 9:15AM
Briefing: 9:30AM
Flagline: 9:45AM
Visitation: 10:00AM-11:00AM
Service: 11:00AM

At the beginning of the service we will stand down and quietly depart the area.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.