New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division Veterans Day wreath laying memorial service was held on November 5th, 2022, at the 42nd Infantry Division World War I Memorial in Garden City, NY. The memorial wreath was present and saluted by New York Army National Guard (Retired) Brigadier General Pat Alesia, President 42d Infantry (Rainbow) Division Association (L), and New York Army National Guard Lt Col Padraic “Pat” Lilly, Rear Detachment Commander (R), 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment.
The service commemorates the history and service of the 42nd Infantry Division during World War I, and is held at the former site of Camp Mills, which was the birthplace of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division where soldiers would train prior to departing for overseas combat during World War I.
Members of the NYARNG 69th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association, 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Association, and 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Foundation (RDVF), and Nassau County American Legion Post attended this year’s Veterans Memorial event.
The Color Guard and Honor Guard Firing Party were provided by the 11th New York Regiment USA-Volunteers (USA-V), singing of the National Anthem, and playing of TAPS was provided by Colonel Louis Dileo, 11th New York Regiment USA-V. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by New York Guard Capt. Mark Getman)
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New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division Veterans Day wreath laying memorial service was held on November 5th, 2022, at the 42nd Infantry Division World War I Memorial in Garden City, NY. The memorial wreath was present and saluted by New York Army National Guard (Retired) Brigadier General Pat Alesia, President 42d Infantry (Rainbow) Division Association, and New York Army National Guard Lt Col Padraic “Pat” Lilly, Rear Detachment Commander, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment.
The service commemorates the history and service of the 42nd Infantry Division during World War I, and is held at the former site of Camp Mills, which was the birthplace of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division where soldiers would train prior to departing for overseas combat during World War I.
Members of the NYARNG 69th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association, 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Association, and 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Foundation (RDVF), and Nassau County American Legion Post attended this year’s Veterans Memorial event.
The Color Guard and Honor Guard Firing Party were provided by the 11th New York Regiment USA-Volunteers (USA-V), singing of the National Anthem, and playing of TAPS was provided by Colonel Louis Dileo, 11th New York Regiment USA-V. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by New York Guard Capt. Mark Getman)
Tags: National Guard Veterans Memorial New York National Guard 42nd Infantry Division World War I
New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division Veterans Day wreath laying memorial service was held on November 5th, 2022, at the 42nd Infantry Division World War I Memorial in Garden City, NY. The memorial wreath was present and saluted by New York Army National Guard (Retired) Brigadier General Pat Alesia, President 42d Infantry (Rainbow) Division Association, and New York Army National Guard Lt Col Padraic “Pat” Lilly, Rear Detachment Commander, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment.
The service commemorates the history and service of the 42nd Infantry Division during World War I, and is held at the former site of Camp Mills, which was the birthplace of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division where soldiers would train prior to departing for overseas combat during World War I.
Members of the NYARNG 69th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association, 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Association, and 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Foundation (RDVF), and Nassau County American Legion Post attended this year’s Veterans Memorial event.
The Color Guard and Honor Guard Firing Party were provided by the 11th New York Regiment USA-Volunteers (USA-V), singing of the National Anthem, and playing of TAPS was provided by Colonel Louis Dileo, 11th New York Regiment USA-V. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by New York Guard Warrant Officer1 Ed Shevlin)
Tags: National Guard Veterans Memorial New York National Guard 42nd Infantry Division World War I
New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division Veterans Day wreath laying memorial service was held on November 5th, 2022, at the 42nd Infantry Division World War I Memorial in Garden City, NY. The memorial wreath was present and saluted by New York Army National Guard (Retired) Brigadier General Pat Alesia, President 42d Infantry (Rainbow) Division Association, and New York Army National Guard Lt Col Padraic “Pat” Lilly, Rear Detachment Commander, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment.
The service commemorates the history and service of the 42nd Infantry Division during World War I, and is held at the former site of Camp Mills, which was the birthplace of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division where soldiers would train prior to departing for overseas combat during World War I.
Members of the NYARNG 69th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association, 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Association, and 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Foundation (RDVF), and Nassau County American Legion Post attended this year’s Veterans Memorial event.
The Color Guard and Honor Guard Firing Party were provided by the 11th New York Regiment USA-Volunteers (USA-V), singing of the National Anthem, and playing of TAPS was provided by Colonel Louis Dileo, 11th New York Regiment USA-V. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by New York Guard Capt. Mark Getman)
Tags: National Guard Veterans Memorial New York National Guard 42nd Infantry Division World War I
New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division Veterans Day wreath laying memorial service was held on November 5th, 2022, at the 42nd Infantry Division World War I Memorial in Garden City, NY. The memorial wreath was present and saluted by New York Army National Guard (Retired) Brigadier General Pat Alesia, President 42d Infantry (Rainbow) Division Association, and New York Army National Guard Lt Col Padraic “Pat” Lilly, Rear Detachment Commander, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment.
The service commemorates the history and service of the 42nd Infantry Division during World War I, and is held at the former site of Camp Mills, which was the birthplace of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division where soldiers would train prior to departing for overseas combat during World War I.
Members of the NYARNG 69th Infantry Regiment Veterans Association, 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Association, and 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Foundation (RDVF), and Nassau County American Legion Post attended this year’s Veterans Memorial event.
The Color Guard and Honor Guard Firing Party were provided by the 11th New York Regiment USA-Volunteers (USA-V), singing of the National Anthem, and playing of TAPS was provided by Colonel Louis Dileo, 11th New York Regiment USA-V. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by New York Guard Capt. Mark Getman)
Tags: National Guard Veterans Memorial New York National Guard 42nd Infantry Division World War I