Part 1 of a 2 part Mission. Part 2 will be July 9, 2015 Transfer & Reinterment of Civil War Veteran and Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt Charles Schroeter from Greenwood Memorial Park to Miramar National Cemetery.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation to accompany Sgt Charles Schroeter from Greenwood Memorial Park to Miramar National Cemetery so he may receive the proper Military burial, with honors, that he so much deserves. We are very honored to do so.
Charles Schroeter was born in the Kingdom of Hanover Germany on July 4, 1833. He came to the United States in 1860 through New Orleans. He worked for a short time until the Civil war broke out. As history shows, he then relocated to St. Louis, Missouri and a short time later on Feb. 27, 1863 enlisted as a private in Company A, 1st Missouri Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, where he mustered in on March 15, 1863.
Sgt Schroeter received the Medal of Honor on Feb. 14, 1870 for his gallantry at the battle of Rocky Mesa, AZ. Territory, during the Indian Wars. He is also listed in the Military Times Hall of Valor.
Sgt Schroeter fought in fierce battles to preserve the Union, and to free the enslaved people. He fought to protect Americans as they moved west across a vast and hostile continent.
He is described as 5’ 5 3/4” tall, 137 lbs. Small but obviously a very tough soldier with several battle scars and bullet wounds. He was among the bravest of men and during 30 yrs. of military service remained devoted to his adopted country.
On Nov. 23, 1894 Charles retired from the Army as Sergeant with over 30 yrs. military service, which includes 5 yrs. in the Marine Corps. After retiring he lived in Buffalo, N.Y. and sometime in 1918 relocated to San Diego. He lived in the North Mission Hills area where he later died on Jan. 21, 1921. Records indicate he was 86 yrs. old when he died.
Charles Schroeter deserves better than to lie without dignity, forgotten in a lonely corner of a dusty crypt. The remains of this faithful soldier will be disinterred and reburied with appropriate military honors among fellow veterans. He was a true American Hero and Patriot who deserves and will finally rest with honor.
There will be tags for this mission. NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero from one cemetery where his remains currently reside to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Wednesday, July 8, 2015: 1245 - Stage: at Greenwood Mortuary 4300 Imperial Ave, San Diego
https://goo.gl/maps/HdRk81315 - Mission Briefing
1345 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1400 - KSU to Mira Mar national Cemetery, 5795 Noble Dr. San Diego
https://goo.gl/maps/7EOry1430 - Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1440 - Flag Line for Dignified Transfer from coach to inside Administration Building
Part 2 Time Table TBA R/C Bill LamoureeSoCal PGR R/C
619-244-8543
Billlamouree@gmail.com
MOH Recipient Sgt Charles SchroeterYou do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
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