The Family of Corporal Anthony Acevedo has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders be present to
Honor this American Hero, and accompany him on his final journey. It will be an Honor and privilege
to stand up for this man, who endured so much for all of us.
Anthony Acevedo served from 09 Aug 43 - 10 Dec 45, in USA Medical 275th Infantry, as a Surgical Technician.
On 06 Jan. 1945 in the Ardennes Forest, Battle of the Bulge, Medic Acevedo's Platoon ran out of ammo and were
overcome and taken prisoners by the Nazi Soldiers. These Americans were moved by train deep into Nazi Germany
to Stalag IX-B, where they were separated by religion . This is where 350 prisoners were pulled from the masses to
go to Berga, a Force Labor Camp. This group was to be the American Jewish G.I.'s. There were 80 Jewish prisoners,
the other 270 in the group were selected because they looked Jewish, or their last name sounded Jewish. Anthony Acevedo wound up in
that group. During his captivity Anthony sustained very serious injuries from the torture the Germans imposed
upon their prisoners. He was awarded 100% VA Disability for these injuries, and Service Connected Severe PTSD.
Please check out YouTube, Berga: Hitlers GI Death Camp, and Anthony Acevedo speaks. These videos
will tell of the horrific ordeal they all experienced, and of the great character of this American Hero.
During the time of Anthony Acevedo's enlistment, he was awarded;
Bronze Star with 3 service stars and German Clasp, Purple Heart, Victory Ribbon, Combat Medical Badge,
Good Conduct Medal, American-European-African Theater Medals, Eastern Theater of Operations Ribbon
with 3 stars, Prisoner of War Ribbon, Belgium Merit of Honor Award Campaigns: Ardennes, Rhineland,
Central Europe Campaigns, French Cross Croix De Guerre Medal WWII, Army of Occupation Germany.
After Anthony came home he worked as a Mechanical Engineer and Designer for 15 yrs at McDonald Douglas and
30 yrs for Hughes Aircraft Space and Communications where he retired. He volunteered at VA Loma Linda
with Vets suffering from PTSD since 1991 to shortly before his passing.
Anthony Acevedo was widowed twice, wives Amparo, and Dolores. He is survived by his Siblings Bill, Estella,
Agustine. His children Ernesto, Fernando, Rebeca, Tony, and six grandchildren. Anthony was a true man of
faith in Christ. This was very apparent the way he lived, and the way he treated all he came in contact with.
After all he endured, faith and a serving spirit carried him through life, and ultimately home.
Note: This mission posting is to facilitate you voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero from Rancho Cucamonga
to his final resting place, RNC. Please see 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 Thursday, 08 March 2018:0930 - For those who can, Stage at Calvary Chapel, 10700 Town Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730
https://goo.gl/maps/75a7ndc8mtH20945 - Flag Line for dignified transfer from Coach to Church.
Services to complete around 1130.
1100 - Stage at Calvary Chapel Rancho Cucamonga, address above.
1115 - Mission Briefing.
1140 - Flag Line for dignified transfer to Coach.
1200 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 322495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518,
https://goo.gl/maps/YnJyQiNgMyS2 1300 - ETA RNC, PGR stage north of area 8.
1320 - KSU to POW Memorial for Flag Line, Services, and Military Honors.
Curt "Stitch" Bancroft
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
cbptg1@gmail.com
(818) 406-0408You do not have to be a Veteran or a ride a motorcycle 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 driving a cage (car). Please
feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking,
smoking or cell phone use during the Flag Line or Service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum.
Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there,
not just the ones we are honoring.
