SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION
SGT Clifford “Pete” Petrey, 91, US Army, Retired, Korean War POW, Vietnam Veteran, OF Killeen, TX
The family of Sergeant Clifford “Pete” Petrey has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
Pete served honorably and proudly in the United States Army for thirty years as an active duty Soldier with the 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Armored Division, and COSCOM, with deployments to the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Pete served in the Army during the Korean War and made his entrance into Korea at Inchon Landing. He fought at both Inchon Landing and Chosin Reservoir and sustained during those battles. He was captured by the Chinese and endured harsh living conditions while a Prisoner of War (POW). After his service was a proud member of the Killeen Masonic Lodge #1125, Korean War Veterans Association, Don C Faith Chapter # 222, Disabled Veterans Association #147, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Korean War Ex-POW (POW for 32 months and 9 days), Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/killeen-tx/clifford-petrey-10795303
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 22
Staging Time: 1205
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1125
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 1135
Flagline Establishment: Directly after briefing. Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the procession.