HONOR MISSION
CSM James Robert Berndt, 82, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Silver Star/Purple Heart Recipient, of Killeen, TX
The family of Command Sergeant Major James Robert Berndt has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
During Sam’s twenty four years of service to our Great Country his awards include: Silver Star, Bronze Star (w/v device, 1 OLC), Purple Heart w/2 OLC, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal w/2 OLC, Army Achievement Medal w/1 OLC, Army Commendation Medal w/1 OLC, National Defense Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Oversea Service Ribbon, #2, CIB – Combat Infantryman Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Expert Rifle Badge, NCO Professional Development #5, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/Plam 2nd Award, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal.
Sam proudly served at Fort Hood, Texas for Basic Training (no A/C) June/August 1960. Fort Sill, Oklahoma OJT September/December 1960. KMAG (Korean Military Advisory Group) with the Korean Army January 1961 – June 1962, Special Forces 1962/1964, Fort Bragg, NC, B Troop, 2nd 17th Calvary, 101st Airborne Division (PLT SGT) Fort Campbell and Vietnam 1964/1968. E Company 17th Training BN, Senior Drill Sargeant, Fort Knox, KY 1969/1972, 1st Sgt CSC 4th BN, 64th Armor, Germany 1972/1976, 1st Sgt A Troop 4th 12th Calvary, Fort Polk, LA Instructor at the Sergeant Majors Academy, Fort Bliss, Texas 1978/1980, CSM 2/72nd Armor Bn, Korea 1980/1981, CSM 2/67 Armor Bn, CSM 2nd Bde, 2nd Armor Division, Fort Hood, TX 1981/1984. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.heritage-funeralhome.com/obituaries/James-Robert-Berndt?obId=29479135
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 23
Staging Time: 0805
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.
WX: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Vietnam Veteran, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
