

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HONOR MISSION:  LTC Robert D. Penwell:  United States Army Retired
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Honor Mission
Robert D. Penwell, Retired
US Army - Vietnam
Wilmington, North Carolina - March 7, 2026

About the Mission:
Lt.Col. Robert (Bob) Dean Penwell of Leland served our nation with honor and distinction in the United States Army. Originally from the state of Iowa, he attended the University of Iowa, was commissioned as an officer in the Army and went forward to serve in the Vietnam War and then to Germany as Commander of the 205th Aviation Company. During his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC), Army Commendation Medal, NDSM, Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation with Palm, Army Aviation Badge, Senior Army Aviator Badge and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star.
Bob retired to the Leland, NC area where he served actively on the Leland Planning Board and American Legion Post 68.

Primary Staging Details:
March 7, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
Andrews Funeral Home
1617 Market Street
Wilmington, North Carolina   28412
Ride Captain:

Bob “Pops” Page
NC PGR Asst State Captain Emeritus
443-812-0165
chinthe53@gmail.com

Flag Wagon:
Bill Powell
NCPG SE Asst District Captain
972-741-2896
txpowell50@gmail.com

Instructions:

10:00 am - Staging for mission
10:15 am - Mission briefing
10:30 am - Stand flag line for arrival of family and friends
11:00 am - Service begins / Stand down flag line and prepare for escort to Oleander Memorial Gardens WITHOUT LEO.
12:15 pm est - Arrival at Oleander Memorial Gardens / dismount and stand flag line for Military Honors

WHEN ARRIVING AT ANDREWS FUNERAL HOME, BIKES WILL BE STAGED TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE FACILITY FOR ESCORT.

Flags &amp; Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted by: William Powell
North Carolina Ride Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilmington
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Andrews Mortuary & Crematory
- **lat**: 34.2373457735
- **long**: -77.928136695438
- **full address**: Andrews Mortuary &amp; Crematory, 1617 Market St,Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Andrews Mortuary &amp; Crematory, 1617 Market St,Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about HONOR MISSION:  LTC Robert D. Penwell:  United States Army Retired ?
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