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MEDIA CONTACT: Colonel Richard Vargus Phone: (845) 820-9547
WWII HERO PFC ALBERT H. MARKS RETURNS HOME TO KINGSTON AFTER 82 YEARS: COMMUNITY INVITED TO HONOR FINAL JOURNEY AND FUNERAL SERVICE THIS SATURDAY
KINGSTON, NY — Private First Class (PFC) Albert H. Marks, a native of Kingston, NY who gave his life during World War II, is finally being laid to rest on home soil 82 years after he was killed in action.
PFC Marks served in Company G, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division under General George S. Patton’s Third Army. On December 7, 1944, at the age of 29, he was killed during the fierce Saar River assault near Reimsbach,Germany. After resting as an unknown soldier in Europe for decades, his remains were officially identified in April 2026 by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). Following his arrival at Albany International Airport on October 9, where a solemn dignified transfer of remains took place, he is now returning home to Ulster County for full military honors.
Local media, public officials, veterans, and all members of the public are invited to attend the funeral service and lineup along the procession route to pay their final respects.
EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Procression & Route (Approx. 10:20 AM – 10:50 AM):
The funeral procession will depart Burnett & White Funeral Homes in Red Hook at 10:20 AM, crossing the Rhinecliff Bridge onto Route 32/Flatbush Road into Kingston between 10:30 AM and 10:50 AM. Escorts and honor guards participating in the solemn escort include the Fort Dix Honor Guard, the Hudson Valley Honor Guard, the Patriot Guard and the American Cruisers, among others.
Members of the public are strongly encouraged to line the procession route along Route 32 and East Chester Street starting at 10:30 AM to wave flags and honor PFC Marks as he passes.
Funeral & Memorial Service (11:00 AM):
Location: Montrepose Cemetery, 75 Montrepose Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Time: 11:00 AM = Details: Graveside service with full military honors. Open to the public, local leaders, and press.
"PFC Albert Marks made the ultimate sacrifice on foreign soil so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today," said Colonel Richard Vargus. "After eight decades, our community finally has the privilege of bringing him home to rest alongside his family in Kingston. We urge all Ulster County residents, veterans, and local leaders to join us on Saturday morning to give this hero the welcome home he earned."
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