Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association®

Combat Veterans
Motorcycle Association®
Ohio Chapter 12-1

We are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms. Our focus is to help veteran care facilities provide a warm meal, clothing, shelter, and guidance, or simply to say "Thank You" and "Welcome Home".

Our membership is comprised of Full Members (those with verified combat service), Support Members (those who have non-combat military service, and have a sincere dedication to helping veterans) and Auxiliary Members (the spouse of a Full Member). We have members from all 50 states and living abroad. Many members continue to serve in our Armed Forces, with several serving in combat areas now. We sponsor and/or participate in many motorcycle-related charity events each year, and as a non-profit organization, donate to various veteran care facilities and veteran charities.

We are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms. Our focus is to help veteran care facilities provide a warm meal, clothing, shelter, and guidance, or simply to say "Thank You" and "Welcome Home".

Our membership is comprised of Full Members (those with verified combat service), Support Members (those who have non-combat military service, and have a sincere dedication to helping veterans) and Auxiliary Members (the spouse of a Full Member). We have members from all 50 states and living abroad. Many members continue to serve in our Armed Forces, with several serving in combat areas now. We sponsor and/or participate in many motorcycle-related charity events each year, and as a non-profit organization, donate to various veteran care facilities and veteran charities.

Upcoming Events

SSG Given Grooms Escort
Oct 02, 2026
Public Event
We have a WWII Veteran that has been identified and is being brought home to Ohio.
 
CVMA 12-1 and any others that want to join in, will meet at the CMH fire station at 2:30 on Friday, 10/2, for staging and depart for Waverly after deplaning.
 
CMH Fire Department
4925 Sawyer Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219
 
Boyer Funeral Home
125 W 2nd St
Waverly, OH 46590
 
U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Given C. Grooms, a World War II radio operator missing for 82 years, was officially accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on June 9, 2026.
Key Details
• The Crash: On January 30, 1944, Grooms served aboard a B-24 Liberator bomber flying from Italy. German fighters shot down the aircraft near the Isle of Morgo off the Italian coast.
• The Serviceman: Grooms grew up in the Waverly and Adams County areas in Ohio. He was 21 years old when he died in action.
• The Identification: Recovery teams investigated the site between 2010 and 2014, eventually leading to his formal identification in 2026. He received the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation. RC
Funeral Services will be on October 10. Details will be provided later.
SGT Myron Yaw Funeral
Oct 03, 2026
Public Event
SGT Myron Yaw is a repatriation case of a Soldier killed in 1944 when his B-24 was shot down. He was flown into Ohio on 9/25,2026 and escorted to Athens OH. SGT Yaw's primary next of kin is John "Spence" Rutter of Marrietta, OH.
 
His funeral service will be held on 10/3/2026 at 11:00 AM in Athens OH followed by an honor escort to the Maplewood Cemetery where military honors will be presented. We have been asked to participate in this event to honor this WWII veteran and his family.
 
CVMA 12-1 and any others joining will meet at the Sheetz on Gender Road off US-33 by 9:00 AM.
KSU for Jagers Funeral Home at 9:15.
 
Jagers & Sons Funeral Home
24 Morris Ave
Athens OH 45701
 
We will arrive between 10:15 and 10:30 for staging.
 
11:00 - Funeral Services
Around 11:30 - Depart Jagers Funeral Home
NLT 12:15 - Arrival at Maplewood Cemetery in Glouster, OH
12:30 - Military Funeral Honors rendered
 
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Upcoming Events

Oct 02, 2026
SSG Given Grooms Escort
Public Event
We have a WWII Veteran that has been identified and is being brought home to Ohio.
 
CVMA 12-1 and any others that want to join in, will meet at the CMH fire station at 2:30 on Friday, 10/2, for staging and depart for Waverly after deplaning.
 
CMH Fire Department
4925 Sawyer Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219
 
Boyer Funeral Home
125 W 2nd St
Waverly, OH 46590
 
U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Given C. Grooms, a World War II radio operator missing for 82 years, was officially accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on June 9, 2026.
Key Details
• The Crash: On January 30, 1944, Grooms served aboard a B-24 Liberator bomber flying from Italy. German fighters shot down the aircraft near the Isle of Morgo off the Italian coast.
• The Serviceman: Grooms grew up in the Waverly and Adams County areas in Ohio. He was 21 years old when he died in action.
• The Identification: Recovery teams investigated the site between 2010 and 2014, eventually leading to his formal identification in 2026. He received the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation. RC
Funeral Services will be on October 10. Details will be provided later.
Oct 03, 2026
SGT Myron Yaw Funeral
Public Event
SGT Myron Yaw is a repatriation case of a Soldier killed in 1944 when his B-24 was shot down. He was flown into Ohio on 9/25,2026 and escorted to Athens OH. SGT Yaw's primary next of kin is John "Spence" Rutter of Marrietta, OH.
 
His funeral service will be held on 10/3/2026 at 11:00 AM in Athens OH followed by an honor escort to the Maplewood Cemetery where military honors will be presented. We have been asked to participate in this event to honor this WWII veteran and his family.
 
CVMA 12-1 and any others joining will meet at the Sheetz on Gender Road off US-33 by 9:00 AM.
KSU for Jagers Funeral Home at 9:15.
 
Jagers & Sons Funeral Home
24 Morris Ave
Athens OH 45701
 
We will arrive between 10:15 and 10:30 for staging.
 
11:00 - Funeral Services
Around 11:30 - Depart Jagers Funeral Home
NLT 12:15 - Arrival at Maplewood Cemetery in Glouster, OH
12:30 - Military Funeral Honors rendered
 
https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile...