Henry Baul: As one of the first African Americans enlisted by the USMC, the last branch of the service to comply with President Roosevelt’s order to enlist blacks, Henry Baul was among the first five Marines to report to Montford Point. He served as a gunnery sergeant in the South Pacific for almost four years and fought in the battles of Tarawa and Iwo Jima. Henry was the founder and CEO of City Cab and Citywide Transportation and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal as part of the Montford Marines.

John Sobeck (1924-2016): WWII veteran Navy Officer 2^nd Class John Sobeck was part of the amphibious unit landing in Normandy on D-Day. He continued serving in the European theater from 1943-1946. Settling in the Detroit area after the war’s end, John and his wife Iola opened frozen custard stands and then established the first Chicken Shack restaurant in 1956 now with locations throughout the Detroit metro area. He is well-known in the community for his service and his commitment to family. His wife, Iola, will be accepting the award in his memory.
 

Click here to download a PDF of The Victory Gala invite.

Saturday, October 12, 2019
GM Heritage Center
6400 Center Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Join emcee Frank Beckmann, award winning WJR AM-760 mid-morning radio talk show host, play-by-play announcer for University of Michigan football from 1981-2013 and member of both the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Michigan Sports Halls of Fame at The Victory Gala.

With over 165 historical vehicles on display in over 81,500 square feet, the GM Heritage Center provides a dramatic backdrop for this year's event, which includes a delicious catered strolling dinner, live and silent auctions and The Victory Awards.
 

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RSVP no later than October 2

Ticket costs:

VIP: $175 per person

Doors open at 5:30 PM 
Enjoy a  champagne reception
Private viewing of the GM Heritage Center display
Special sneak preview of the auction items

Doors open at 6:30 PM

The GM Heritage Center is not open to the public, so this is your chance to walk through automotive history and help a great cause.

All tickets include a catered strolling dinner, two drink tickets (additional tickets may be purchased), silent and live auction and The Victory Awards presenation.

Business dress attire.

Veterans and active military are encouraged to wear their dress uniforms.

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