World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Beeville, Texas

Honored By

Melanie Gallagher

Relationship

Daughter-in-law

Activity During WWII

AFTER FIERCE FIGHTING IN OKINAWA, TROY WAS ONE OF A VERY FEW IN HIS COMPANY WHO SURVIVED. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR HIS SERVICE THERE.