World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roy Evan Priest
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Richmond, California
Honored By
Larry Albert Priest
Relationship
Son
FOUGHT THE JAPANESE DURING WWII IN THE PACIFIC. ACTED AS A TRAINING SERGEANT TO THE PHILIPPINE ARMY. SERIOUSLY WOUNDED ON OCTOBER 20, 1944 DURING THE INVASION OF THE ISLAND OF LEYTE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR.