Troy University mourns the loss of trustee, oldest living Marine Roy Drinkard
August 24, 2026
August 24, 2026
TROY, Alabama, Aug. 24 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Troy University mourns the loss of trustee, oldest living Marine Roy Drinkard
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Troy University is remembering the service and commitment of longtime Trustee Roy Drinkard, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the age of 106.
A World War II veteran, Drinkard was the oldest living United States Marine.
In April 2000, at almost 80 years old, Dri . . .
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Troy University mourns the loss of trustee, oldest living Marine Roy Drinkard
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Troy University is remembering the service and commitment of longtime Trustee Roy Drinkard, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the age of 106.
A World War II veteran, Drinkard was the oldest living United States Marine.
In April 2000, at almost 80 years old, Dri . . .