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Roy Drinkard, Oldest Living US Marine, Dies at 106
Drinkard was recently honored by the Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame and remembered by Rep. Robert Aderholt as a Marine who served as a responsibility.
- Roy Drinkard, the oldest living United States Marine and a Cullman, Alabama community leader, died on Sunday at age 106. Born in Falkville, Alabama, in 1920, Drinkard was a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific.
- His military service was one part of a life defined by public service and community involvement. After returning from the war, Drinkard remained closely associated with the Marine Corps while building an economic development career across North Alabama.
- Serving nearly three decades as leader of the Cullman Industrial Development Board, he joined the "Flying 50" to recruit businesses to the region. Drinkard also supported education as a longtime trustee of Troy University for more than 25 years.
- Rep. Robert Aderholt of Alabama's 4th Congressional District and Gov. Kay Ivey expressed condolences, mourning Drinkard as a friend and community leader. Troy University officials announced they will name a building after him.
- "Roy was part of a generation of Americans who understood service as a responsibility," Aderholt said. Drinkard leaves a legacy of community development and philanthropy that touched many lives throughout North Alabama.
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Oldest Marine and World War II veteran Roy Drinkard dies at 106
The end of World War II was over 80 years ago, and the number of Americans who served during the war is starting to number fewer and fewer. August 23, 2026, was a milestone for that dwindling number of veterans, as Roy Drinkard, World War II veteran and oldest living Marine passed away at the age of 106.Also Read: TSA is adding dedicated security lines for military, veterans, and their families Born on July 12, 1920 in Falkville, Ala., Drinkard’…
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