May 26, 1923 – January 18, 2021
Glen Trogdon
Personal Information
Birthplace: Anadarko, Oklahoma
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 88th Cavalry, 1128th Engineer Combat Group, 5th Armored Division
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Jul 10, 1944
Discharged: Dec 24, 1946
Military Honors: European African Middle Eastern Campaign, Good Conduct, World War II Victory
Honored By: Wife, Virginia Trogdon
Biography
Medals: European African Middle Eastern Campaign, Good Conduct, World War II Victory
Military Occupational Specialty: Auto Mechanic
Military Qualification: Rifle Marksman.
Before his honorable discharge he had fought battles across France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany while driving a Light Tank M24 Chaffee tank. He was involved in three major battles. Glen reported that his pay was $78 per month.
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