Glen R. Trogdon

Glen R. Trogdon

Army

GLEN
R.
TROGDON

May 26, 1923 - Jan 18, 2021
BIRTHPLACE: Anadarko, Oklahoma

SOLDIER DETAILS

DIVISION:
Army
,
88th Cavalry, 1128th Engineer Combat Group, 5th Armored Division
THEATER OF OPERATION:
European
Other
SERVED: Jul 10, 1944 -
Dec 24, 1946
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.