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Nation's Oldest Marine, Roy Drinkard, Passes Away at 106

Roy Drinkard, the oldest living United States Marine and a World War II veteran, has died at the age of 106. Known for his community involvement and leadership, Drinkard's legacy will be honored by Troy University, which plans to name a building after him.

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