Troy Allison, 90, formerly of Corsicana, passed away in The Woodlands on Friday, August 15, 2014, in the presence of his family. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., August 21, 2014, in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana.
Troy Dale was born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to the late Harry E. Allison and Molly Lillian Berry Allison. Troy attended the Corsicana State Home until he entered the U.S. Army at age 17. He served in the 90th Division Infantry and fought in two major battles of World War II: The Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. They were called the "Tough Hombres" Texas and Oklahoma. Troy also served in the Korean War. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star for Bravery.
Troy worked for the railroad and then became a business owner in Houston for many years. He moved to Corsicana were he has many friends. Later in life, Troy moved back to Spring, Texas, where he lived out his years with his daughter and family. Troy had a strong faith in Jesus as his savior.
Survivors include sons, Tommy and Troy James; daughter, Barbara and her husband, Ron; grandchildren, Jessica and husband, Ricky, and Bethany and Micah; and great-grandchildren: Machala, Ricky and Laela.
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WWII Vets Get CHS Sheepskins
Corsicana Daily Sun 12/22/2001
By LOYD COOK/Daily Sun Staff
It was a lot of years in coming, but Marvin Hanks and Troy Allison got their high school diplomas Thursday night.
Corsicana Independent School District Board of Trustees awarded the duo their sheepskins, part of a government program allowing their issuance to those veterans who missed the completion of their high school years because they served their nation.
Board president Donna Ralston presented the diplomas.
"I want to tell you what an honor it is for this board to present you with this diplomas," she said. "And what an honor it is to recognize you both for the sacrifices you made."
Hanks served in the Navy during the end of World War II, then re-enlisted in the Air Force for the Korean conflict. He said he was pleased with the new program.
"I've waited a long time to get this and have always regretted not getting it," he said of his high school diploma. "I don't consider what I did to be a sacrifice."
Allison, who entered the service at age 17, was a part of the first-day invasion force at Normandy Beach and fought at the Battle of the Bulge.
"I didn't get a scratch on me because I can run," said Allison, drawing general laughter from the board and those in attendance.
Hanks joked that if he hadn't been too old, he probably would have re-enlisted for service in Vietnam.
The Corsicana High School Choir sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in their honor, then added a Christmas carol in the spirit of the season. An ensemble from the high school's band performed three carols as part of the ceremonies.
Both groups gathered to perform even though the CISD had already let out for the holidays that afternoon.
Allison summed up the pair's feelings about the awarding of diplomas as he addressed the students.
"This (diploma) is worth a bucket of gold to me," he said, holding the blue-encased diploma high in the air. "Stay in school."
Info provided by: Judy Richards
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Troy Dale was born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to the late Harry E. Allison and Molly Lillian Berry Allison. Troy attended the Corsicana State Home until he entered the U.S. Army at age 17. He served in the 90th Division Infantry and fought in two major battles of World War II: The Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. They were called the "Tough Hombres" Texas and Oklahoma. Troy also served in the Korean War. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star for Bravery.
Troy worked for the railroad and then became a business owner in Houston for many years. He moved to Corsicana were he has many friends. Later in life, Troy moved back to Spring, Texas, where he lived out his years with his daughter and family. Troy had a strong faith in Jesus as his savior.
Survivors include sons, Tommy and Troy James; daughter, Barbara and her husband, Ron; grandchildren, Jessica and husband, Ricky, and Bethany and Micah; and great-grandchildren: Machala, Ricky and Laela.
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WWII Vets Get CHS Sheepskins
Corsicana Daily Sun 12/22/2001
By LOYD COOK/Daily Sun Staff
It was a lot of years in coming, but Marvin Hanks and Troy Allison got their high school diplomas Thursday night.
Corsicana Independent School District Board of Trustees awarded the duo their sheepskins, part of a government program allowing their issuance to those veterans who missed the completion of their high school years because they served their nation.
Board president Donna Ralston presented the diplomas.
"I want to tell you what an honor it is for this board to present you with this diplomas," she said. "And what an honor it is to recognize you both for the sacrifices you made."
Hanks served in the Navy during the end of World War II, then re-enlisted in the Air Force for the Korean conflict. He said he was pleased with the new program.
"I've waited a long time to get this and have always regretted not getting it," he said of his high school diploma. "I don't consider what I did to be a sacrifice."
Allison, who entered the service at age 17, was a part of the first-day invasion force at Normandy Beach and fought at the Battle of the Bulge.
"I didn't get a scratch on me because I can run," said Allison, drawing general laughter from the board and those in attendance.
Hanks joked that if he hadn't been too old, he probably would have re-enlisted for service in Vietnam.
The Corsicana High School Choir sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in their honor, then added a Christmas carol in the spirit of the season. An ensemble from the high school's band performed three carols as part of the ceremonies.
Both groups gathered to perform even though the CISD had already let out for the holidays that afternoon.
Allison summed up the pair's feelings about the awarding of diplomas as he addressed the students.
"This (diploma) is worth a bucket of gold to me," he said, holding the blue-encased diploma high in the air. "Stay in school."
Info provided by: Judy Richards
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Troy Allison, 90, formerly of Corsicana, passed away in The Woodlands on Friday, August 15, 2014, in the presence of his family. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., August 21, 2014, in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana.
Troy Dale was born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to the late Harry E. Allison and Molly Lillian Berry Allison. Troy attended the Corsicana State Home until he entered the U.S. Army at age 17. He served in the 90th Division Infantry and fought in two major battles of World War II: The Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. They were called the "Tough Hombres" Texas and Oklahoma. Troy also served in the Korean War. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star for Bravery.
Troy worked for the railroad and then became a business owner in Houston for many years. He moved to Corsicana were he has many friends. Later in life, Troy moved back to Spring, Texas, where he lived out his years with his daughter and family. Troy had a strong faith in Jesus as his savior.
Survivors include sons, Tommy and Troy James; daughter, Barbara and her husband, Ron; grandchildren, Jessica and husband, Ricky, and Bethany and Micah; and great-grandchildren: Machala, Ricky and Laela.
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WWII Vets Get CHS Sheepskins
Corsicana Daily Sun 12/22/2001
By LOYD COOK/Daily Sun Staff
It was a lot of years in coming, but Marvin Hanks and Troy Allison got their high school diplomas Thursday night.
Corsicana Independent School District Board of Trustees awarded the duo their sheepskins, part of a government program allowing their issuance to those veterans who missed the completion of their high school years because they served their nation.
Board president Donna Ralston presented the diplomas.
"I want to tell you what an honor it is for this board to present you with this diplomas," she said. "And what an honor it is to recognize you both for the sacrifices you made."
Hanks served in the Navy during the end of World War II, then re-enlisted in the Air Force for the Korean conflict. He said he was pleased with the new program.
"I've waited a long time to get this and have always regretted not getting it," he said of his high school diploma. "I don't consider what I did to be a sacrifice."
Allison, who entered the service at age 17, was a part of the first-day invasion force at Normandy Beach and fought at the Battle of the Bulge.
"I didn't get a scratch on me because I can run," said Allison, drawing general laughter from the board and those in attendance.
Hanks joked that if he hadn't been too old, he probably would have re-enlisted for service in Vietnam.
The Corsicana High School Choir sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in their honor, then added a Christmas carol in the spirit of the season. An ensemble from the high school's band performed three carols as part of the ceremonies.
Both groups gathered to perform even though the CISD had already let out for the holidays that afternoon.
Allison summed up the pair's feelings about the awarding of diplomas as he addressed the students.
"This (diploma) is worth a bucket of gold to me," he said, holding the blue-encased diploma high in the air. "Stay in school."
Info provided by: Judy Richards
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Troy Dale was born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to the late Harry E. Allison and Molly Lillian Berry Allison. Troy attended the Corsicana State Home until he entered the U.S. Army at age 17. He served in the 90th Division Infantry and fought in two major battles of World War II: The Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. They were called the "Tough Hombres" Texas and Oklahoma. Troy also served in the Korean War. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star for Bravery.
Troy worked for the railroad and then became a business owner in Houston for many years. He moved to Corsicana were he has many friends. Later in life, Troy moved back to Spring, Texas, where he lived out his years with his daughter and family. Troy had a strong faith in Jesus as his savior.
Survivors include sons, Tommy and Troy James; daughter, Barbara and her husband, Ron; grandchildren, Jessica and husband, Ricky, and Bethany and Micah; and great-grandchildren: Machala, Ricky and Laela.
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WWII Vets Get CHS Sheepskins
Corsicana Daily Sun 12/22/2001
By LOYD COOK/Daily Sun Staff
It was a lot of years in coming, but Marvin Hanks and Troy Allison got their high school diplomas Thursday night.
Corsicana Independent School District Board of Trustees awarded the duo their sheepskins, part of a government program allowing their issuance to those veterans who missed the completion of their high school years because they served their nation.
Board president Donna Ralston presented the diplomas.
"I want to tell you what an honor it is for this board to present you with this diplomas," she said. "And what an honor it is to recognize you both for the sacrifices you made."
Hanks served in the Navy during the end of World War II, then re-enlisted in the Air Force for the Korean conflict. He said he was pleased with the new program.
"I've waited a long time to get this and have always regretted not getting it," he said of his high school diploma. "I don't consider what I did to be a sacrifice."
Allison, who entered the service at age 17, was a part of the first-day invasion force at Normandy Beach and fought at the Battle of the Bulge.
"I didn't get a scratch on me because I can run," said Allison, drawing general laughter from the board and those in attendance.
Hanks joked that if he hadn't been too old, he probably would have re-enlisted for service in Vietnam.
The Corsicana High School Choir sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in their honor, then added a Christmas carol in the spirit of the season. An ensemble from the high school's band performed three carols as part of the ceremonies.
Both groups gathered to perform even though the CISD had already let out for the holidays that afternoon.
Allison summed up the pair's feelings about the awarding of diplomas as he addressed the students.
"This (diploma) is worth a bucket of gold to me," he said, holding the blue-encased diploma high in the air. "Stay in school."
Info provided by: Judy Richards
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