Sgt. Roy Barry League - Tallapoosa, GA
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This memorial to Sgt. Roy Barry League is located in the League-Lowe Memorial section of the Medal of Honor Park at Bowdon St (GA 120/100) and Robertson St, Tallapoosa GA.
Waymark Code: WM52FM
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2008
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This memorial to Sgt. Roy Barry League is located in the League-Lowe Memorial section of the Medal of Honor Park at Bowdon St (GA 120/100) and Robertson St, Tallapoosa GA.
Sgt. Roy Barry League
United States Army
Born April 2, 1948 Haralson County, GA
Killed May 14, 1968 Republic of Vietnam
Co. A 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalrey, 1st Cavalry Division
Parents, Roy and Ethel League
Medals, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense Vietnam Service, Vietnam Commendation, Vietnam Cross and Gallantry with Palm, Air Medal.
Barry was mortally wounded by multiple bullet wounds from machine gun fire while on a mission to liberate the Marines from Khe Shan, South Vietnam.
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Public Park
Entrance fees (if it applies): None
Type of memorial: Plaque
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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