Roy Womack - Gentry County Cemeteries
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Roy Edward Womack, 97 of Cameron, Missouri and a former resident of Albany, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. Roy was born December 31, 1917 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He was the son of Herman Womack and Effie Leriche. His parents preceded him in death. On August 3, 1947, Roy was united in marriage to Geraldine Sexton. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2003. Roy was activated in November of 1940 into the local 128th Field Artillery. Many members of this unit were together throughout the entire war. He served in the 6th Armored Division, General George Patton's Third Army, in battles through Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, the Ardennes and central Europe. Roy was awarded a bronze star for valor and five campaign stars. Roy was a Rancher. He was a member of the American Legion Post #106, VFW Post #5329 and the First Presbyterian Church all of Albany. Survivors: sister, Lavern Orlowski, Columbus, OH; nieces, nephews, great, great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Friday, January 16 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial with Military Rites will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday at the chapel, where friends may call anytime after 9:00 AM on Friday. Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com
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Entered Service
Monday, September 16, 1940Service Departure
Friday, September 28, 1945Sergeant
Veteran Biography
Roy E Womack enlisted September 16th, 1940 in the 128th Field Artillery based in Albany, Missouri. Later he was assigned to the 6th Armored Division of the U. S. Third Army during World War II. Roy served as a Radio Technician on a halftrack with Gordon Manring of Albany. He received 5 Bronze Stars for Campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, Ardennes, and the Rhineland. Roy received a Bronze Star Medal for his efforts with the 6th Armored. Roy was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. 09/28/1945.
