World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Times Record
Theron "Doc" B. McElroy, a decorated World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The family requests that birthday cards and messages be sent to Doc McElroy c/o Greenhurst Nursing Center, P.O. Box 458, Charleston, AR 72933.
Doc was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Sub Rosa to Scot and Isabelle McElroy and is the only survivor of their seven children. He is also among a dwindling number of World War II veterans.
He joined the U.S. Army on Dec. 26, 1941, and received an honorable discharge on Dec. 20, 1945. His service awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, World War II Victory Medal, World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar and Sharpshooter Badge with Carbine Bar.