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Veterans Roll of Honor: ROY CLAY TOOTHMAN

Branch of Service: United States Army

Rank: Private First Class

Service history: PFC Toothman served in 2nd Platoon, Company D in the 332nd Infantry Regiment, assigned to the 83rd (Infantry) Division. Comprised of mostly Ohio men, the 332nd was the only Regiment in the American Expeditionary Force to see combat in Italy. After the Armistice, he served on Occupation Duty in Italy and Austria.

Awards and Decorations:
World War I Victory Medal with Vitorrio-Veneto and Defense Sector bars
Italian War Medal

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