Private First Class Roy Edward Cross was a member of the 1st Marine Division. He was killed in action while fighting the enemy in Korea.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 14 December 1930
  • Date of death: 4 May 1952
  • County: Scott
  • Hometown: Huntsville
  • Service Branch: Marine Corps
  • Division/Assignment: 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division
  • Conflict: Korean War
  • Awards: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and Republic of Korea War Service Medal
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Fairview Cemetery, Huntsville, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XXI, Middle Panel
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