Fallen Gainesville soldier honored with Vietnam War marker 50 years after death - Gainesville Times

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.

Fallen Gainesville soldier honored with Vietnam War marker 50 years after death

Johnny Hulsey places flags next to the grave of Willard Croy, a Gainesville soldier who died in combat during the Vietnam War. Thanks to the efforts of childhood friend and fellow veteran Hulsey, a Vietnam War marker now adorns the grave of Croy in Memorial Park Cemetery. - photo by Kelsey Podo

Johnny Hulsey places flags next to the grave of Willard Croy, a Gainesville soldier who died in combat during the Vietnam War. Thanks to the efforts of childhood friend and fellow veteran Hulsey, a Vietnam War marker now adorns the grave of Croy in Memorial Park Cemetery. - photo by Kelsey Podo

On Jan. 8, 1970, Sgt. Willard Croy of Gainesville died during combat in Binh Dinh Province of what used to be South Vietnam.