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Brigadier General Floyd Harrison Trogdon served in the U.S. Air Force as one of a few to reach the rank of general from Randolph County and the only one in World War II, leaving his family with pride in his accomplishments and dedication to his service.
On April 30, Trogdon was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, serving as the final resting place for more than 400,000 military veterans. His family describes him as a great patriot and person that loved what he did and continued strong until his passing.
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Trogdon grew up in Asheboro and graduated from Asheboro High School in 1941. Shortly after, he was sworn into the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet and completed his training as a navigator, graduating as a Second Lieutenant in 1943.