Troy McGill Highway to be rededicated on May 10
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The stretch of Interstate 40 from Watt Road to the North Carolina state line will be renamed from the "Troy McGill Highway" to the "Troy McGill Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" with the dedication of a new sign on May 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial. Tennessee Senator Becky Massey and Medal of Honor Recipients Leroy Petry and Kyle White will be in attendance.
Key Points:
- Tennessee Senator Becky Massey and Medal of Honor Recipients Leroy Petry and Kyle White will be in attendance.
- "Troy McGill's courage and valor are representative of the Volunteer spirit.
- The new sign, which will recognize McGill as a Medal of Honor Recipient, will be located at the Watt Road exit.
- Troy McGill served in the U.S. Army in World War II with Troop G, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division.