McDonald, PA Outlook Aug. 11, 1921 Funeral Of Sgt. Robert TROY Held Last Sunday World War Veteran Fatally Wounded in Battle of Argonne Forrest. Oct. 7th, 1918 The funeral of Robert (Bun) TROY was held in the First Presbyterian church Sunday at 2:30 o'clock, p.m. The body of Sergeant TROY arrived at Monessen on Friday, where his parents have resided since leaving McDonald shortly after Sgt. TROY's enlistment in the army. On Saturday evening Mr. Arthur MANDALE and Mr. Harry MASQUELIER, who had been designated by the Ernest Phillips Post, to act as escorts to the body, went to Monessen. These men arrived with the body on the 10:50 train. They were met at the train by ex-servicemen, and the body was taken to the RHOADES undertaking rooms. At 1:00 o'clock it was taken to the First Presbyterian church, escorted by the ex-service men, where it lay in state, the casket covered by an American flag and surrounded by floral tributes. Post Commander, James W. DONALDSON, who was in charge of the arrangements, formed the ex-service men in line between Third and Fifth streets at 1:00 o' clock. There were about two hundred of these men present. The family and friends of the deceased, from Monessen arrived on the 1:30 o 'clock train. Followed by the Mothers of Democracy they were conveyed to the church and occupied the section of seats to the right of the pulpit. At a few minutes before 2:30 o'clock the ex-service men, lead by the McDonald band, marched to the church and occupied the center tier of seats, which had been reserved for them. The large auditorium and Sabbath school room of the church were filled to capacity, as well as standing room, still leaving quite a number who were unable to get in. The heavy rain drove these to seek shelter. The number of people who gained admission to the church was estimated at about one thousand. Rev. B. B. HARRISON preached the funeral sermon. The music was furnished by a male quartet. After the services the congregation stood while the ex-service men marched out, followed by the body of the deceased, the family and friends and the Mothers of Democracy. From the church the body was carried on the shoulders of the pall-bearers, who were members of the deceased's command of the 80th Division. A rank of ex-service men stood on either side at a salute while the remains passed by under the colors. The casket was then placed on the caisson, to which four black horses were attached. The band headed the funeral procession, followed by the chaplain, color bearers, caisson, pall bearers, comrades of the 80th Division, American Legion and ex-servicemen. These all marched to the cemetery. In automobiles were the family of the deceased, gold star mothers and the Mothers of Democracy. At the cemetery the firing squad stood at the grave while the remains were taken from the caisson and placed in position to be lowered to their last resting place. A regulation salute was fired, followed by taps, after which the homeward march began. The line of march ended at the flag pole on the Borough lot, where the large flag hung at half-mast. While the band played "colors" the flag was raised and lowered and the men disbanded. Sergeant TROY is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. August TROY, of Monessen, one brother, William, at home, and six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth WILCOX of Oakdale, Mrs. Elsie VESENCAMP of Monessen, Mrs. Mary PULVER of Weirton, W. Va., Mrs. Martha KELLER of Monessen, Mrs. Edith HANS, of Library, and Miss Rose at home.