Roy Drinkard Celebrates 105th Birthday

July 11, 2025 – CULLMAN, AL – Candidates, office holders, and public figures joined the community of Cullman to celebrate the birthday of prominent community member Roy Drinkard. Drinkard is the oldest living United States Marine, having just turned 105 years old.

{Caroline and I are honored to stand beside Mr. Roy Drinkard’s family and friends today to honor a veteran who bravely served in World War II as a United States Marine,” said Congressman Robert Aderholt. “At 105 years old, Mr. Roy Drinkard continues to show what it means to live with courage, commitment, and purpose.”

Mr. Drinkard is a successful businessman and dedicated civic leader who has played a significant role in shaping Cullman, Alabama, for generations. He is also a longtime member of the Troy University Board of Trustees.

To honor his life of service and commitment, Congressman Aderholt had a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol and a tribute entered into the Congressional Record. The Cullman Postmaster also presented him with a special set of U.S. Marine Corps stamps, a tribute for a true American hero.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke at the event. Sen. Tuberville let Mr. Drinkard know that he submitted his inspiring story to the Veterans’ History Project at the Library of Congress and presented him with a letter from President Donald J. Trump congratulating him on 105 years.

Sen. Tuberville and Sen. Katie Britt attended Mr. Roy Drinkard’s 105th birthday party in Cullman. Mr. Drinkard served in the Marine Corps during World War II and went on to have a successful

career in business. He is the oldest known living Marine in the United States. At the birthday party, Sen. Tuberville let Mr. Drinkard know that he submitted his inspiring story to the Veterans’

History Project at the Library of Congress and presented him with a letter from President Trump congratulating him on 105 years.