Roy S Everhart Received A Full Military Honors Ceremony At Indiantown Gap National Ceremony

Roy Everhart killed in action July 4th 1942

On July 4th 1942 - Roy S Everhart was killed in action on a Merchant Marine Ship off the coast of the Dominican Republic. His ship - the USS Norlandia was sunk by the German Submarine U-575. Everhart was among ten that were killed as the torpedo ripped through the engine room where he was stationed as a fireman/water tender. The rest of the crew made it safely to shore on lifeboats to tell the story.

Family at military honors ceremony

On December 27th 2018 - at 3 PM - a full military honors ceremony was held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery where a memorial plaque was placed in his honor. The plaque shows his name - birth date - death date - his duty - and the name of his ship.



Those attending the ceremony were - Everhart's grandson Harry - granddaughter Jean Schelicher Arner - granddaughter Linda Schleicher Markell - granddaughter in law Cam MacFarland Schleicher - wife of grandson Nancy Cox Everhart - husband of granddaughter Larry Markell - and family friend Sally Bair.

Grandson Harry Everhart accepted the flag for the family. Previously - the following awards were presented to Everhart's grandson posthumously. He received - the Victory Medal - the Mariner's Medal - the Honorable Service Button - and the Merchant Marine Emblem.