Following President Donald Trump’s Oval Office announcement last week that Space Command headquarters will be permanently located in Huntsville, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore took a moment to share the story of a recently deceased World War II veteran from the Wiregrass with the Commander-in-Chief.
Milton Doggett, age 103, passed away on in August, 27 years after retiring from a long and dedicated career in civil service at Fort Rucker.
When Moore (R-Enterprise), who attends the same church as one of Doggett’s sons, was preparing to depart for the White House, Doggett’s memorial pamphlet happened to be on his desk.
Moore says he felt led to bring it with him.
Doggett enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort McClellan as a young man in October 1942. His service spanned two decades, including nearly three years of World War II.
“I hope we never forget the sacrifices men and women like Mr. Doggett made and continue to make to defend our freedom,” Moore, who is himself a veteran of the Alabama National Guard and Reserves, said.
Doggett was laid to rest in Dothan’s Sunset Memorial Park on Monday, September 1.
Riley McArdle is a contributor for Yellowhammer News. He is a Senior majoring in Political Science at the University of Alabama and currently serves as Chairman of the College Republican Federation of Alabama. You can follow him on X @rileykmcardle.
