Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameTommy Park Trexler 
Birth10 May 1929, Rowan County, NC
Death13 Jan 1995
BurialSalisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherHarvey Littleton Trexler (1889-1955)
MotherMinnie Rhea Park (1905-1958)
Spouses
Birth21 Jun 1929
Death1 May 1981
BurialRowan Memorial Park, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherClarence Rowe Fisher (1907-1934)
MotherMary Anna Foster (1910-1964)
ChildrenMary Anne (1966-)
Susan Fisher (1969-)
Birth19 Sep 1927, Rowan County, NC
Death17 Nov 2020, Rowan County, NC
Burial1 Dec 2020, Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherPaul A. Trexler (1904-1967)
MotherOma Gladys Eagle (1909-1943)
Notes for Tommy Park Trexler
SILVER STAR CITATION:
Trexler, Tommy P. (POW)
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 202 - 25 October 1950
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Tommy P. Trexler, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Waegwan, Korea, on 23 September 1950. While leading his platoon against strong enemy hillside positions. Lieutenant Trexler was wounded. Disregarding his wound, he remained in command of the platoon in its successful assault. The enemy made repeated attempts to dislodge the platoon, but for five hours, Lieutenant Trexler successfully led the defense, inflicting many causalities and was evacuated only after being ordered by his superior. His outstanding leadership and gallant actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.
Trexler, Tommy P. (POW)
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 202 - 25 October 1950
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Tommy P. Trexler, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Waegwan, Korea, on 23 September 1950. While leading his platoon against strong enemy hillside positions. Lieutenant Trexler was wounded. Disregarding his wound, he remained in command of the platoon in its successful assault. The enemy made repeated attempts to dislodge the platoon, but for five hours, Lieutenant Trexler successfully led the defense, inflicting many causalities and was evacuated only after being ordered by his superior. His outstanding leadership and gallant actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.