GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia lawmakers are paying tribute to a local hero by proposing the designation of a portion of County Route 20/Spring Creek Station Road as the “U.S. Army PFC Clarence William (‘Buck’) Holliday Memorial Road.” Senate Concurrent Resolution 26, introduced by Senators Deeds and Jeffries on February 1, seeks to honor the memory and service of PFC Holliday, a native son of Spring Creek in Greenbrier County.
Born in Spring Creek on August 30, 1923, PFC Holliday was the seventh of nine children born to Clarence and Cora Holliday. His bravery and sacrifice during World War II are remembered fondly by his community and the nation.
After enlisting in the United States Army on April 18, 1944, PFC Holliday underwent Basic Training at Fort Blanding, Florida, before being deployed to the European Theater as part of the 104th Infantry Division. His journey took him through Scotland, England and France, where he arrived in Belgium on November 5, 1944, amidst intense fighting.
Tragically, on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1944, at the young age of 21, PFC Holliday was fatally wounded by German machine gun fire. He was laid to rest in the Staunton National Cemetery in Staunton, Virginia, where his sacrifice is forever commemorated.
In recognition of his valor and sacrifice, the West Virginia Legislature has resolved to establish a lasting memorial in his honor. The resolution calls upon the Division of Highways to designate a portion of County Route 20/Spring Creek Station Road as the “U.S. Army PFC Clarence William (‘Buck’) Holliday Memorial Road.” Signs will be erected at both ends of the road to commemorate his service and sacrifice.
As the resolution makes its way through the legislative process, the West Virginia Senate remains steadfast in its commitment to honoring the memory of PFC Clarence William (‘Buck’) Holliday and ensuring that his legacy lives on for generations to come.
