Gold Star Scouts
The Gold Stars adorning the Troop 53 flag represent the following past troop members who gave their life in the service of their country.
| George Earing | World War II |
| Peter Andrews | World War II |
| William Stolp | World War II |
| William Grooten, jr. | World War II |
| Edwin Fulgo | World War II |
| Kenneth Jaros | Vietnam |