Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Honored By
William C. Francis
SERVED IN THE RECONNAISSANCE TROOP OF THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION DURING THE INVASION AND TAKE OVER OF LUZON ISLAND IN THE PHILIPPINES. PROMOTED TO THE DIVISION'S FORWARD COMMAND POST AND ACHIEVED THE RANK OF MASTER SERGEANT. RECEIVED TWO BRONZE STAR MEDALS.