Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jackson, Mississippi
Honored By
Mr. Ernest Mitchell
Relationship
Self
Drafted 1943, trained at Fort Knox, to England after that. Went to Hedge Row. Normandy 3 weeks later, joined 749th Headquarters Battalion. 5 Major Battle Stars. 196 days continuous combat, 2200 miles covered. Served 17 Units in WWII. Sergeant, Corporal, Private First Class, Private. Deceased December 6, 2001.