Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooten, Missouri
Honored By
Mrs. Lori R. Simms
Entered 1/28/43. 87th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troops, Acorn Division. Trained at Camp McCain, Mississippi; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Overseas 11/4/44, Returned 7/10/45, European Theatre. Engagements: Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, Northern France. American Theatre Medal, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Medal with 4 Bronze Stars. Discharged 12/21/45 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Served 35 months.