Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Sun City Center, Florida
Honored By
Whitney I. Grant
Enlisted when a junior in high school in the Army Air Corps, deferred until high school graduation. Given another deferment to complete 1-1/2 semesters of college. Called to active duty and sent to Sheppard Field, Texas. Sent to Lowry Field, Denver, Colorado. After 8 months of active duty, he was discharged for the convenience of the government since it was sensed that the war would soon end and no more cadets were needed for training.