Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ruble, Missouri
Honored By
Ron Mitchell
Relationship
Nephew
MEMBER OF COMPANY A, 31ST INFANTRY REGIMENT. CAPTURED BY JAPANESE IN THE PHILIPPINES. HAD TO ENDURE THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH AND OVER TWO YEARS IN JAPANESE PRISON CAMP. REPATRIATED FOLLOWING SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE.