Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Monroe, Louisiana
Honored By
Loyde Arender
Relationship
Friend
SERVED AS ARTILLERY FORWARD OBSERVER WITH KILO COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 23RD MARINE REGIMENT DURING THE BATTLE FOR IWO JIMA IN FEBRUARY 1945. HE EARNED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL. HIS NICKNAME WAS ADDIE.