Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Farmersville, Texas
Honored By
Billie B. Murphy
Relationship
Sister
CAPTAIN. MOST HIGHLY DECORATED SOLDIER IN WWII. NUMEROUS INJURIES. ACTIVE COMBAT: NORTH AFRICA, ITALY TO GERMANY; 7 MAJOR BATTLES INCLUDING NORMANDY. CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR AND CROIX DE GUERRE. YOUNGEST SOLDIER TO EVER RECEIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR.