Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bastrop, Louisiana
Honored By
William John Eubanks
HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, 2 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, 1 ARROWHEAD, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. INJURED; BOTH EARDRUMS WERE RUPTURED TWICE. HE SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND KOREA.