Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pikeville, Kentucky
Honored By
George Albert Adkins
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. WAS IN THE 4TH ARMORED DIVISION, PATTON'S SPEARHEAD. WHILE SERVING HE RECEIVED THE AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND A WWII VICTORY MEDAL.